Few super-hero teams redefined - and reinvigorated - the genre like The Authority. They were a force that emerged to protect the Earth from outside threats - and often tussled with hot-button issues as well! Now, relive writer Mark Millar's 12-issue run on THE AUTHORITY in a brand-new way with THE ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY Volume Two - a massive, 304-page slipcased, oversized (8 1/8" x 12 1/4") hardcover edition that collects THE AUTHORITY #13-20, 22, and 27-29. Featuring art by Frank Quitely, Arthur Adams, Chris Weston, Gary Erskine, and more, plus a cover by Quitely, this handsome volume is a must-have for any fan of THE AUTHORITY! From deposing monarchs to magazine covers...from the heights of popularity to the bottom of the barrel, Millar's THE AUTHORITY reached new levels of entertainment, featuring super-hero iconoclast Jenny Sparks, the Spirit of the 20th Century, along with King of the Cities Jack Hawksmoor, the nanite-infused Engineer, winged Swift, the reality-altering Doctor, and the genetically enhanced duo of Apollo and Midnighter. Plus, this volume also includes an introduction by comics legend Howard Chaykin, several widescreen pin-ups, and more bonus material sure to thrill any fan! HC, 8x12, 304pg, FC.