Nightwinghas long held the title of DC’s greatest butt, but thanks to a recent cover release, it seemsSupermanis coming for the crown. These two icons are about to ignite a full-blown battle of the butts, and with only one hero able to claim the title of DC’s greatest backside—who’s getting your vote?
…the fact that Mora has drawn Superman with a backside that rivals the King of Butt himself is an achievement in its own right.
Thanks to thesmashing success of DC’sAbsolutetitles,Absolute Batman,Absolute Wonder Woman, andAbsolute Supermanhave all received multiple reprintings, with the latest batch featuring stunning new covers by DC legend Dan Mora.
The standout of the bunch is arguably the 4th Printing Dan Mora Connecting Foil Virgin Variant forAbsolute Superman#1, showcasing this version of the Man of Steel in all his glory through Mora’s fan-beloved art style. While the cover is undeniably a masterpiece, one detail has sent the internet into a frenzy—Mora has given Absolute Superman some Absolute Cake.
Absolute Superman Is Coming For Nightwing’s ‘Best Butt’ Title
Cover E Nicola Scott Artist Spotlight Variant forNightwing#118 (2024)
One ofNightwing’s most defining physical features is his butt, famously known among fans for being exceptionally perky and toned. This signature trait has become so ingrained in how fans perceive the character thatany artist who fails to do Dick’s backside justice often faces sharp criticism—comparable to the backlash if an artist were to suddenly make him blonde. Nightwing’s iconic rear isn’t just a fan obsession either, as DC canon has acknowledged Dick’s exceptional derrière multiple times, paid tribute to it through cover art (such as Nicola Scott’s variant forNightwing#118), and even dedicated an entire comic to it withNothing Butt Nightwing.
Given this, the fact that Dan Mora has drawn Absolute Superman with a backside that rivals the King of Butt himself is an achievement in its own right. Mora’s portrayal of the Man of Steel positions him at a slight angle, with a raised perspective that gives the illusion of looking up at him—perfectly highlighting an exceptionally well-defined view of Superman’s right cheek. This cover has been devoured by Redditors,inspiring hilarious comments such as“Watch out Nightwing. There’s a new baker in town,”and“Absolute Superman has some Absolute Cake.”
Absolute Wonder Woman & Absolute Batman Also Got the ‘Dan Mora Treatment’
Dan Mora 5th & 6th Printing Cover forAbsolute Wonder Woman#1 &Absolute Batman#1
Thanks to Reddit and other discussion boards, it’s clear that fans are eating up Dan Mora’s portrayal of Absolute Superman. However, as mentioned earlier, Mora also reimagined the Absolute Universe versions of Wonder Woman and Batman for their respective 5th and 6th reprintings. While these covers have been slightly overshadowed by the buzz surrounding Superman’s rear end, they are equally exceptional and artistically rendered. That said, it’s clear from these depictions that only AbsoluteSupermanis poised to joinNightwingin the battle for DC’s greatest butt.
