Summary
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers forABSOLUTE POWER: TASK FORCE VII #4!DC’s blockbuster event,Absolute Power, is in full swing, with the latest issue pittingNightwingandRobinagainst DC’s evilBatman, Failsafe. The two Boy Wonders deliver one of their best defenses yet against the overpowered robot, but just as victory seems within reach, Failsafe reveals a major upgrade, making the already undefeatable villain even more unbeatable.
Given that Brainiac Queen was able to transform Superman’s son into a murderous cyborg, it’s well within her capabilities to have upgraded Failsafe with a healing factor.
Pornsak Pichetshote, Claire Roe, and Lee Loughridge contribute to DC’s summer crossover event withAbsolute Power: Task Force VII#4—an issue where Nightwing, Miss Martian, Ray, Voodoo, and Tim Drake’s Robin are attacked by theBatman of Zur-En-Arrh-infused Failsafe.
As one-third ofthe Trinity of Evil, Failsafe has played a key role in the success of Waller’s war against metahumans, supplying her with six Justice League-inspired, power-stealing Amazo robots that have systematically hunted down and imprisoned both villain and hero metas. InTask Force VII#4,Failsafe joins this hunt, ambushing the Nightwing-led team of heroes.
The Batman of Zur-En-Arrh-Infused Failsafe Reveals New Healing Factor (But How Did He Get It?)
Despite Failsafe’s impressive track record of defeating some of DC’s most formidable heroes,including Batman and Superman, Nightwing and his small team manage to inflict severe damage on the robot using heavy artillery and explosives. By the end of the fight, Failsafe is severely damaged, with exposed inner wires and large chunks of his outer armor missing. In his battered state, the robot taunts Nightwing, saying,“It’s over, Dick.“Nightwing responds by pointing out the severe damage they’ve inflicted, implying that if it’s over for anyone, it’s over for Failsafe. However,the robot soon reveals his hidden ability to self-repair, quickly regaining the upper hand in the battle.
Failsafe’s new healing factor is almost instantaneous, as he repairs himself right before Dick’s eyes, leaving the hero speechless since this was an ability Failsafe didn’t previously possess. This raises the question of how the robot acquired this newfound power.While it’s possible that Failsafe upgraded himself, it’s more likely that these enhancements came from Brainiac Queen—an extremely powerful android built by Brainiac Prime, with abilities like hacking, technopathy, and other technology-based powers. Given that she was able to transformSuperman’s son into a murderous cyborg, it’s well within her capabilities to have upgraded Failsafe with a healing factor.
What Is Failsafe’s Current Role inAbsolute Power& What Is His Threat Level?
Cover B Steve Beach Card Stock Variant forAbsolute Power: Task Force VII#4
As previously mentioned, Failsafe provided Waller with the six Amazos that form her Task Force VII. He also played a crucial role in collecting various Zur-En-Arrh Batmen from across the multiverse and infusing their consciousness into the Amazos, making the robots even more dangerous. Despite these major contributions toAbsolute Power, Failsafe hasn’t been a central focus in the narrative, only making brief cameos across various titles. However,Task Force VII#4 brings Failsafe back into the spotlight, showing him actively rounding up Earth’s heroes. With his new healing factor, this evilBatmanhas become an even greater threat, making him nearly impossible to defeat.
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Absolute Power: Task Force VII #4is available now from DC Comics!
Batman
One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
Nightwing
Nightwing is the superhero moniker taken up by Dick Grayson, upon his aging out of the Robin role and becoming a superhero of his own. Inspired by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name, Grayson has risen to comic book immortality with the identity, earning respect as one of the greatest leaders in the DC Universe.
