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Netflix Adapts Eisner-Winning Comic 'Powers' into Animated Series

3/21/2026

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Netflix is developing an adult animated series based on Powers by Brian Michael Bendis (writer) and Michael Avon Oeming (visual developer), with Bendis writing the pilot and Oeming handling visual development.
Powers launched in 2000, earning Eisner Awards.
The adaptation aims to capture the comic's darker themes, contrasting with the more violent tone of Invincible.
The series is currently in its fifth volume, with Bendis continuing the story.

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Story summary

Netflix is developing an adult animated series based on Powers by Brian Michael Bendis (writer) and Michael Avon Oeming (visual developer), with Bendis writing the pilot and Oeming handling visual development.
Powers launched in 2000, earning Eisner Awards.
The adaptation aims to capture the comic's darker themes, contrasting with the more violent tone of Invincible.
The series is currently in its fifth volume, with Bendis continuing the story.