Powers Vol. 7: Forever [Paperback]

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

Book Description

Series: Powers | Publication Date: December 15, 2004

FOREVER! The comics experience of the year - the origin of POWERS! FOREVER! The story that literally spans the history of man as all the mysteries of Powers and the Powers universe unfold, following a lone warrior's trek through the greatest stories ever told. FOREVER! The largest Powers collection yet! WE SAID, "FOREVER!" WITH EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES!! GET: the entire unedited script to the controversial Powers #31, andother brand-new "Bendis and Oeming interview each other," a stunning look into Oeming's research and sketch work for every era, bonus text pieces, a cover gallery, a making of the scene, and much more. We'd tell you, but we're already out of breath!

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Marvel (December 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785116567
• ISBN-13: 978-0785116561
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.5 x 10.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #825,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Super Superhero Book, January 6, 2005

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Mark C. H. Tien - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powers Vol. 7: Forever (Paperback)

The Powers series keeps going from strength to strength. Despite minor continuity blips, Powers Vol.7 will rank as one of the best arcs in the series.

Do pick up and read the earlier books in the series before you read this book though as it would give you a much richer background and understanding of the comic's cast and a deeper appreciation of Vol.7.

It is hard to review this book without creating too many spoilers. Essentially, Powers Forever reveals the origin of many Powers characters, focusing centrally on Detective Christian Walker. Backgrounds are expanded further on characters which were previously glossed over or glimpsed at. As a result, the Powers Universe becomes even more real as you share the pain and joy of the characters at a very personal level.

However, as mentioned earlier, because of the retrospective nature of this book, hardcore fans may enjoy pointing out certain dialogue from previous books in the series that no longer flow as well due to the twist in plotlines. In my opinion though these niggles are so minor that they should not even affect the rating of this book.

If you have been a fan of the series, this book is a must buy. If you have not read Powers before, pick up the earlier volumes first before reading this book. You will not be disappointed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another solid arc in this great series, October 1, 2005

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Eric San Juan (Brick, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powers Vol. 7: Forever (Paperback)

Benis and Oeming's Powers is one of the best series out there today, dealing with cops who work on superhero-related crimes. Ruthlessly graphics, often funny, and always engaging, it's a must read for me whenever a new trade paperback is released.

Forever is nice installment of the Powers series, adding the overall mythos these creators have built. Forever is a story arc that reveals who the main character, Christian Walker, truly is, while outlining a superhero rivalry that has gone on, well, forever. It does not rise to the level of the last tome, The Sellouts, but it does manage to be a good story of revenge and loss, adding new layers to an already great series. Recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get past the monkeys, August 28, 2005

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Southernborn Cheesehead (Janesville, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Powers Vol. 7: Forever (Paperback)

I've enjoyed the Power's series for quite some time now, and like many of my fellow fans I was a bit put off when the comic book that prominently featured monkey-lovin' was released.

You have to get past it. It's actually a vital part of a rather good story-arc. I really wish that Bendis and Oeming hadn't "altered" some of the details from earlier story-arcs, but it's still pretty darn good.