Absolute Power #2

Event\Storyline: Absolute Power Writer: Mark Waid Artist: Dan Mora Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: August 7, 2024 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 14 User Reviews: 38
8.8Critic Rating
8.6User Rating

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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 on. Any heroes not rounded up by the TRINITY OF EVIL have rendezvoused at Superman’s Fortress of Solitude…but even this sanctuary of peace and hope is not safe from Waller’s blitzkrieg. The precog known as Dreamer has pointed Waller’s weapons to the frozen tundra where our heroes lick their wounds…and the shocker general leading Waller’s charge to raze the fortress to the ground will leave you breathless. It’s underdog v more

  • 10
    But Why Tho? - William Tucker Aug 7, 2024

    Absolute Power #2 presses tighter on the throat of the heroes. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Dark Knight News - James Attias Aug 7, 2024

    Absolute Power #2 was even more of a shock and awe event than the first issue! I hope this main event and the tie-ins keep up this pace! It's going to be a wild ride. Read Full Review

  • 9.6
    Nerd Initiative - Ken M. Aug 7, 2024

    The Trinity Of Evil continue to tighten their hold on the DCU with another amazing chapter. Waids writing drives home the personal attack on Superman with a direct bullseye. Mora and Snchez construct the explosive action in between the high drama. This series is firing on all cylinders and simply defines must read. Read Full Review

  • 9.6
    Comic Watch - Kevin Rossi Aug 8, 2024

    This is an incredibly exciting time in the DC Universe and Mark Waid and Dan Mora continue to be an unstoppable force of creative brilliance. The addition of both Alejandro Sanchez and Ariana Maher elevates the writing and art to really sell the idea that this is the start of something big. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles Jan 1, 1970

    Absolute Power #2 keeps the boot against the heroes while opening up some avenues for optimism that they can turn things around. This creative team is making this event deliver on its promises making for one of the stronger DC books. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez Aug 7, 2024

    Absolute Power #2 does an excellent job of not just continuing the momentum of the debut issue but also elevating the story even higher. There are so many great moments throughout this second issue that builds on all the storytelling we've been getting since Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths. It all helps to create greater investment in this story that Mark Waid and Dan Mora are crafting together. Which in turn makes this a must-read comic book event. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu Aug 7, 2024

    Overall, Absolute Power #2 is a must-read for fans of high-stakes superhero drama. Waid and Mora have crafted a compelling story that is both thrilling and thought-provoking. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Aug 7, 2024

    This is one of the bleakest DC stories I've ever seen, but I have full faith in Waid that the whole picture will bring it together in the perfect way for his upcoming JLU relaunch. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    ComicBook.com - Jenna Anderson Aug 7, 2024

    While we've only begun to see the full picture of what Absolute Power is delivering, this issue adds some major and necessary details. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Monkeys Fighting Robots - Mohamed Malla Aug 7, 2024

    Absolute Power #2 is another explosive entry in DC's Summer event that will leave readers in awe of the beautiful art, colors, writing, and letters put into this issue. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    AIPT - David Brooke Aug 7, 2024

    So far, Absolute Power has hit all the right notes for a good Big Two event. The heroes are powerless, scattered to the wind, while the villain has just the motivation to see things through. More importantly, after reading Absolute Power #2, it's evident that the characters will be changed, with new directions sprouting from the event like any good story should. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Aug 7, 2024

    Absolute Power #2 hits like a freight train when Amanda Waller's plan for world domination slaps the remaining heroes with even more devastation. Waid's script packs in all the scale, drama, and energy you want from a big Summer event, and Dan Mora's art is fantastic. Nothing can convince readers Waller was able to pull off this attack, but it sure is fun watching it play out. Read Full Review

  • 6.0
    DC Comics News - Matthew Lloyd Aug 7, 2024

    Absolute Power #2 is a disappointment in that what it seems to set up is left on the table with a complete right turn that is nowhere near as interesting. It appeared that this issue was going somewhere and improve upon last month's outing. It's far more interesting and exciting to see the heroes fighting back instead of another full issue of them getting beaten by a lame villain like Amanda Waller. Still, the issue does promise some things in the future. Read Full Review

  • 5.5
    Batman-News - William Martin Aug 8, 2024

    This chapter ended up entertaining as a spectacle but whatever promise issue one held for this being something a little more than the average event was lost. The plot feels predictable and I'm mostly reminded of minor events like Bloodlines, Armageddon 2001, Legends, etc. In a few years, this will be one more forgotten event as it joins its siblings Knight Terrors, Beast World, and Lazarus Planet in a dollar box near you. (Dan Mora's art is still nice though.) Read Full Review

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