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SYMH Hate Mail — Top 10, Week of August 25

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TUESDAY TOP 10

Aug 18 – Aug 24, 2026
Avengers: Armageddon #3 ran away with the week — Chip Zdarsky and Ario Anindito turn the global stage into a pressure cooker of chaos, riots, and an unbeatable Red Hulk. It’s the kind of high-stakes, globe-trotting crisis that demands you turn the page. Below it, the Absolute Batman line is dominating the shelves in a big way, with the early issues finding new life and the latest arcs stacking up. Absolute Green Arrow is also holding strong, pulling readers into Rafael Albuquerque’s grim, urban horror mystery. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to jump into Snyder’s Dark Knight saga or McDuffie’s horror-tinged Avengers chaos, this is it.

The Top 10

Avengers: Armageddon #3 leads the pack, followed by the relentless momentum of the Absolute Batman line and the dark allure of Absolute Green Arrow.
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Avengers: Armageddon #3
Avengers: Armageddon #3 by Chip Zdarsky and Ario Anindito. The globe is in chaos, the Avengers are turned against by the public, and Red Hulk stands as an unbeatable force. Wolverine calls for an assembly, and an unstable new power changes everything.
02
Absolute Batman #23 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #23 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. A climactic showdown where Batman faces an unyielding enemy, not just in the Robins but in himself. A symbol of hopelessness rises as friends become enemies and dead characters signal a call for help.
03
Absolute Batman #19 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #19 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. The Scarecrow arc begins as Ark M’s horrors spill out. Joker enlists Dr. Jonathan Crane, and Bruce Wayne tries to align with Barbara Gordon, setting the stage for new villains and alliances.
04
Absolute Green Arrow #1 (Of 6) Cover A Rafael Albuquerque
Absolute Green Arrow #1 by Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque. Without his money or tricks, the Emerald Archer is a hunter. Dinah Lance investigates the murder of corrupt billionaires linked to Oliver Queen, diving into an urban horror mystery.
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Absolute Green Arrow #4 (Of 6) Cvr A Rafael Albuquerque
Absolute Green Arrow #4 by Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque. Dinah’s search leads to a horrifying island truth and a new take on a classic DC character. The killer’s identity is closer, and the danger is rising.
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Absolute Batman #17 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #17 by Scott Snyder and Eric Canete. Poison Ivy is unleashed from Ark-M with a burning hate for Gotham. Batman must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors and gruesome monsters in a city she created.
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Absolute Batman #22 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #22 by Scott Snyder and Werther Dell Edera. The origin of Harley Quinn is revealed as the Robins nest in Gotham’s backyard. How did they go from hatchlings to birds of prey, and what predator’s call is answered here?
08
Absolute Martian Manhunter #2 Third Printing
Absolute Martian Manhunter #2 Third Printing. J’onn J’onzz faces his most personal battle yet, navigating the shadows of his past while the future of the Justice League hangs in the balance.
09
Invincible Universe Battle Beast #12 Cvr A Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni
Invincible Universe Battle Beast #12 by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni. The cosmic warrior continues his chaotic adventures in this action-packed installment of the Invincible Universe spin-off.
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Absolute Batman #20 Cover A Nick Dragotta (Replacement Copies/2nd Print)
Absolute Batman #20 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. A tragic loss rocks Gotham City. As the dust settles, the Robins enter the scene to hunt, and secrets are revealed in this seminal issue.

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The Absolute Martian Manhunter prints are moving steadily, while Gambit and Punisher bring fresh energy to the Marvel side of the stack.
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Absolute Batman #18 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #18 by Scott Snyder and Eric Canete. Poison Ivy’s tendrils continue to infect Gotham. Batman uncovers a gruesome horror embedded in the city’s foundations as the Joker’s machinations coalesce.
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Absolute Batman #21 Cover A Nick Dragotta Two Face
Absolute Batman #21 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. Scarecrow’s reign of terror continues as friends become enemies and final forms are revealed. The threat to Gotham is upending everything.
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Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 Fourth Printing
Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 Fourth Printing. J’onn J’onzz navigates a new era, facing threats that challenge his very identity and his place among the heroes of Earth.
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Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 Third Printing
Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 Third Printing. The Martian Manhunter’s journey deepens as he confronts the lingering shadows of his past and the evolving threats of the present.
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Absolute Martian Manhunter #4 Third Printing
Absolute Martian Manhunter #4 Third Printing. J’onn’s personal stakes rise as he battles foes that mirror his own struggles, testing his resolve and his compassion.
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Absolute Martian Manhunter #5 Third Printing
Absolute Martian Manhunter #5 Third Printing. The truth about J’onn’s origins continues to unfold, revealing connections that change the understanding of his mission.
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Absolute Martian Manhunter #6 Third Printing
Absolute Martian Manhunter #6 Third Printing. The climax of J’onn’s current arc sees him face the ultimate test of his identity and his role as a protector.
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Gambit: Wanted #1
Gambit: Wanted #1 by Chris Claremont and Robert Gill. Chris Claremont brings Gambit back to New Orleans, where mutants are in the crosshairs. A deadly trial and a fan-favorite villain make for a kinetic showdown.
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Punisher Vs. Spider-Man #2
Punisher Vs. Spider-Man #2 by Dan Abnett and Matteo Della Fonte. The similarities between the two heroes are overshadowed by their differences. A familiar face lights the match, leaving New York in the blast radius.
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Absolute Batman #10 4th Print
Absolute Batman #10 4th Print by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. Bruce Wayne is trapped in Ark-M as Waylon Jones endures torture. The true form of Bane is revealed, and his plan to break Batman is terrifying.
The Absolute Batman arc is reaching its fever pitch, and the way Snyder and Dragotta are weaving the Robins into this nightmare is unforgettable. Keep an eye on those later issues if you’re catching up. Tomorrow, we’ll dive into the specific drops that caught my eye. Stay tuned.
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