ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #17
Description
Parasite invades Metropolis in Absolute Superman #17, a tense, action-packed chapter written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval. As the Parasite threatens to devour the city, Superman races to save Metropolis while Lex Luthor—described as the happiest man in the Absolute Universe—receives a fateful visitor whose arrival could alter the saga's course. The story blends cinematic superhero spectacle with character-driven moments, exploring power, responsibility, and the cost of heroism in a city under siege. At 32 pages, the softcover delivers compact, punchy storytelling and bold visuals that push the Absolute Universe’s scale. The release features multiple cover variants from artists including Rafa Sandoval, Gerald Parel, Riley Rossmo, and Mirka Andolfo, offering distinctive visual takes while continuing this key arc in the overarching Absolute saga.
Who might be interested in reading?
- Fans of Superman who enjoy high-stakes heroics and city-saving action.
- Readers drawn to Jason Aaron's writing and Rafa Sandoval's dynamic art.
- Fans of bold, visually diverse cover art from artists like Gerald Parel, Riley Rossmo, and Mirka Andolfo.
- Readers who enjoy epic, universe-spanning superhero stories with twists on power and responsibility.
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #17
PRODUCT INFORMATION
cover type
Soft Cover
artist
Rafa Sandoval
rating
TEEN+
series name
Absolute Superman
print color
Full Color
number of pages
32
publisher
DC Comics
issue number
17
initial order due
Jan 22, 2026
final order cutoff
Feb 09, 2026
in store date
Mar 04, 2026
