Supreme Power: Powers & Principalities Hardcover

The heroes have arrived. You've watched them grow. You've learned their secrets. And now, you're about to see them change the world — for better or worse! Published by the industry-defining storytelling masters at Marvel Enterprises, Supreme Power: Powers & Principalities is a highly sought-after, deluxe hardcover collection tracking the critically acclaimed, mature-readers reimagining of the Squadron Supreme. This massive graphic volume brings together the definitive hyper-realistic character design sheets, government facility environment galleries, and suspenseful action layouts that completely deconstructed the classic superhero mythos.

Spanning a monumental 144 pages of vivid, high-contrast visual layouts and full-color heavyweight archival comic stock, this comprehensive chronicle presents an unmatched look at Marvel's mid-2000s visual development. Get an inside look at the making of this groundbreaking storyline packed with a wealth of production extras, including insight on corporate military weapons systems, character model sheets, and sprawling geo-political combat layout designs. When a god-like Hyperion discovers his whole life has actually been an elaborate government-made lie, his reaction could mean the end of the Earth. Follow the suspenseful narrative to discover if the world's other super-powered beings have any chance of stopping Hyperion if the truth sends him over the edge. Every premium portfolio page is packed with professional-grade comic art lines, fine production pencils, digital inks, and insightful creator commentary.

Individual chapters compile spectacular visual layouts, character designs, and worldbuilding portfolios:

Masterfully written by award-winning television and comic legend J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Amazing Spider-Man), with jaw-dropping, block-buster illustration work by master artist Gary Frank and inker Jon Sibal, industry reviews observe that Marvel "has raised the bar for modern comic masterpieces!" This essential reference manual is an absolute crown jewel addition for digital painters, comic book pencilers, illustration historians, and dedicated collectors of premium mature-audience superhero graphic novels.