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Empowered 1 Hardcover – Deluxe Edition, March 13, 2012

by Adam Warren (Author, Artist), Chris Warner (Editor)

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The steamy cape-and-tights comedy so outrageous that the bonds of regular graphic novels could not hold the laughs within, Empowered has expanded into a tome so massive that even the superpowered can barely lift it!

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712 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Dark Horse
Publication date

March 13, 2012
Dimensions

6.75 x 2 x 9 inches
ISBN-10

1595828648
ISBN-13

978-1595828644
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dark Horse; Deluxe edition (March 13, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 712 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1595828648
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1595828644
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.12 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 2 x 9 inches

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- #4,747 in Dark Horse Comics & Graphic Novels
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- #37,293 in Superhero Comics & Graphic Novels

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Adam Warren was born in 1967 and is an American comic book writer and artist who is most famous for his adaptation of the characters known as Dirty Pair into an American comic books. He is also known for being one of the first American commercial illustrators to be influenced by the general manga style. He has contributed to several Gen¹³ comics, worked as writer and character designer for the Marvel Comics series Livewires, and has done numerous freelance works. His two latest projects are Iron Man: Hypervelocity and Empowered.

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VWC

I like it

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2013

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This is kinda like an r-rated Liberty Meadows. It is full of little 5 page skits with lots of humor. This book is only pencils -no inks or colors. The pencils are fantastic. Empowered is an insecure teen superhero and her character really is written really well.
This hardback's dimensions are rather dinky-didn't measure it but it feels smaller than comic size. Would recommend it to a friend but not a family member because of the slightly perverted content.

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Amazonguy

A fun book with a not so serious tone

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2014

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This book pokes fun at the genre, but does it in a way that is entertaining. The artwork is good and unique, and I enjoyed the stories as a whole, if not each one individually. If you like your stories serious, you probably won't like this, but if you like humor and don't mind satire, you will probably enjoy this.

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Krystle Curnow

Amazing!

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2013

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I'd all but given up on reading comics, too many unrelatable cooky cutter women have soured the love I used to hold for the super hero genre. I would never in a million years have picked up this book, simply judging it buy its cover, but I a saw a review and took a chance and I am so glad I did.

The art is amazing, the characters humorous yet well rounded; The first few chapters are indeed silly stand alones, but slowly it builds into what is now my favorite comic book series.

Definitely for adults with a dirty sense of humor and a love of character building.

I can't recommend this series strongly enough!

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Jonathan Muniz

It's different, wonderful and charmingly funny

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2016

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Not only did this purchase came in perfect condition, but I am grateful to have it as a part of my collection when I feared it wouldn't be possible. The series itself is refreshing to read and the bonus content only adds to the book.

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Kendall

Who is this for? I don't know really.

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013

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If you have all the Volumnes that make up this book...do you need it? No. Not unless you are a super hardcore fan that want some bonus material about the beginnings of the series.
If you are just starting out with Empowered and you think the series is "eh, so-so". Don't get this book. It is a lot of money for a risk. And this risk is hardbound and quite heavy which makes it kind of unweildy.
The story inside is really good and so is the artwork. But I would only recommend this to a person who really likes the series but never got all of the Vols yet.

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Matthew W. Wilson

Great collection of comic art

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015

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Great collection of comic art! You'll either love this or hate it. Personally, I think its terrific. Love the style of the artwork. I believe a volume 2 also exists.

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Jesus

Must have for empowered readers

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2012

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There is no doubt that this book is BIG! If size matters this edition does not disappoint. The first three epic volumes of empowered packed into a nice big, skull pounding, hard cover edition. The hard cover is a really nice bonus, it makes the paperbacks feel flimsy in comparison. Its really nice to have the first three books and some fun extras all packed into one.

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Worth the Price

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013

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I have always like Empowered, so I was thrilled to see the hard cover Omnibus. The omnibus well made with a bright and colourful cover. Well worth the price and I intend to get the rest as they come out.

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Kristoffer From

Incredible comic in a solid package

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2019

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I'm into proper bindings. This one is proper. It's a sewn hardback that makes me happy whenever I notice the thread. I bought mine used, which means it's slightly looser than I prefer, but I imagine that it originally compared well to the Deluxe Volume 2 and 3 which I got new. Top notch on packaging, with nice paper and printing.
The comic itself is, as all stories are, highly subjective. The so-called "cheesecake" imagery almost managed to make me drop this, but the main heroine (with her all too many, all too human foibles) pulled me in. The story grew into one of the grittiest superhero settings I've encountered (and yes, I've read Ennis) while still managing the occasional humorous moment - and doing this at the same time as making me deeply invested in the personal stories of the protagonists. I stand in awe of mister Warren's storytelling prowess which, his self-deprecating manner tells me, he himself doesn't exactly rate highly. He should, though!
For those new to this story, I would describe this as a weird mixture of Girl Genius and TMNT. It shares a certain grittiness and uncertain origins with TMNT, while the world-building and developing stories (as well as art) more closely parallels Girl Genius. As a fan of both, I would actually rate this higher than Girl Genius, probably because the characters feel more relatable and in-context coherent.
DO be aware, though, that even if Girl Genius has it's share of cheese and posing, Empowered definitely takes it to another level. This might pull some readers in and push others out, but is something my reading of manga have trained me to just ignore. I imagine otherwise it might have done the latter. Later volumes are starting to shift their focus away from that, but the characters' sex-lives (or lack thereof) is still a part of the storytelling. To the point that some of my favourite scenes are when the Caged Demonwolf (don't ask, read) alliteratively narrates not-quite-factual encounters.
Mister Warren has produced a narrative of the highest order, one I will read and re-read for years to come, and I hope he keeps daring to rely ever less on the cheese and ever more on his own skills.
TL;DR. Buy everything Empowered. Now.

Mr. I. C. G. Bell

Delightfully endearing and very well drawn

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2012

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Empowered is extremely softcore nipple-free bondage-light smutty superhero and ninja frolics. The characters are suprisingly compulsive and Warren's manga-style pencils are superb, particularly in the high speed action pieces. There really is very little not to like about Empowered. It's cute, sexy, funny, poignant, action-packed and occassionally startlingly dark. The only fault I can find with it is the blacking out of swear words, which I'd rather were left in. As flaws go, thats pretty minor.

Like Bryan Talbot, Adam Warren is that rarity in comicdom: both an excellent artist and a highly skilled writer. His use of language is frequently as delightful and innovative (kinda) as his graphics.

Empowered is the comic book I most look forward to. Only "The Boys" comes close, and if I had to choose between them, it would be Emp all the way.

I recommend Empowered unreservedly. Buy it. Preferably the Deluxe Editions because, like the heroine, they are indeed very nicely packaged.

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Kris S

Great!

Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2017

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Great work and story, haven't finished it yet and its kind of collecting dust, but overall I'm happy to have it :D

Jack

Etwas Enttäuscht

Reviewed in Germany on October 24, 2012

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Ich bin mir sicher das viele andere diese Serie mögen. Sie ist unkompliziert und zeigt gerne und leichtherzig Mädel die leicht bekleidet sind, ohne ausschliesslich softcore-pornographie zu sein :)
Aber ich war persönlich nach einer weile einfach gelangweilt. Die Protagonistin hat eine ziemlich flache Persönlichkeit, sie pendelt zwischen andauerndes flennen über ihre (perfekte) Figur und bondage-artige posen (wenn "die bösen" sie gefangennehmen). Die Formel wird mit kleinen variationen immer wiederholt und als "Persönlichkeitsentwicklung" verkauft, was einen Hinweis darauf gibt das die Protagonistin anfangs nur als Auftragskizze für onanistische Bedürfnisse konzipiert wurde. Irgendwann gegen ende des Bandes fangen koherente Geschichten an, aber an tiefe gewinnt es nicht viel und bleibt für mein Geschmack einfach langweilig. Ja, es ist leichtherzig, ja, es kann auch lustig sein, aber es scheitert an dem Versuch über sich hinauszuwachsen.
Ich glaube nicht das ich das zweite Band kaufen werde, es fiel mir schwer dieses erste bis zum ende zu lesen.

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