Batman's New Powers: With One Hand, Could He Outthrow Superman?
The basis of the DC Universe has been rocked by DC Comics' "Absolute Power" event, and it might have given Batman among the most potent weapons he has ever used: the Amazo-N. Driven by the combined powers of several Justice League heroes and piloted by Gotham by Gaslight Batman, this Wonder Woman-inspired Amazo robot poses a major threat not only to Wonder Woman but also maybe to Superman himself.
Understanding the Amazo-N: A Power-Stealing Robot
Designed for her Task Force VII, Amanda Waller created six power-absorbing Amazo robots; this is one of them. Designed after a Justice League member, each Amazo features Batman's role fulfilled by Failsafe, a robotic creation modeled like Batman. These Amazos are a great force in the DC Universe since they can drain the powers of other heroes, so rendering them rather weak.
The Gotham through Gaslight Batman: A Strategic Thinker
The Amazo-n is a more than just a strong, mindless robot. Gotham by Gaslight Batman, a variation of Batman from another reality influenced by the Victorian era, controls it. This Batman is a tough opponent since he brings to the Amazo-N his tactical genius and strategic sense.
The Amazo-N's power level?
The Amazo-N has taken over Wonder Woman's, Mary Marvel, Shazam, John Constantine, Madame Xanadu, Detective Chimp, and The Spectre's powers. This lends it a great range of skills, including super strength, flight, magic, and even the force of the Spectre's wrath. The Amazo-n is thus among the most potent entities in the DC Universe.
Could the Amazo-N Defeat Superman?
Magic and Kryptonite are Superman's worst weaknesses. Superman is seriously threatened by the Amazo-N because of its strategic genius and great force as well as its mastery of magic. The present plot even finds Superman deprived of his abilities, thus he is quite vulnerable to the Amazo-N.
Last Son against the Amazo-N
Also arising during the "Absolute Power" event is another potent Amazo, the Last Son. Inspired by Superman and having absorbed the powers of the whole Superman Family, Black Adam, and even traces of Billy and Mary's ability, The Last Son is But the Amazo-N appears to have exceeded the Last Son in authority, which begs the issue of who would prevail in a conflict between these two mightfuls.
The ramifications of Batman's new power
For Batman in the DC Universe, the Amazo-N marks a fresh degree of authority and possibilities. It emphasizes the strategic brilliance of the Dark Knight and his readiness to make any required use of any tool to fight evil. Batman defeating Superman via this potent Amazo begs issues about the nature of power and the limits of heroism in the DC Universe.
See Further Information on the "Absolute Power" Event
Reading the following comics will help you to completely grasp the "Absolute Power" event and the Amazo-N's influence on the DC Universe:
Absolute Authority #1
Wonder Woman Eleventh
Absolute Power: Task Force VII #1
Superman's #16
Examining these comics will help you to better appreciate the reasons behind Amanda Waller's scheme, the Amazos' powers, and the possible results of this great collision between heroes and villains.
