Summary
- DC's heroes form an underground resistance against the "Trinity of Evil" at Superman's Fortress of Solitude in August's Absolute Power offerings.
- The Justice League faces betrayal and new threats while battling Amanda Waller's army in Absolute Power #2.
- August's highlight is the Absolute Power event, with more challenges for DC heroes in tie-in issues like Batman and Wonder Woman.
As the DC Universe faces a major threat from the Trinity of Evil, the remainder of the Justice League steps up to form a first-of-its-kind underground resistance this August. DC's blockbuster Absolute Power event may kick off in July, but the action truly heats up in the saga's second full month. Keep reading for Screen Rant's reading order for Absolute Power's August line-up.
DC has revealed new details — and thrilling cover art — for the second full month of Absolute Power. The story's main happenings take place in the Absolute Power event series by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, and Absolute Power #2 promises some major twists and turns for what's left of the Justice League.
ABSOLUTE POWER #2 (2024) |
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August 7th, 2024 |
| Writers: |
Mark Waid |
| Artists: |
Dan Mora |
| Cover Artist: |
Dan Mora |
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Stephen Bliss, Lucio Parrillo, Tyler Kirkham, Nathan Szerdy, Simone Di Meo, Ben Oliver, John Timms |
The metahumans of the DC Universe have been depowered, scattered to the wind, and sent reeling from critical defeats across the planet! But the resistance lives on; any heroes not rounded up by the “Trinity of Evil” have assembled 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 the heroes lick their wounds. And in a shocking act of betrayal, this team will be led by a new addition to the Trinity of Evil, a hero now turned enemy. |
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The Justice League takes brand-new shape in this second issue as DC's greatest heroes — what's left of them after Amanda Waller's erasing of metahuman powers — unite as a singular resistance force at Superman's Fortress of Solitude. But more threats arise beyond Waller's army of Amazos: this new, revolutionary iteration of the Justice League will be betrayed by one of their own, who s up with the Trinity of Evil. Follow all the coming action with Screen Rant's reading order for Absolute Power's second month.
ABSOLUTE POWER Second Month Reading Order |
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Comic Issue |
Creative Team |
Cover Artist |
Variant Cover Artists |
Release Date |
Available for Preorder |
Absolute Power #2 |
Mark Waid, Dan Mora |
Dan Mora |
Stephen Bliss, Lucio Parrillo, Tyler Kirkham, Nathan Szerdy, Simone Di Meo, Ben Oliver, John Timms |
August 7th |
May 17th |
Absolute Power: Task Force VII #4 |
Pornsak Pichetshote, Claire Roe |
Pete Woods |
Steve Beach, Belén Ortega, Stephen Platt, and Dan Mora |
August 14th |
May 17th |
Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5 |
Alex Paknadel, Pete Woods |
Pete Woods |
Salvador Larroca, Taurin Clarke, Stephen Platt, John Timms, and Dan Mora |
August 28th |
May 17th |
Absolute Power: Origins #2 |
John Ridley, Alitha Martinez, Norm Rapmund |
Edwin Galmon |
Mateus Manhanini |
August 28th |
May 17th |
Tie-in Issues |
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Batman #151 |
Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, Marianna Ignazzi |
Salvador Larroca |
TBA |
August 7th |
May 17th |
Green Lantern #14 |
Jeremy Adams, Fernando Pasarin, Marc Guggenheim, Darick Robertson |
Ariel Colón |
TBA |
August 14th |
May 17th |
Superman #17 |
Joshua Williamson, Jamal Campbell |
Jamal Campbell |
TBA |
August 21st |
May 17th |
Wonder Woman #12 |
Tom King, Tony S. Daniel, Belén Ortega |
Daniel Sampere |
TBA |
August 21st |
May 17th |
Green Arrow #15 |
Joshua Williamson, Amancay Nahuelpan |
Phil Hester |
TBA |
August 28th |
May 17th |
The Justice League Takes on the “Trinity of Evil” in ABSOLUTE POWER's First Wave
Check out Screen Rant's reading order for the first wave of DC's ABSOLUTE POWER event, which pits the Justice League against the "Trinity of Evil."
Absolute Power's Second Month Throws New Threats at the Justice League
What Can Fans Look Forward to in August?
The Justice League has been missing from the DCU since the end of DC's 2022 event, Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths by Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere. After the League disbanded on good , using her army of Amazos to take down the world's metahumans.
Though the Absolute Power story has been building for months, readers can find the first true prologue to the event in Absolute Power FCBD Special Edition by Mark Waid and Mikel Janín, available now from DC Comics.
DC has been driving toward Absolute Power for months, highlighting Waller's rise to power in books like Green Arrow (by Williamson, Sean Izaakse, and Phil Hester) and Suicide Squad: Dream Team (by Nicole Maines and Eddy Barrows). Beyond the resistance and betrayal in Absolute Power #2, the second month of the landmark event will also feature even more struggles for DC's heroes, especially in the miniseries Task Force VII and the tie-ins issues in books like Batman, Wonder Woman, and more.
Amanda Waller Is the Justice League's Greatest Threat in Years
Who Is the Iconic and Morally-Gray Villain?
Even while the Justice League resists her brutal and undeniably clever attacks, however, Absolute Power: Origins by John Ridley, Alitha Martinez, and Norm Rapmund will explore the more human side of Amanda Waller, revealing more about her past and motivations. 2024's event is shaping up to be a thrilling turning point in DC's ongoing story, one shaped by heroes and complex villains both. DC has been gearing up for Absolute Power for months — if not years — and the Justice League won't know what hit them as the event continues for its second month this August.
Absolute Power #2 is available August 7th from DC Comics.
