WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for ABSOLUTE POWER #3!In DC’s high-stakes crossover event,Absolute Power,Amanda Wallerhas successfully stripped most of theJustice Leagueof its powers. But Earth’s heroes aren’t backing down. Thanks to Nightwing and Green Lantern Hal Jordan, they’ve just received a game-changing upgrade: their villains’ weapons. And with the shocking discovery Barry Allen’s Flash has just made, these new tools will be crucial.
Mark Waid and Dan Mora’sAbsolute Power#3ramps up 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 ofSuperman’s Fortress of SolitudeinAbsolute Power#2. These 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 dealers, poised to turn the tide.
Nightwing Arms DC’s Heroes With the Confiscated Weapons of Their Most Iconic Villains
Dick Grayson Really Said Everyone Gets a Gun (& It’s Low-Key Hilarious)
In a previousAbsolute Powertie-in,Green Lantern Hal Jordan, attempting to escape one of Amanda Waller’s compounds, is ambushed by one of her overpowered Amazos. This confrontation occurs in a facility where Waller is hoarding the confiscated weapons of various rogues. In a desperate move,Hal grabs a magical artifact that teleports both himself and the entire arsenal of weapons to his fellow heroes.Fast forward toAbsolute Power#3, and fans witness how this arsenal of weapons becomes the heroes' saving grace in their ongoing battle against Waller.
Afternarrowly escaping the Fortress of Solitude, the heroes face the grim reality of their situation: how can they possibly fight Waller without their powers? Nightwing steps in, prompting Hal to disclose thatthey now possess the full range of rogue weapons previously held in the Justice League’s storage. He lists off formidable items like a cold gun, a weather wand, and a lightning axe, showcasing the array of tools now at their disposal. This infusion of powerful weaponry is a critical and welcome development, providing the heroes with a much-needed advantage in their ongoing struggle against Waller.
DC’s Heroes Are Armed & Ready (But Will It Be Enough to Defeat Amanda Waller?)
Aquaman Uses Black Mercy to Take Out Bizarro
The panel featuring Nightwing front and center, flanked by several other heroes brandishing their newly commandeered weapons, is as badass as it is amusing. It’s undeniably cool to see Starfire armed with a massive gun as long as her leg, but there’s a humorous twist as well. For instance,Cassandra“Black Bat”Cain, who has never had powers and is a staunch adherent to Batman’s ‘no guns’ rule, is shown holding a handgun.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, whom Yara temporarily holds off using her newly acquired weather wand. Meanwhile, Aquaman rummages through his sack of weapons, searching for a more permanent solution.He ultimately chooses the Black Mercy, using the mind-controlling plant to neutralize Bizarro. Hence, the recent weapon upgrades have proven successful in the fight against Waller’s forces.
DC’s Heroes Are Going to Need ALL the Weapons They Can Get Their Hands On
Barry Allen’s Flash Discovers Waller’s End-All Game Plan
Seeing Earth’s heroes armed with their rogues' weapons and successfully pushing back against Waller’s forces is a welcome turn in theAbsolute Powerstoryline. However, the importance of these weapons becomes even clearer with the horrifying discovery Barry Allen makes at the issue’s end: Waller is constructing a Multiversal Army. This means DC’s heroes will soon face fully-powered, evil versions of themselves, making their recent weapon upgrades more crucial than ever. With just one issue remaining in Mark Waid and Dan Mora’sAbsolute Power, the stakes have never been higher for theJustice League.
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ABSOLUTE POWER #3 (2024)
