The Power Fantasy #4
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| Writer | Kieron Gillen |
| Artist | Caspar Wijngaard |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
Masumi's latest art exhibit opens tonight. Tokyo is petrified. Will any critic dare say what they think and risk unleashing her wrath? Meanwhile, Etienne discovers the dangers of long-haul flights when you've just murdered a world leader.
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9.6
You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff
Nov 24, 2024Its clever stuff. The problem is that the story at the heart of the fourth issue isnt exactly compelling in the new and novel way that the first three issues had been. The overall essence of the statement being made by the fourth issue, though...IS powerful. And its interesting. And itll be interesting to see where Gillen and company take things next. Read Full Review
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9.2
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Nov 20, 2024Wijngaard delivers beautiful, immersive art throughout the issue. I continue to blown away by the different visual styles and how they mold each moment and character. Read Full Review
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9.2
Nerd Initiative - Megan Nichole
Nov 20, 2024Kieron Gillen does another excellent job with this exciting run. The Power Fantasy is only on it's fourth issue and it already has so much built into this world. The storyline and the characters are so very compelling, you can't help but stay hooked to each character's story. I really am enjoying learning more and more about the Family members and their dynamics. Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Nov 19, 2024The Power Fantasy #4 masterfully balances character-driven storytelling with broader narrative stakes, delivering an issue that is both intimate and monumental.This chapter deepens the series' themes of morality, identity, and the fragile bonds between individuals with extraordinary abilities. The exploration of Masumi's inner turmoil and the growing tension among the supes keeps the story unpredictable and thrilling. By the final page, The Power Fantasy has positioned itself as not just a tale of superhuman conflict but also a profound examination of the cost of power and connection. Read Full Review
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7.9
Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton
Nov 24, 2024The Power Fantasy #4 uses art and its critical reception to just show how fragile and tense its world is. Read Full Review
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10
This continues to be a master class of dramatic superhero writing. The art is nice and the pace and flow of the story is great. Each of the characters is interesting and understandable (if not relatable) in their own way. I would love a Kevin Smith directed movie or TV show of this book. I want it to never end, but the story doesn't seem built to last long. Can't wait for the next issue.
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9.5
Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard are back this week with The Power Fantasy #4, which shifts the focus to Masumi, a depressed artists who is 1 of the 3 powerful Atomics alongside Etienne & Heavy. We haven't seen much of Masumi so far but we learned in the last issue that she was responsible for the catastrophic 1982 "Tokyo event." More than anything, this issue was tragic. Masumi is the poster child for destructive mental illness. She's not in control of her emotions, or the effect of those emotions, & is a constant threat to herself, those she loves, & ultimately, thanks to her status as an Atomic, the entire world. Many readers won't need this book to relate to the dangers and emotional pain mental illness causes to those who suffer more
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