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SYMH Hate Mail — Top 10, Week of September 8

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TUESDAY TOP 10

Sep 1 – Sep 7, 2026
Absolute Batman #23 ran away with the week — the Snyder & Dragotta climax has everyone talking about the cost of heroism. You’re seeing the full weight of the Robins arc land, and honestly, it’s the kind of emotional punch that stays with you. The Absolute line is having a massive week: issues #21, #22, and the Poison Ivy reprint are all flying off the shelf. Batman #13 with Fraction and Scalera is also holding strong, and Doom Patrol #1 is proving that new beginnings can hit just as hard as long-running sagas.

The Top 10

Absolute Batman #23 leads the pack, with the Snyder & Dragotta arc reaching its emotional peak. The Absolute line is dominating, with issues #21-23 all moving.
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Batman Superman Weird Al Worlds Weirdest #1 (One Shot) Cover A Dan Schoening
Batman/Superman/Weird Al World’s Weirdest #1. A Wha-Huh? team-up with Mark Waid and Dan Schoening. When the fifth dimension goes dull, only Weird Al can save the day. It’s a wild, over-sized adventure that feels like a gift from the weird gods.
02
Absolute Batman #23 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #23. The Snyder & Dragotta climax is here. Batman battles an unyielding enemy in himself and the Robins. It’s a devastating, beautiful finale to the arc that redefines what Batman stands for in this universe.
03
Absolute Batman #22 Cover A Nick Dragotta
Absolute Batman #22. The origin of Harley Quinn revealed by Snyder. As Batman faces ultimate defeat, Harley’s past is laid bare. This issue connects the dots in a way that changes how you see the entire Gotham family tree.
04
Batman #13 Cvr A Matteo Scalera (Batman Bad Seeds)
Batman #13. Matt Fraction and Matteo Scalera go hard. Vandal Savage targets Poison Ivy, forcing Batman into an impossible siege. It’s a high-stakes tactical nightmare that showcases the best of the Bad Seeds event so far.
05
Doom Patrol #1 Cvr A Niko Henrichon
Doom Patrol #1. Darcy Van Poelgeest and Niko Henrichon launch this series. The Doom Patrol is broke and taking a missing cat case. What starts simple spirals into an out-of-this-world situation. Trust me, the weirdness starts immediately.
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Absolute Batman #21 Cover A Nick Dragotta Two Face
Absolute Batman #21. Scarecrow’s reign of terror continues under Snyder & Dragotta. Friends become enemies, and final forms are revealed. The psychological toll on Batman is reaching a breaking point in the most compelling way possible.
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Absolute Superman #23 Cvr A Rafa Sandoval
Absolute Superman #23. Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra deliver. Superman hunts Brainiac but faces the Toyman, a terrifying new foe. The confrontation leaves Superman shaken in ways you won’t see coming. It’s pure, unadulterated tension.
08
Ben 10 #5 Cvr A Robert Carey
Ben has all the power of a number of new and strange alien forms at his disposal, but will any of them be enough to stop crazed clown Zombozo's mission to spread his brainwashed...
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Terminal #2 Cvr A Andy Kubert & Dave Mccaig (Mr)
Terminal #2. Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, and Andy Kubert keep the momentum going. A tech visionary is targeted, and Marilyn Howe makes a choice that changes everything. The super-powered conflict is getting more dangerous with every page.
10
Wolverine #27
Wolverine #27. Saladin Ahmed and Julius Ohta take Logan on a savage journey. He’s down a set of claws but still the only one who can settle this conflict. It’s a brutal, emotional ride that reminds you why Wolverine is the best there is.

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The Absolute Batman reprints and Batman #13 are holding strong, showing the durability of Fraction and the Snyder era. Doom Patrol #1 is also a standout debut.
11
Spawn 77 #1 (Of 3) Cover A Mark Spears
Spawn 77 #1. Todd McFarlane and Mark Spears reimagine the origin. Set in 1977, it’s a fresh take on the character’s creation. If you love the history of Spawn, this is a must-read. It’s wickedly different and totally essential.
12
Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 Third Printing
Absolute Martian Manhunter #3. Third printing available now. J’onn J’onzz’s journey in the Absolute universe continues to expand. This issue is a key piece of the puzzle for the entire series. Don’t miss it if you’re tracking the big picture.
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Absolute Superman #15 2nd Print Cover A Rafa Sandoval
Absolute Superman #15. Second printing with Rafa Sandoval. The story continues to build momentum. This reprint is a chance to grab an issue that’s been flying off the shelves. It’s a crucial chapter in Aaron’s run.
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Absolute Batman #17 Second Printing
Absolute Batman #17. Second printing of the Poison Ivy arc. Dr. Pamela Isley escapes Ark-M with a burning hate for Gotham. Snyder and Canete deliver a gruesome, emotional horror story. It’s back in print and ready for you.
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Absolute Martian Manhunter #2 Third Printing
Absolute Martian Manhunter #2. Third printing now available. J’onn’s story deepens in this key issue. If you missed the first two printings, this is your chance. It’s essential reading for understanding the current Absolute universe.
16
Captain America #13 [Arm]
Captain America #13. Chip Zdarsky drags Steve Rogers to Hell. Victor von Doom uses Cap as an unwilling weapon. It’s a mind-bending journey into an unfamiliar battlefield. The stakes have never been higher for the American icon.
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Captain America #15 [Arm]
Captain America #15. The Siege of the Red Skull erupts. Mephisto’s Red Skull battles the free souls of the underworld. Cap must rally the dead to fight back. It’s an epic, supernatural clash that pushes the boundaries of the series.
18
Doomquest #4
Doomquest #4. Ryan North and Francesco Mobili continue their genius experiment. Doom is in his childhood body, trying to do things better. He can change his fate, but at what cost? It’s a brilliant, meta narrative that keeps surprising you.
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Forever Home #1 Cvr A Christian Ward
Forever Home #1. Christian Ward and Sami Kivela craft a mind-bending nightmare. A family hides in an ark from the apocalypse, but time stands still inside. It’s a haunting, atmospheric debut that challenges your perception of reality.
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Clayface Celebrity Dirt #3 (Of 6) Cover A Riley Rossmo
Clayface Celebrity Dirt #3. Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Fran Galan push body horror noir to new extremes. Basil investigates missing women and a dangerous supplement. The secrets are piling up, and the horror is getting more personal.
Keep an eye on Terminal #2 next week — the Kirkman & Kubert team is building something special, and the momentum is only going to grow. If you missed it, grab it. The rest of the week is shaping up to be just as good.
— SUMMER
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