Choosing among comics collectibles often comes down to a simple tension: do you want one focused story, a character-specific milestone issue, or a cover-selection range that spans multiple issue numbers? These four picks separate cleanly by character, cover designation, and the dates built into their titles.
Quick take
For a Batman-centered standalone, BATMAN DAY 2026 (BATMAN OF TWO WORLDS #1 ONE SHOT) PRESALE 09/19/26 is the most direct choice. The two Absolute #25 issues are parallel routes for shoppers who already know whether Batman or Wonder Woman is the priority, with each naming a DC Showcase wraparound foil variant. Captain America (2025) #1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Marvel Comics COVER SELECT has the broadest issue-number span and the highest listed price. All four are marked Brand New.
Listed-price comparison
| Comic collectible | Listed price | Relative listed-price bar | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABSOLUTE BATMAN #25 (PRESALE 10/28/26) Cover Select | USD 24.99 | Absolute Batman #25 and the named Dell'Otto foil cover | |
| ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #25 (PRESALE 10/28/26) Cover Select | USD 24.99 | Absolute Wonder Woman #25 and the named Lozano foil cover | |
| Captain America (2025) #1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Marvel Comics COVER SELECT | USD 99.88 | Captain America issue and variant selection across #1-#13 | |
| BATMAN DAY 2026 (BATMAN OF TWO WORLDS #1 ONE SHOT) PRESALE 09/19/26 | USD 2.99 | A Batman/Absolute Batman one-shot |
Decision matrix
- Pick BATMAN DAY 2026 when a single Batman/Absolute Batman story by Matt Fraction and Scott Snyder is more appealing than choosing among cover designations.
- Pick ABSOLUTE BATMAN #25 for a Batman-focused #25 with the stated CVR G Gabriele Dell'Otto DC Showcase Wraparound Foil Variant.
- Pick ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #25 when Diana's Heretic arc and the arrival of Absolute Cheetah are the draw, paired with the stated CVR G Alexander Lozano foil variant.
- Pick Captain America (2025) if the key attraction is browsing issue numbers #1 through #13 and named variants, including the Jerome Opeña Virgin Variant [1:100] for #3.
Product notes
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #25 (PRESALE 10/28/26) Cover Select
Choose this #25 if Absolute Batman is your clear character focus and the Gabriele Dell'Otto DC Showcase Wraparound Foil Variant is the cover designation you want. The description frames the issue as a 25-issue celebration bringing together villains, heroes, and high stakes, giving it a milestone-oriented angle rather than a routine issue label. It is also marked for a General Audience and published by DC Comics. The limitation is its specific CVR G cover identity: the appeal rests on that Dell'Otto wraparound foil presentation, not on a broadly described Batman cover. Its title also identifies it as a presale dated 10/28/26.
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #25 (PRESALE 10/28/26) Cover Select
Make this the Wonder Woman choice when the Heretic storyline and the debut of Absolute Cheetah matter more than a Batman-centered anniversary issue. The description places Diana's search for Barbara Minerva at the heart of the oversized #25, while the listed variant is the CVR G Alexander Lozano DC Showcase Wraparound Foil Variant. Like the Absolute Batman selection, it is a Brand New DC Comics issue marked for a General Audience. The tradeoff is that it is tightly linked to this particular story moment and Lozano cover designation. The title places its presale date at 10/28/26.
Captain America (2025) #1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Marvel Comics COVER SELECT
This is the natural pick for a Captain America-focused shopper who wants a title reaching from issue #1 through issue #13 rather than a single numbered comic. Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti are credited as artist/writers, and the description names numerous individual variants, from design and hidden-gem editions to ratio and second-printing variants. The listed attributes specifically call out the CAPTAIN AMERICA (2025) #3 Jerome Opeña Virgin Variant [1:100]. Its limitation is the highest listed price in this comparison, and the breadth of the cover selection means the exact issue and named variant are central to the decision.
BATMAN DAY 2026 (BATMAN OF TWO WORLDS #1 ONE SHOT) PRESALE 09/19/26
Choose BATMAN DAY 2026 for the most focused Batman route: a one-shot described as an original Batman/Absolute Batman story from Scott Snyder and Matt Fraction. Jim Lee and Scott Williams are credited as artists, with Lee, Williams, and Alan Davis listed as cover artists. The single-issue format suits a shopper seeking one defined Batman event instead of a multi-issue cover-selection title. It also carries the lowest listed price among the four choices. The limitation is equally clear in the title and format: this is a one-shot, so it does not offer the issue-number range found in the Captain America selection. Its presale date is 09/19/26.
Final recommendation by use case
For a standalone Batman and Absolute Batman story, choose BATMAN DAY 2026 (BATMAN OF TWO WORLDS #1 ONE SHOT) PRESALE 09/19/26. Choose ABSOLUTE BATMAN #25 when the Dell'Otto foil cover and Batman's #25 milestone are the deciding details. Choose ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #25 for Diana's Heretic arc and the Lozano wraparound foil variant. Go with Captain America (2025) #1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Marvel Comics COVER SELECT when an issue-spanning Captain America selection and named variant list are the priority.
