The Authority (2006-2024): The Long and Winding Road

The Authority (2006-2024) #1 (The Authority: The Lost Year (2006-2024))

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The Authority is a superhero team created by writer Warren Ellis and artist Bryan Hitch. The team first appeared in 1999 in the WildStorm Universe, which was later acquired by DC Comics. The Authority has been featured in a number of ongoing series, limited series, and one-shots.

The team's roster has changed over the years, but the core members have always included Midnighter, Apollo, Jenny Sparks, Jack Hawksmoor, Swift, Rose Tattoo, Angie Spica, Grifter, Cole Cash, Zealot, Kenesha, Darque, and Defiance. The team is known for its use of extreme violence and its willingness to break the rules in order to achieve its goals.

The Authority has been both praised and criticized for its violence and its political themes. Some critics have accused the team of being fascist or even Nazi-like. However, the team's supporters argue that it is simply a reflection of the real world, where violence and political conflict are often unavoidable.

The Authority's long and winding road has been full of ups and downs. The team has been through several reboots and relaunches, and it has been both popular and unpopular at different times. However, the team has always remained a fan favorite, and it continues to be one of the most iconic superhero teams in comics.

The Early Years

The Authority was created by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch in 1999 as part of the WildStorm Universe. The team was originally intended to be a more extreme version of the Justice League, and its members were all given superpowers that were far beyond the norm.

The Authority's first ongoing series was launched in 2000, and it quickly became a critical and commercial success. The series was praised for its innovative storytelling, its complex characters, and its stunning artwork. The Authority became one of the most popular superhero teams in comics, and it spawned a number of spin-off series.

The Mid-Years

In 2005, The Authority was relaunched as part of the "New 52" initiative. The new series was written by Jim Lee and Geoff Johns, and it featured a new team of characters. The new Authority was less extreme than the original team, and it focused more on teamwork and cooperation.

The new Authority was not as well-received as the original series, and it was canceled after two years. However, the team continued to make appearances in other DC Comics titles.

The Later Years

In 2018, The Authority was once again relaunched as part of the "DC Rebirth" initiative. The new series was written by Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp, and it featured a new team of characters that included both old favorites and new faces.

The new Authority was a critical and commercial success, and it was praised for its innovative storytelling and its stunning artwork. The series ran for two years, and it ended with the team disbanding.

The Lost Year

In 2020, it was revealed that there was a "lost year" in the Authority's history. This year was not depicted in any of the team's previous comics, and it was unclear what had happened during this time.

In 2021, The Authority: Lost Year was published. This one-shot comic revealed what had happened during the lost year, and it featured the return of several fan-favorite characters.

The Future

The Authority's future is uncertain. The team has been through a lot of changes over the years, and it is unclear what the future holds for them. However, the team has always remained popular with fans, and it is likely that they will continue to be a part of the DC Comics universe for many years to come.

The Authority (2006-2024) #1 (The Authority: The Lost Year (2006-2024))

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	45964 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	20 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE