WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for SUPERMAN #18!
AsAbsolute Power, DC’s summer crisis event, races toward its explosive conclusion, theJustice Leagueand their allies prepare for a final, high-stakes clash withAmanda Waller, Task Force VII, and theSuicide Squad. The latest issue of Superman has set the stage for what promises to be a monumental battle—one that won’t just leave a lasting impression, but is poised to redefine the DC Universe for generations.
The looming multiverse war promises to bring game-changing consequences, as hinted by DC’s own teasers.
InSuperman#18, Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell kick off withSuperman and Zatanna making a dangerous dealwith the demon Neron for the Map of Mordu. This powerful artifact could be the Justice League’s only chance to gain the upper hand against Amanda Waller and her unstoppable task force of power-stealing Amazos.
The heroes are barely surviving Waller’s relentless pursuit, but with the Map, they’d be able to use the Dark Roads—hidden mystical pathways that allow them to travel undetected. Zatanna further reveals thatthe Map may hold an even greater power, one that could unlock the multiverse and give them the key to victory in this war.
Superman and Zatanna Unveil a New Method for DC Heroes to Access the Multiverse
Absolute Power#3 Revealed Amanda Waller Is Building Her Own Multiversal Army
With the map in hand,Superman and Zatanna navigate the Dark Roads. During their journey, Zatanna brings up how the turncoat Green Arrow had warned them that Waller cut off access to the multiverse. However, Zatanna explains that just like their world,the multiverse has shadows, meaning they should be able to use the Dark Roads to tap into itand call for backup from the countless heroes across infinite Earths. Since these heroes would still have their powers, it could be a game-changer in the war.
Yet, as revealed inAbsolute Power#3, the heroes aren’t the only ones planning to tap into the multiverse. Toward the end of the issue, Barry Allen, following a mysterious voice in his head, makes a shocking discovery: Waller is building her own multiversal army.Barry uncovers this after stumbling upon a transmatter machine in her possession, along with a map of the multiverse he had been charting. This revelation suggests that both sides are gearing up to pull forces from the multiverse for the final confrontation inAbsolute Power#4.
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KONFUSION’S Debut Confirms Earth-3 Will Be Involved inAbsolute Power’sFinal Battle
What makes this upcoming war especially intriguing is the question of which specific Earths will be drawn into the conflict. With the multiverse being pitted against itself, the possibilities are vast, particularly since fans are already familiar with various alternate Earths through both mainstream continuity and DC’sElseworldstitles. This opens the door to some fan-favorite versions of characters returning for the epic battle.The recent debut of Konfusion—Earth-3’s fusion of Superman and Batman—inSuperman#18 confirms that Earth-3 will be involved, giving fans a taste of what’s to come.
However, it remains to be seen which other Earths might be pulled into the war. Potential candidates include Earth-50, home to the tyrannical Justice Lords; Earth-49, the fan-favoriteInjusticeuniverse; and Earth-30, where Superman rules as a communist. While this is still speculation,it’s also possible that fans will witness the inclusion of never-before-seen Earths.This seems even more likely given the ending ofAbsolute Power#3, which showsmultiverse versions of the Flashracing toward Barry Allen—many of whom are entirely unfamiliar.
Absolute Power’sImpending Multiversal War Will Be Universe Changing
Absolute PowerWill Result in the Creation of DC’s New ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE
The looming multiverse war promises to bring game-changing consequences, as hinted by DC’s own teasers. Creators like Joshua Williamson and Scott Snyder have already confirmed thatAbsolute Powerwill pave the way for the"Absolute Universe"—a darker,grittier realm fueled by Darkseid’s energy, where hardcore versions of fan-favorite characters will emerge. With theJustice Leagueleading the charge, rallying the heroes of the multiverse againstAmanda Waller’sTask Force VII, theSuicide Squad, and a host of multiversal villains, this battle will be the turning point that reshapes the DCU forever.
Superman #18is available now from DC Comics!
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