New Story Arc. We're back, and the doomsday clock is still ticking, tick-ticking. What's up? Everyone panickedly screams what have you done??! as Magus and Heavy's 18-years-in-the-making plans for world-domination are revealed. I'm sure it'll be okay and everyone won't die.
Alan Moore came-up with a way to classify CIA-sponsored massacres by how many swimming pools would be filled by the blood of the dead. (That was in Brought to Light.) This issue opens with a comparison of various heroes and how many people they could kill per hour. Thats a disturbing little bit of information that really drives home the total horror that Gillen is working with. In Watchmen, Moore considered the possibility of Dr. Manhattan...a human metaphor for a nuclear warhead (among other things.) With The Power Fantasy, Gillen imagines a group of different Dr. Manhattans...which is a disturbingly clever tool for understanding the nuclear threat under which we all still live. Read Full Review
Caspar Wijngaard continues to impress in The Power Fantasy with his excellent use of colors to establish a tone. Each character comes with their own tone, and Wijngaard shows that very clearly. For example, Valentina always has brighter colors in her panels as her personality is usually lighter. Magus is usually accompanied by a grittier color scheme. I think what I appreciate the most is how the Haven looks. It looks so otherworldly and larger than life. Read Full Review
Wijngaard creates some beautifully detailed and visually engaging art throughout the issue. I continue to love the use of shadow and how it enhances the emotion of moments. Read Full Review
The Power Fantasy #6 continues to build its intricate web of power plays and hidden agendas, crafting a narrative more focused on strategic maneuvering than explosive action. While some may find the pacing methodical, the layered storytelling and striking visuals make it a compelling read for those invested in its escalating tensions. Read Full Review
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