The NZA Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 Powers is considered by many to be Brian Michael (Ultimate Spider-Man, Daredevil, many more) Bendis' breaktrhough book, with good reason. Powers is about homicide detective Christian Walker & his partner, assigned to a special division of police force: investigating the death of superheros. Trick is, Bendis is the single best dialogue writer out there, partially due to his hollywood screenwriting. The soceity he bulids around the book is perhaps one of the most realistic ones I've seen in comics, yet he weaves the superhero element in flawlessly. Not dark & gritty like Watchmen or Rising Stars, but more like celebrities. Artist Mike Avon Oeming's a perfect fit for Bendis' top-notch writing here, as this book currently outdoes all others in way of suspense and 2-page spreads that are known for leaving readers gawking, muttering "holy shit...", no exxageration here. The book can go from lighthearted to a seen right out of Seven in the same issue. Again, i stress the dialouge because it gives the characters a dimension many writers only try for. Aside from winning Eisners & Harveys (prestigous comic awards), this is one of the only books out there that actually prints its own scriptbooks seperately for film buffs & such. I can't recommend this one enough, especially to fans of crime fiction. Many have come to know his name through his superb work on Ultimate Spider-Man but this, his personal project, is where he really shines. A huge DVD fan, Bendis makes sure the trades get out there as quick as he can, and often packs them in with extras, making them worth every penny. Having met the man, he struck me as one of the coolest guys in comics, and I'm glad to see him getting the attention he deserves. Here's Jinxworld.com, his homepage with its own massive web board & info on all his comics, great site Also, for those such as Mulan & Spiffytee who are already fans of his work, be sure to check out his earliest stuff: Jinx (crime fiction previous to this book, its currently up for a movie), Goldfish, and Torso, the story of Boston's infamous Torso killer up against Elliot Ness - this one just got signed on for a movie deal last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Damn, i never posted back on this. prolly cause i was all about the book, but for whatever reason, when it went to volume 2 over at Marvel's Icon, i just didnt pick it up again. huh. Nonetheless, I still think Bendis is at his best with crime fiction, so its awesome to hear that this series is getting a TV show! NYCC | Bendis confirms Powers TV series headed to FX We typically leave Hollywood news to CBR’s “Comics Reel,” but this tidbit seems worth including in our coverage of New York Comic Con: Writer Brian Michael Bendis has confirmed that the Powers television series is in active development as a pilot for FX. Bendis had teased in September that the adaptation might be bound for the cable network, home to such dramas as The Shield, Rescue Me and Damages. “I just handed in a draft to the network and we’re getting our notes from the network as soon as this thing is over,” Bendis told MTV’s Splash Page today. “So next week I’ll get the notes, and as long as they don’t involve sock puppets and some sort of orgy scene that I’m not interested in, then hopefully it will go in the right direction.” Created by Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, Powers was published by Image Comics from 2000 until the creators moved the superhero police procedural to Marvel’s Icon imprint in 2004. The series previously had been optioned as a movie by Sony Pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jables Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hells motherfucking yes!! this is a book i keep forgetting about, gotta complete my trade collection at some point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jables Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 ... So is anyone reading this? I hadn't picked up any of the Icon singles, currently I'm catching up on the trades and then shall resume monthlies. Volume 1 was crazy-cool, had a unique ending, but that's starting to actually make sense/pay off in Icon's Volume 2 which is a lot darker & cop-oriented, hell, I'd compare it to The Shield right now, but I get the feeling the focus will shift with events I'm currently reading. Before I start applying spoilers and whatnot, is anyone actually reading this or curious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 yeah, i totally read volume 1, same jaw-drop at the insane ending - im up to like issue 8 or 9 of vol 2 (Icon), interested to see where its going but im way behind on weekly books & finishing up Blade of the Immortal, so ill be back on this in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jables Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hit the next say, 5 issues as soon as you can. Shit is about to insane to understate it. I'm still catching up myself & am not far beyond you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I just bought the first trade today based entirely on youse guy's recommendation. Pretty goddamn cool, I must say. I'll be getting the rest. After I read it, I went back to the shop and snagged this shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 see, i told myself id stop buying comic shirts after my last S.H.I.E.L.D. one, but ive wanted that for years. that, and a custom Gotham City Fire Dept one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jables Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I just bought the first trade today based entirely on youse guy's recommendation. Pretty goddamn cool, I must say. I'll be getting the rest. After I read it, I went back to the shop and snagged this shirt. I gotta get that shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jables Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Having just read all the way up to current trade, I'm calling it: Powers has surpassed Preacher my absolute favourite book of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Having just read all the way up to current trade, I'm calling it: Powers has surpassed Preacher my absolute favourite book of all time. Well shit. That's quite the shining endorsement if I ever saw one. I'll have to get my hands on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Having just read all the way up to current trade, I'm calling it: Powers has surpassed Preacher my absolute favourite book of all time. you and baytor are sleeping on the patio /confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Well shit. That's quite the shining endorsement if I ever saw one. I'll have to get my hands on this. Agreed. Any news on the animated series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) ... So is anyone reading this? I hadn't picked up any of the Icon singles, currently I'm catching up on the trades and then shall resume monthlies. Volume 1 was crazy-cool, had a unique ending, but that's starting to actually make sense/pay off in Icon's Volume 2 which is a lot darker & cop-oriented, hell, I'd compare it to The Shield right now, but I get the feeling the focus will shift with events I'm currently reading. Before I start applying spoilers and whatnot, is anyone actually reading this or curious? I'm reading it. This is a fantastic book, one of the best I've read in a long time. It's so good I'm actually able to dismiss the terrible art. Bendis is fast becoming one of my favourite writers. I'm at about issue 16 or something on vol.2, I'm just gonna sit back for a while and wait for the scans to build up and read 'em in another frenzy. Having just read all the way up to current trade, I'm calling it: Powers has surpassed Preacher my absolute favourite book of all time. Wow, that's big for you. Several series have done that for me, In no order: V For Vendetta Watchmen Year One Punisher Max and 100 Bullets you and baytor are sleeping on the patio /confirmed. What say we make this a threesome lads? Oh yeah, it's so awesome this is getting a t.v. show, is FX good? Edited September 19, 2009 by alive she cried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 ....you yet read 100 bullets' ending? just curious. and yeah, FX over here is like HBO-lite, not quite as much cussing but the quality is often top-notch for cable TV. its a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 ....you yet read 100 bullets' ending? just curious. Oh, oh don't...please don't....please God let it end well. I'm on vol.12 which is second last as far as I know. If it's bad I'm blaming you for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Oh, oh don't...please don't....please God let it end well. I'm on vol.12 which is second last as far as I know.If it's bad I'm blaming you for some reason. Given this and the Disney thread, you seem pretty eager to blame Nick for things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 It was just going that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Coincidence? You sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Oh, oh don't...please don't....please God let it end well. I'm on vol.12 which is second last as far as I know.If it's bad I'm blaming you for some reason. in our years of e-friendship, sir. we've established you have fine taste in movies and most books, but may not know an awesome ending when its all over your face, so...i'll say no more and hope for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jables Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 you and baytor are sleeping on the patio /confirmed. I'm not disparraging Preacher, just saying this book is hitting spots I didn't previously know about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jables Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I'm reading it. This is a fantastic book, one of the best I've read in a long time. It's so good I'm actually able to dismiss the terrible art. Bendis is fast becoming one of my favourite writers. I'm at about issue 16 or something on vol.2, I'm just gonna sit back for a while and wait for the scans to build up and read 'em in another frenzy. Oh yeah, it's so awesome this is getting a t.v. show, is FX good? You shut your whore mouth. Oeming's art is fucking great, and he's a talented writer in his own right too(kudos to anyone can get me to care about Beta Ray Bill). When you say Vol 2/ #16, do you mean of the Image Vol or the Icon relaunch? Also, FX let Shield run for 7 seasons unfettered, so I imagine they'll let Bendis do all sorts of wonderful things with a Powers live action series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 I'm not disparraging Preacher, just saying this book is hitting spots I didn't previously know about. well, this one just bumped up in my queue right past kabuki and fables. which means once im caught up on monthly shit and finish the last 10 issues of blade of the immortal, ill catch up, i wanna see such heights. Oeming's art grows on you sometimes, i liked early bits of Bastard Samurai and his Thor (or was it Ares at some point?) type shit, yeah he's cartoony but Powers can get really dark, and he can actually fit that mood oddly well with his style. plus, his "ohface" pics are far less creepy (and 100% more intentional) than Land, always a plus for me. i did mean to read Stormbreaker one day, Bill was cool in the Simonson Thor run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Right, so, after Jay's crazy-hype i finally got back to this one & tied it up. Its worth noting: his taste in insane. he doesnt enjoy good games like Arkham Asylum or good cities like San Fran, but he knows comics, even if he says shit like "better than preacher!" which frankly everyone else in this particular forum has wrongly said at least once. ok, that said: this was good, if not better than volume 1. I remember thinking he'd run out of material in this pro-reg world, but the concepts get explored far more than Marvel proper. Calista's just awesome, and Walker as the basically Green Lantern...i gotta see more of this, frankly. Its also yet to be seen if the new by-the-books partner can lighten up, but (im assuming # 30 tied up volume 2, yeah? was that solicit at the end of it for #31 bullshit, or am i missing an arc?) man, Deena really came out on top, in a way that's only slightly reminiscent of Vic Mackie in the Shield. Vic didnt have 3 mil on an island, is the thing, but you get my point. whole series very much remains tradeworthy, cant wait for volume 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Having just read all the way up to current trade, I'm calling it: Powers has surpassed Preacher my absolute favourite book of all time. I'm on issue 4 right now and so far it's a damn good read. JZA's bold statement may just be trufax. . . I'm definitely looking forward to an FX series of this. I heard a radio interview w/ Bendis last month and it appears to be on track to actually get tot he airwaves this time. I hope the series isn't JINX'd (lulz! bendis pun. i so clever. blargh.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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