(No Spoilers)

This is a really solid first issue by the new creative team
of writer Tom Taylor and artist Mike S. Miller. 
As much as I hated to see the previous creative team go, I can tell
already that the title is in good hands.

Taylor’s
arc picks up with last issue’s cliffhanger. 
There’s a group of old Wildstorm enemies on The Carrier and Grifter, Flint, and Deathblow have
to deal with them.  I would’ve never
thought this trio would work but they’ve got some great exchanges during the
opening scene.  Also, wait until you see
how Flint takes
out one of the bad guys.  It’s awesome!

Since World’s End began, there have been a lot of changes
that various characters across the Wildstorm Universe titles have
experienced.  Several of those characters
continue their evolution here.  Those who
have been following the series saw a huge change for character of The Engineer
last issue.  They explore more about her
and her new direction here and it suits what they’ve set up with her
perfectly.  Another surprising character
development is Freefall (originally from Gen 13).  She has been through a really interesting,
very subtle arc, which began in the pages of Gen 13.  It’s really cool to see what she does to one
of the bad guys as well.

One thing I thought characterized the previous creative team
very well was their use of science fiction in The Authority stories they
told.  Here we have a great sci-fi moment
as The Engineer finally acts to deal with the enemies onboard.  It was an incredible solution she presented and
the concept was outstanding!

I really liked Miller’s art too.  I think he did a great job with the
characters and I especially loved some of the facial expressions he gave
them.  His art was solid all the way
through and some of his shots that showed outer space were amazing.

This is a new arc but new readers might be a little thrown
with all the stories coming together here that have been going on.  But it’s not too far to backtrack four issues.  I promise, it’d be worth it.

Synopsis:

http://wildstormresource.wetpaint.com/page/Authority%3A+World%27s+End+%2322