The Authority are heroes in only the strictest sense of the word. Ruthless and unforgiving, this group of insanely powerful superhumans face down countless menaces to Earth, protecting mankind with their cold version of justice. An invasion from an alternate Earth, an international terrorist who is laying waste to major cities and a hostile alien intelligence who calls himself God all fall under their rule. This is THE AUTHORITY. Pay allegiance. Or get your head kicked in. Created by legendary writer Warren Ellis ( , ) and artists Bryan Hitch ( ), Paul Neary ( ) and Laura Martin ( ), is considered one of the most groundbreaking titles in modern comics history. Collects issues #1-12, and a new story from .