The OMAC Project

Published in 2005, 'The OMAC Project' is a six-issue limited series written by Greg Rucka with art by Jesus Saiz. It was part of the lead-up to the major DC Comics crossover event 'Infinite Crisis.' The story focuses on the activation of the OMACs (Observational Metahuman Activity Constructs), a group of cyborgs controlled by the Brother Eye satellite, which was initially created by Batman as a surveillance system. The plot unfolds as the satellite is hijacked by Maxwell Lord, the leader of the secret organization Checkmate, who uses it to control the OMACs and target metahumans. Key characters include Batman, Wonder Woman, and Maxwell Lord. A significant turning point occurs when Wonder Woman kills Maxwell Lord to stop his control over Superman, an act that has lasting repercussions in the DC Universe. The series was published under the DC Comics imprint and consists of six issues, with tie-ins across various other titles. 'The OMAC Project' was critically acclaimed for its exploration of themes like surveillance, control, and the ethical dilemmas faced by superheroes.