Powers Bureau #3 – 2013 continues the gritty, genre-blending narrative crafted by the legendary duo Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming. As part of the Powers universe, this issue dives deeper into the hardboiled, superpowered criminal investigations that have made the series a critical darling and a cult favourite among crime-noir and superhero fans alike.

In this third issue of the Bureau arc, Agents Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim dig further into a disturbing case involving a potential threat to national security — this time involving super-powered individuals operating in the shadows of federal oversight. As they investigate a deadly new drug linked to enhanced abilities, the murky connection between power, politics, and corruption begins to take shape. Bendis’s signature sharp, witty dialogue is on full display, lending realism and texture to the procedural plot while keeping tension simmering under the surface.

Oeming’s stylised art remains a standout, perfectly complementing the noir tone of the narrative. His heavy lines, minimalist backgrounds, and emotive character designs draw inspiration from pulp comics and vintage crime stories, while still feeling thoroughly modern. Combined with a moody colour palette, the visuals keep the atmosphere edgy, raw, and distinctively Powers.

Powers Bureau #3 continues to expand the universe by shifting the familiar city-based detective format into the federal sphere, raising the stakes for Walker and Pilgrim. It’s a compelling mix of gritty realism and superhuman spectacle — ideal for fans who want their comics to be clever, character-driven, and unafraid to explore the darker side of heroism.

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