I walked into The Power Fantasy #8 completely blind. I'm a huge fan of Gillen's work, so I knew I'd like it, but I wasn't ready for just how good this issue was. I honestly expected to be a lot more lost than I was, but Gillen does a tremendous job of laying out everything we need to know. There's a wonderful emotional core to the issue that is apparent from the beginning, and I was able to find and tap into it quickly. Wijngaard's art is gorgeous. His pencils are beautifully skilled with a unique style, but his color choice is especially good. The colors in this book are outstanding. However, what makes The Power Fantasy #8 a great work and is a testament to the quality of this series overall is that this issue is one you can pick up completely cold and still enjoy immensely and still understand where the story has been even as it lays the groundwork for where it's going to go. Read Full Review

Some of the best parts of The Power Fantasy #8 have to do with the artwork pertaining to Eliza. In her temple, we see so many stunning panels that are dripping with mystical darkness and magic. Wijngaard and Cowles really showcased their talents in a beautiful way. Read Full Review

Masterfully written by Kieron Gillen with astonishing art from Casper Wijngaard, The Power Fantasy continues to deliver a compelling and unconventional approach to the superhero mythos. Much like previous installments in this series, Gillen once again manages to deconstruct the moral and ethical dilemmas present in traditional superhero comics while conveying these ideas in exciting ways that offer something new and totally original. Read Full Review

I really want to like this book more than I do, but sadly connected more with Gillen's failed 24 Hour Party People meets Akira Vertigo pitch he mentions in the backmatter than this issue. Read Full Review