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Absolute Batman: Beyond Ark-M #1

Scott Snyder and Frank Tieri go beyond Ark-M: the origin of Professor Pyg and the Joker's worldwide Arks, in this one-shot. Five covers, every one 20% off cover. Pick one, or grab all five in one click. Order by Monday, November 16 and it ships the week of December 16.

Absolute Batman: Beyond Ark-M #1 (ONE SHOT) releases December 16, 2026. Preorder cutoff is Monday, November 16. 5 covers from $3.99, 20% off cover price, at Class Five Collectibles. Ships the week of release.

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Absolute Batman: Beyond Ark-M #1 (ONE SHOT) — PREORDER Cover A (Francesco Francavilla)A
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Absolute Batman: Beyond Ark-M #1 (ONE SHOT) — PREORDER Cover B (Dustin Nguyen Cardstock)B
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Absolute Batman: Beyond Ark-M #1 (ONE SHOT) — PREORDER Cover C (Dexter Soy Cardstock)C
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Absolute Batman: Beyond Ark-M #1 (ONE SHOT) — PREORDER Cover E (Francesco Francavilla Foil)EFoil
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⚡ PREORDER: Releases Wednesday, December 16, 2026. Your copy ships release week.

Preorder price $3.99 (20% off the $4.99 cover price).

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SCOTT SNYDER AND FRANK TIERI DIVE INTO THE DISTURBING ORIGIN OF PROFESSOR PYG, AND THE JOKER'S WORLDWIDE ARKS! In Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1, we took you inside the darkest recesses of Ark M...now prepare to see what's beyond! As the Joker surveys his empire of Arks, learn what terrible secrets and bone-chilling shocks lurk within them! Do you dare join the maniacal superstar team that brought you the Ark M Special (Scott Snyder and Frank Tieri) as we uncover what other horrible challenges and bloodcurdling surprises await the Absolute Dark Knight? Do you dare not to?

Creative team: (W) Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri (A/CA) Francesco Francavilla

How preorders work: every preorder is 20% off cover price. You’re charged at checkout and your book ships the week of release in a rigid comic mailer, bagged, boarded, and Near Mint. Cancel any time before the order cutoff for a full refund. After the cutoff, preorders cannot be cancelled. Order by November 16 (final order cutoff) and your copy is guaranteed.

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On sale December 16, 2026. Your order goes out the week the book lands.