What Is Absolute Power?
Absolute Power is a DC Comics story, showcasing how the DC Universe has been impacted by a dangerous new foe, Amanda Waller. In Batman #150, Waller has devised a new tactic - as she is seen taking on those with Flash Speed or, in the case of this story arc - any met human or hero who possess powers that make them different - with a strategy to capture them, making an assault across those who can be a threat - as she aims to depower them to achieve absolute dominion over the DC Universe.
The storyline revolves around Amanda Waller, who uses those AI generated videos to lure heroes - a strategy she uses as a tool, with her goal: a plan to eliminate a wide assortment of those who pose a threat to her ideals and aimed at gaining power - to establish a new order.
How does Amanda Waller de-power the heroes in Absolute Power?
Amanda Waller has acquired some powerful new tools and resources that she plans to deploy against the DC Universe and those who are seen as a threat: This is centered around those DC Comics characters who have a unique ability and can be regarded as "powered up". In this recent production: Batman, she’s using Amazos as part of her larger plan to eliminate all heroes, starting with Justice League and making sure the DC Universe knows just how much control she’s in command of.
Amanda Waller, as fans know, is not afraid to take on her foes in any form, shape, or fashion. She is even seen deploying these robots - specifically with those connected to those who would pose a risk to the order that she's built - her goal is not just a capture of these Justice League members and heroes, but a desire to strip their powers.
How Has The Flash Played A Vital Role In The DC Universe?
The Flash is one of DC Comics' most beloved characters - particularly as the Scarlet Speedster, who possesses superhuman speed as well as access to the Speed Force. Fans of the DC Universe will understand that his ability is considered a unique and almost critical component to those characters in the DC Comics Universe.
The Scarlet Speedster, a main member of the Justice League - his roles, abilities, and those powers that he wields have taken on many forms, including a journey that has given him the chance to transform the way events occur (especially as he faces off against some of DC Comic's most infamous antagonists, in several notable productions, even appearing across animated movies, television shows - but even those stories focused on how the character would become one of the most significant elements, helping to bring the universe, especially for DC Universe’s production, to a successful end.
Why Does Amanda Waller Hate Metahumans?
Amanda Waller, often regarded as a powerful and ruthless character within the DC Universe, is notorious for her strong opinions regarding those who have powers (including the Justice League ) as she sees these individuals as unpredictable, making them a risk.
In her opinion, those with powers could become a threat. As a former leader of the Suicide Squad - her influence has been known across the DC Universe and she’s shown that she won't hesitate to make the most of her actions to secure power as well as ensure that any actions that can pose a risk - are taken away.
What is The Flash's New Purpose In Absolute Power?
The Flash, in recent DC Comics releases - particularly with Batman #150 - is shown to be the last remaining hero with powers - an incredible development, especially since Amanda Waller has made the move to depower nearly all of the heroes and, at times, capture them to further consolidate her hold over DC Universe and its citizens.
In an unexpected twist, The Flash has made the choice to take on an Important Message: As he’s shown to serve as a source of communication and he becomes the link to a network. This new goal - his new duty - means he’ll make sure to be able to transport messages from the few who remain and to communicate with the other heroes to coordinate, so that a strategy can emerge against Amanda Waller - a seemingly overwhelming adversary - to help the Justice League fight back.
Does The Escape Route Exist For Heroes In Absolute Power?
The DC Universe's heroes face an extraordinary struggle in a tale called Absolute Power, as it looks as if there are not many ways to escape the control that Amanda Waller is exercising over this world and, most prominently, those characters.
One way this event has shown a new direction: it emphasizes how heroes, such as the Flash who is not yet captured, is going to play a very important role - by becoming the connection and the lifeline, providing those without powers and those imprisoned an avenue to plan and potentially come together as a counterforce to those actions.
What Other Superheroes Will Be In The DC Universe’s New Productions?
There are a lot of great characters across DC Comics, with many iconic heroes and villains who have appeared in various DC Universe productions. The Justice League, is a well-known lineup, often taking the stage, but in recent releases (in Batman #150, a storyline set as part of the DC universe) some notable names - that might become more relevant - include Green Arrow, who had made a bold and perhaps surprising decision - he serves as Amanda Waller's informant, working with her to bring a new era to the DC Universe - one where he's ready to give her those secrets to combat the Justice League. In this particular storyline we've also seen those villains: Brainiac Queen and Failsafe.
With so many diverse figures in DC Comics, fans have a diverse set of stories to explore as their narratives have evolved and played out across various productions. Many will be eager to watch and find out just how this saga plays out and what role those iconic, important characters are going to play as they attempt to take on the threat that Amanda Waller poses and find ways to take back their powers. This is one of the major challenges for the Justice League, as it will be fascinating to see just how their relationships have been tested and stretched through these tumultuous times. In addition, these storylines will bring into play how those characters can either work together, or in this instance, they will face the consequences of being separated as Waller continues to exert her control and establish dominance.
