Powers #1
This collection kicks off the 2014 Marvel revival of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming's acclaimed superhero noir series. Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim of the Powers Division investigate the murder of a beloved celebrity superheroine, Retro Girl, a case that exposes the gritty, corrupt underbelly of a world filled with super-powered beings. The volume introduces key characters like the enigmatic Dragon, the villainous The Slug, and fellow officers Dorrie Lopez and Frank Einstein, setting the stage for a hard-boiled mystery that redefined the genre.
In "Who Killed Retro Girl? Part 1," Walker’s public appeal for help leads to a shocking revelation: he was once Diamond, a powered hero who lost his abilities in a past battle. With that truth exposed and a new lead in hand, he and Pilgrim race to uncover the killer behind the mysterious death of Retro Girl. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Michael Avon Oeming, this issue blends personal history with a gripping mystery, all wrapped in a striking cover by Michael Avon Oeming.
In "Who Killed Retro Girl? Part 1," Detective Walker is thrust into a tense hostage situation, forced to protect a vulnerable girl while navigating a volatile case. When a new partner joins the team, the investigation takes a sharp turn—leading Walker to the scene of a murder that reopens old wounds and sets a dangerous new course.
In "Who Killed Retro Girl? Part 2," Detective Walker dives into the mystery of Retro Girl’s murder, only to find that Kutter has already seized Johnny Royalle—leaving Walker to navigate a case already tangled in shadows and secrets.
In "Who Killed Retro Girl? Part 5," Walker’s decision to go public with the case draws unexpected attention, forcing him to confront a buried past when he reveals to Pilgrim that he once wielded powers as Diamond—before losing them in a violent clash. The media storm delivers a crucial lead, pushing the investigation toward a breakthrough in the hunt for the killer.
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↩ Reprints Powers: Who Killed Retro Girl? The Definitive Collection #[nn] (2000), Powers #1 (2000), Powers #1 (2000), Powers #2 (2000), Powers #3 (2000), Powers #4 (2000), Powers #5 (2000), Powers #6 (2000)
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