''The Sovereigns'' is a

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limited series published by

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, which started running ran from May 7, 2017, with the prelude issue published on April 6, 2017. The series is written by Aubrey Sitterson, Chuck Wendig,

Kyle Higgins Kyle Higgins (born June 12, 1985) is an American comic book writer and film director. He is best known for his work on the ''Batman'' franchise at DC Comics, namely writing the miniseries '' Batman: Gates of Gotham'' and for the ''Nightwing'' and ...

and Ray Fawkes, and drawn by Alvaro Sarraseca, Dylan Burnett, Johnny Desjardins and Jorge Fornes. ''The Sovereigns'' is set in an alternate reality to the universe of

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, and features characters like

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, Solar,

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, Mighty Samson,

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, Tragg and Lorn.

Plot

Set between 2025 and 2525, on the verge of a post-apocalyptic future, a group of heroes known "The Sovereigns" must reunite to face a threat that will forever change their legacy and bring them face to face with their final destiny.

References

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