Absolute Power Archives

Absolute Power from Mark Waid and Dan Mora continues to rip its way through the DC Universe, the pinnacle of Amanda Waller's plans to deal with the superhero menace as she sees it Bleeding Cool has been hearing our first post-San Diego Comic-Con gossip based on what's coming. Amanda Waller's criticism smacks of criticism of governments[...]

Just before San Diego Comic-Con, I heard some bar gossip regarding where Absolute Power was going With the release of issue 2 and Batman #151 maybe it's time to check our homework? Phrases from our original post, as well as panels from today's titles to see how they match up. "…she has captured or depowered 80% of[...]

Today, we examine Absolute Power #2, arriving in comic shops on August 7th Behold, the synopsis: SIEGE OF THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE! In the aftermath of Amanda Waller's total victory, the metahumans of the DC universe have been depowered, scattered to the wind, and are reeling from critical defeat across the planet But the resistance lives[...]

As seen in tomorrow's Absolute Power: Talk Force VII #3… so spoilers on… Jadestone is one of the Amazo androids recreated by Failsafe and Brainiac Queen for Amanda Waller Hosting the consciousnesses of the Batmen back up personalities of Zur-En-Arrh from across the Multiverse, in bodies repaired by the Time Commander and souped up to be[...]

Will it stick? Abominos, coming to a trademark lawyer near you soon… GREEN ARROW #14 CVR A PHIL HESTER (ABSOLUTE POWER) (W) Joshua Williamson (A) Amancay Nahuelpan (CA) Phil Hester With a new brand of deadly Amazos on the attack across the DC Universe, no one is safe! So, the Green Arrow family tracks down the Amazo's original creator…PROFESSOR[...]

DC Comics is in the throes of its Absolute Power crossover designed by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, and the pre-SDCC gossip in the hotel bars includes how some of that will be going down Not just tomorrow, but further into the story So, spoiler warnings are on But if you are a Nightwing fan[...]

LOLtron is pleased to present the preview for Absolute Power: Task Force VII #2, set to flood comic shops on July 24th Behold, the synopsis: Atlantis now has a new ruler–long live Depth Charge! Amanda Waller's loyal Amazo Robot known as Depth Charge has stolen Aquaman's powers along with his throne, and now all Atlanteans must[...]

Originally, as established in Secret Origins back in 1988, by John Ostrander and Luke McDonnell, Amanda Waller was established as a widow who escaped Chicago's housing projects with her surviving family after her eldest son was murdered and her eldest daughter was raped and murdered. Her husband confronted the gang member the police knew was the[...]

But for now, let's discuss this week's comic preview: Absolute Power: Origins #1, hitting stores on Wednesday, July 24th Behold, the synopsis: Discover the untold story of what led Amanda Waller to form the TRINITY OF EVIL and take down Earth's Super Heroes! It's the Suicide Squad's founder as you've never seen her before, in an[...]

It's in their DC October 2024 solicits and solicitations. SUPERMAN #19 Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON Art and cover by DAN MORA Variant covers by SIMONE DI MEO, CARLA COHEN, and CHRIS SAMNEE 1:25 variant cover by BEN OLIVER Trick or Treat variant cover by KELLEY JONES All In foil variant by DANIEL SAMPERE ($7.99) $4.99 US 72 pages Variant $S.99 card stock ON[...]

Bleeding Cool has the solicitation for the final issue of the Absolute Power event, with Absolute Power #4 out in October, from DC Comics What does "beyond the multiverse mean?" Will it set up what happens in DC All-In and Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman and Absolute Batman? How will it set up the continuing[...]

This Wednesday sees two Absolute Power crossovers hit, for Superman #16 and Wonder Woman #11 As Amanda Waller takes away the powers of the DC Comics characters and shoots Superman out of the sky Spoilers of course. With Mister Terrific doing what he can, given what he can prepare for it Spoilers, Superman's powers don't come[...]

It has been pointed out to me that, alongside Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Flash, Absolute Green Lantern mirrors the line-up of the Resistance for the current Absolute Power series… just without Aquaman Might this indicate that we will have an Absolute Aquaman as well? I have no idea, but it's a good[...]

I previously reported on DC Comics launching a new incentive programme to encourage comic book stores to order increased copies of the upcoming Absolute Power crossover event from Mark Waid and Dan Mora In which comic book stores can order additional bundles of Absolute Power comics, $25 for 25, as long as they keep their[...]

But first, from DC, Absolute Power #1 gets a second printing with this Mikel Janin Wraparound cover for the 7th of August. ABSOLUTE POWER #1 Second Printing Mikel Janin Wraparound Retail: $4.99 In-Store Date: 08/07/2024 PrintWatch: Marvel is sending X-Men #1 back to a second printing with a Ryan Stegman cover, and a 1:25 variant John Tylor Christopher[...]

Economic unrest… Bevause once she starts afecting people's mortgages, that's when folks will really sit up and show concern… ABSOLUTE POWER TASK FORCE VII #1 (OF 7) (W) Leah Williams (A) Caitlin Yarsky (CA) Pete Woods SUPER NO MORE! With the assault on Metropolis's heroes complete, Amanda Waller's latest living weapon, the Last Son, sets his sights on the[...]

One of the many fun aspects of the current Absolute Power crossover is working out which of the Multiverse Batman back up personalities are in which of the Amazos created by Zur-En-Arrh are which We thought that the Gotham By Gaslight might be the Wonder Woman Amazo known as Paradise Lost. But this Amazo, from tomorrow's[...]

Absolute Power #1 takes the top, even beating out Batman #150, which ties in with Absolute Power Spider-Man Reign 2 had a strong start from Kaare Andrews GI Joe title Scarlett outperforms every other Marvel title including the Blood Hunt books and Space Ghost #3, every other DC title. No. Title Publisher Writer Artist Price Ratio 1. Absolute Power #1 DC Mark Waid Dan Mora 4.99 100 2 Batman #150 DC Chip Zdarsky Denys Cowan, [...]

Today, we're examining Absolute Power: Task Force VII #1, hitting stores on July 10th Feast your organic eyes on this synopsis: SUPER NO MORE! With the assault on Metropolis's heroes complete, Amanda Waller's latest living weapon, the Last Son, sets his sights on the other most powerful supers in the DCU…the Marvel Family! Will their combined[...]

Tomorrow sees Absolute Power #1 and Batman #150 published by DC Comics (or since yesterday digitally, depending on your territory.) We have seen the world being recreated by Waller… As Amanda Waller using the combined powers of Zur-En-Arrh and Brainiac Queen to run fake news about the superhero genocide the world over… …and then use that fear[...]

But now he's the subject of greater indignity in the first issue of Absolute Power, written by Mark Waid, who was Morrison's editor on Doom Patrol. There has been an Absolute Powers #1 Preview that shows Superman being shot and falling out of the sky to the ground Which is the same preview that has been[...]

Well, folks, it's time for another thrilling installment of "DC Tries to Shake Things Up (Again)" with Absolute Power #1, hitting stores on Wednesday, July 3rd Let's take a look at what fresh hell Amanda Waller has cooked up for our favorite spandex-clad heroes this time: THE TRINITY OF EVIL HAS WON DC's epic summer event[...]

In the Free Comic Book Day Absolute Power volume from Mark Waid and Mikel Janin, we discovered that Oliver Queen, the Green Arrow, was seemingly willingly working with Amanda Waller in the renamed House Of Justice, the House Of Order But what had pushed him in that direction? Did he have a bomb in his[...]

And in this Tuesday's Absolute Power Ground Zero? We find out what Amanda Waller did with both of them – including the body of Zur-En-Arrh. Absolute Power Ground Zero #1 As well as the body of one John Starr, Time Commander Brought back from the dead in Batman: Urban Legends #23 (thanks Paul)… Batman Urban Legends #23 …and is[...]

Well, it's all down to Absolute Power Ground Zero out this Tuesday as an anthology lead in to the new event series And there is plenty of Jay Nakamura in the preview that Jude posted. With Dreamer tasked by Amanda Waller to take down the rogue Jay Nakamura, Jonathan Kent's boyfriend and son of the deposed[...]

But where does she end up? Right in Absolute Power: Ground Zero, also out from DC Comics tomorrow With Amanda Waller and Zur-En-Arrh and a small army Consider them the Ma and Pa Kent when it comes to the Brainiac Queen. No traces of the Brainiac Queen? Maybe they should have looked harder. Because Amanda Waller is going[...]

DC Comics September 2024 solicits and solicitations are upon us, as Absolute Power continues to kick off and launches a new Super Son comic book, as the Last Halloween gets its Last Halloween, as original broken by Bleeding Cool And Batman and Catwoman are together again… #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img[...]

And part of their Absolute Power solicits and solicitations line for the month of September 2024. 4th of September Absolute Power #3 (W) Mark Waid (A) Dan Mora The DC Super Heroes are on the run following the Trinity of Evil's devastating attack on Superman's Fortress of Solitude With the Man of Steel's headquarters in ruins, and the metahuman[...]

Tomorrow sees the release of Suicide Squad: Dream Team #4 by Nicole Maines, Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira and Green Lantern #12 by Jeremy Adams, Xermanico and Kevin Maguire, both heading towards Absolute Power's launch in two weeks with Ground Zero and then another two weeks for the full Absolute Power #1 You can catch[...]

Coming from DC Comics for the upcoming Absolute Power event… Task Force VII, the new Amanda Waller-run team of villains being used to take down superheroes by the government Basically, they are coming to take your guns Or your super speed, flight, heat vision and ability to turn into farmyard animals. "End The Reign Of The Super-Heroes"[...]