Powers Vol. 12: The 25 Coolest Dead Superheroes of All Time [Paperback]

Brian Michael Bendis (Author), Michael Avon Oeming (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2009

Homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim investigate murders specific to superhero cases, and they both have a secret: They both have powers. This new story will blow the roof off of everything you know about crime comics and superhero comics! Walker vs. Pilgrim! And they both have powers! From the writer of some of your favorite Marvel comics (Ultimate Spider-Man, New Avengers) comes a brand-new chapter from this award-winning book. Collects Powers #25-30.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Marvel Books (April 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785122621
• ISBN-13: 978-0785122623
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.5 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #465,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brian Michael Bendis is an award winning comics creator and one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. For the last eleven years, Brian's books have consistently sat on the top of the nationwide comic and graphic novel sales charts.
Brian is currently helming a renaissance for Marvel's popular AVENGERS franchise by writing every issue of the NEW AVENGERS plus debuting the hit books MIGHTY AVENGERS and DARK AVENGERS along with the wildly successful 'event' projects HOUSE OF M, SECRET WAR, SECRET INVASION, and SIEGE.
This summer will see the blockbuster new line-ups for AVENGERS and NEW AVENGERS.
Other recent projects include the groundbreaking SPIDER-WOMAN MOTION COMIC, that debuted number one on iTunes TV sales chart and the New York Times best selling HALO graphic novel.
Brian is one of the premiere architects of Marvel comic's Ultimate line of comics. A line of comics specifically created for the new generation of comics reader. He has written every issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN since it's best selling launch in 1999, and has also written ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN, MARVEL TEAM UP, ORIGIN, SIX and the ENEMY trilogy.
He is creator of the JINX line of crime comics published by image comics. This line has spawned the graphic novels GOLDFISH, FIRE, JINX, TORSO (w/ Marc Andreyko) and TOTAL SELL OUT.
Brian's other projects include the Eisner award winning "POWERS" (w/Mike Oeming) from Marvel's creator owned imprint ICON, and the Hollywood tell all "FORTUNE AND GLORY'. Entertainment Weekly gave both projects an "A." SONY and FX networks are currently developing POWERS for series with Brian as exec producer.
Brian is currently adapting his spy graphic novel FIRE for Universal Pictures as a starring vehicle for Zac Efron.
Brian is a member of Marvel studios creative committee, which consults on their numerous ongoing film projects. He has consulted on IRON-MAN and IRON MAN 2 and is currently consulting on THE FIRST AVENGERS: CAPTAIN AMERICA, THOR and THE AVENGERS
Brian has won five prestigious EISNER awards, including 'Best Writer of the year' two years in a row. He has also won over two dozen Wizard comic awards. Brian is the recipient of the Cleveland Press 'Excellence in Journalism' Award and was named "Best Writer of the Year." by Wizard Magazine and Comic Buyer's Guide for three consecutive years.
He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Alisa, his gorgeous daughters Olivia and Sabrina and his dogs Lucky, Max and Buster.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent volume, March 26, 2009

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This review is from: Powers Vol. 12: The 25 Coolest Dead Superheroes of All Time (Paperback)

Powers is just one of the those books that you just don't want to end. The story stays as strong as the art. Powers volume 12 is no exception. There's something gripping about the boxy art style which really works well in this series. I don't want to ruin anything here other than to say that this is well worth the wait for any Powers fan. And if you haven't started the series, get reading!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No Signs of Slowing Down, June 2, 2009

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This review is from: Powers Vol. 12: The 25 Coolest Dead Superheroes of All Time (Paperback)

Brian Michael bendis and Michael Avon Oeming show no signs of slowing down in the 12th Powers TPB. Bendis continues to find new life in these characters that we've come to know so well. The story here is well paced and grips you as it builds to its climax. Oeming's artwork, with its thick lines and expressive faces, continues to fascinate readers. I wouldn't want to read a Powers story with any other artist.

Without getting into spoiler territory, I have to admit that I'm a bit perplexed about how the series will continue after the conclusion but I eagerly look forward to the next chapter.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars can this be the end for our Dtynamic Duo?, September 21, 2009

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Chuck Furnace "Love, LIGHT and Laughter," (Hartford, CT) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Powers Vol. 12: The 25 Coolest Dead Superheroes of All Time (Paperback)

wow, I have been continuously amazed by this series, and while I was initially critical of the art, it's Toth influenced design and ability to convey human emotion even in the environment won me over completely.
This trade paperback draws together the many threads from which this story has been woven into a satisfying conclusion. I can only hope for more.