DC Power: Rise of the Power Company

Witness the debut of a new team for a new era, as the Power Company is reinvented with Black Lightning leading the charge, to inspire hope for a new generation!

A team from the past is reborn for the future in DC Power: Rise of the Power Company! Josiah Power, the founder of the original Power Company, teams with Jefferson Pierce—the iconic superhero known as Black Lightning—to rebuild the team with a new mission of rebuilding humanity's faith in heroes and fighting back against the rising anti-metahuman movement, following the chaos of Absolute Power.

For their first mission the Company dispatches Jace Fox—the Batman of I Am Batman—plus The Signal and Vixen to investigate a serial killer that's been hunting metas in the streets of Atlanta, Georgia, in a story by writer Bryan Edward Hill and artists Khary Randolph and Alitha Martinez!

This collection also includes DC Power: Rise of the Power Company, a Black History Month anthology one-shot, featuring top talent setting the stage for the new Power Company, as Josiah Power forms his team to protect black and brown communities from rising threats and to rebuild human faith in heroes.

Plus, DC Power: Rise of the Power Company includes The Power Company: Josiah Power #1, a 2002 one-shot from Kurt Busiek and Keith Giffen revealing the origin of Josiah Power.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs