(No Spoilers)

The Authority…in space! 
That’s what I’m enjoying the most about this title.  With access to The Bleed, The Authority are
no strangers to dealing with other-worldly creatures.  But with the current arc, it gives the new
setting of outer space to do this.

I’m a big sci-fi fan so as I’ve read this Authority title
month after month since The Carrier blasted off into space, I can’t help but
have memories of Star Wars, Star Trek, Babylon 5, and Battlestar Galactica dance through my head as I read.  Outer space is such a versatile playground
for storytelling and it’s utilizing The Authority in ways they’ve never been
used before.

This issue is a little more subdued than the previous
one.  But that’s ok because we were
coming off a great cliffhanger.  So even
though last issue was writer Tom Taylor’s first, I think this is where he’s
really getting to set up what he’s going to deal with during his run.  One thing I appreciate about Taylor’s writing is his insertion of
humor.  There’s a great moment at the
beginning between Grifter, Flint,
The Engineer, and Swift.

Even though he can do good humor, Taylor is also good at giving the story
scope.  The Carrier as a ship is massive
in its own right.  But there are two
times in this issue that we see that out here in space, The Carrier seems real
small real quick.  Add that to the fact
that Taylor
introduces TWO threats for the heroes in this issue and you’ve got a great
set-up for conflict.

Mike Miller’s art is still excellent.  I’m torn about this being his last issue
because I love his art but I also love Al Barrionuevo’s art who is scheduled to
return to the book with the next issue. 
I hope Mr. Miller returns to the Wildstorm Universe eventually with
another book.

Much like Wildcats, The Authority has proved to be a solid
book each month since the new stories began in January.  Other than some creative team changes, I’ve
had no qualms with this book whatsoever. 
If you like your superheroes with a dash of sci-fi, this book is the
place to be right now.

Synopsis:

http://wildstormresource.wetpaint.com/page/Authority%3A+World%27s+End+%2323