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Absolute Batman Noir Edition #1 — Original Ken Haeser Sketch Cover | Dynamic Forces CoA Publisher: DC Comics | Release: 2024 Writer: Scott Snyder | Artist: Nick Dragotta Black Noir Edition | Original Hand-Drawn Sketch by Ken Haeser | Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity | Near Mint | DC All In This is a truly one-of-a-kind copy of Absolute Batman Noir Edition #1 — the all-black blank sketch cover edition, featuring an original hand-drawn sketch by acclaimed artist Ken Haeser, rendered in striking silver metallic marker directly on the jet-black cover. Haeser's piece is a dynamic, expressive close-up portrait of the Absolute Batman — spiked industrial cowl, snarling grimace, bold bat symbol chest plate — surrounded by swooping bat silhouettes that fill the black void with kinetic energy. The silver-on-black presentation is extraordinary — the metallic lines catching the light against the deep matte black of the Noir Edition cover in a way that makes the image feel alive. Haeser's signature is visible at the bottom left of the sketch. This copy is accompanied by an official Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity, confirming it as "one of a specially limited series of copies signed and remarked by Ken Haeser" — making this not merely a sketch cover but a fully authenticated limited edition original art piece from one of comics' most celebrated sketch artists. Absolute Batman #1 Noir Edition reprints the landmark best-selling debut issue of Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta's Absolute Batman — the 1st issue of DC's Absolute Universe and the best-selling comic of 2024 — in a gorgeous all-black presentation that strips the color from Dragotta's explosive artwork, presenting it in a stark, cinematic noir format that adds extraordinary atmosphere and gravitas to an already landmark issue. 🔑 KEY ISSUE — YES, MAJOR Absolute Batman #1 — 1st issue of DC's Absolute Universe, 1st appearance of Absolute Batman and Absolute Alfred, best-selling comic of 2024 with nearly 400,000 copies sold across 10+ printings Noir Edition — the premium black-and-white reprint of the landmark debut issue, presenting Dragotta's interior artwork in a dramatic noir format available only in this special edition Original Ken Haeser Sketch — a fully original, one-of-a-kind hand-drawn work of art on the blank black cover; no two Ken Haeser sketch covers are alike — this is a unique, unrepeatable piece; Haeser is one of the most sought-after and celebrated sketch cover artists in the comics hobby, known for his bold, expressive character work and extraordinary ability to render striking, gallery-worthy images in a wide range of styles Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity — issued by Dynamic Forces, Inc., confirming this as an officially authenticated limited series remark by Ken Haeser; the DF CoA adds significant provenance and collector value over uncertified sketch covers Silver-on-Black Presentation — the metallic silver sketch on the deep matte black Noir Edition cover creates a visual effect unlike any standard sketch cover — a truly spectacular display piece Ships bagged, boarded, and protected in a Gemini mailer.