Homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim investigate murders specific to super-hero cases. And with all super-heroes declared illegal, a Powers crime wave has hit the city, and hit it hard!
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Bendis is the Best & Powers is his best.,
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This review is from: Powers Vol. 8: Legends (Paperback)
Bendis is a treasure: A writer of substance and quality who happens to work in Comics. Powers, which is created, controlled and owned by Bendis is his best series (though the first 3 hardcover volumes of Ultimate Spider-man are equally superb in a more 'family-friendly' way, and his take on Daredevil in Hardcover Vols. 2-5 really inject life and depth into the classic, but sometimes bland character). The Only concern is Marvel overworking him. They keep giving him new duties, and Bendis takes them on eagerly. Seems they can't turn down any idea from their best writer and Bendis keeps coming with them.
Vol. 8 may not be his best work, but Powers is a must read series. (Also Avon Oeming's artwork is classy, clear and tells the story wonderfully. This isn't a book dominated by the artwork, and I mean that as a high compliment.)
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Mostly Setup to greater things,
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This review is from: Powers Vol. 8: Legends (Paperback)
If you picked up a random Powers collection that takes place after this one, you are coming into a continuing storyline that sees Deena Pilgrim at her most desperate and other elements being placed together in a way that makes little sense. THis book is the background of almost every storyline from volume 2 including the return of Retro Girl, the criminal elements taking over in the absence of Powers, the return of one group of forcibly retired Powers and Deena Pilgrim's dark journey.
This is mostly a confusing mess of a book but as a setup to bigger and better things it is essential. And the death of one cop is hilariously awful.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Intense,
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This review is from: Powers Vol. 8: Legends (Paperback)
What would happen in a world where the use of superpowers is banned? That's what you'll find out in this volume of Powers. Superheros obey the law, but super villains keep on doing what they do best--cause havoc. With the cops out-gunned, there's not much they can do, until a long-dead superhero arrives to save the day. Cops and politicians freak out, but regular citizens see a ray of hope in the appearance of this mystery hero.
Powers brings hardcore crime fiction and superheros together in an irresistible mix. The artwork is drawn if a cartoon-like style that seems to mirror the style of the old Batman animated series. The coloring also adds to the sense of mood. Each page is a pleasure to look at. However, be warned--this series depicts hard violence, so if you're sensitive to blood and gore, this book may not be for you, but if you're looking for something a little more mature than mainstream fare, this may be what you're looking for.
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