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  • Issue #1
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 1
    Published Oct 2008 by DC.

    Wildstorm Wold's End tie in - Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Art by Simon Coleby and Trevor Hairsine Cover by Simon Coleby The Authority has survived the cataclysmic events following NUMBER OF THE BEAST - but just barely! Do they have a hope of rebuilding their 'finer world,' or is that hope dead and gone? Don't miss the beginning of an astounding new direction for the series! Plus: Part 2 of the John Lynch backup story that began in WILDCATS: WORLD'S END #1, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #2
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 2
    Published Nov 2008 by DC.

    Wildstorm Wold's End tie in - Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Art by Simon Coleby and Brandon Badeaux Cover by Simon Coleby The Authority - or what's left of them - struggle to survive in their harsh new environment. As if the daily struggle to continue living in this devastated world wasn't enough, things take a turn for the worse when a ragtag army of vicious psychopaths approach the Carrier - led by the Eidolon! Are the Authority capable of handling this new threat? Plus: Part 2 of the Wetworks backup story that began last month in WILDCATS #2, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Brandon Badeaux! ?32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #3
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 3
    Published Dec 2008 by DC.

    Wildstorm Wold's End tie in - Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Art by Simon Coleby and Mike McKone & Lanning Cover by Simon Coleby The Midnighter confronts the Eidolon and his Army of the Mad... but can even he overcome an entire army alone? And the Engineer makes a startling discovery in the bowels of the Carrier that could turn the team's fortunes around in this desolate new world! Plus, the second chapter of the Marc 'Backlash' Slayton backup story continues by Christos Gage and Mike McKone (GREEN LANTERN, TEEN TITANS)! On sale October 1 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #4
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 4
    Published Jan 2009 by DC.

    Wildstorm Wold's End tie in - Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Art by Simon Coleby and Pete Woods Cover by Simon Coleby Swift finds herself at the mysterious Rendlesham base. Who - and what - she finds will have staggering results for everyone. Aboard the Carrier, the team's worst fears manifest as a viral outbreak rages! Also included is the second chapter of the Cybernary backup from Christos Gage and Pete Woods. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #5
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 5
    Published Feb 2009 by DC.

    Wildstorm Wold's End tie in - Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Art by Simon Coleby and Wes Craig Cover by Simon Coleby Locked down, Angie and a group of refugees face the Incubite threat head-on! And will one of the Authority fall prey to the horrible virus ravaging innocent victims aboard the Carrier? Also included is part 2 of the NUMBER OF THE BEAST-related backup from Gage and artist Wes Craig (WILDSTORM: REVELATIONS)! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #6
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 6
    Published Mar 2009 by DC.

    Wildstorm Wold's End tie in - Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Art by Simon Coleby and Phil Noto Cover by Simon Coleby The Authority discover a StormWatch spy in their midst, and when the two super-groups meet for the first time post-Armageddon, it'll be an encounter for the ages! And Christos Gage joins acclaimed artist Phil Noto to continue the backup story featuring the sexy (and deadly) Christie Blaze! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #7
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 7
    Published Apr 2009 by DC.

    Wildstorm Wold's End tie in - Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Art by Simon Coleby and John Paul Leon Cover by Simon Coleby StormWatch and The Authority's reunion is cut short as their attempts to rebuild the Carrier haven't gone unnoticed...as the Eidolon and his army of the Mad take an interest! The first major battle of 'World's End' begins! Plus, Christos Gage and artist John Paul Leon (EX MACHINA, SCALPED) continue their dark backup story featuring SLEEPER villain Tao! 32 pg, FC US Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #8
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 8
    Published May 2009 by DC.

    Wildstorm Wold's End tie in - Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Russell Utley Art by Simon Coleby and Ben Oliver Cover by Simon Coleby The British government reaches out to the Authority to help apprehend a powerful super-powered being who escaped confinement when the world ended. Can the team, minus their more powerful members, contain a threat of unimaginable power? Meanwhile, writer Russell Utley and artist Ben Oliver - the creative team behind the critically acclaimed miniseries Puncture - continue their backup story featuring the Daemonite villain known as Defile! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #9
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 9
    Published Jun 2009 by DC.

    Wildstorm Wold's End tie in - Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Art by Simon Coleby and Ivan Reis & Livesay Cover by Simon Coleby The Authority find themselves in a battle for their lives against a being of immense power and they'll need a miracle to survive in one piece. Do they still have an ace up their sleeve? And one of the members of the team will be taking an incredible step toward recovery...but at what cost? Also, the conclusion of the highly anticipated STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES backup story, by Christos Gage and fan-favorite artist Ivan Reis (GREEN LANTERN)! On sale April 1 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #10
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 10
    Published Jul 2009 by DC.

    Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Art by Brandon Badeaux and Shawn Moll Cover by Simon Coleby When the world ended, the Authority and the rest of the population were caught unprepared and suffered the consequences. Find out what happened in those crucial moments following the destruction of Earth and how it affected the Authority...as well as Rendlesham! Also, the conclusion of the Team Seven backup! 32 pages Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #11
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 11
    Published Aug 2009 by DC.

    Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, and Christos Gage. Art by Simon Coleby, Chris Sprouse, and Karl Story. Cover by Simon Coleby. Apollo has been missing for weeks now, and the Midnighter and The Authority assume the worst. What's happened to their Sun God? And as the Carrier is slowly brought back to life, it's left the team with the unpleasant task of cleansing the lower decks of vermin. But what they find buried deep within could change their fortunes for good! 32 pages Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #12
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 12
    Published Sep 2009 by DC.

    Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, and Christos Gage. Art by Simon Coleby and Cliff Rathburn. Cover by Simon Coleby The horrifying secret behind the Warhol Infection is finally revealed. And it just happens to coincide with Apollo's return to the Carrier! But it's not the reunion anyone was expecting! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #13
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 13
    Published Oct 2009 by DC.

    Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art and cover by Simon Coleby and Cliff Rathburn. Kaizen Gamorra has become a scourge of World's End, possessing the bulk of the working technology on the planet. He hungers for more, however, and is willing to destroy any in his path to acquire it. He's set his sights on the Carrier - and The Authority have a fight on their hands they might not be able to win! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #14
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 14
    Published Nov 2009 by DC.

    Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Simon Coleby, Cliff Rathburn, Drew Johnson and Ray Snyder. Cover by Simon Coleby Kaizen Gamorra's assault on the Carrier catches the team unawares - and completely unprepared! Can they hold off his overwhelming forces without a key member? Looks like they'll have to since the Midnighter left the team in an attempt to find a cure for Apollo...and his journey will have massive ramifications for World's End! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #15
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 15
    Published Dec 2009 by DC.

    Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Simon Coleby, Cliff Rathburn, Drew Johnson and Ray Snyder. Cover by Simon Coleby. The team is splintered following Kaizen Gamorra's surprise attack on the Carrier. Jack has been captured by Cybernary, and Swift and the Engineer are Lorenzo's 'guests' at Rendlesham. As the plundering of the Carrier begins, can anyone help in this most desperate hour? And where has Midnighter been? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #16
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 16
    Published Jan 2010 by DC.

    Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Drew Johnson, Ray Snyder, Simon Coleby, and Cliff Rathburn Cover by Simon Coleby Following Kaizen Gamorra's successful surprise attack on the Carrier, the team regroups for a counterstrike. Can Swift, Jack and the Engineer overthrow an army of super beings? And the Midnighter makes an earth-shattering discovery in Northern England... 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #17
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 17
    Published Feb 2010 by DC.

    Wold's End tie in - Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman. Art by Simon Coleby and Al Barrionuevo. Cover by Simon Coleby. The Midnighter's quest to find a cure for the Warhol-infected Apollo has led him to the strangest confrontation imaginable - against a former member of The Authority! It's the startling conclusion to Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Simon Coleby's epic run, and it'll have mind-blowing consequences for the series! Also, the creative team taking the reins with issue #18 makes a cameo debut! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #18
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 18
    Published Mar 2010 by DC.

    Wold's End tie in - Homecoming: Part 1 - Written by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman. Art by Al Barrionuevo. Cover by George Pérez. A new chapter in The Authority begins as a bolt from the deepest reaches of space gives the Carrier a new lease on life. Now the heroes of the WildStorm Universe must decide whether they should abandon the seemingly hopeless Earth or stay behind and fight for its survival. Featuring a cover by superstar artist George Pérez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, LEGION OF THREE WORLDS) that links with the cover of January's WILDCATS #19 to form one blockbuster image sporting the big guns of the WildStorm Universe! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #19
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 19
    Published Apr 2010 by DC.

    Wold's End tie in - Homecoming: Part 2 - Written by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman. Art by Al Barrionuevo. Cover by Mark Bagley and Trevor Scott. The rejuvenated Carrier has left Earth. Destination: Unknown. Who made it on board? Who got left behind? As Jack Hawksmoor and Christine Trelane battle for command of the Carrier, an all-new Authority - with Deathblow and Grifter running point - must deal with uncivilized chaos from within. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #20
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 20
    Published May 2010 by DC.

    World's End tie in - Homecoming: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman. Art by Al Barrionuevo. Cover by Marcus To and Sandra Hope. With the Carrier streaking through space beyond their control, the newly configured Authority find themselves on Daemon's doorstep unable to defend themselves against both incoming hostiles and a growing rebellion from within. With Jack and Christine struggling for control, the team finds salvation in the most unexpected of places. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #21
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 21
    Published Jun 2010 by DC.

    World's End tie in - Homecoming: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman. Art by Al Barrionuevo. Cover by WALTER SIMONSON. Concern grows over the young boy known as River and the identity of his enigmatic benefactor is uncovered. Meanwhile, Grifter and Deathblow make a startling and deadly discovery while searching among the refugees - a trail of dead bodies reveals the presence of extremely unwelcome passengers aboard The Carrier. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #22
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 22

    Part 1 of 4 - Written by TOM TAYLOR. Art by MIKE MILLER. Cover by PETE WOODS. Acclaimed writer Tom Taylor (Star Wars: Invasion) takes the helm for a 4-issue arc. The Authority's journey through space on The Carrier's unknown mission continues. Their mysterious voyage takes an even more terrifying twist than anything they've experienced so far when they discover stowaways of the worst possible kind. Facing a hideous mutiny by overwhelming odds, only one person can possibly save them. But will this reluctant hero break his own vow and return to action? Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #23
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 23

    Part 2 of 4 - Written by TOM TAYLOR. Art by MIKE MILLER. Cover by PHILIP TAN. With the onboard rebellions subdued and attacks from the stowaways repelled, The Authority can once again focus on the nature of their voyage. Is the Carrier leading them to its home - or does it have some other, more sinister agenda? While passing through a vast graveyard of discarded spacecraft, the latest Century Baby detects a faint sign of life. The High goes off on a rescue mission, but what he brings back on board eclipses any danger they've faced so far. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #24
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 24

    Part 3 of 4 - Written by TOM TAYLOR. Art and cover by AL BARRIONUEVO. Deep in space, The Authority wage battle on two fronts. Aboard The Carrier, the combined might of the entire team is barely enough to keep the possessed, reanimated Aegean in check. It's time for Hawksmoor to finally unleash his secret weapon, but will it be enough? Outside, against the vast entity known as Mondregon, even the immense Carrier is a mere speck. The High's comeback may prove to be short-lived, as he's about to face down Mondregon in what could turn out to be a suicide mission. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #25
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 25

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    Part 4 of 4 - Written by TOM TAYLOR Art by AL BARRIONUEVO Cover by HOWARD PORTER, ALLEN MARTINEZ & WES HARTMAN In the aftermath of the twin battles with the Aegean and Mondregon, the team assesses the damage and Hawksmoor is forced to explain the origin of his strange, secret weapon. Deathblow is down for the count, and Swift is unconscious with no one able to figure out why she can't be revived. But there's not much time to lick their wounds or ease over internal tensions as The Carrier appears to finally be approaching its ultimate destination. Who or what they are about to meet could alter the course of the Wildstorm Universe forever. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #26
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 26

    Written by TOM TAYLOR Art by AL BARRIONUEVO Cover by CHRIS SPROUSE & KARL STORY When Jack Hawksmoor chose to board the departing Carrier, he chose to hedge his bets. Now that his terrible secret has been exposed, the loss of trust far outweighs the recent loss of life...and the loss of loved ones. But there is no time for anger or mourning. They have reached their destination. Will The Authority find the help for their dying Earth that they seek - or will the end of their journey bring new nightmares? 32 pg, FC, Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #27A
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 27A

    Cover by DAVE GIBBONS & KEVIN NOWLAN Written by TOM TAYLOR Art by AL BARRIONUEVO One hundred thousand refugees scream inside the Carrier and are gone. Hawksmoor, Flint and Grifter disappear with them - taken by a species of brutal, nightmarish creatures. River's growing powers as the Spirit of Information hid only a handful of Authority members. As they set out on an impossible rescue, a terrible history is uncovered and the mystery of Swift deepens. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #27B
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 27B

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    Limited 1 for 10 Variant cover by ANDY PARK. Written by TOM TAYLOR Art by AL BARRIONUEVO. One hundred thousand refugees scream inside the Carrier and are gone. Hawksmoor, Flint and Grifter disappear with them - taken by a species of brutal, nightmarish creatures. River's growing powers as the Spirit of Information hid only a handful of Authority members. As they set out on an impossible rescue, a terrible history is uncovered and the mystery of Swift deepens. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #28
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 28

    Written by TOM TAYLOR Art by AL BARRIONUEVO Cover by TIM SEELEY & ALLEN MARTINEZ Trapped by bloodthirsty aliens in a distant galaxy with billions of lives on the line, The Authority face impossible odds. Sarah Rainmaker will astonish, The Engineer will kick butt, Grifter will probably blow something up, Jack Hawksmoor will have to make a terrible decision, and Flint will put her fist through some squishy bits! Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #29
    Authority (2008 5th Series) 29

    Written by TOM TAYLOR Art by AL BARRIONUEVO Cover by JHEREMY RAAPACK & RICHARD FRIEND There has been tragedy and triumph, despair and hope. For the past year, the rag-tag team thrown together under the banner of The Authority - accompanied by thousands of human refugees - has been off in deepest space, hoping to solve the mystery of The Carrier and perhaps bring home a cure for their shattered Earth. Now, after facing numerous unspeakable horrors, their long odyssey draws to its shattering, epic conclusion. The survivors are heading home - but what secret are they bringing with them? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.