Warning: Absolute Batman has faced formidable challenges before, but is he ready to confront a daunting reimagining of a lesser-known adversary from his history?
In Absolute Batman #7, crafted by Scott Snyder and Marcos Martín, Batman embarks on a dark journey to unravel the mysteries surrounding the death of Matches Malone. His investigation leads him to a high-tech cryonics firm called V-Core, where he encounters Victor Fries, a character with a troubling past. Fries discloses that V-Core’s mission is to preserve dying patients until a cure can be found.
During their exchange, Fries shares his personal success story: he was frozen by his parents but awakened transformed due to ancient microorganisms that altered him during cryostasis. Before Batman can fully process this revelation, he finds himself facing an unimaginable threat as the Absolute Universe’s version of ‘Mr. Freeze’ morphs into a grotesque, Nosferatu-like monster with an icy, bone-chilling grip.
A New Breed of Mr. Freeze in the Absolute Universe
The Absolute Universe presents a starkly different reality where the very fabric of existence has been tainted by Darkseid’s energy. Here, adversity reigns supreme, with villains exhibiting heightened strength and cunning, and heroes stripped of many advantages enjoyed by their counterparts from the Prime Universe. For Absolute Batman, the absence of Wayne Enterprises’ resources forces him into a more constrained operational mode.
Despite his limited budget, Batman steadily uncovers a sprawling criminal conspiracy tied to a private prison initiative known as ‘Ark M’, which ultimately leads back to the devastating impact of the Absolute Universe’s Joker.
Mr. Freeze: A True Menace in This Altered Reality
Can Batman Triumph Over This Terrifying Monster?
This latest encounter pits Absolute Batman against one of his most daunting foes yet. Faced with an adversary endowed with genuine powers connected to a bizarre ancient organism—capable of spreading its chilling transformation—this challenge transcends the typical frozen antics associated with the Prime Universe’s Mr. Freeze. Moreover, the constraints of his resources make this an uphill battle for Batman. The stakes could not be higher, and the question looms: does Absolute Batman have a strategy to thwart this incredibly powerful and fearsome incarnation of Mr. Freeze?
Absolute Batman #7 is currently available from DC Comics, offering fans a thrilling exploration of Batman’s relentless fight against corruption and monstrous threats.