Mark Millar And John McCrea present Jenny Sparks: The Secret History of Authority, a volume full of excess published by ECC Ediciones

Authority It’s more fashionable than ever thanks to the intention of James Gunn to bring the group to the big screen DC Studiosand this makes readers interested in their comics. This is the ideal situation for ECC Editions publish the miniseries immediately Jenny Sparks: The Secret History of Authoritya story centered on the character known as Spirit of the 20th century.

The Spirit of the 20th Century

Jenny’s Sparks She was the leader and probably the most charismatic member of the Authority. Created by Dr. Warren Ellis in the second half of the nineties to join the group Storm WatcherJenny was born in the 20th century (January 1, 1900) with a clear expiration date: the end of the century. Although he grew normally until he reached adulthood, from that point on he stopped aging for the rest of his life. He suspects that this was due to his excessive alcohol consumption and the conservative effect it had on his organs, but that doesn’t seem like the most accurate theory…

It is difficult to say whether her state of mind over the years has affected global stability or the opposite, but in any case Jenny could be defined as an embodiment of global human society. But despite all this, it is her capacity for destruction that makes her an ideal field agent for the missions her group will be involved in over time.

In this story we will find tales of various moments of the twentieth century extracted from the diary of our protagonist through which we will meet not only the rest of the members of the Authority but also important historical figures who have had relationships with Jenny (or have even been shaped by her).

Mass destruction weapons

The doctor, The engineer, Fast, Jack Hawksmoor, Apollo And Midnight These are the characters whose origins we will learn through Jenny’s eyes in this volume. Beyond her incredible abilities as a superhero, closer to the most extravagant and speculative science fiction literature than to the pajama comics of wonder And direct currentThese characters become ideal full-fledged companions for a globally dominant action group that aims not only to dispense justice but also to control the fate of the planet in a well-intentioned manner.

But in addition to this we will also meet prominent figures from the political, scientific and social world, whose relationship with Jenny has more or less touched them. Princess Diana of Wales, Ernest Hemingway, Albert Einstein, Gerald Ford, JFK or himself Adolf Hitler They would see how their fate would be affected by their interaction with this cynical, foul-mouthed, alcoholic, drug-addicted, chain-smoking blonde.

Authors with authority

The screenwriter Mark Millar He’s in his element with this story. We should celebrate the fact that this Authority spin-off won’t settle for a second-rate writer to stretch the rubber of the group’s success, but rather it will be the Scotsman (who would take over from Warren Ellis as writer of the main series) who is in charge. Here he has the space to unleash all his boundless mischief in this superhero context, something he has always been very good at.

In the graphic section the Irish John McCrearegular collaborator of his compatriot My Friend Garth Ennisperfectly fulfills complicated tasks such as presenting the conversion of an entire city into a sort of kaiju or capture some full-page gory looks.

This volume is ideal for comic book fans looking for an experience full of excess. Here is a fascinating look at the main character and his impact on the 20th century, a perfect read for both those who are fans of Authority and want to explore more of its characters, and for new readers who want to delve deeper into the rich universe of this cluster.

Jenny Sparks: The Secret History of Authority

Coming soon to the big screen from DC Studios!

It is known that the demise of StormWatch, an organization sponsored by the United Nations SkyWatch program, led to the birth of its successors: the Authority. But until now, not all the details of its origin had been revealed, in which Jenny Sparks, The Spirit of the 20th Century and leader of the team, played a key role.

In Jenny Sparks: The Secret History of Authority, Mark Millar And John McCrea They shed light on the early days of the most powerful supergroup on Earth, recounting the first meetings between this charismatic figure and his companions.

Authors: Mark Millar And John McCrea