Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Absolute Power #3!In DC’s high-stakes crossover event, Absolute power, Amanda Waller Has successfully stripped most of these Justice League of her powers. But the heroes of the earth are not back. Thanks to Nightwing and Green Lantern Hal Jordan, they just got a game-changing upgrade: the weapons of their villains. And with the shocking discovery that Barry Allen’s Flash just made, these new tools will be crucial.
Mark Waid and Dan Mora Absolute power #3 escalates Waller’s war against DC’s metahuman population, which has seen her target heroes and villains by stripping them of their powers and imprisoning them with her nearly unbeatable Amazo robots.
Earth’s heroes have struggled to stay afloat, reeling from the relentless depletion of their ranks and the recent loss of Superman’s Fortress of Solitude in Absolute power #2. The mounting setbacks weigh heavily on the heroes in issue #3 as they face the daunting challenge of fighting back without their powers: Cue Nightwing and Green Lantern – the Justice League’s new weapon dealersReady to turn the tide.
Nightwing arms DC’s heroes with the confiscated weapons of their most iconic villains
Dick Grayson Really Said Everybody Gets A Gun (And It’s Low-Key Hilarious)
In a previous Absolute power Green Lantern Hal Jordan, trying to escape one of Amanda Waller’s compounds, is ambushed by one of her overpowered Amazons. The confrontation occurs in a facility where Waller hoarded the confiscated weapons of various crooks. in a desperate motion, Hal grabs a magical artifact that teleports both himself and his entire arsenal of weapons to his fellow heroes. Fast forward to Absolute power #3, and fans witness how this arsenal of weapons becomes the heroes’ saving grace in their ongoing battle against Waller.
After barely escaping the Fortress of Solitude, the heroes face the harsh reality of their situation: how can they possibly fight Valor without their powers? Nightwing steps in and asks Hal to reveal it They now possess the full range of rogue weapons previously held in the Justice League’s storage. He lists formidable items like a cold gun, a weather wand, and a lightning axe, showcasing the array of tools now at their disposal. The infusion of powerful weapons is a crucial and welcome development, giving the heroes a much-needed edge in their ongoing struggle against Waller.
DC’s heroes are armed and ready (but will it be enough to defeat Amanda Waller?)
Aquaman uses Black Mercy to take out Bizarro
The panel with Nightwing front and center, flanked by several other heroes brandishing their newly commandeered weapons, is like a muse. It’s undeniably cool to see Starfire armed with a massive gun as long as her leg, but it’s also a humorous twist. for example, Cassandra “Black Bat” Kane, who has never had powers and is a staunch adherent to Batman’s ‘no guns’ rule, is shown with a gun. The unexpected sight of Cain armed with a gun is both surprising and oddly entertaining.
In addition to the heroes gathered behind Nightwing, Yara Flor and Aquaman are seen putting their newly acquired weapons to effective use. The two heroes board a battleship to rescue an asset named John Starr. Their mission leads them into a confrontation with Bizarro, who Yara temporarily holds off using her newly acquired weather wand. Meanwhile, Aquaman rummages through his bag of weapons, looking for a more permanent solution. He ultimately chooses the Black Mercy, using the mind-control plant to neutralize Bizarro. Hence, the latest weapon upgrades have proven successful in the fight against Waller’s forces.
DC’s heroes will need all the weapons they can get
Barry Allen’s Flash discovers Waller’s end-all game plan
Seeing the heroes of Earth armed with the weapons of their enemies and successfully pushing back against Waller’s forces is a welcome turn in the Absolute power storyline. However, the importance of these weapons becomes even clearer with the horrifying discovery that Barry Allen makes at the end of the issue: Waller is constructing a multiversal army. That means DC’s heroes will soon be up against fully-powered, evil versions of themselves, making their latest weapon upgrades more critical than ever. With only one issue in Mark Waid and Dan Mora Absolute powerThe stakes have never been higher for these Justice League.
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Absolute Power #3 is now available from DC Comics!
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