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The Authority comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Authority Under New Management TPB (2000 DC/Wildstorm) 1-1ST
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    Authority: Book 2

    1st printing. Collects Authority (1999-2002 1st Series) #9-16.

    Written by Warren Ellis and Mark Millar. Art by Bryan Hitch, Frank Quitely, Trevor Scott, and Paul Neary.

    Includes the 'Outer Dark' story arc and 'The Nativity,' the first arc by the series creative team of Mark Millar, Frank Quitely and Trevor Scott.

    Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

    Cover price $17.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Authority Under New Management TPB (2000 DC/Wildstorm) 1-REP
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    Authority: Book 2

    2nd and later printings. Collects Authority (1999-2002 1st Series) #9-16.

    Written by Warren Ellis and Mark Millar. Art by Bryan Hitch, Frank Quitely, Trevor Scott, and Paul Neary.

    Includes the 'Outer Dark' story arc and 'The Nativity,' the first arc by the series creative team of Mark Millar, Frank Quitely and Trevor Scott.

    Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

    Cover price $17.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman and the Authority HC (2021 DC) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Superman and the Authority (2021 DC) #1-4.

    Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Mikel Janin, Travel Foreman, Evan Cagle, and Fico Ossio. Cover by Mikel Janin.

    A new Authority for a new era!

    Sometimes even Superman needs to enlist help. Sometimes tasks require methods and heroes unfit even for the Justice League. So Clark Kent seeks out Manchester Black, the most dastardly of rogues, to form an all-new Authority tasked with taking care of some business on the sly. But can the Man of Steel hold together and inspire a team of rogues to become the heroes he needs?

    Hardcover, 136 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1
    Authority Facsimile Edition (2023 DC) 1

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    Reprints Authority (1999 Wildstorm 1st Series) #1. Convention Exclusive Silver Screen Foil Wraparound Cover by Brian Hitch and Paul Neary. "The Circle - One of Four," script by Warren Ellis, pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by Paul Neary; Half of Moscow is destroyed as a large number of superhumans attack the city and destroy large chunks of it, as well as killing several hundreds of people; In New York City, in the United Nations building, Jackson King and Christine Trelane sit and gather reports on Moscow's situation; King expresses his disgust at no longer having a StormWatch team to deal with international crises; Suddenly, a glowing yellow Door appears, and Jenny Sparks comes through it, informing them that she had formed her own team after StormWatch was retired; She assures them the Moscow situation will be dealt with. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Authority Human on the Inside GN (2005 DC/Wildstorm) 1-1ST
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    1st printing.

    Written by John Ridley. Art and cover by Ben Oliver.

    The President, tired of being embarrassed by what he views as a bunch of costumed freaks, sets a plan in motion that could very well destroy the Authority from the inside...a plan so cunning and unexpected, it'll shake the Authority to their very core. And with an unexpected threat from the future on Earth's doorstep, if could very well mean global extinction!

    Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

    Cover price $17.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Authority Rule Britannia TPB (2010 DC/Wildstorm) 1-1ST

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    World's End tie-in - Authority: Book 10 - 1st printing. Collects Authority (2008 5th Series) #8-16.

    Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Simon Coleby, Drew Johnson, and Mike Miller. Cover by Simon Coleby.

    The super-team created to protect Earth from threats of a global scale struggle to carry on after they fail in their mission. In this collection, find out what The Authority must do after their world is destroyed.

    Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Authority (1999-2002 1st Series) #1-12. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by and cover Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary. This is the Authority. Pay Allegiance. Or get your head kicked in. The Authority are heroes in only the strictest sense of the word. Ruthless and unforgiving, the group of insanely powerful superhumans face down countless menaces to Earth, protecting humankind 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. The Authority Book One features creators Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan) and Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates) joined by a host of comics' greatest talents, bringing you one of the most groundbreaking and influential sagas in modern comic book history! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 360 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Authority World's End TPB (2009 DC/Wildstorm) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Authority (2008-2011 5th Series) #1-7.

    Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art and cover by Simon Coleby.

    The WildStorm Universe has been shattered by an apocalyptic event. Does the Authority have a hope of rebuilding their "finer world," or is that dream dead and gone? Don't miss this beginning of an astounding new direction for the extreme super-team.

    Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

  • Issue #1

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    WRITTEN BY BRYAN HITCH AND TOM PEYER; ART BY HITCH, CARY NORD, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY HITCH AND ANDREW CURRIE In stores November 21. A Special so big and explosive, it could only be called WIDESCREEN! Bryan Hitch returns to the characters that made him a superstar, writing and illustrating a tale of two Jenny's in the 18-page "The Man with the Quantum Brain." Then Tom Peyer and Cary Nord chronicle an adventure of super- popular partners Apollo and the Midnighter. Plus, a Widescreen pinup gallery by some of the brightest stars in comics, including John Cassaday, Seth Fisher, Michael Golden, Gene Ha, José Ladronn, Jim Lee, and Matt Wagner. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST

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    US Edition - 1st printing.

    By Stewart Cowley and Charles Herridge.

    This is the full color guide to the major battles, conflicts, and wars of the 21 Century!

    Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

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    Jet (1996 Authority) 1

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    By Jonathan Hong. 64 pgs. B&W with color cover. Measures 5-1/2" x 7-11/16" Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Secret History of the Authority Hawksmoor TPB (2009 DC/Wildstorm) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Secret History of the Authority: Jack Hawksmoor (2008) #1-6.

    Written by Mike Costa. Art by Fiona Staples. Cover by Cully Hamner.

    This is the story of The Authority's urban hero Jack Hawksmoor before he joined the team. While preventing a massive robot attack on the Golden Gate Bridge, Hawksmoor gets unexpected assistance from a mysterious woman, then stumbles upon a locked-room murder mystery.

    Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Spacecraft 2000-2100 A.D. HC (1978 Chartwell Books) A Terran Trade Authority Handbook 1-1ST

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    US Edition - 1st printing.

    By Stewart Cowley.

    This is the full color guide to the major spacecraft of the last century, 2,000-2,100 AD, the time of the great advances in space technology that followed the first, hesitant steps of the late 1900s.

    Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Spacewreck Ghostships and Derelicts of Space HC (1979 Exeter Books) A Terran Trade Authority Handbook 1-1ST


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    US Edition - 1st printing.

    By Stewart Cowley.

    From the Warworld of Alshain to The Graveyard of Beta Pavonis, these are tales from across the galaxy as catalogued in the Terran Trade Authority Handbook.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations).

  • Issue #1-1ST

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    US Edition - 1st printing.

    By Stewart Cowley.

    Travel to exotic planets and alien locales in this final installment of the Terran Trade Authority Handbook series!

    Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects StormWatch (1993-1997 1st Series) #37-50, Stormwatch (1997) Preview, and StormWatch (1997 2nd Series) #1-11. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Tom Raney, Randy Elliot, Jim Lee, Richard Bennett, Oscar Jimenez, Bryan Hitch, and Paul Neary. Cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary. StormWatch, the legendary crisis-intervention team, is under the command of a new, mysterious leader. The team--Apollo, Midnighter, Jack Hawksmoor, Jenny Sparks, and more--will face death, betrayal, and unimaginable violence to prove themselves worthy. Under their guidance, the fate of the universe will be changed forever. Collects Warren Ellis's entire legendary run! Softcover, 680 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.