Funko is bringing DC's acclaimed Absolute Universe line into Pop! form for the first time, and it's debuting as an SDCC exclusive. Confirmed via The Hollywood Reporter's official reveal and cross-referenced with CBR and Flickering Myth, Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, and Absolute Wonder Woman all launch as San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusives.
The Hollywood Reporter, CBR, and Flickering Myth's coverage confirms the following:
Each figure reflects specific details from its Absolute Universe comic design. Absolute Superman comes with a stand that gives the powered-up Kryptonian a floating pose, complete with glowing yellow fists and boots. Absolute Wonder Woman is depicted standing with her hand resting on her Athena Blade rather than in flight, distinguishing her presentation from Superman's.
DC's Absolute Universe line has built a dedicated following among comic readers for its reimagined takes on core characters, but this SDCC reveal marks its first appearance as a Funko Pop! collectible. Debuting all three flagship Absolute characters simultaneously as a single SDCC drop, rather than staggering releases across separate events, signals Funko is treating this as a significant new line launch rather than a one-off tie-in.
The built-in Octane5 micro-optic authentication technology is a notable addition for a $40, 1,000-piece exclusive. With counterfeit exclusive Pops a persistent problem in the secondary market, packaging each figure with its own verification method gives buyers a way to confirm authenticity before or after a purchase, beyond just checking the convention sticker.
With only 1,000 pieces of each figure produced, keeping the included UV protector intact and adding a second layer of protection matters more here than on a standard retail Pop.
For displaying all three Absolute figures while keeping the factory protector intact underneath, EVORETRO's premium 4-inch Pop protector gives an extra layer of soft-crease-resistant protection over the included packaging.
For a straightforward dust-free case for each figure individually, EVORETRO's standard 4-inch Pop protectors keep all three Absolute figures uniformly displayed side by side.
At Funko's SDCC 2026 booth #5341, July 23-26.
$40 each.
Each of the three figures (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman) is limited to 1,000 pieces.
Each figure includes Octane5 micro-optic authentication technology built into its packaging.
Funko's DC Absolute Universe debut gives comic readers who follow the acclaimed reimagined line their first chance to collect Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman as Pop! figures, backed by genuine scarcity and built-in authentication that sets this exclusive apart from a standard convention variant. With only 1,000 pieces of each character, this is a booth-only pickup worth planning for ahead of the show.
Having display protection ready for all three figures makes it easier to keep a complete, low-numbered Absolute Universe set looking its best from day one.
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