Irredeemable

In a world where the most powerful superhero suddenly becomes its greatest threat, Irredeemable (2009–2012) from Boom! Studios explores the terrifying fallout when the Plutonian, Earth's mightiest champion, snaps and turns into a global menace. Written by Mark Waid with art by Peter Krause, Diego Barreto, and Chad Hardin, this 10-issue series deconstructs the superhero archetype by examining what happens when absolute power corrupts absolutely, forcing former allies into a desperate fight for survival. A gripping, character-driven tragedy, it stands as a landmark in the genre for its unflinching look at the darkness behind the cape.