The Power Fantasy #16

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• 9.7

  Comic Watch - Marcell Hines

  Feb 26, 2026

  Power Fantasy #16 is a tragic ending to the first part of an incredible story. Everything ends in a sweeping crescendo of desperation, defiance, and fear that leaves the door open for what will happen next. Hopefully the break doesn't last too long. Read Full Review

• 9.6

  You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff

  Feb 25, 2026

  There's a considerable amount amount of integrity in deciding to take a couple of months off after this issue. Just so there's no solicitation or anything like that. The ending can have its impact. That can have its impact without any suggestion of what might be happening afterwards. It's very powerful stuff. It's very cool that they had decided to do this. However, they want to make sure that they have enough time. So it's entirely possible that they won't start this series up again until next year. Which, again: it was a great degree of admirable integrity in that. Rather than just rolling straight through with it. They're letting this issue have its moment. Read Full Review

• 9.6

  Fanlight Zone - Ken M.

  Feb 25, 2026

  The endgame from Eliza’s elimination spirals into chaos as another tries fixing the wound. Gillen’s writing is incredible in unlocking the heartfelt goodbyes. Wijngaard raises the bar even higher with every page. From its’ concept to presentation, this series checks all the boxes of what you want from your comics. It’s farewell for now but not forever pertaining to what’s been built here. Read Full Review

• 9.5

  AIPT - Joe Jones

  Feb 25, 2026

  The Power Fantasy #16 ends the first major era of the title on a strong note that wraps up a lot of major character arcs, while setting up a dramatic new direction for the series to go into after a hiatus of an undetermined length of time. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally

  Feb 25, 2026

  Wijngaard creates brilliantly dense and visually stunning art throughout the issue. Read Full Review