The Authority

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Can someone give me a list of the Authority and the DC or Marvel characters they're based on. I've tried google and Wikipedia but no one has this list.
I'm going to start reading Authority from issue one but I just want to see who the characters are based off of.
 
Well, they're more of a parody of the JLA archtype itself than any individual characters. Jack and Angie aren't really based on anyone, besides the archtypes of the ******* leader and super scientist, respectively. The Doctor, while comperable to Dr. Strange and Dr. Fate, really just follows the archtype of the mystic who's chosen by a higher power to be the most powerful magic man of all and defender of the Earth-realm. However, the fact that his name is "The Dactor" might suggest some inspiration coming from Dr. Strange and Dr. fate. Jenny Sparks wasn't really based on any one character either, although she had some aspects of the wise mentor who brings everyone together (Prof. X) the living legend (Captain America), and the chosen one (too many to count) archtypes. The Authorty started as "What If?: A Justice League-like team held an almost fascist and highly pro-capitol punishment philosophy."

That being said, Apollo and Midnighter are direct parodies of Superman and Batman, with a little bit of Cap or Wolverine thrown in, what with the super soldier background. However, they were created before The Authority.
 
That being said, Apollo and Midnighter are direct parodies of Superman and Batman, with a little bit of Cap or Wolverine thrown in, what with the super soldier background. However, they were created before The Authority.

Based on powerset that to me is the strongest comparison of the book...Apollo=Superman & Midnighter=Batman.
 
Based on powerset that to me is the strongest comparison of the book...Apollo=Superman & Midnighter=Batman.

I always considered Midnighter closer to Wolverine personally. But thats the sort of stories I like. The ones with many different interpretations.

In other news, is anyone reading the Midnighter series by Brian K Vaughan? Whats that like? Do you know when the tpb is due out? Is it worth buying?
 
BKV? Did he take over from Ennis, because that's who was writing last time I checked.

In any case - NOIR, you don't need to know a thing before picking up the first volume of The Authority. Just read an enjoy
 
Cool, I just bought the first collecting in the Graphic Novel.
 

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