About this Collection
This second volume of Alan Moore and Gene Ha's acclaimed series continues the exploits of the police force in Neopolis, a city where everyone—from the beat cops to the criminals—possesses superpowers. Collecting issues #7-12 of the 2003 series, this trade paperback delves deeper into the precinct's daily struggles with bizarre, high-powered crime while exploring the complex social dynamics of a world where the extraordinary is mundane.
In "The Overview," the arrival of Commissioner Ultima at Top Ten sets off a chain of escalating violence when Synesthesia detects her distinctive perfume on the corpse of Graczik. As tensions explode, Ultima unleashes a brutal rampage that leaves several key figures dead or injured before being finally restrained. Written by Alan Moore and brought to life with striking precision by Gene Ha and Zander Cannon, this issue delivers a tense, character-driven thriller where every scent and shadow carries weight. The cover, a dynamic collaboration by Gene Ha and Zander Cannon, captures the moment of chaos with chilling detail.
Contains 5 stories
The Overview
24 pp · Superhero
PeregrineMcCambridgeJanusJack PhantomJetmanDust DevilSynaesthesiaKing PeacockIrma GeddonGirl OneCommissioner UltimaMr. NebulaSaroona (dead)KapelaThe HoundThe Black Boomerang [Gil Marchioness]M'rrgla QualtzThe Night 'Porter [Neville Bennet]Plastic Man (cameo)Elastic Lad (cameo)Elongated Man (cameo)Mr. Fantastic (cameo)Thomas the Tank Engine (cameo)Ronald Reagan (portrait) (cameo)the Fantastic Four (in portrait, as Les Demoiselles d'Avignon) (cameo)flying monkeys (cameo)Spaceman Spiff (cameo)Astro Boy (cameo)Man-Bat (cameo)the Angel (X-Men) (cameo)the Vulture (Adrian Toomes)(cameo)the Wizard (Frightful Four)(cameo)Professor X (cameo)Barbara Gordon (cameo)the Chief (Doom Patrol) (cameo)R2-D2 (cameo)Mirror Master (cameo)Bat-Mite (cameo)Mr. Mxyztplk (cameo)Evil Spock (Mirror, Mirror) (cameo)Evil Kirk (Mirror, Mirror) (cameo)Evil Uhura (Mirror, Mirror) (cameo)Crime Syndicate of America [UltramanSuperwomanPower Ring] (cameo)Nightmare (Marvel) (cameo)robot from Metropolis (cameo)Alfred E. Neuman (on poster) (cameo)Will Robinson (cameo)Dr. Smith (cameo)Robot (Lost in Space) (cameo)Loki (Marvel) (cameo)
Rules of Engagement
24 pp · Superhero
Dust DevilShock-Headed PeterHyperdogJetmanKing PeacockJack PhantomSynaesthesiaSmaxToyboxWolfspiderMonsoonIrma GeddonGirl OneEx-VerminatorCosmouseSaturnian Scrap-HunterGalactapussNeural 'NetteM'rrgla QualtzLegionnaire BriareusLegionnaire HerculaCenturion MidasTechnozoic [Delta 2401]ReynardThe Caryatid [Gina Marconi]Ron WornowCherry BombCerebraThe Night 'PorterForever People (cameo)Hercules (DC version) (cameo)Hercules (Marvel version) (cameo)Hercules (as played by Steve Reeves) (cameo)Hercules (the Mighty Hercules) (cameo)Mars (Wonder Woman) (cameo)Cerberus (cameo)Little Caesar (pizza billboard) (cameo)Atlas (cameo)Hawkgirl (cameo)Bouncing Beatnik (Astro City) (cameo)Cleopatra (Astro City) (cameo)Hamburglar (cameo)Elsie Borden (cameo)Elmer Borden (cameo)Hippolyta (Wonder Woman) (cameo)Etta Candy (cameo)Asterix (cameo)Obelix (cameo)Dogmatix (cameo)Batman (cameo)Owlman (Earth 3) (cameo)Nite Owl (Watchmen) (cameo)Marvin the Martian (cameo)Cyclops (X-Men) (cameo)
Music for the Dead
24 pp · Superhero
SmaxToyboxHyperdog [Kemlo]JetmanJack PhantomDust DevilShock-Headed PeterIrma GeddonGirl One (dies)PeregrineSynaesthesiaMonsoonMicromaidWolfspiderThe WordG WhizBluejay (dead)Commissioner Ultima (dies)The Night 'Porter (dies)M'rrgla Qualtz (dies)The RumorBoy Commandos (cameo)Newsboy Legion (cameo)Josie and the Pussycats (cameo)Captain Caveman (cameo)
His First Day on the New Job
24 pp · Superhero
SmaxToyboxHyperdog [Kemlo]Jack PhantomShock-Headed PeterIrma GeddonPeregrineJoe PiCaptain Traynor [Jetman]Shirley TellerMickey MillionsRoy Radium [Science Lad]Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt (cameo)Wonder Woman ("updated" version from 1968) (cameo)Philip J. Fry (cameo)Turanga Leela (cameo)Bender (cameo)Red Tornado [Ma Hunkel] (cameo)Forbush-Man (cameo)the Invisible Man (Claude Rains movie) (cameo)Larry Trainor (Negative Man) (cameo)Nurse Spratt (Fables) (cameo)Oscar Wilde (cameo)Odin (cameo)Fu Manchu (cameo)Deadman (cameo)Ghost Rider (Marvel Comics version) (cameo)the Ghostly Trio (cameo)Casper the Friendly Ghost (cameo)the Spirit (cameo)Ebony (cameo)the Hanged Man (cameo)Powerpuff Girls (cameo)Beppo the Supermonkey (cameo)Peter Parker (cameo)
Court on the Street
32 pp · Detective-Mystery, Superhero
Dust DevilShock-Headed PeterSmaxSynaesthesiaIrma GeddonJack PhantomKing PeacockJoe PiHyperdog [Kemlo]Multi-GirlPeregrineBluejay (on video)M'rrgla Qualtz (on video)The WordSun WomanSeven Sentinels [The HoundAtomanDavey JonesBlack BoomerangKingfisherThe SceptreThe Sizzler]Captain Traynor [Jetman]Young Sentinels [BlackieBootsScorchyPupAtomaid? Jones] Dr. Dolittle (as played by Eddie Murphy) (cameo)Dr. Dolittle (as played by Rex Harrison) (cameo)Speedy Alka-Seltzer (cameo)Frito Bandito (cameo)Sandy Dennis (cameo)George Peppard (cameo)Dastardly (cameo)Muttley (cameo)Dr. Strangelove (cameo)Groucho Marx (cameo)E.T. (cameo)Peter Pan (cameo)Tinkerbelle (cameo)Wendy (cameo)Michael (cameo)John (cameo)Detective Chimp (cameo)
