{"product_id":"stormwatch-the-road-to-the-authority-compendium-9781779528063","title":"Stormwatch: The Road to the Authority Compendium","description":"\u003cb\u003eBefore the Authority make their big-screen debut, read the pivotal stories that paved the way to the ground-breaking team's comic book debut!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Authority\u003c\/i\u003e is slated as a highly anticipated upcoming feature film from DC Studios, adapting the brutal super-team introduced by writer Warren Ellis and artist Bryan Hitch to live-action for the first time. Readers curious about the formation of the Authority can trace their origin in \u003ci\u003eStormwatch: The Road to Authority Compendium\u003c\/i\u003e, a comprehensive collection of the influential stories that set the stage! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1996, Warren Ellis took over as writer of \u003ci\u003eStormwatch\u003c\/i\u003e, a major part of Jim Lee's WildStorm Productions, alongside artist Tom Raney. Ellis reinvented the concept from more conventional superheroics to a take-no-prisoners strike team that quickly attracted attention throughout the industry, as readers questioned the way that superheroes are perceived.\u003cbr\u003eEllis redefined the team and introduced new members, including the electric Jenny Sparks, the city-symbiote Jack Hawksmoor, powerhouse Apollo, and brutal Midnighter--leading directly to the game-changing debut of The Authority! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume collects \u003ci\u003eStormwatch \u003c\/i\u003e(Vol. 1) #37-50, \u003ci\u003eStormwatch Preview \u003c\/i\u003e#1, and\u003ci\u003e Stormwatch \u003c\/i\u003e(Vol. 2) #1-11.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Warren Ellis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DC Comics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 680\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 6.60w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781779528063\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarren Ellis is a comics and graphic novel writer best known for the graphic novel series \u003ci\u003eTransmetropolitan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePlanetary\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Authority\u003c\/i\u003e. With over 35 graphic novels in print, Ellis has received numerous honors including the International Horror Guild Award for graphic narrative and being named one of \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e's 100 Most Creative People. \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e described his work as \"more influenced by Jesus and Mary Chain than by the Justice League, while his characters fight for left-wing agendas over God and country, and kick puppies in the street.\"\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Warren Ellis \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47285814329501,"sku":"9781779528063","price":81.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_64f8f924-409e-47e6-bf88-7d37cd681a35.jpg?v=1760010635","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/stormwatch-the-road-to-the-authority-compendium-9781779528063","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}