Superman's Death Released a Secret Power He Only Recently Acquired
In the riveting tale Absolute Power, Superman's planet has been inverted. Task Force VII's sly and merciless director, Amanda Waller, has launched a terrible attack on the superhero community depriving them of their abilities and wreaking havoc on the planet.
Superman's Death: The Dark Roads
Superman, the Man of Steel, finds himself confronting a terrible reality among this upheaval. Superhero lies critically wounded, driven and shot by Amazo, a strong Android developed by Waller. The Dark Roads, a magical network of secret passageways, show up as a sliver of hope as he heals at the Fortress of Solitude. Emphasizing its link to death, Zatanna, a fellow hero and accomplished sorceress, reveals this secret route to Superman.
The Value of Superman's Death
Superman's past meetings with death—especially his legendary struggle with Doomsday—have unintentionally given him access to the Dark Roads. His near-death experiences unlock this ability, which provides him a special advantage in a world when heroes are outnumbered and vulnerable.
Armageddon and the Afterglow of Superman's Death
The DC Universe was rocked by the death of Superman at the hands of the vicious and strong alien known as Doomsday. This turning point set off a tsunami of changes that brought fresh heroes trying to cover for Superman's absence. While some—like Steel and Superboy—emerged as brave heroes, others—like the Eradicator and Cyborg Superman—became dangerous challenges to the Super-Family and the planet.
The Origin of Cyborg Superman
Cybernetic Particularly strong villain Superman turned into a major hazard to the DC Universe upon his passing. He was instrumental in the destruction of Coast City, which finally resulted in Green Lantern's possession by Parallax, a strong force guiding Hal Jordan down a terrible path.
Superman's New Strength: An Opportunity for Atonement
In Absolute Power, the sad event of Superman's death—which rocked the DC Universe—has at last produced favorable results. His access to the Dark Roads—a secret road hidden from Waller—allows him a special advantage in this last fight. Superman and his allies have an opportunity to rebel against Waller's despotic hold thanks to this recently found power.
The Dark Roads: A Hero Lifeline
The Dark Roads give Superman and Zatanna a means to move undetectably, so building a network of covert paths allowing them to regroup, plan, and maybe find a way to restore the powers of their fallen colleagues. Driven by Superman's past experiences with death, this secret advantage provides a ray of hope in a world on almost certain collapse.
Could Superman turn the tide?
Superman's capacity to make use of his new ability will determine the fate of the superhero society. Though they are not a sure fix, the Dark Roads provide a strategic benefit. Waller presents a strong opponent for the heroes, one who has deftly predicted every action. But driven by his past hardships, Superman's relationship to the Dark Roads might be the secret to reversing the tide and bringing the DC Universe back into balance.
Watch this space for the next chapter in the story of Absolute Power and see whether Superman's new ability will come in handy!
