
The Absolute books have been consistently great, and Absolute Evil #1 had high expectations to meet. Thankfully, writer Al Ewing delivers. What really stands out about the Absolute Universe is how well the writers collaborate, and Ewing expertly demonstrates the connections between all the Absolute titles. This issue reveals the underlying links that weren’t previously obvious, immediately grabbing your attention. The portrayal of Hawkman is particularly well done, as it builds on our understanding of the Golden Age version while adding a clever twist. It feels natural that Hawkman would be a fascist in the Absolute Universe, considering his character has always leaned in that direction.