Absolute Batman #1 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta is part of DC's Absolute Universe, which debuts in October:
Snyder launches this new universe with the release of Absolute Batman #1, featuring art by Nick Dragotta. In this iteration, fans will be introduced to a version of the Dark Knight that doesn’t have the money, mansion, or butler of his core-line counterpart. Readers will quickly find out what makes this the “Absolute” version of Batman when the debut issue arrives at participating comic book shops and digital retailers Wednesday, October 9.
Absolute Batman #1 arrives in stores this week.