The Power Company #3

The Power Company #3 was published by DC Comics in 2002 as part of a short-lived series created by writer Kurt Busiek and artist Tom Grummett. The series was designed as a modern, grounded take on the traditional superhero team, focusing on a group of adventurers who operated like a corporate entity. This approach reflected a post-9/11 shift in comic book storytelling, where writers explored the intersection of high-concept heroics and contemporary logistical or professional structures.

The art team, led by Grummett, aimed for a dynamic, classic superhero aesthetic that emphasized team cohesion and distinct personality types within the ensemble. While the series was critically respected for its world-building and character consistency, it struggled to maintain a consistent readership in a competitive market dominated by established legacy characters. Consequently, the title concluded its run after eighteen issues, leaving it as a notable example of early 2000s attempts to launch new, original superhero intellectual properties.