Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Absolute Power #3!DC’s Summer Crisis event, Absolute powerintroduced fans to Amanda Waller Task Force VII – An overpowered, evil version of ​​the Justice League Consisting of six power-stealing Amazo robots, led by the infamous Zur-en-Arrah Batman-possessed failsafe. Despite the undefeated nature of this task force, there is one superpower that could lead to their downfall.
The “super power” of “goodness” is teased to be the very thing that could bring down Task Force VII.
Mark Waid and Dan Mora Absolute power #3 is a pivotal issue in DC’s crossover crisis event, signaling a shift in the Amanda Waller vs. Metahuman war in favor of the heroes. Although the conflict is far from over, this issue marks significant victories for DC’s heroes, including saving Superman’s brainwashed and cyborg-transformed son, Jon Kent, and the temporary neutralization of Brainiac Queen.
Despite the major wins, the Amazons continue to be a significant threat. However, issue #3 confirmed what many fans had speculated: Task Force VII is infected with a superpower-related “virus” Which could still tip the scales in favor of DC’s heroes.
Failsafe reveals that Amanda Waller’s Amazons are infected with a virus from “identity”
“You’re telling me goodness is a %$#& superpower?” – Amanda Waller in Absolute power #3
Absolute power Waller’s Amazo robots were initially portrayed as seemingly undefeated, a perception held by both the heroes and readers of DC. Terms like “unbelievable” And “unstoppable” Often described the power-stealing robots, supported by scenes of their absolute dominance. However, DC has officially debunked this idea, revealing that the Amazons actually have a significant weakness, undermining their invincible status. In issue #3 of Absolute Power, Amanda Waller starts to question these “unstoppable” Nature of her Task Force VII When she noticed that some of the Amazons were not operating at peak capacity.
In response to Waller’s concerns, Failsafe runs diagnostics on Task Force VII and confirms her suspicions by discovering an infection “Of identity.” This development means that the Amazons begin to form their own identities, rather than simply executing Waller’s commands. As a result, they make decisions that go beyond or directly contrary to Waller’s orders, leading to significant operational inefficiencies. The emergence of their self-awareness and individual judgment is undermining their previously unstoppable nature and posing a considerable challenge to Waller’s control.
Failsafe goes on to explain that the identity infection stems from the fact that the Amazons are much stronger than he and Waller expected. As a result, The power-stealing robots have absorbed not only the heroes’ powers but also their morals and values. Although the repercussions of this unintended side effect have been hinted at over Absolute powerThis is the first time it has been explicitly confirmed by Waller and Failsafe. In her shock at this revelation, Waller exclaims, “You’re telling me kindness is a %$#& super power?” So, this “super power” of “good” is teased to be the very thing that brings down Task Force VII.
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The Morality of DC’s Heroes Infecting the Amazons (This Could Be the Turning Point in the Waller vs. Metahuman War)
The confirmation that the Amazons were affected by the morale of the heroes of DC is a big turning point, which reveals the first and only weakness of Task Force VII. Before Absolute power #3, the Amazons are deemed undefeated, with no known vulnerabilities, making the heroes’ chances of defeating them seem slim to none. Previous issues even depicted heavy-hitters like Wonder Woman, Superman, and the Shazam Kids succumbing to the unprecedented power of Amazos. However, the revelation of this weakness provides a glimmer of hope, suggesting that there may be a way to defeat Task Force VII, even if it is unconventional.
Every time an Amazon takes on a hero’s morality, the divide between the Amazon and Valor’s orders widens, because the new moral is at odds with her instructions. Therefore, the heroes may not need to defeat the Amazons by conventional means. Instead, they could Focus on nurturing Task Force VII’s evolving identity, allowing their newly acquired morale to flourish and eventually turning them against Waller. This strategy would be a significant advantage for the heroes, not only resulting in the removal of six overpowered enemies, but also turning former enemies into allies who could assist the Justice League in taking down Waller.
Four of Waller’s Amazo robots have been compromised: The Last Son, the Amazo-N, Velocity, and Jadestone
Absolute power has teased the downfall of the Amazo from the start
The development of the Amazons forming their own identity is subtly hinted at in multiple issues, not just in Absolute power #3. Notably, four of the six Amazons have been shown to be compromised, Acting in ways that deviate from their programming. This includes the Wonder Woman-inspired Amazo, the Amazo-N and Velocity, the Flash-inspired Amazo. Heavily influenced by the memories of the heroes they are modeled after, the robots have not yet directly rebelled against Waller. However, the seeds of discontent are clearly sown as they struggle to reconcile the heroes’ experiences and values ​​with their programming.
Among the Amazons affected by a sense of identity, The Last Sun and Jadestone seem to be the most impacted. The Last Son suffered a major setback after killing the villain Parasite, an action that conflicts with the morals he absorbed from Superman, causing his systems to nearly shut down. Similarly, Jadestone, having absorbed Green Lantern Alan Scott’s power, realized that he possessed free will. The new-found autonomy led him to operate outside Waller’s orders and seek his own interests. Therefore, Waller’s Task Force VII is facing a significant compromise.
Will Amanda Waller’s reboot of her Amazons eliminate their newfound weakness?
Failsafe Reboot Task Force VII in Absolute power #3
In addition to confirming that the power of “favor” Could be the downfall of Task Force VII, Absolute power #3 also reveals Waller’s strategy to address this weakness: reboot the Amazons. Failsafe initiates the reboot, with the goal of restoring total control over Task Force VII. However, even if the reboot gives temporary results, it is unlikely to be a permanent fix. Each time the Amazons absorb new hero powers, they will again be influenced by the morals of the heroes, resetting the cycle. Thus, there remains a chance that the power of “favor” Could be the one force Waller’s evil Justice League Can’t get.
Absolute Power #3 Available September 4, 2024, from DC Comics!
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