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D.C ' sInjusticefranchise has proven to be one of their most democratic alternating universes . expand from telecasting plot into an entire graphic novel serial , Injusticetells the fib of a tyrantSuperman . Broken after the death of Lois Lane due to the machinations of the Joker , Superman sets himself up as dictator of Earth to prevent anyone else from having to endure what he did . However , 2013’sInjusticeis not the first time Superman became supreme leader of Earth , though his regime took a very dissimilar form the first time .
Writer Jeph Loeb created theAbsolute Powerstoryline for Superman / Batmanin 2005 . Lightening Lord , Cosmic King , and Saturn Queen - founding fellow member of the Legion of Super - Villians fromthe 31stCentury- travel back in time to kidnap Kal - El as a child , killing the Kents in the process . They also kill Joe Chill decent after he murders Thomas and Martha Wayne , realize them the allegiance of the child Bruce Wayne . The Legion enkindle Superman and Batman as boy .
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The Legions of Super - Villains conquer Earth , setting up Superman and Batman as puppet king . When resistance pops up , it is crushed brutally . battery-acid burns Green Arrow alive , and Batman lag Deadman in a crystal . Barry Allen , Arthur Curry , J’onn J’onzz , and Hal Jordan never become Hero . Minor heroes , such as Shrinking Violet , Karate Kid , and Wildfire are mind - wipe , making them unadulterated servants for the authorities .
Unfortunately , the Legions does n’t count on Wonder Woman and Uncle Sam . Both sleep together of the change to the DC timeline - Diana from admittance to the Fates , and Uncle Sam from a “ strong impression in how thing ought to be . ” The two bring togetherUncle Sam ’s Freedom Fightersto onset Liberty Island . All of them die in the attempt ( include Wonder Woman , who isgarroted by Supermanwith her own lasso ) but they manage to destroy the Legion of Super - Villains ' fourth dimension house of cards . This sends Batman and Superman on a trip-up through the multiverse that restore their memories , along with the true timeline .
It is easy to see whyAbsolute Powernever experience its hooks into the public consciousness likeInjusticedid . Other than panels showing monument with Superman and Batman ’s face , small of their authorities is ever really go out . The two of them spend no clock time moot the moral philosophy of leaders , and instead just put every opposition down with power . The majority of the story arc is an arrogant Batman and Superman traveling through the multiverse , slowly find their memories of the original timeline . The pair also come off as rather stupid , as the Legion of Super - Villains flat - out differentiate their " sons " of their crimes , and Batman and Superman blindly assume that mother ( and both Padre ) jazz best .
Absolute Powerhas its moments , though . For instance , Uncle Sam takes up a mightiness band and becomes a super - powerful Green Lantern , due to the fact that his willpower comes from the will of the people . In one alternate timeline , Batman kill Joe Chill before his parents are kill , developing memories of a life where he livedhappily with his parentsinto maturity . Even the Legion Of Super - villain get their moment . While Cosmic King is in cold blood Machiavellian the entire metre , Lightening Lord and Saturn Queen appear to have echt warmheartedness for their children , breaking down when Batman is toss off by Wonder Woman .
Absolute Power is a minute of a honey alphabetic character to the DC multiverse , with appearances from Earth - TwoSuperman , Haunted Tank , Jonah Hex , Kamandi , and others . In addition to Jeph Loeb , the artistic team for Absolute Power include Carlos Pacheco , Jesus Merino , IvanReis , Laura Martin , and Richard Starkings .
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