The Power Fantasy #16
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| Writer | Kieron Gillen |
| Artist | Caspar Wijngaard |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
END OF STORY ARC
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COMICON - Olly MacNamee
Feb 25, 2026‘The Power Fantasy’ #16 delivers a stunning, epic finale, delivering next-level art by Caspart Wijngaard and bold storytelling, and emotional resonance from writer Kieron Gillen. You really should have read this series. Read Full Review
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Comic Book Clique - Sawyer Peek
Mar 03, 2026For me, this is not just another strong installment in an already impressive run. It is the moment the series crystallizes into something undeniable. A story about power, yes, but even more so about love, and the terrible, necessary things we do in its name. Read Full Review
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9.7
Comic Watch - Marcell Hines
Feb 26, 2026Power Fantasy #16 is a tragic ending to the first part of an incredible story. Everything ends in a sweeping crescendo of desperation, defiance, and fear that leaves the door open for what will happen next. Hopefully the break doesn't last too long. Read Full Review
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You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff
Feb 25, 2026There's a considerable amount amount of integrity in deciding to take a couple of months off after this issue. Just so there's no solicitation or anything like that. The ending can have its impact. That can have its impact without any suggestion of what might be happening afterwards. It's very powerful stuff. It's very cool that they had decided to do this. However, they want to make sure that they have enough time. So it's entirely possible that they won't start this series up again until next year. Which, again: it was a great degree of admirable integrity in that. Rather than just rolling straight through with it. They're letting this issue have its moment. Read Full Review
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9.6
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Feb 25, 2026The endgame from Eliza’s elimination spirals into chaos as another tries fixing the wound. Gillen’s writing is incredible in unlocking the heartfelt goodbyes. Wijngaard raises the bar even higher with every page. From its’ concept to presentation, this series checks all the boxes of what you want from your comics. It’s farewell for now but not forever pertaining to what’s been built here. Read Full Review
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9.5
AIPT - Joe Jones
Feb 25, 2026The Power Fantasy #16 ends the first major era of the title on a strong note that wraps up a lot of major character arcs, while setting up a dramatic new direction for the series to go into after a hiatus of an undetermined length of time. Read Full Review
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9.0
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Feb 25, 2026Wijngaard creates brilliantly dense and visually stunning art throughout the issue. Read Full Review
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8.6
Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton
Mar 01, 2026The Power Fantasy #16 shows why the detente between the Superpowers is so important and digs into the frightening reality of being a human being in this world where you’re just a figure on a casualty list. Read Full Review
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9.0
Here we are, at the end of the first arc, with the series expected to return in late 2026. It could end here, but it would be a bleak ending that is nonetheless consistent with the realpolitik nature of the series, which is depressingly realistic. Instead we are left dangling at the end of a single lifeline, hope for more positive outcomes in the next arc. However, I'm certain Act 2 will be just as complex and compromised as the first arc. Kieron excels when he plays with the social implications that history has taught us. If that sort of thing interests you, I highly recommend picking up a collection of the first 16 issues when you have the opportunity.
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