Coup d'Etat

In 2004, the independent publisher MG brought together a powerhouse creative team for Coup d'Etat, a four-issue miniseries that imagines a world where superheroes decide to topple the U.S. government. Written by Mark Waid and drawn by a rotating roster of top artists including Ed Brubaker and Bryan Hitch, the series explores the moral and political fallout of absolute power. Its stark, thought-provoking premise remains a standout example of early-2000s deconstructive superhero storytelling.