Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, the team that brought the groundbreaking crime noir superhero series “Powers” join us to talk about their process of making comics. We analyze the specific creative collaboration and business evolution of crime comics through the lens of the award-winning series “Powers” published by Dark Horse Comics.
Michael Avon Oeming joins the show to discuss the technical shift from analog to digital workflows and the long-term mechanics of maintaining a creator-owned property for over 25 years.
Longer video on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/1-20-2026-crime-148818022
DATE: 1/20/2026
TIME: 8:00 PM EST
HOST: Buddy Scalera (Deadpool)
CO-HOST: Deanna Destito (The Beat)
GUEST: Brian Michael Bendis (Powers, Ultimate Spider-Man, Avengers)
GUEST: Michael Avon Oeming (Powers, Mice Templar, Avengers, United States of Murder, Inc.)