With over 35 graphic novels in print, Ellis has received numerous accolades, including winning the International Horror Guild award for graphic narrative and being named one of Entertainment Weekly 's 100 Most Creative People. 2 of the Authority takes Warren Ellis' great work on Vol. Alan Grant and Simon Bisley return after 'Paramilitary Christmas Special' with this frame story having Lobo brought to life in the Wildstorm Universe It's a darker, more proactive version of the JLA at its core, but to simply write them off as yet another superhero team isn't fair. Start by marking “The Authority, Vol. There are a couple of characters that seem like they don't belong, as if they don't have anything to do except when it time to fight, but that's okay all books need characters like that. Mildly disappointed as I was expecting something much better than an alternate (albeit darker) Justice League from this. After having developed attachments to the characters and been made aware of future evolutions, struggles, and deaths they would face, going back to the beginning was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Warren Ellis is a comics and graphic novel writer best known for the graphic novel series Transmetropolitan, Planetary and The Authority. Comic book reviews for Wildstorm’s Authority #17 by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, Authority #18 by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman, and Authority #19 by Adam Freeman and Marc Bernardin. I still remember what comic I bought when I was in Boy-Scout camp and sliced my finger open, Superman Family #174 with Jimmy Olsen on the cover. The Authority: Revolution #8. Pretty good! Updated: 12 May 2012 2:01 pm. Discussion; Bug Reporting; Delete/Combine Pages Sort By: Type: Pannic. I really like the "attitude" of the story and Midnighter is on my list of favorite comic characters so when he is on the page, it is always interesting. The Authority have survived the … If this book doesn't make you a Warren Ellis fan for life, then nothing ... well, I guess it couldn't hurt to try Planetary or Global Frequency, just in case. The Authority was a title created by English writer Warren Ellis in 1998, and propelled to global attention by Scottish writer Mark Millar. I'm hoping,that with my reviews on what I've read, I might spare someone else dissapointment. This Week's Reviews; Top Comics; Trades; Publishers . 6.9 Avg. Refresh and try again. Comic Reviews I spend a lot of time and money buying and reading comics. Authority / comic story / 38 pages (report information) Script Robbie Morrison Pencils Frazer Irving Inks Frazer Irving Colors David Baron Letters Bill O'Neill. Jenny Sparks, Jack … Yes, this carries over from Ellis' run on Storm Watch, but it's not essential to have read that series to appreciate this one. I remember sampling the WildStorm thing when Jim Lee was involved right at the beginning, but I soon lost interest so that when these titles and characters were evolving, I wasn't really paying attention. If there's something you'd like for me to read, let me know. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We are not makers of history. It is an even more daunting task to live up to the lofty expectations those creators set on a title like The Authority. Chances are if you’ve ever read a Wildstorm comic it was this one. Morrison and Ha deliver an unparalleled sense of drama and dynamic storytelling to THE AUTHORITY that will leave readers gasping for breath. Marvel; DC; Image; Dark Horse; IDW; Boom! Comic book reviews for Wildstorm’s Authority #17 by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, Authority #18 by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman, and Authority #19 by Adam Freeman and Marc Bernardin. Comic reviews for The New Avengers #51 by Brian Michael Bendis, The Authority Vol 5 #9, and Savage She-Hulk Vol 2 #1 by Fred Van Lente. I remember sampling the WildStorm thing when Jim Lee was involved right at the beginning, but I soon lost interest so that when these titles and characters were evolving, I wasn't really paying attention. 1. Welcome back. If you take the time to read this, please, take the time to let me know … 1 (12 issues) and continues it through the Mark Millar filter. User Rating. Recommended for those who like post-modern superhero stories. I’ve been saying for a while that I wanted to know what happened with Apollo, since he’s been missing for several issues, ever since he was infected with the Warhol virus. Be the first to rate this issue! The genre of war comics and the brutality of combat have been a part of the very fabric of this industry since its beginnings. Unfortunately, I feel like the Authority‘s being written like a B movie on the Sci-Fi channel.The plot isn’t so great and hasn’t been for a while. I hadn't read this material in a while and was worried that it mite not be as enjoyable 13 years later. Unfortunately, I feel like the Authority‘s being written like a B movie on the Sci-Fi channel.The plot isn’t so great and hasn’t been for a while. The story is the climax of Millar's overarching story, the fallout of the Authority's adoption of a more proactive role in what are traditionally not fields that superheroes act in: the political realm, which happens to be perhaps Millar's favourite of all the places to visit in comics. Marvel; DC; Image; Dark Horse; IDW; Boom! If there's something you'd like for me to read, let me know. Forums. The New Avengers #51 by Brian Michael Bendis, The Authority Vol 5 #9 by Dan Abnett and … Warner Bros. got to work on the Wonder Woman … But, it was good fun nevertheless and wildly imaginative in short bursts. 5.0. Most of the time I'm happy with my choices, sometimes not. The Authority is a superhero comic book series published by DC Comics under the Wildstorm imprint. One of the best superhero team books ever. 8.6 Avg. The Authority: The Lost Year #4. Comic Reviews I spend a lot of time and money buying and reading comics. It feels like we've been waiting on the arrival of Wonder Woman 1984 for years now. If there's something you'd like for me to read, let me know. I loved the premise, the whole weird dimensions angle, the succinct (re)introduction of the characters and the amazing art of the first volume (and part of the second) by Bryan Hitch. 1 on your Kindle in under a minute. The list goes on and on. Search Comics, Titles, Creators & More. I'm hoping,that with my reviews on what I've read, I might spare someone else dissapointment. Search. The Authority #8 Released March 4th, 2009 by WildStorm. Goddamn awesome comic, and stays good through the next two volumes (though with a variety of creative teams, and diminishing returns). ComicBookSyndicate 1,871 views. That said, I will certainly pick up the next volume in the series as I think the good aspects of the title far outweig. Compare critic reviews for The Authority: Revolution #8 by Ed Brubaker and Dustin Nguyen, published by Wildstorm. The Authority by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch - Comics Revisited #25 - Duration: 34 ... Miracleman Book 1 (review) | COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE - Duration: 6:11. X. X. Prev View Series Next . Comic Reviews I spend a lot of time and money buying and reading comics. Warren Ellis creates a super team that is a great mix of the Justice League, a really good summer comic book movie and a spoonful of wit and sarcasm. The Authority, the powerful team that rose from the ashes of StormWatch, stars in this world-shaking collection of their first adventures. Tweet. I’ll admit that I’m probably only giving this comic five stars because I’m elated at the return of Apollo. Compare critic reviews for The Authority: The Lost Year #4 by Keith Giffen and Darick Robertson, published by Wildstorm. Superheroes in the most classical sense are designed to be the best possible versions of humanity to strive for. Be the first to ask a question about The Authority, Vol. A rival group of patriotic heroes called Paul Revere and the Sons of Liberty responds by sparking destructive riots against the Authority's regime. 1," a collection of his run with Warren Ellis on the acclaimed "Wildstorm" series. Authority #17 by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Most of the time I'm happy with my choices, sometimes not. Publisher: DC Comics (Wildstorm Imprint, 1999-2002) Heroes for the 21st Century. Read reviews and discussion of The Authority #8 from Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett, published by WildStorm . If you take the time to read this, please, take the time to let me know … Marvel; DC; Image; Dark Horse; IDW; Boom! If you take the time to read this, please, take the time to let me know … If there's something you'd like for me to read, let me know. ComicBook Volume 1: Relentless - More Noteworthy than Good With The Authority, Warren Ellis seems to want to start a conversation about its characters and its place in the genre, if not the genre itself. N/A Avg. The Authority by Ed Brubaker & Dustin Nguyen » The Authority by Ed Brubaker & Dustin Nguyen #1 - TPB released by DC Comics on March 2019. Doesn't quite live up to the promise of the premise, and it's basically an alternate Justice League, with recognisable rip-offs of Superman, Batman, Hawkgirl, etc. I'm hoping,that with my reviews on what I've read, I might spare someone else dissapointment. I'll read anything, but I can't afford everything. The British artist and his blockbuster "widescreen" art will soon be reunited with DC Comics' iconic interventionist superhero team "The Authority." User Rating. As I was reading "The Authority" I could see where Mr. Ellis made his own version of certain established heroes. The Authority Vol. Customer reviews. Playboy, ne’er-do-well, egomaniac, thrill-seeker, imbiber. Relentless, the first … - in fact, sometimes it My one complaint is that at four issues a piece of 20 pages, the two arcs in this were not long enough. With many of the members serving as riffs of major DC heroes, the Authority provides an intriguing mirror to the mainstream DC characters. Compare critic reviews for The Authority (1999) comics, published by Wildstorm. Reviews and more by Erica McGillivray. Authority #11 by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, Detective Comics #854 by Greg Rucka, and Atomic Robo #1 by Brian Clevinger. Reviews: Avengers, Authority, and (not so) She-Hulk. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Writer: Keith Giffen Artist: Darick Robertson Publisher: Wildstorm Release Date: … I liked this first volume of The Authority but I must admit I was hoping to like it a bit more than I did. I liked this first volume of The Authority but I must admit I was hoping to like it a bit more than I did. I'm hoping,that with my reviews on what I've read, I might spare someone else dissapointment. In The Authority, Ellis gives us gratuitous violence and literary writing, making the book supremely mature and not just adult. That said, I will certainly pick up the next volume in the series as I think the good aspects of the title far outweigh the gripes. The list goes on and on. Superheroes in the most classical sense are designed to be the best possible versions of humanity to strive for. Summary Short summary describing this issue. Reviews ComicBook / TheAuthority Go To. The authority was a recommendation from a friend and I'm glad he mentioned it. 6' 7" & Green Comics. Refreshingly violent and mildly fascist in a way that I guess was meant satirically but which may have flown over people's heads. 1: Relentless (Comicbook review) Chances are if you’ve ever read a Wildstorm comic it was this one. If there's something you'd like for me to read, let me know. The second adventure of the book deals with the invasion of Earth by a super advanced race of British militants from an alternate Earth. Gen. This Week's Reviews; Top Comics; Trades; Publishers . Warren Girard Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is a British comic-book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. Although The Authority is made up of a team of what seems to be unbeatable supermen w. I missed out on big things during the years I'd abandoned comic books. Writers: Warren Ellis, Mark Millar and Tom Peyer. Comic Reviews I spend a lot of time and money buying and reading comics. Publisher: Wildstorm Release: Issues: 29 Collected Volumes: 2 Critic Reviews: 0 User Reviews: 40. Ellis is a past master of tossing off mind-blowing concepts as casual asides. I missed out on big things during the years I'd abandoned comic books. Fans of Bryan Hitch, rejoice! If there's something you'd like for me to read, let me know. The Authority by Ed Brubaker & Dustin Nguyen » The Authority by Ed Brubaker & Dustin Nguyen #1 - TPB released by DC Comics on March 2019. Critic Rating. ComicBook Volume 1: Relentless - More Noteworthy than Good With The Authority, Warren Ellis seems to want to start a conversation about its characters and its place in the genre, if not the genre itself. With many of the members serving as riffs of major DC heroes, the Authority provides an intriguing mirror to the mainstream DC characters. Most of the time I'm happy with my choices, sometimes not. I'll read anything, but I can't afford everything. Comics Bulletin - Danny Djeljosevic Nov 22, 2009. Don't miss the beginning of an astounding new direction for the series! Dynamite; Vault; See Full List; Sign In; Prev Series Next. Most of the time I'm happy with my choices, sometimes not. The rule is be careful what you wish for. You know how in every pivotal point in your life there's a song or movie you remember. This was, frankly, a disappointment. You know a comic series is going to be good, at least as long as it still has its original creative team on the job, when the (almost inevitable) awkwardness of the establishing arc is almost undetectable, and when the immersion is almost seamless. May 1st 2000 If there's something you'd like for me to read, let me know. N/A Avg. I think I prefer Planetary but I enjoyed this. None of this makes them popular with governments, corporations, or the rest of the earth’s elite. I'm hoping,that with my reviews on what I've read, I might spare someone else dissapointment. Dynamite; Vault; See Full List; Sign In; Prev Series Next. Related video shorts (0) Upload your video. 7.5 Avg. Comic book reviews for Wildstorm’s Authority #26 by Tom Taylor, Authority #27 by Tom Taylor and Adam Warren, Authority #28 by Tom Taylor and Adam Warren, and Authority #29 by Tom Taylor and Adam Warren. Discussion; Bug Reporting; Delete/Combine Pages N/A Avg. Read 923 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Comic Reviews I spend a lot of time and money buying and reading comics. in The Authority (DC, 2000 series) #4 - Transfer of Power ([December] 2002) in Wildstorm (Magic Press, 2000 series) #28 (Settembre 2003) Editing View Change History. Yes, this carries over from Ellis' run on Storm Watch, but it's not essential to have read that series to appreciate this one. Reviews ComicBook / TheAuthority Go To. Ellis is the author of the novels Crooked Little Vein (2007) and Gun … What they decide are bad things anyway . One of the best superhero team books ever. As 9/11 hit, The Authority #27 was scheduled for publication, offering the second chapter of Millar’s final storyline; the first chapter had been published at the beginning of 2001, after which the storyline had faced a long hiatus (although fill-in issues were offered). The Authority was a title created by English writer Warren Ellis in 1998, and propelled to global attention by Scottish writer Mark Millar. Kinda missed out on these the first time around. Gen. Compare critic reviews for The Authority: The Lost Year comics, published by Wildstorm. He is best known as the co-creator of several original comics series, including Transmetropolitan (1997–2002), Global Frequency (2002–2004), and Red (2003–2004), which was adapted into the feature films Red (2010) and Red 2 (2013). I think … Most of the time I'm happy with my choices, sometimes not. I'll read anything, but I can't afford everything. It doesn’t seem, Volume 1, "Relentless," contains two (seemingly unrelated) story arcs: "The Circle" and "Shiftships.". I'll read anything, but I can't afford everything. Publisher: Wildstorm Release: Oct 2006 - Aug 2010 Issues: 12 Collected Volumes: 1 Critic Reviews: 28 User Reviews: 12. The Carrier will be familiar to readers of The Authority. 5 star … This was an enjoyable read. I'll read anything, but I can't afford everything. They are … The authority tackles a vast range of threats and does so with a team of heroes of various backgrounds. Wonderfully scripted with a keen, near pre-ww2 sense of heart. 2: Under New Management. Ellis is a past master of tossing off mind-blowing concepts as casual asides. But the horror of war in comics was usually depicted one-sided for the most part: either too gung-ho right-wing or too idealistically slanted. Publisher: Wildstorm Release: Aug 2008 - Oct 2010 Issues: 27 Critic Reviews: 22. I'm hoping,that with my reviews on what I've read, I might spare someone else dissapointment. Kinda missed out on these the first time around. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The violence is big in scale and like many Image comics (before the Wildstorm universe was sold to DC) the Authority are a team willing to kill in order to protect their Earth. The Carrier will be familiar to readers of The Authority. I really like the "attitude" of the story and Midnighter is on my list of favorite comic characters so when he is on the page, it is always interesting. There’s no Wolverine here, sitting at the back of briefings making snide comments. theliterarycomic Reviews September 5, 2019 5 Minutes. This Week's Reviews; Top Comics; Trades; Publishers . theliterarycomic Reviews September 5, 2019 5 Minutes. #13,859 in Superhero Comics & Graphic Novels; Customer Reviews: 4.5 out of 5 stars 69 ratings. Comic Reviews I spend a lot of time and money buying and reading comics. The Authority is a group of superheroes who aren't afraid to get violent and aren't afraid to take the initiative. Read Full Review. Authority #26 by Tom Taylor. Well that's how I am with comics. I'll read anything, but I can't afford everything. There was one rather awkward moment, where someone said something that didn't make sense for the character to say -- it very obviously only existed as exposition for the reader, and it wasn't even all that necessary -- but the main reason it stood out. The Boys, Volume 1 book. He is best known as the co-creator of several original comics series, including Transmetropolitan (1997–2002), Global Frequency (2002–2004), and Red (2003–2004), which was adapted into the feature films Red (2010) and Red 2 (2013). Vol. Comic book reviews for Wildstorm’s Authority #26 by Tom Taylor, Authority #27 by Tom Taylor and Adam Warren, Authority #28 by Tom Taylor and Adam Warren, and Authority #29 by Tom Taylor and Adam Warren. Welcome to an IGN Comics review. I just thought the overall story-lines were a bit disjointed and didn't flow as well as I thought they should. 3.0 stars. After exploring a comic book shop in Manhattan called the Forbidden Planet, the Doctor realises that the Authority is a simple story in this universe which entirely lacks any superhumans or the means to support them. . There were so many good ingredients thrown into the Authority's mix, that it is hard to believe it was so mediocre. Review: The Authority. Publisher: Wildstorm Release: Aug 2008 - Oct 2010 Issues: 27 Critic Reviews: 22. Artists: Bryan Hitch, Frank Quietly and Dustin Nguyen. User Rating. Comic book reviews for Wildstorm’s Authority #20 by Adam Freeman and Marc Bernardin, Authority #21 by Adam Freeman and Marc Bernardin, and Authority #22 by Tom Taylor. Not as impressed by this as I had hoped to be. And to hear or see that again, brings back a flood of memories, some good, some bad. Most of the time I'm happy with my choices, sometimes not. The Authority / comic story / 22 pages (report information) Script Mark Millar; Grant Morrison Pencils Arthur Adams Inks Tim Townsend; Trevor Scott Colors David Baron Letters Bill O'Neil. Apparently, DC thought that the appearance of a murder fantasy against a living president was going too far, but thought too few people would re… Start reading The Authority (1999-2002) Vol. It was created in 1999 by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch, and follows the adventures of the Authority, a superhero team mainly composed of Ellis-created characters from Stormwatch. 7.5 Avg. Then … 4.5 out of 5 stars. Compare critic reviews for The Authority (2008) comics, published by Wildstorm. Evidently, Wildstorm Studios had developed into an uber-mature version of its original self and hired on comic-kind's greatest talents- Mark Millar, Dustin Nguyen, Warren Ellis, Ed Brubaker. The British artist and his blockbuster "widescreen" art will soon be reunited with DC Comics' iconic interventionist superhero team "The Authority." Dynamite; Vault; See Full List; Sign In ; The Authority (1999) Tweet. There is a Batman-like character and a Superman-like character and they are a couple. Even if you haven't read other Wildstorm books before this one, Ellis does a great job of introducing the … Fans of Bryan Hitch, rejoice! I think my Goodreads friend L. McCoy said it best (Click for review): “This book tries a bit too hard with the NSFW content” I don’t mind NSFW content, and I kind of expect it with the more edgy comic publishers (Dynamite, Image, etc.) Having a lot of fun re-reading these Stormwatch/Authority books. (SPOILERS) Wow, the artwork in this issue. In fact, it went back at least to Millar and Quitely’s first issue, #13, which originally specified the nation and its leader that the Authority invaded and toppled: Jakarta and President Habibe, then in the news for crimes against the population. This Week's Reviews; Top Comics; Trades; Publishers . Hitch has drawn a new cover for "Absolute Authority Vol. Posted on April 27, 2009 by Erica. Read Full Review. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The Authority has survived the cataclysmic events following Number of the Beast — but just barely! This could have gone either way really, but thankfully, this is a very strong follow up, with just enough change of feel and voice to make it different, yet similar enough to feel like a sequel, not a continuation of Ellis' work. Warren Girard Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is a British comic-book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. Came to The Authority through Garth Ennis and Kev and found the first two volumes going relatively cheap. Filed under: Comics | Tagged: absolute authority, Apollo, arts, Authority, comic, comic books, Comics, jack kirby, Outer Dark, Paul Cornell, Robert McKee, stan lee, stormwatch, stormwatch … His newest book is the novella NORMAL, from FSG Originals, listed as one of Amazon’s Best 100 Books Of 2016. Search; Community; Browse; New Comics; Stores; My Comics; Log In Sign Up. Compare critic reviews for The Authority (2008) comics, published by Wildstorm. Whether or not it will please fans of the Ellis and Millar runs is far from a sure bet, but Authority: Revolution does surpass JLA in superhero action and characterization, and because these characters fates are not set in stone the stakes are higher, engaging readers in a way the Justice League has not for some time. Led by hot-tempered, electrically powered Jenny Sparks and headquartered in a fifty-mile-wide spaceship that exists outside space and time, the Authority explodes into action, first against a global attack of genetically engineered supe. Summary Short summary describing this issue. The Authority, book 1 volume 1. Came to The Authority through Garth Ennis and Kev and found the first two volumes going relatively cheap. 4.5 out of 5. 2 (2003 - 2004) The Authority's reputation has grown throughout the multiverse; their exploits are legendary in many circles - and loathed in most. New Comics. Making his absurdities seem very real, very plausible. Warren Ellis is the award-winning writer of graphic novels like TRANSMETROPOLITAN, FELL, MINISTRY OF SPACE and PLANETARY, and the author of the NYT-bestselling GUN MACHINE and the “underground classic” novel CROOKED LITTLE VEIN, as well as the digital short-story single DEAD PIG COLLECTOR. If there's something you'd like for me to read, let me know. If you enjoy hard sci-fi in your superhero stories, then the Authority is the book for you. You know a comic series is going to be good, at least as long as it still has its original creative team on the job, when the (almost inevitable) awkwardness of the establishing arc is almost undetectable, and when the immersion is almost seamless. Dynamite; Vault; See Full List; Sign In; The Authority (2008) Tweet. The formation of the Authority, a league of flawed Superhumans protecting the world from a mass race of superhuman clones in their first adventure. Dynamite; Vault; See Full List; Sign In; The Authority: The Lost Year. 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