Powerless

by Peter Johnson, Michael Gaydos, Matt Chernis, et al.

Collects issues one through six of "Powerless" comics, featuring stories that imagine what the lives of Peter Parker, Matt Murdock, and Logan would be like if they had never been given super powers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785115110
• ISBN13: 9780785115113
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

What makes a hero?

Is it his actions, or is it the results of his actions. Matt Cherniss and Peter Johnson figured this one out. It's not the powers of the characters of the Marvel Universe that we have been following for all of these years but actually the characters and the deep story lines on who they become. Cherniss and Johnson weave an intricate story on who Peter Parker really is and not some glorified science nerd. Even the words of Uncle Ben still ring in his ears, "With great power, comes great responsibility". Then the duo continues on to Matt Murdock who is only trying to take care of Hell's Kitchen and does what's right in his life. They still show the uphill battle that the blind lawyer must face and protect the innocent. Once again we find Logan trying to figure out his past and who he is, and I think they show the truth strength of the character Wolverine as a man and not some savage beast. With a wonderful ending I would recommend for any fan who enjoys reading up on these characters in the Marvel Universe and wonders themselves is it the characters that they love or the powers that they hold.

True Heroics

I've always contended that it is the heart and not the superpowers that makes a hero. This belief is the core of Powerless. Each of the characters keeps his innate being and ultimately triumphs, though at varying costs. Classic scenes from Marvel history, like Normon Osborne trying to kill Gwen Stacy, happen in this powerless universe, but with breathtaking results. You will believe our world can have heroes after reading this.

A World Without Heroes

Powerless is a Marvel book that takes the idea of Marvel Heroes of Spiderman, Daredevil and Wolverine to another level. Reprinting the six issue mini series Powerless, writers Matt Cherniss and Peter Johnson redefines the Marvel Super Heroes without super powers. Told through the viewpoint of phchiatrist Mr Watts who observers these three as a Watcher. In the text, you will notice other heroes and villians of the Marvel Universe without costumes nor trappings. An interest piece to read for those adults with a brain to think outside the box Bennet Pomerantz, AUDIOWORLD

A beautiful story that shows the essense of a hero

When first hearing about this book, I was curious to see how the characters of Peter Parker, Matt Murdock, and Logan were portrayed. I was splendedly surprised at not only the structure of the characters, but also the amazing plot line, eg. Logan's amnesia similar to the Manchurian Candidate. The story is told from the point of view from a psycologist who has just awoken from a coma. It that state he has had fantastical dreams of the Marvel world. Once awake he meets our heroes as well as other individuals, Dr. Strange, Frank Castle, Tony Stark, Charles Xavier, Mystique, Victor Creed, Eric Lansher, and even Bruce Banner who is held at Rikers Island for intense rage outbursts. Throughout the book the three storylines connect through him. The story ends with the three heroes triumohing at the end, but at certain prices. The book illustrates very well what it is to be a hero in the real world. I have always loved these characters, not only for their amazing abilities, or brilliance, or even the terrific storylines, but for the true hero that they were inside, their innermost convictions, and their human character. In reading this book I have seen these characters be heroes in a very real sense, and I feel that others will, as I have, be able to apreciate their characters even more.