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SYMH Hate Mail — Top 10, Week of July 21

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TUESDAY TOP 10

Jul 14 – Jul 20, 2026
Absolute Batman #22 ran away with the week, pulling the thread on Harley's origin and the Robins' ultimate test while tying back to Ark M. The Snyder-Edera partnership is clicking harder than ever, and you're going to love where this lands. Below that, the Absolute Batman reprints kept moving—#15 and #6 are back in print and making a strong case for themselves. Meanwhile, Dorc #6 and Daredevil #4 are holding their own with stories that just grab you by the collar. Here's what's worth your attention.

The Top 10

Absolute Batman #22 led the charge with Harley's origin and a massive Ark M tie-in, while reprints of #15 and #6 proved the Snyder-Dragotta magic is still selling strong.
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Absolute Batman #22 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #22 is where the web tightens. Harley Quinn's origin explodes onto the page while the Robins face their ultimate test, and you get the real tie-in to Ark M. Snyder and Edera are building something massive here; trust me, this is the moment that recontextualizes the whole run.
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Absolute Batman #15 2nd Print Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #15 is back in print, and you're going to want to catch this one. Snyder and Jock reunite for the Joker reveal that Bruce has been chasing for years. Alfred lays it all bare, and seeing that chemistry back on the page is pure magic.
03
Absolute Batman #21 Cover A Nick Dragotta Two Face
Absolute Batman #21 keeps the pressure on as Scarecrow's terror ripples through Gotham. Friends become enemies and the final forms are laid bare, threatening everything the Robins have built. It's a pivot point where the stakes shift and the game changes entirely.
04
Dorc #6 Cover A Brett Bean
Dorc #6 finds D'orc wrestling with Fate itself, a snarky voice living in the crystal he's trapped inside. With danger closing in and a special guest who has a bone to pick, Bean delivers blood and heart in equal measure. This indie gem just keeps getting better.
05
Absolute Batman #19 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #19 remains a fan favorite, holding its spot with the same momentum. Snyder and Dragotta's run has a gravity all its own, and if you're catching up on the Absolute line, this issue is a crucial piece of the puzzle.
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Absolute Batman #18 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #18 is another essential stop in the Snyder & Dragotta saga. The art and story are locking in with such precision that the world feels lived-in and dangerous. You can feel the weight of the narrative as it builds toward the inevitable clash.
07
Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 (Of 12) Cover A Javier Rodriguez
Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 is quietly earning its place in the lineup. The series is finding its footing and building a mythos that feels both ancient and immediate. If you haven't jumped aboard yet, this is the issue that pulls you in.
08
Absolute Batman #6 4th Print
Absolute Batman #6 is back in print after hitting four runs. This early issue sets the tone for the entire Absolute universe, and with Snyder & Dragotta's name on it, the reprint is moving fast. It's the perfect place to start if you're new to the line.
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Absolute Catwoman #2 (Of 6) Cover A Bengal
Absolute Catwoman #2 keeps Selina moving with razor-sharp focus. After her run-in with mystery assailants, she's licking wounds and plotting revenge, refusing to let anyone keep her down. Grayson and Snyder are giving us a Selina who's fierce, funny, and unstoppable.
10
Daredevil #4
Daredevil #4 puts Matt Murdock in the crosshairs of the Omen, a violent offender with a trail of corpses. Phillips and Garbett turn the streets of Hell's Kitchen into a pressure cooker. This is the kind of suspense that makes you turn pages faster than you should.

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Dorc #6 and Daredevil #4 rounded out the top ten with indie grit and street-level suspense, while the Absolute line's reprints and new titles showed just how deep the well runs this week.
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Invincible Universe Battle Beast #11 Cover A Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni
Invincible Universe Battle Beast #11 is continuing the chaos that fans love. Ottley and Leoni bring the energy and the action, and the story is heading into thrilling new territory. This one's a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good brawl with heart.
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Absolute Batman #14 Cover A Nick Dragotta
on the shelf. moving.
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Absolute Batman #17 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #17 is another drop from the Snyder & Dragotta machine. The issue delivers on the promise of the series, with art that pops and writing that keeps you hooked. It's easy to see why this one is sitting so high on the shelves.
14
Absolute Batman #11 4th Print
Absolute Batman #11 is back in print for a fourth time. The story beats here are critical to the overall arc, and the reprint is the best chance to grab it. This is the one that bridges the early setup to the big reveals, and it's worth every bit of the demand.
15
Absolute Superman #15 2nd Print Cover A Rafa Sandoval
Absolute Superman #15 is back in print, and it's a pivotal issue in the run. The second print variant is catching the wave of readers looking to get their hands on this essential chapter. If you've been waiting for a chance to grab it, the timing is right.
16
Dark Knights Of Steel II #1 (Of 12) Cover A Yasmine Putri
Dark Knights of Steel II #1 brings Tom Taylor and Otto Schmidt back to the medieval DC world. An ancient war brews beneath the waves, and the League must root out treason before destruction breaks the surface. It's the high-fantasy epic fans have been waiting for.
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Super Creepshow #3 (Of 5) Cover A Pye Parr (Mature)
Super Creepshow #3 serves up two spine-tingling tales from James Harren and Brandon Thomas. Harren explores the dire consequences of a fallen hero, while Thomas tells a cautionary story about playing with fate. It's mature, atmospheric, and exactly the kind of anthology that lingers.
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Super Creepshow #5 (Of 5) Cover A Pye Parr (Mature)
Super Creepshow #5 is the miniseries finale, wrapping things up with Ram V and Riccardo Burchielli sitting down with a superfan and his hero. Christian Ward and Fabio Veras add their own brand of mystic horror. It's a perfect send-off for a book that delivers pure weird delight.
19
Infernal Hulk #8
Infernal Hulk #8 sees Earth's Mightiest Heroes reunite to stop the Infernal Hulk, leading them deep inside the Earth to an ancient weapon. With Skaar making a return, the stakes are personal and the action is off the charts. This is a massive chapter in the saga.
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Absolute Martian Manhunter #12 Cover A Javier Rodriguez
Absolute Martian Manhunter #12 is the jaw-dropping finale that ties everything together. Deniz Camp and Javier Rodriguez deliver a finale that grapples with life, death, and free will. If you've been riding this run, this is the issue that makes the journey worth it.
Absolute Martian Manhunter #12 closed the deal at number twenty, and that finale is the one I'm still thinking about. If you read one Absolute comic this week, let it be the new Batman drop. It's the kind of issue that makes you want to grab the next one before you even finish the last.
— SUMMER
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