WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers forAbsolute Power: Task Force VII#3!Amanda Wallerhas officially branded one Emerald Knight as more than just aGreen Lantern, elevating him to a national security threat. But this Green Lantern could pose an even greater threat than Waller anticipates. He might just hold the key to turning one of her most formidable assets against her, potentially giving the heroes of the DC Universe a game-changing advantage.
Green Lantern Alan Scott might just become the Trojan Horse that leads to Amanda Waller’s downfall.
Absolute Power: Task Force VII#3officially introduces fans to Jadestone, one of the six Justice League-inspired, power-stealing Amazo robots that make up Waller’s Task Force VII. Jadestone makes his debut by battling the Justice Society of America, draining Green Lantern Alan Scott, Salem the Witch Girl, Stargirl, and others of their powers.
However, the JSA manages to escape when Jadestone temporarily shuts down, leaving the Amazo to return to Waller empty-handed. This failure greatly displeases Waller, prompting her to rant about howthe JSA, especially Alan Scott, must be captured due to their unprecedented threat level.
Amanda Waller Declares That Alan Scott’s Threat Level Goes Beyond That of a Green Lantern’s
“Alan Is More Than Just a Green Lantern. He’s a Damn National-Security Threat!”- Amanda Waller inAbsolute Power: Task Force VII#3
Waller orders Jadestone to once again capture theJustice Society of America and Alan Scott, declaring,“Alan is more than just a Green Lantern. He’s a damn National-Security threat!”Her statement implies that she considers him the most dangerous Green Lantern, elevating him above his fellow corps members. Although Alan is undeniably one of the most skilled and powerful Lanterns in the DCU, it’s intriguing that Waller doesn’t elaborate on why she labels him as a National Security threat, leaving his exact dangers unexplained.
What makes Waller’s designation of Alan Scott as a National Security threat even more intriguing is that she labels him as such after Jadestone steals his Green Lantern powers.This raises the question of what makes a depowered Alan Scott such a significant threat, especially compared to Green Lanterns who still retain their powers. Fans are unlikely to find answers in the next issue ofAbsolute Power: Task Force VII, asissue #4 will focus on Failsafe. However, with issue #3 ending on a major cliffhanger of Alan willingly accompanying Jadestone to meet Waller, fans can expect to uncover more in anotherAbsolute Power-related comic.
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One unforeseen consequence of Jadestone absorbing Alan Scott’s powers is that he also took in part of the Starheart, Scott’s primary power source, which is partially self-aware. This partial absorption has given Jadestone free will—a concept entirely new to him and one that piques his curiosity. He even begins to question Scott about what free will means.With Jadestone’s newfound autonomy, his inquisitiveness, and Scott’s influence, there’s potential for a perfect stormthat could turn the Amazo against Waller. Hence, Green Lantern Alan Scott might just become the Trojan Horse that leads to Amanda Waller’s downfall inAbsolute Power.
InAbsolute Power#3, fans get further confirmation that Jadestone has the potential to turn against Waller. The issue reveals that Failsafe and Waller are observing malfunctions among the Amazos in their task force as they deviate from their orders. Failsafe attributes this disruption to the unexpected consequence of the Amazos absorbing the morals of the heroes from whom they’ve stolen powers. In response,Waller orders a complete reboot of the Amazos to eliminate this side effect and restore full control.Despite the reboot, fans have confirmation that this weakness in the Amazos exists and can potentially be exploited by others, such as Scott.
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Scott May Be the Key to Helping Jadestone Resist Amanda Waller’s Reboot
In the latestAbsolute Powerupdate, Scott remains imprisoned by Waller, but he seems to be precisely where he wants to be. Despite his confinement, he regularly engages in chess games with Jadestone, using these meetings to discuss ‘free will’ and ‘choice.’ Through these conversations, Scott deftly plants ideas that are gradually leading Jadestone to turn against Waller. Even if Waller’s reboot of Jadestone proves successful, Scott will likely persist in undermining her control. As a result,Green Lanternremains a formidable threat to Amanda Waller’s mission, actively working to subvert her plans via Jadestone.
Absolute Power: Task Force VII #3is available now from DC Comics!
Amanda Waller
Green Lantern
Green Lantern is the name given to multiple enforcers of intergalactic justice in the DC Universe. Green Lanterns can harness the cosmic energy of willpower, and create unique spectral objects to face off against their enemies. Though some Green Lanterns have assisted with the Justice League, they primarily belong to the Green Lantern Corps.
