bNamed by James Gunn as an influence for Gods and Monsters, the first chapter of the new DC Universe film and television slate! This iNew York Timesi bestselling story inspires the upcoming film THE AUTHORITY.b pThe Authority are heroes in only the strictest sense of the word. pRuthless 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. pThis is THE AUTHORITY. Pay allegiance. Or get your head kicked in. pCreated by legendary writer Warren Ellis iTHE WILD STORMi, iTRANSMETROPOLITANi and artists Bryan Hitch iJUSTICE LEAGUEi, Paul Neary iThe Ultimatesi and Laura Martin iWONDER WOMANi, iTHE AUTHORITYi is considered one of the most groundbreaking titles in modern comics history. Collects issues 1-12, iPLANETARY