Absolute Power: Origins

In 2024, DC’s Absolute Power: Origins offers a focused three-issue series by writer John Ridley and artist Alitha Martinez that peels back the history behind the "Absolute Power" event. Rather than a sprawling epic, this miniseries drills into the personal backstories and motivations of key figures, grounding a massive crossover in intimate character work. Ridley’s sharp, socially-conscious voice and Martinez’s expressive linework give these origin tales a grounded, human weight. It’s a compact, character-driven companion that matters for how it reframes a blockbuster DC storyline through a more personal lens.