Absolute Superman #19 Review: Surprise Absolute Batman Crossover and Class Struggle Themes
By
Rich Johnston
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Summary
Absolute Superman #19 features a surprise crossover with Absolute Batman, continuing the Absolute Universe's theme of class struggle. The series explores a world corrupted by Darkseid where the wealthy hold all power and heroes emerge from the bottom up, contrasting with traditional superhero narratives set in high society.
Key quotes
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This is a universe tainted by Darkseid, in which the greedy and the rich have all the power.
There are no superheroes in high society able to make that change, just come from the bottom up.
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