Powers

Powers, launched in 2000 by Image, is a groundbreaking police procedural set in a world where superheroes are real—and often the suspects. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Michael Avon Oeming, the series follows detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim as they investigate crimes involving superpowered individuals, blending gritty noir with superhero tropes. Its innovative approach and consistent creative team helped redefine the genre and earned it a lasting place in comics history.