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The Authority Book One

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Authority Book One
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Warren Ellis
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:408
ISBN/Barcode 9781779502254
ClassificationsDewey:741.5
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher DC Comics
Imprint DC Comics
Publication Date 22 December 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

Warren Ellis's New York Times bestseller THE AUTHORITY is back in paperback. Pick up one of the most renowned tales in the WildStorm imprint's history! Warren Ellis's New York Times bestseller THE AUTHORITY is back in paperback. Pick up one of the most renowned tales in the WildStorm imprint's history! Warren Ellis's New York Times bestseller THE AUTHORITY! The Authority are heroes in only the strictest sense of the word. Ruthless and unforgiving, this group of insanely powerful superhumans face down countless menaces to Earth, protecting mankind with their cold version of justice. An invasion from an alternate Earth, an international terrorist who is laying waste to major cities and a hostile alien intelligence who calls himself God all fall under their rule. This is THE AUTHORITY. Pay allegiance. Or get your head kicked in. Created by legendary writer Warren Ellis (THE WILD STORM, TRANSMETROPOLITAN) and artists Bryan Hitch (JUSTICE LEAGUE), Paul Neary (The Ultimates) and Laura Martin (WONDER WOMAN), THE AUTHORITY is considered one of the most groundbreaking titles in modern comics history. Collects issues #1-12, PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY- RULING THE WORLD and a new story from WILDSTORM- A CELEBRATION OF 25 YEARS.

Author Biography

Warren Ellisis the award-winning writer of Transmetropolitan, Planetary, The Authority, and the writer and co-creator of the graphic novel RED, which was the basis of two major motion pictures. He is also the author of the NYT-bestselling novelsGun MachineandCrooked Little Vein. His newest publication is the digital short-story singleDead Pig Collector, from FSG Originals. His awards and recognitions include the NUIG Literary and Debating Society's President's Medal for service to freedom of speech, the Eagle Awards Roll Of Honour for lifetime achievement in the field of comics & graphic novels, the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire 2010, the Sidewise Award for Alternate History, and the International Horror Guild Award for illustrated narrative. Ellis lives outside London, on the south-east coast of England, in case he needs to make a quick getaway.