Superman #17
In "Absolute Power: Magic Misery Tour," Superman and Zatanna—stripped of their powers—venture through a haunting, enchanted landscape on a desperate quest to reach the Oblivion Bar, hoping to rally magical allies against Amanda Waller’s growing threat. Meanwhile, in a besieged Metropolis, Lois, Jimmy, Siobhan, Lena, Lex, and Mercy batten down as Waller’s forces close in. Written by Joshua Williamson and brought to life with bold, immersive art by Jamal Campbell—pencils, inks, and colors all by him—this issue blends high-stakes urgency with a darkly mystical tone, all wrapped in a cover by Campbell that captures the journey’s eerie intensity.
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Superman and Zatanna, both without their powers, travel across a magical dark path to lead them to the Oblivion Bar, where they hope to find magic-powered reinforcements to help them in the fight against Amanda Waller. Meanwhile in Metropolis, Lois, Jimmy, Siobhan, Lena, Lex, and Mercy hide out from Waller's forces.
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