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Powers: The Definitive Hardcover Collection, Vol. 4 Hardcover – January 1, 2011

by Brian Michael Bendis (Author), Michael Avon Oeming (Illustrator)
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When all super powers are declared illegal, a crime wave hits the city, keeping detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim busy.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marvel Enterprises (January 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 600 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785153160
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785153160
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.57 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.25 x 11 inches
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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Brian Michael Bendis is an award winning comics creator and one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. For the last eleven years, Brian’s books have consistently sat on the top of the nationwide comic and graphic novel sales charts.

Brian is currently helming a renaissance for Marvel’s popular AVENGERS franchise by writing every issue of the NEW AVENGERS plus debuting the hit books MIGHTY AVENGERS and DARK AVENGERS along with the wildly successful ‘event’ projects HOUSE OF M, SECRET WAR, SECRET INVASION, and SIEGE.

This summer will see the blockbuster new line-ups for AVENGERS and NEW AVENGERS.

Other recent projects include the groundbreaking SPIDER-WOMAN MOTION COMIC, that debuted number one on iTunes TV sales chart and the New York Times best selling HALO graphic novel.

Brian is one of the premiere architects of Marvel comic’s Ultimate line of comics. A line of comics specifically created for the new generation of comics reader. He has written every issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN since it’s best selling launch in 1999, and has also written ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN, MARVEL TEAM UP, ORIGIN, SIX and the ENEMY trilogy.

He is creator of the JINX line of crime comics published by image comics. This line has spawned the graphic novels GOLDFISH, FIRE, JINX, TORSO (w/ Marc Andreyko) and TOTAL SELL OUT.

Brian’s other projects include the Eisner award winning “POWERS” (w/Mike Oeming) from Marvel’s creator owned imprint ICON, and the Hollywood tell all “FORTUNE AND GLORY’. Entertainment Weekly gave both projects an “A.” SONY and FX networks are currently developing POWERS for series with Brian as exec producer.

Brian is currently adapting his spy graphic novel FIRE for Universal Pictures as a starring vehicle for Zac Efron.

Brian is a member of Marvel studios creative committee, which consults on their numerous ongoing film projects. He has consulted on IRON-MAN and IRON MAN 2 and is currently consulting on THE FIRST AVENGERS: CAPTAIN AMERICA, THOR and THE AVENGERS

Brian has won five prestigious EISNER awards, including ‘Best Writer of the year’ two years in a row. He has also won over two dozen Wizard comic awards. Brian is the recipient of the Cleveland Press ‘Excellence in Journalism’ Award and was named “Best Writer of the Year.” by Wizard Magazine and Comic Buyer’s Guide for three consecutive years.

He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Alisa, his gorgeous daughters Olivia and Sabrina and his dogs Lucky, Max and Buster.

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R. Marsh
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought this might help
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2011
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This is indeed the Powers: The Definitive Collection, Vol. 4 Hardcover, although the inaccurate thumbnail image might dissuade some from thinking so. I know it almost put me off. Since finding information about this book is frustrating if not impossible since Bendis' website is never updated, I thought that some details might be in order.

This collects Powers: Legends, Powers: Psychotic, and Powers: Cosmic. It's a pretty hefty amount of pages and comes with the prerequisite sketches and background information, however, that amount it less than in the previous collections. The pages are glossy and well colored, but thin. Then again, there are a lot of pages (three story arc's worth) so some compromise needed to be made I'm sure.

Overall, fantastic package. Stories are great as always. I hope this helps anyone trying to see if this is worth it and what the book actually contains - I know this would have helped me.
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Do not start the party
5.0 out of 5 stars Big fan of this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2012
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Great book. It a very quick read. I read volume 2 and 3 before this volume. I do have to say you should not jump into the story at this point. You will lose something. Story works well with connection with the story. Great read for a binge reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love x Love x Love
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015
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The book came on time, great quality, and everything I thought it would be. I cannot wait to buy the next volume. I'm really glad the price is something I can afford and buy with more frequency.
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Wesley A. Vermillion
5.0 out of 5 stars and it is fun from volume to volume
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015
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There is nothing wrong with this series at all.

Top notch art, top notch writing, and it is fun from volume to volume.
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Mr. Michael Drake
4.0 out of 5 stars Powers from strength to strength
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2012
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Bendis continues his excellent series in this 4th volume. This was a dip in quality to volume 3 which remains the watermark for the series, but this does continue to expand and explore the world in an engaging manner. The series has definitely improved since it began to focus more on the Walker and Pilgrim's lives and histories rather than the 'Law and Order; Superhero Division' of the early books (a great concept that surprisingly doesn't have the legs you would imagine). This book continues in that vein, offering up stories that either expand the universe Bendis has created, or offering further insight into the two leads. Nothing here as engaging as volume 3's detailing of Walker's history, and the superhero community at large wasn't as vivid as has previously been presented, but the book really started to gain momentum towards the end of the last story arc and i think volume 5 will have some stories to match volume 3.

My one criticism/critique is in the layout of the artwork. The layout often is meant to be read across the double page in addition to just the single page (or some combination thereof) perhaps in the monthly issues it is clearer to follow, but in such a thick book where the edges disappear into the binding, it can take a couple of reads to know which way to go. It is a small issue, but one that is enough to take you out of the very deliberate rhythm of the stories that the Team has worked so hard to create.

As for the product itself, as without he previous books this feels well put together; glossy pages and well bound.
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The Grapevine
5.0 out of 5 stars And the Story continues
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
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If you are getting this, than you already know how great this series is. Continue reading and give your dollars to this series
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Choowie
3.0 out of 5 stars It has been pretty good
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2011
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If your to this part of the story you may as well continue. This was an ok addition to the story but not the best. I ust hope they haven't lost the spark that made it great to begin with.
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Emanuel Valadao
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome book
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2013
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a must read for graphic novel readers,amazing color and story worth every penny,do yourself a favor and get this book,the whole set.
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Stan FREDO
4.0 out of 5 stars Une deuxième ère à rebondissements
Reviewed in France on February 3, 2011
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Brian Michael Bendis est aujourd'hui un pilier de Marvel Comics, responsable notamment de la plupart des titres "Avengers" depuis plusieurs années et d'Ultimate Spider-man depuis le début. Mais avec son compère Michael Avon Oeming, il a créé il y a plus de 10 ans, de façon totalement "indé" au départ, la série Powers, reprise compte tenu de sa qualité tout d'abord par Image Comics et puis, en 2004, par Marvel Comics sous le label Icon.
Dans l'univers Powers, il y a bien sûr des super-héros à super-pouvoirs, mais la série est centrée sur deux détectives, Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, rattachés à un service qui s'occupe de crimes concernant des protagonistes dotés de "pouvoirs". Walker est lui-même un ancien super-héros, devenu policier après avoir perdu ses pouvoirs. Ce généreux recueil regroupe trois TPB (18 numéros) :  Powers vol.08: Legends , Powers vol.09: Psychotic  et  Powers vol.10: Cosmic , parus entre 2005 et 2007.
Oeming, anciennement encreur mais aussi scénariste à ses heures (Thor), est ici dessinateur. Il a développé un style influencé de son propre aveu à la fois par Mike Mignola, Alex Toth et Bruce Timm. Les Français pourront peut-être y voir aussi un petit peu de Jacques Loustal.
Dans ce volume, Walker et sa partenaire, bien que très liés, connaissent des parcours aux antipodes l'un de l'autre. Cela s'améliore très sensiblement pour l'un et se dégrade terriblement pour l'autre... Je ne souhaite pas éclairer plus votre... lanterne ! (ceux qui liront comprendront).
Le récit est prenant, l'équation Bendis/Oeming est très efficace et les héros principaux sont très attachants. L'ensemble, ciblant d'emblée un public 16+, garde un style très "indé". Par moments, Bendis s'écoute peut-être un peu écrire mais globalement même les digressions rentrent dans le cadre. J'aime beaucoup.
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