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By Garth Ennis & Carlos Ezquerra (WildStorm/DC Comics)
ISBN 1-84576-283-5
This rip-roaring and hilarious sequel to The Authority: Kev (1-84576-040-9) again sees foul-mouthed toss-pot and England’s most dispensable super-assassin’s own brand of problem solving and world-saving, courtesy of Garth Ennis, ably assisted by international superstar and long-time collaborator Carlos Ezquerra.
Kev’s last exploit resulted in the temporary deaths of ultimate super-team The Authority, so he’s a little startled when his boss tells him that the team, or rather Midnighter, has requested his assistance.
The Authority reside in a trans-dimensional super-ship, so when a truly bizarre entity invades, disables the team and cripples “The Deadliest Man Aliveâ€, all Midnighter can do is run. But why on Earth would he turn to the drunken, dissolute, homophobic burn-out who killed him once before as his last hope of survival?
The answer in this vulgar, irreverent, biting black comedy of fantasy heroes and real world politics is another brilliant example of Ennis’ supreme skill as a writer and unwavering passion as a social commentator. Absolutely wonderful — and the perfect comic book for people who don’t like superheroes!
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