Powers: Bureau

In the early 2010s, writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Avon Oeming shifted their acclaimed creator-owned series Powers to Marvel's Icon imprint for this short, two-issue arc. Powers: Bureau follows homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim as they investigate a case involving a murdered superhero whose death has explosive political repercussions. This story serves as a tight, self-contained chapter in the long-running saga, showcasing Oeming's distinctive, expressive art and Bendis's trademark dialogue-driven crime noir. It matters as a compact entry point into the celebrated Powers universe, which redefined the superhero police procedural.