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The Authority #6
The Authority, Vol. 6: Fractured Worlds
The Authority have tangled with every form of villain, alien and monster, in their stint as the Earth's Last Line of Defense. But how do they counter belief? The Church of Transcendence is the fastest growing religion on the planet, counting celebrities, world leaders, and even superpowered beings among their followers. But their message of harmony and love hides an ulterior motive that could rock very the faith of humanity!
The Authority have instated themselves as the new government of the United States. But caring for the wellbeing of 300 million people is a lot more difficult than anticipated. As they're getting the country back on track, an international crisis of incredible proportions rears its head...and will have devastating consequences for one member of the team. SUGGESTED FOR MATURE
208 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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November 5, 2015
This volume has two storylines. In the first, we see them dealing with a superpowered preacher who is busy converting the world to his faith. Of course he's not what he seems, and the Authority have to deal with him.
The next storyline deals with Baby Jenny Sparks. It seems her "mother" is coming after her and wants her back. But of course it's not that simple. By this point, the Authority is basically ruling the Earth after a Coup D'Etat, which is going to have major repercussions soon enough.
The art isn't bad, but still not up to the standard of Hitch and Quitely.
Overall another good volume.
The next storyline deals with Baby Jenny Sparks. It seems her "mother" is coming after her and wants her back. But of course it's not that simple. By this point, the Authority is basically ruling the Earth after a Coup D'Etat, which is going to have major repercussions soon enough.
The art isn't bad, but still not up to the standard of Hitch and Quitely.
Overall another good volume.
July 11, 2013
Robbie Morrison gets the scope and feel of the Authority right here, but there's also the feeling that we've seen all of this before. He also doesn't seem to take particularly good advantage of the results of Coup D'etat, which could have offered up some amazing stories, but don't here.
July 18, 2021
- Godhead (#6-9) : a waste of the reader’s time
- Fractured World ((#10-13) : a decent story, following what happens in the cross-over event ‘Coup d’Etat’.
- Street Life (#14) : a smaller story that focusses on the little stuff although it’s pretty big stuff for Jack Hawksmoor.
- Fractured World ((#10-13) : a decent story, following what happens in the cross-over event ‘Coup d’Etat’.
- Street Life (#14) : a smaller story that focusses on the little stuff although it’s pretty big stuff for Jack Hawksmoor.
August 10, 2025
Aw man. So Tan Eng Huat was only here for the one issue? Bummer!
Loved the issue where Midnighter and Apollo assume civilian identities to try and buy a house in San Francisco. Ultimately, Midnighter punts their realtor into the Bay, saying, "The secret identities shit didn't work. They doubled the price as soon as they figured we were interested."
Other than that, it's business as usual. The Authority vs. child custody hearings! The proverbial fat lady! The Bush Administration! Celebrity divorce court! Evil twins! Scientology! This is what it takes to run the world! Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!
Loved the issue where Midnighter and Apollo assume civilian identities to try and buy a house in San Francisco. Ultimately, Midnighter punts their realtor into the Bay, saying, "The secret identities shit didn't work. They doubled the price as soon as they figured we were interested."
Other than that, it's business as usual. The Authority vs. child custody hearings! The proverbial fat lady! The Bush Administration! Celebrity divorce court! Evil twins! Scientology! This is what it takes to run the world! Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!
January 12, 2020
The storylines collected here are an improvement on the start of Volume 2, after the twist of Coup D’Etat. Ending the storyline on a one-shot issue that didn’t really tie up any loose ends is odd, but I remain intrigued at what’s next for The Authority.
September 19, 2019
By this point, the Authority is basically ruling the Earth after a Coup D'Etat, which is going to have major repercussions soon enough.
Jenny Fractal is the villain. A cute twist.
Jenny Fractal is the villain. A cute twist.
August 29, 2024
More ham fisted political writing. I like the premise bur the execution is poor.
April 12, 2025
The authority vs Scientology. It’s alright
August 25, 2022
John Clay is a reverend and founder of the Transcedence Movement, a religion that is gaining popularity faster than any other. He is soon seen as a threat, but he is far from helpless, a fact the Authority will learn first hand.
After the Coup D'Etat story arc, the Authority have taken over the US. Elections are suspended. That sure sounds democratic. Laws they deem as immoral are repealed, like a ban on all automatic weapons. That sounds constitutional. Corporations are forced to direct some of their income into certain research. That sounds like good business tactics. This arc is the perfect example of why democracy is the worst type of government. Except every other type. On a side note, Jenny's mother comes into the picture to complicate matters further when she demands her baby be returned to her. It gets worse when ruptures in the fabric of reality appear in multiple locations around the world. These Authority dictators just can't catch a break.
After the Coup D'Etat story arc, the Authority have taken over the US. Elections are suspended. That sure sounds democratic. Laws they deem as immoral are repealed, like a ban on all automatic weapons. That sounds constitutional. Corporations are forced to direct some of their income into certain research. That sounds like good business tactics. This arc is the perfect example of why democracy is the worst type of government. Except every other type. On a side note, Jenny's mother comes into the picture to complicate matters further when she demands her baby be returned to her. It gets worse when ruptures in the fabric of reality appear in multiple locations around the world. These Authority dictators just can't catch a break.
May 20, 2009
Robbie Morrison's writing ability still isn't impressing me, but the storylines in this volume are quite fun and assist in moving the overall role of The Authority along in a few interesting directions.
One thing that keeps bugging me: I'm pretty sure it has been established that The Midnighter is a blonde babe, and yet he appears as a rough man with dark hair in this and the other "Volume 2" volumes. It wouldn't matter except that I think his blondeness was designed as a deliberate surprise for his out-of-costume appearance, as opposed to his Batman-esque masked visage.
One thing that keeps bugging me: I'm pretty sure it has been established that The Midnighter is a blonde babe, and yet he appears as a rough man with dark hair in this and the other "Volume 2" volumes. It wouldn't matter except that I think his blondeness was designed as a deliberate surprise for his out-of-costume appearance, as opposed to his Batman-esque masked visage.
February 12, 2010
This is pretty much what I've come to expect from Authority. Huge, multi-universe destroying problems. And villians that can wipe out cities with a flick of the wrist.
The last one shot story was pretty deep and dark too.
Fun, fun, fun!
The last one shot story was pretty deep and dark too.
Fun, fun, fun!
February 2, 2013
Fun, complicated, never quite goes where you expect it to - and beautifully nasty at times.
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