There are six people who can save the world. They save the world every day they don't use their powers. Yesterday, one used their gift. The world is still here. Have we been lucky, or has the fuse to end us all been lit?
The world's end will eventually come despite our best efforts to prevent it. Peace can only last so long until it breaks down, and we are forced to see the full face of death that we hide away from ourselves. Gillen and Wijngaard prove that it does not start with a bang but with a small flame that lights up the powder keg. The doomsday clock has begun to speed up, but the characters do not even realize it. The future will arrive one way or another. Read Full Review
The X-Men found a really interesting exploration of dangerous superpowers in a real world in the course of its first couple of decades on the page. Alan Moores Watchmen tied that dynamic deeply into the socio-political world of the 1980s. With The Power Trip, Gillen has found a new level of detail that amplifies the dramatic potential of a cerebral super hero story in a way that feels fresh and interesting. Theres life in the genre yet...and its pretty remarkable life that shows a great deal of promise. Read Full Review
The Power Fantasy #2 continues to keep you locked into the story with it's extremely compelling characters. Each one is so different from the other but they really do have the dynamic of a family. I really enjoy how well Kieron Gillen is able to absolutely nail the character building at the same time as world building, and still everything feels so fluid and well put together. I'm looking forward to continuing to follow this run as it's been an exciting ride so far. Read Full Review
Caspar Wijngaard delivers brilliantly complex and visually stunning art throughout the issue. The visual style is perfectly balanced for the characters and the world. Read Full Review
It's an intense and provocative read that manages to upend its own stated premise in a way that only makes things more intriguing. Read Full Review
The Power Fantasy#2 continues to deal with super-powered people in a purposeful and thought-provoking way. These characters aren't blasting holes through walls but talking, yet the tension is greater than most fight comics. The Power Fantasy manages to handle superpowers in an accessible, pulpy way, making you think while not detracting from the gravity of the material. Read Full Review
This basically makes me think of what the result would be if Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith made a superhero comic together. I'm really enjoying it so far. Great writing, good art, very interesting concept. Very curious how this ends up playing out.
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