Absolute Catwoman #2 is in store Wednesday July 15 with a Key Collector Comics key flag and 17 variants. Issue #1 of this series was flagged by KCC for multiple first appearances of new characters known as the Calicos. Issue #2 continues that story. Source: Key Collector Comics (keycollectorcomics.com/new-comics-this-week/, July 8 2026), DC Comics official.
The KCC key flag
Key Collector Comics has flagged Absolute Catwoman #2 as a key issue. The specific key details are on the KCC issue page for subscribers. Absolute Catwoman #1 established the Calicos — a set of new characters whose first appearances drove initial collector interest. Issue #2 carrying its own KCC key flag suggests the story continues to introduce or develop characters with secondary market significance. Source: Key Collector Comics.
17 variants
17 variants is a strong count for issue #2 of a series. Publishers typically reserve high variant counts for issues they expect strong collector demand on. $4.99 standard cover price. Source: Key Collector Comics, DC Comics official July 2026 solicitations.
The series context
Absolute Catwoman is part of DC's Absolute line — the publishing initiative that reimagines core DC characters from the ground up. Absolute Batman (Scott Snyder / Nick Dragotta) launched in October 2024 and became the best-selling comic of 2024, selling over 6 million copies. Absolute Catwoman follows the same framework: a complete reimagination of Selina Kyle outside the continuity of the main DC Universe. Source: DC Comics official, The Hollywood Reporter.
In store Wednesday July 15
Absolute Catwoman #2 is in store Wednesday July 15 and available at superheroempire.com. In store and shipping across Canada.
Sources: Key Collector Comics (Absolute Catwoman #2 issue page, July 8 2026) · DC Comics official July 2026 solicitations · The Hollywood Reporter (Absolute line sales data)