In his latest series The Power Fantasy, Kieron Gillen reflects on his experiences in the superhero genre, considering this work his major statement on the subject. Teaming up with artist Caspar Wijngaard, Gillen draws on decades of storytelling conventions while grappling with the concept of deconstruction in superhero narratives. He suggests that current interpretations may lack the novelty of true deconstruction after 40 years of evolution. The story features six superhumans wielding powers that rival nuclear arsenals, elevating the stakes in a world filled with tension and danger.
"I realized, Oh no, this is probably my last word on the genre. Everything I learned about [superheroes] I'm putting in this book and trying to make it the best-possible pop version of it."
"The thing about this mode of superheroes is it's been around for at least 40 years... the idea [that it's] deconstruction really doesn't hold true anymore."
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