Powers Vol. 2 #5

CRITIC REVIEWS

• 6.0

  Comics Bulletin - Jason Cornwell

  Oct 20, 2004

  Michael Avon Oeming is a near perfect match when it comes to the delivery of Brian Michael Bendis' style of writing, as the series of panels where the various characters react to Walker's questioning, is aided considerably by some very amusing visuals. The art also does a wonderful job on the scene where Walker discovers the body of the young man who the video clerk had mistaken for Deena, as his reaction shot before the body is revealed is a powerful image. The torture scene is also quite unsettling, as the art does a very effective job of capturing the idea that the man torturing her is drawing great pleasure from his actions. The big impact shot where Deena turns on her attacker is also a great visual, and of course the most powerful moment of the issue would have to be the final page surprise. I also loved the cover image to this issue as it's a great teaser visual. Read Full Review