Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Batman #2!

Absolute Batman sees the Bat-Signals purpose flipped on its head, turning it into a symbol Batman now uses to taunt his enemies. Its possibly the pettiest move the Dark Knight has ever pulledand were all for it. But what makes this Bat-Signal twist even more intriguing is the choice of exactly who Batman decides to taunt with it.

Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin, and Clayton Cowless Absolute Batman #2 picks up where the inaugural issue left off, with hitman Alfred Pennyworth continuing his intense surveillance of the Dark Knight. In the first issue, Alfred uncovered nearly every detail of Bruces past after Batman caught his attention battling Black Masks Party Animals.

Now, in Issue #2, Alfreds focus has shifted to tracking Bruces routine, both as Batman and in his civilian identity. Part of this meticulous observation involves mapping out Batmans safe houses around the city,...