A major retail listing leak has the action figure community buzzing! The leak offers an extensive look at what McFarlane Toys has planned for the DC Multiverse line. The leaked text sheet outlines multiple unannounced waves, pointing to an aggressive expansion into DC’s contemporary comic book initiatives, highly requested multimedia deep-cuts, and premium collector tiers.

The headline of these McFarlane DC leaks is undoubtedly the immediate toy adaptation of DC’s Absolute Universe, the massive comic book publishing initiative masterminded by Scott Snyder. Alongside these modern designs, the leak confirms the continuation of specialized subsets like Page Punchers, and the Collector Edition line.

RUMOR ALERT: As always, when I post these types of articles, take them with a grain of salt. These typically turn out to be true, but until McFarlane Toys announces them, they are just rumors.

Here is the comprehensive, category-by-category breakdown of every DC Comics figure exposed in the latest leak.

1. DC Multiverse 7-Inch Core Line: Entering the Absolute Universe

The core 7-inch scale line is heavily focusing on the current landscape of DC Comics, alongside historical Batman variants that will satisfy longtime comic readers.

  • Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, Absolute Wonder Woman, & Absolute Deathstroke: DC’s Absolute line reimagines its trinity and core characters with vastly different backstories and rugged, heavier visual designs. Absolute Batman is a version of the character that fans have been asking for since the first issue of the comic.
  • Bruce Wayne (Batman): Likely a civilian-clad or training-suit variant of the Caped Crusader.
  • Batman (Challengers of the Unknown): A deep-cut comic pull referencing Batman’s interactions or stylistic alignment with the classic sci-fi adventure team.
  • Batman (2005): This likely references the iconic comic era of the mid-2000s (such as the City of Crime arc or early post-Infinite Crisis designs).
  • Batman (The Long Halloween): A highly requested version capturing Tim Sale’s distinct, long-eared, noir-inspired illustration style from the seminal mystery graphic novel.
  • Kryptonite Batman: A variant likely sporting armored elements or translucent green detailing to combat the Man of Steel.

2. DC Direct 7-Inch Page Punchers (Wave 15)

The Page Punchers format, which bundles a fully articulated 7-inch action figure with a specific comic book (well at least it used to), is diving deep into classic Green Lantern lore and the beloved animated tie-in comic universes.

  • Green Lantern Corps #47 (Arisia & Soranik Natu): Cosmic fans get two major female Lanterns. Arisia Rrab and Soranik Natu (the skilled surgeon and daughter of Sinestro) are essential additions to build out the Green Lantern Corps mythos.
  • Batman: Gotham Adventures #31 (Batman & The Joker): This wave utilizes the sleek, stylized look of The New Batman Adventures animated run. Issue #31 is a standout story, and these figures will perfectly complement existing animated-style figures.

3. DC McFarlane Collector Edition (Wave 17)

McFarlane’s premium window-box tier continues to deliver essential characters that require unique tooling or classic comic accuracy.

  • Star Sapphire: Carol Ferris finally gets her due in the modern line, providing an essential antagonist and ally for Hal Jordan.
  • Val-Zod: The beloved Earth-2 Superman brings representation for one of the most celebrated alternate-universe heroes of the modern era.
  • Mary Shazam!: Completing more of the Shazam family, Mary Marvel (Mary Bromfield) appears in her modern heroic format.

4. Theatrical Deluxe (Wave 6) & McFarlane Elite Edition

Cinematic nostalgia is taking center stage with the introduction of high-end representations of classic movie and television universes.

  • Batman Unmasked (Batman Returns): Capturing Michael Keaton’s likeness from the dramatic climax of the 1992 Tim Burton film.
  • Penguin (The Penguin TV Show): A modern media tie-in, translating Colin Farrell’s prosthetic-heavy, gritty portrayal of Oz Cobb from the acclaimed HBO series.
  • Batgirl (Batman & Robin Movie): A throwback to the 1997 neon-tinted cult classic, featuring Alicia Silverstone’s live-action suit.
  • McFarlane Elite Edition #16 – Batman (Absolute): If you have already got the molds, why not release another version of what is going to be the most in-demand figure McFarlane has released in the DC line. While this was leaked earlier, this version will most likely come with more accessories and extra goodies than you could possibly want.
  • McFarlane Elite Edition #17 – Clark Kent (Superman 1978): A dream figure for cinematic purists, bringing Christopher Reeve’s iconic, bumbling civilian disguise to life under a premium “Elite” branding tier. (An Absolute Batman is also listed under this Elite banner, signifying a potential high-end cross-release).

5. Multi-Packs & Gold Label Exclusives

  • Batman vs. Ra’s al Ghul 2-Pack (Gold Label #6): An iconic rivalry gets a dedicated box set, bound to feature specialized comic accents or weaponry to highlight their eternal duel.

While McFarlane Toys has not formally finalized release dates or promotional imagery for these listings, retail leaks of this nature generally precede official reveals by three to six months. Action figure fans should expect official digital reveals and pre-order announcements via McFarlane’s social channels in the coming months. Stay tuned as we track updates to production renders, pricing tiers, and retail exclusivity arrangements for these upcoming figures.

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