Welcome back to Empire City, the metahuman capital of the world. A cultural, financial, and political center with few rivals in Earth’s history, Empire City defines the heart of the superhero community. As the proud home of The Guard—the most successful, beloved, and influential superhero team on the planet—Empire City casts a long shadow across its universe and countless others. The Path of Absolute Power trade paperback presents 14 tales of modern superpowered action and mystery, with dramatic adventure stories from a wide range of incredibly talented writers such as Aaron Rosenberg, Steven Harper, Lucien Soulban, Ethan Freckleton, Alan Simmons, Robin Flanagan, Devinder Thiara, Gregg Chamberlain, and others.