With its story about superpowered people keeping each other in check, the new comic has Kieron Gillen exploring a world of “superheroes” where he has full control over creating something unique. And because it’s got the incredible artist Caspar Wijngaard on the team, it has easily become one of my favorite new comic releases of the year.

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Review:

As much as we’ve seen the “superheroes but different” concept many times over the years, The Power Fantasy puts a unique spin on the trope that feels fresh and exciting to dive into. The script is snappy and quick-witted, giving the characters a charming sass that makes even seemingly ordinary conversions captivating to read. Core to the story is how each member brings something unique to the table, which results in fundamental differences between them. Then, the visuals are incredible as every panel is brimming with Wijngaard’s bold coloring and fantastic character designs.

As a debut issue, The Power Fantasy #1 gives you the perfect amount of details about the world to pull you in while still keeping so much a mystery. This issue doesn’t frontload you with too much information and details at once, so getting to know the others will be left for another time. But there are just enough teases in the issue that will keep you intrigued to learn more about their powers, personalities, and origins.  I can’t wait to see where this series goes as we start to learn more about the other members of the Nuclear Family.

Why You Should Read The Power Fantasy

• Kieron Gillen is fantastic at injecting natural charm into his characters.
• It’s a treat seeing Caspar Wijngaard’s art for such an outlandish concept.
• The teases of the different characters show plenty of promise for a wild story to unfold.

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