would've died had Mon-El not forced open his rib cage in order to help treat his heart. Power Surge Power Surge was a DC Comics event in 2002 intended to promote the start of The Power Company, a new comic book series by writer Kurt Busiek, who also wrote all seven issues of Power Surge. Power Surge was composed of seven eponymous one-shot issues (although each story had its own title), each highlighting one of the seven primary members of the Power Company. Each story prominently featured the involvement of a classic, already-famous comic book character (with the 'classic' character looming much larger on the cover than the book's nominal main character). Since each issue was essentially an origin story told in the past tense, writer Kurt Busiek could indulge in a playfully retro style reminiscent of DC Comics' 1980s output, and even incorporate characters who were not available under other circumstances, such as the Barry Allen Flash and the Hal Jordan Green Lantern, both of whom were "dead" in regular DC Comics continuity. The comics featured were: Bork, "Vulnerability", featuring Batman and The Flash, art by Kieron Dwyer Josiah Power, "Career Opportunities", featuring Superman, art by Keith Giffen Manhunter, "A Well-Respected Man...", featuring Nightwing, art by Dan Jurgens Sapphire, "Hatch of the Serpent's Egg", featuring the Justice League, art by Mark Bagley Skyrocket, "First Gleamings", featuring Green Lantern, art by Joe Staton Striker Z, "Hk Jiangtou", featuring Superboy, art by Ramon F. Bachs Witchfire, "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight", featuring Wonder Woman, art by Matt Haley Members The Power Company had several superpowered partners and associates, as well a support staff dedicated to day to day corporate operations. These included: Partners Josiah Power - Managing partner, Josiah is most likely the most powerful member of Power Company, but rarely accompanies the team in the field. The exact nature of his abilities have never been fully explored. Superman said he is one of the most powerful metas he's ever met. Josiah lives with his partner Rupe outside of San Francisco. Manhunter (Kirk DePaul) - Partner. A mercenary clone of Manhunter Paul Kirk. He was slain by Mark Shaw. Skyrocket (Celia Forrestal) - Partner. Skyrocket, a former Navy officer who inherited the energy manipulating Argo Harness from her murdered parents, she used the Argo Harness to become a respected hero, and was later recruited to enhance the credibility