Amanda Waller's journey has brought her to hell and back - from the blood-soaked streets of Chicago to the over-the-top exploits of her very own TASK FORCE X (aka the SUICIDE SQUAD). Now, with the clock ticking on ultimate victory over the metahumans of planet earth, the origin of DC's most methodical menace draws to a close. But what secrets lie within the terrifying alien mind of the Brainiac Queen - and will THE WALL survive the very seeds she herself has sown? All this and Rustam's revenge in the finale of ABSOLUTE POWER: ORIGINS.
The biggest strength of this issue has been the way Ridley has mixed in Waller's often-forgotten family life, with them being the only people she can't intimidate or force into obeying her. Read Full Review
At the end of the day, Absolute Power: Origins feels like essential reading for Absolute Power and that is the best kind of tie-in to earth-shattering comic book crossovers. Read Full Review
Amanda Wallers rise to power wraps up with a solid perspective. Ridleys pacing allows readers an insight into a dangerous mind. Martinez and the art team mix in action with high tension family drama. Its a perfect combination for one of the most dangerous in the DCU. Read Full Review
While the quality of the story in Absolute Power: Origins has been inconsistent throughout the series, John Ridley and the creative team were able to conclude in a satisfying manner in issue #3. Waller's motivations might be confusing, but this series was able to depict the character's core attributes effectively and faithfully to what has come before. Her quest for absolute power has been a bumpy ride, but we eventually landed safely. Read Full Review
The wrap up to this mini series was the best part of it by far. I hadn't been enjoying it a lot, but this issue had some really good stuff. The falling out with her children parts were very well done and impactful. Batman breaking in just to show he could and her reaction to it was fun as well.
This mini lost me as it went on. Even with some sense of real characterization, the writer couldn't help but really turn Waller into a mustache twirler.
The whole series was completely unnecessary. If they had to do it. Release it months ago as a road to absolute power.
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