On Wednesday, October 22nd, Dark Horse Comics is releasing POWERS 25 #2 (of 12) – the return of the multi-Eisner award-winning series continues! The original creators of POWERS have returned with a brand-new case featuring brand-new secrets from the Powers universe.
Each issue of POWERS 25 will feature an all-new variant cover by a Dark Horse All-Star Legend: Mike Mignola (Hellboy), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), David Mack (Kabuki), Scott Hepburn (Minor Threats), Alex Maleev (Masterpiece), Eric Powell (The Goon) and Jill Thompson (Beasts of Burden).
Take a look at the preview, then pick up your copy on New Comic Book Day at your LCS or online retailers!
Here’s a look at the covers, storyline, and preview pages for this week’s
new release from Dark Horse Comics on New Comic Book Day…
POWERS 25 #2 (of 12)
Writing by Brian Michael Bendis
Art by Michael Avon Oeming
Colors by Nick Filardi
Letters by Joshua Reed
Covers & Cover Artists:
Michael Avon Oeming (Cover A)
Scott Hepburn (Cover B)
Genres: Superhero, Crime/Mystery
Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Age range: 14+
SRP: $4.99
Publication Date: October 22, 2025
Detective Kutter has an impossible powers case that defies physics and no one is helping her. A dead body with a portal for a face and a super-science conclave determined to cover up whatever happened. All this and the debut of a brand-new Powers detective. And what is The Christian Walker Powers Act?

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Over the years, Dark Horse has published the work of creative legends such as Yoshitaka Amano, Margaret Atwood, Paul Chadwick, Geof Darrow, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Faith Erin Hicks, Kazuo Koike, Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Kentaro Miura, Moebius, Chuck Palahniuk, Wendy Pini, Richard Pini, and Gerard Way. In addition, Dark Horse has a long tradition of establishing exciting new creative talent throughout all of its divisions.
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