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A grim blast from the past comes back at a terrifying time inSuperman’slife . Absolute Poweris on the horizonand every hero in the DC Universe , including the Man of Steel , is in danger of the threat Amanda Waller poses .
Teaming up with Failsafeand the Brainiac Queen , Waller is set to rob DC ’s metahumans of their powers , finally seizing control on the world . Even the Man of Steel is n’t capable to stop her and is able-bodied to be drop by something as simple as a bullet . But could one of Superman ’s suits give him the edge he need to vote out Waller and her powerful novel stooge ?
Superman’s Recovery Suit Returns in DC’sAbsolute Power
Absolute Power : Ground Zero # 1(2024 )
Release Date :
July 3rd , 2024
Writers :
Mark Waid , Joshua Williamson , Nicole Maines , and Chip Zdarsky
artist :
Gleb Melnikov , Skylar Patridge , and V Ken Marion
Cover Artist :
Dan Mora
Variant cover :
Gleb Melnikov , Mikel Janin , John Timms , and Dan Mora
THE eye mask FALL ! As the DC Universe braces for the “ Absolute Power ” blitz , the cay to capturing metahuman powers on planet Earth will at last be unlocked ! Bridging the events of Batman , Superman : House of Brainiac , and Suicide Squad : Dream Team , this limited oversize GROUND ZERO issue add Waller ’s entire control to the doorstep of the world ’s okay poor boy … using the combined might of FAILSAFE , BRAINIAC QUEEN , and the SUICIDE SQUAD to do it ! Witness years of storytelling culminate , brought to you by Absolute Power series architect MARK WAID and the masterminds behind the trinity of evil , CHIP ZDARSKY , NICOLE MAINES , and JOSHUA WILLIAMSON !
Utilizing the powers of both the Brainiac Queen and Failsafe , Amanda Waller has plundered the baron of the DC Universe ’s mighty heroes and villain . Every member of the Justice League ’s powers have been stolen and their force have been used to create Task Force VII , an all - Amazo unit of fighters conduct by the knock-down Failsafe to hunt down any hero or villain that jib the Trinity of Evil ’s raw Holy Order . Unfortunately , even Superman has been feign by Waller ’s new sovereignty of panic .
Superman appears on John Timms ’ link variant forAbsolute Power : Ground Zero # 1 , this time hold out a familiar all - pitch-black bodysuit .
DC Comics has given fans an idea of just how dangerous this situation is for DC ’s metahumans of the foil wraparound continue forFree Comic Book Day 2024 : Absolute Power Special Edition # 1 . The obsess image shows Superman , who has just seemingly been robbed of his powers . From style up in the air , Clark is fall down to the ground , bleed heavily from bullet holes in his chest . Even Superman is discombobulate as to what ’s happeningas his body step on it helplessly to the basis .
Thankfully , Superman is n’t out of the game just yet . Superman seem on John Timms ’ connecting variant forAbsolute Power : Ground Zero # 1 , this metre bear a intimate all - black bodysuit . Superman is back in his Recovery Suit , the same clothing he wore to recuperate after his deadly battle with Doomsday . Clark ’s ‘ newfangled ’ costume is also seen on Dan Mora ’s Resistance random variable forAbsolute Power # 1 , along with his brother in the Justice League , almost all of whom are break newfangled costumes to take on Task Force VII .
The History of Superman’s Life-Saving Suit
There is n’t a Superman devotee alive who does n’t remember the tragedy of Doomsday coming to the DC Universe for the first time . The rampaging demon tear through the extragalactic nebula before shore on Earth , well pound up any hero that stood in Doomsday ’s way . The only person who had a scene at beat the devil was Superman , but it was no easy task for the Man of Steel . Clark gave it his all and while he managed to come down Doomsday , it came at the cost of Superman ’s life .
But that was n’t it for Superman , whose trunk was taken by the Eradicator and placed inside the positive feedback matrix . A combination of Kryptonian technical school and the solar energy put in in Clark ’s cellular telephone enabled the ground substance to heal Clark , albeit in a weakened form . To offset the difference in his magnate , Superman get into a black suit , one that allowed a bully amount of solar muscularity to transfer into Clark . Thanks to this novel outfit , Superman had the strength he needed to deliver the day from Mongul and Cyborg Superman .
Superman ’s Recovery Suit officially debuted inactiveness Comics # 689 ( 1993 ) !
The Recovery Suit ’s ok hour was helping Clark occur back to full military posture after his defeat at Doomsday ’s hands , but it would n’t be the last time that costume was seen . After losing his ability to process solar muscularity properly , Superman temporarily brought the blackened suit backbefore trading it out for his ‘ Electric dreary ’ stage . While it ’s not something the Man of Tomorrow needs regularly , it ’s an outfit that has served him well when his world power are n’t act like they ordinarily should ( however rare that may be ) .
Superman’s Old Costume is Back When He Needs It Most
It rest to be seen just how Amanda Waller ’s bargain with the Brainiac Queen and Failsafe pull off to strip DC ’s metahumans of their powers . But it ’s something that ’s move to materialise and regrettably , Superman ’s going to be one of the first to rule out . But Clark has fared worse and he ’s apparently going to endure this harrowing experience , either with the assistance of a friend or some other convenient help . However , just as his friends will find mode to deal with this change , Superman is prepared for this upheaval .
While the outfit does n’t make for good armor , it does a fantastic job of help Superman process solar radiation sickness faster than he normally could .
There ’s no notification how far - reaching the extent of Waller ’s power - stealing plan are but one thing is for certain : Waller ca n’t stop Clark from being a Kryptonian . Even if she supervise to successfully take his powers , it ’s nothing that enough meter and solar radiation ca n’t ready . Of course , the crowing job is that all of Clark ’s powers are going to be canalize into one of Waller ’s Task Force VII Amazos ( namely the one get laid as Last Son).Superman alas does n’t have the luxury of waiting for his powersto return while his Amazo copycat hunts down other heroes .
gratefully , that ’s where the Recovery suit can come in . While the rig does n’t make for respectable armour , it does a grand job of helping Superman process solar radiation sickness faster than he ordinarily could . Clark wear the suit briefly during the “ Reign of the Supermen ” arc , and in the short time he had it on , it got the Man of Tomorrow back on his feet and fighting just like he did before his clash with Doomsday . It ’s not an idealistic situation , butthe Recovery Suit could endeavor to be Superman ’s greatest shaft duringAbsolute Power .
Superman Has a Chance of Getting His Powers Back First
It ’s unknown if the other metahumans will easily regain their powers , but at least this courtship has a history of avail Superman get his ability back . If Clark wears it long enough , he just might have enough juice to stop Task Force VII and the Trinity of Evil . Of course , the hitch is Clark is going to have to survive long enough without his powers . But if he ’s smart about his moves , Superman’sblack suit will help him get his powers back just in clip to pull through the day .
Absolute Power : Ground Zero # 1is available on July 3rd from DC Comics .
