Every issue, every cover, real prices
Absolute Superman
23 issues releasedNext: #24 on Oct 7, 20267 key issues
Absolute Superman is the Superman book in DC's Absolute Universe, written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval. It started in November 2024 alongside Absolute Batman and Absolute Wonder Woman. This Kal-El never had the Kents. He grew up on Krypton, watched it die, and drifted to an Earth where Lazarus Corp runs everything. Its Peacemakers hunt him, Lois Lane works for Lazarus, and Brainiac has been part of the story from the start.
The run so far breaks into 4 arcs. Last Dust of Krypton (#1 to #6) is the origin. Son of the Demon (#7 to #14) puts Ra's al Ghul behind Lazarus Corp and ends with the Battle of Kansas. #15 to #17 are single-issue stories that introduce Hawkman, Parasite, and a family-man Lex Luthor. Reign of the Superman (#18 to #21) is the King Shazam fight. Get Brainiac (#22 to #25) is running now and finishes with the oversize #25 in November.
This page is every issue on one timeline. Each one shows its release date, the FOC date when it had one, the cover price, how many covers it shipped with, and whether it got a second printing. As I review issues, the score and a one-line verdict show up on the node, and the link goes to a full page with the review, every variant, and what raw and graded copies are actually selling for. Issues I have not reviewed yet get a variants and value page first, and the review is added later.
Absolute Superman key issues
The issues that matter to collectors. Prices on each one are on its own page.
#1
First appearance of Absolute Superman
#4
Omega Men debut in the Absolute Universe
#16
First Absolute Universe appearance of Hawkman
#17
First Absolute Universe appearance of Parasite
#19
First appearance of King Shazam
#23
First Absolute Universe appearance of Toyman
#24
First Absolute Universe appearance of SteelEvery issue of Absolute Superman
Release date, FOC date, covers, and my score on each issue. Prices are the average of the last 3 raw copies sold, updated on the date shown.
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#1 Last Dust of Krypton, Part One
- Released Nov 6, 2024
- Cover $4.99
- 10 covers
- Second printing
- First appearance of Absolute Superman
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#2 Last Dust of Krypton, Part Two
- Released Dec 4, 2024
- Cover $4.99
- Second printing
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#3 Last Dust of Krypton, Part Three
- Released Jan 1, 2025
- Cover $4.99
- Second printing
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#4 Last Dust of Krypton, Part Four
- Released Feb 5, 2025
- Cover $4.99
- Second printing
- Omega Men debut in the Absolute Universe
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#5 Last Dust of Krypton, Part Five
- Released Mar 12, 2025
- Cover $4.99
- Second printing
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#6 Last Dust of Krypton, Part Six
- Released Apr 2, 2025
- Cover $4.99
- Second printing
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#7 Son of the Demon, Part One
- Released May 7, 2025
- Cover $4.99
- Second printing
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#8 Son of the Demon, Part Two
- Released Jun 4, 2025
- Cover $4.99
- Second printing
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#9 Son of the Demon, Part Three
- Released Jul 9, 2025
- Cover $4.99
- Second printing
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#10 Son of the Demon, Part Four
- Released Aug 6, 2025
- Cover $4.99
- Second printing
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#11 Son of the Demon, Part Five
- Released Sep 3, 2025
- Cover $4.99
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#12 Son of the Demon, Part Six
- Released Oct 1, 2025
- Cover $4.99
- Second printing
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#13 Son of the Demon, Part Seven
- Released Nov 5, 2025
- Cover $4.99
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#14 Son of the Demon, Part Eight
- Released Dec 24, 2025
- Cover $4.99
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#15 A Day in the Life
The Neverending Begins
- Released Jan 7, 2026
- Cover $4.99
- Second printing
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#16 Old Timer
The Neverending Begins
- Released Feb 4, 2026
- Cover $4.99
- First Absolute Universe appearance of Hawkman
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#17 Family Man
The Neverending Begins
- Released Mar 4, 2026
- Cover $4.99
- First Absolute Universe appearance of Parasite
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#18 Reign of the Superman, Part One
- Released Apr 1, 2026
- Cover $4.99
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#19 Reign of the Superman, Part Two
- Released May 6, 2026
- Cover $4.99
- First appearance of King Shazam
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#23 Get Brainiac, Part Two
- FOC Aug 10, 2026
- Released Sep 2, 2026
- Cover $4.99
- First Absolute Universe appearance of Toyman
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#24 Absolute Steel Suits Up
SoonGet Brainiac
- FOC Sep 14, 2026
- Releases Oct 7, 2026
- Cover $4.99
- First Absolute Universe appearance of Steel
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Absolute Superman FAQ
How many issues of Absolute Superman are there?
23 issues have shipped as of September 2026, starting with #1 on November 6, 2024. #24 ships October 7 and #25 ships November 4. The book is monthly.
What is the Absolute Superman reading order?
Read it in issue order, #1 through the current issue. There are no crossovers you need to read in between. The trades collect it in order: Vol. 1 Last Dust of Krypton (#1 to #6) and Vol. 2 Son of the Demon (#7 to #14). For how it fits with Absolute Batman and Absolute Wonder Woman, see the Absolute Universe reading order.
Is Absolute Superman #1 worth anything?
Yes. It is the first appearance of this version of Superman and it sold out and went to a second printing within a week. Cover A first prints sell above cover, and the 1:25 Scalera, 1:50 Crain virgin, and 1:100 Jim Lee black and white incentives are the ones with real money on them. Current sold prices by cover are on the #1 page.
Which Absolute Superman variants matter?
The ratio incentives on #1 (1:25, 1:50, 1:100) and the #1 foil covers. After that, first printings of the key issues (#16 Hawkman, #19 King Shazam, #23 Toyman, #24 Steel) and any cover that had a small print run. Open-order cardstock covers on regular issues are cover-price books.
Which issues got a second printing?
#1 through #10, #12, and #15 have confirmed second printings. The #1 second printing has different cover art from the first. On the others, check the price box and the cover credits before you buy one as a first print.
Can I buy Absolute Superman here?
Yes. In-stock issues have a Buy it link on the timeline, upcoming issues have a Preorder link at 20% off cover, and you can add the series to a pull list so every issue ships to you release week.