Community reviews are mixed, ranging from high praise for the scale and art to frustration over the "powerless hero" trope.

This four-issue miniseries, written by Mark Waid with art by Dan Mora, depicts Amanda Waller’s global assault on the superhero community. Utilizing the powers of Failsafe and Brainiac Queen, Waller successfully strips Earth’s heroes of their abilities to reinstate humans as the dominant force.

: The story serves as a bridge to the "DC All In" initiative and the creation of the Absolute Universe , a separate reality where heroes must thrive under more desperate conditions. First-Person Perspectives on the Comic Event

: Dan Mora’s work is widely considered a highlight, with some readers calling it "the best comic art on the stands".

“Absolute Power is the best event comic I have read in a very long time. It's pulling off what soooo many events fail at: telling a good central story while also addressing how it would affect the entire universe.” Reddit · r/comicbooks · 1 year ago

“That said, the story only works if you choose to believe Amanda Waller can take over the world without anyone lifting a finger to stop her, which is a mighty big pill to swallow.” Weird Science DC Comics · 1 year ago Other Notable "Absolute Power" Media Absolute power can be a terrible weakness

: The event explores the struggle for unchecked authority, the essence of heroism without powers, and the consequences of total control.