Last summer, DC Comics introduced “Knight Terrors,” an unusually Halloween-themed crossover for the season. This was followed by “Beast World” over Christmas and into the New Year, which incorporated elements from “Knight Terrors” and added the Titans into the mix. The fallout from “Beast World” is now leading into “Absolute Power,” a major crossover event that brings the focus back to DC’s holy trinity of superheroes: Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman.
The “Absolute Power” four-issue series, starting at the beginning of July, promises to be a significant summer event. With superstar comic creators writer Mark Waid and artist Dan Mora at the helm, the series has the potential to make a major impact. The promo pages suggest that the holy trinity of heroes will face a formidable trio of opposition.
DC has been doing an excellent job of making their stories different yet continuous. From nightmare horror to animal transformations, the narrative has been evolving. Now, Amanda Waller is set to undertake a plot to steal the metahuman abilities of all heroes and villains. Waller, who appeared at the end of “Knight Terrors” and took on a significant role as the antagonist in “Beast World,” has shown a willingness to delve into the mystical powers of Doctor Hate. She has also been manipulating politics and social outrage to gain backing for her Bureau of Sovereignty.
Waller is ruthless and unyielding, with an impressive ability to manipulate situations to her favor. She even sacrificed Chester Runk, who creates black holes, to destroy Starro Beast Boy, who was warped by Doctor Hate at Waller’s request. After the superheroes saved the world from Necrostar and the Starro version of Beast Boy, Waller managed to turn the Justice League’s Hall of Justice into her own Hall of Order.
What can we expect from “Absolute Power”? Without a doubt, Waller will have numerous problems in store for the heroes. It is likely that an agent within the ranks of the superheroes, revealed at the end of “Beast World,” will be aiding Waller. To combat Waller, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman will need to collaborate with other superheroes, suggesting the formation of an informal Justice League. Since Waller is also intent on stealing supervillain powers, a few villains might also join the roster.
We won’t have to wait until July to get a glimpse of this event. Free Comic Book Day will feature an “Absolute Power” special with an original story by Waid and a recap of the “Knight Terrors” and “Beast World” information relevant to the crossover. Look out for a few hints and a lot of questions.
A one-shot prelude, “Absolute Power: Ground Zero,” will arrive in June and will be connected to Superman’s House of Brainiac storyline. The current Zdarsky run of Batman stories is also likely to be relevant, with Batman’s alternative personality inhabiting the Failsafe android appearing on the cover alongside Waller.
In the last couple of crossovers, DC has managed to connect storylines while maintaining a consistent and complete narrative. With “Absolute Power” continuing previous storylines, we can expect it to set up DC’s next crossover.
Things are about to change for Superman’s son, Jon Kent, as an upcoming one-shot explores the darkest days of his life. “Absolute Power” is almost here, and fans are getting a glimpse of the ghastly transformation ahead for the junior Man of Steel. Amanda Waller has spent considerable time in the shadows, planning to eliminate the world of metahumans. “Absolute Power” will see her dark work come to fruition, drastically affecting the greatest heroes of the DC Universe. A new “Absolute Power” tie-in will explore Jon Kent’s radical change and what it means for his future.
“Absolute Power: Super Son #1” will delve into Jon Kent’s sinister cybernetic transformation. The release date is set for September 18th, 2024, with writers Nicole Maines and Sina Grace, and artists John Timms and Travis Mercer. The cover artist is John Timms, with variant covers by Lucio Parrillo and Reiko Murakami.
As the DC Universe braces for the impact of “Absolute Power,” fans can expect a major transformation in their favorite heroes. The event promises to be a critical new chapter in the heroic paths of Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and Jon Kent. With Amanda Waller’s ruthless plans coming to the forefront, the stakes have never been higher for the DC heroes.
Source: DC Comics, Diamond Comic Distributors
