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  • Absolute Batman #21 unveils bold new designs for Two-Face and Penguin after Joker's brutal experiments
  • Nick Dragotta's Two-Face sports unique long hair to reflect his split mind and pays tribute to classic creators
  • Penguin's transformation echoes horror film influences, with new forms and mystery elements teased
  • Scott Snyder shares insights on character inspirations and hints at major reveals still to come in the series

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[–] ClathrateG@hexbear.net 2 points 3 days ago

Absolute Batman #21 unveils bold new designs for Two-Face and Penguin after Joker's brutal experiments

Wasn't it Bane's doing? even if he was working for Ark M which is owned by Joker

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 5 points 4 days ago

Nice, I have to get caught up

[–] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 4 points 4 days ago

I just realized Anton Chigurh stole the coin bit from Two-Face. What a hack

[–] ClathrateG@hexbear.net 4 points 4 days ago

I was wondering where they were going with Oz after the bottom half of his face reveal in last issue, tommy gun crutches is cool

[–] batsforpeace@hexbear.net 4 points 4 days ago

I haven't read any of it but it looks like they're drawing on some manga inspiration for the character designs, some horror/monstrosity, some overemphasized features, a bit of weirdness, I guess it's working because whenever I check the top 100 comic book/graphic novels by sales list this title is usually #1