The Establishment #6

The Establishment was a short-lived comic book series published by WildStorm under the DC Comics imprint, debuting in 2001. Created as a spin-off from the popular Stormwatch and The Authority titles, the series was written by Ian Edginton and illustrated by Charlie Adlard. The narrative centered on a covert, government-sanctioned team tasked with handling supernatural and extraordinary threats, reflecting the cynical, high-stakes political tone characteristic of the 'widescreen' comics movement prevalent in the early 2000s.

Issue #6 represents the conclusion of the series' initial arc. The design and visual style favored by Adlard lean into a gritty, grounded aesthetic that contrasts with the more operatic superheroes of the era. The series was met with mixed critical reception, often noted for its attempt to maintain the subversive energy of its predecessor titles while struggling to find a distinct identity in a crowded market. It remains a notable relic of the experimental era of WildStorm's editorial direction.