This issue, really, is just another big old slug-fest. We learn that Henry Bendix is alive and well. Sort of. He's actually a holo-gram, but . . it appears that this holo-gram is just as demented and twisted as the original. When the Authority and StormWatch finally realize that they're to evenly matched, Jackson King and the Midnighter decide to play nice. Well . . that and this Henry holo-gram has just released a slew of clones of some of their most powerful team-mates. So . . they're kind of going to have to work together . . or be eliminated. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of grey area here. Through some team-work, and trial and error, they finally bring all the contestants down. Actually they beat the living crap out of all of them. But, before the dust can settle, Henry approaches Rose . . and really without to much convincing, gets her to switch sides. She was in love with the guy after all. Sort of. It was sad, twisted and a little more than weird . . but I guess you could call it love. Henry's whispering in her ear, "Rose Tattoo is and has always been the spirit of murder. It's the natural way of things, nothing can change that. Say it, Rose. Don't hold back any longer. Tell me what you want to do." To which Rose responds, "Kill them all." What a way to end the story. With Christos Gage writing, and Darick Robertson drawing it, I can't wait to see next issue. Again, the only problem with Darick's art is that, because of this book, he's had to have some fill-ins over on the Boys. But, hopefully he'll get back to that soon. If you like the Authority, you'll love this book.
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