The Pack is back, and so are their legendary co-creators! In honour of the group's 40th anniversary, co-creators Louise Simonson and June Brigman will return with an all-new Power Pack saga this January: Power Pack: Into the Storm.
This five-issue retro series will take us back to Simonson and Brigman's original run, a beloved era when Power Pack were Marvel's A-List team of kid superheroes. Despite being mere children on the surface, their powers made them brave beyond their years and the threats they faced were far from childish.
The new series will capture that same spirit as the group faces a cosmic threat tied to one of their fiercest foes. Up against factions of the Snark, the Brood, and more, it’s a mission with enormous stakes that threaten the very stability of the cosmos. Luckily, Power Pack never fights alone. Often remembered for their exciting team-ups with Marvel's most legendary heroes, the series will also feature Power Pack’s most loyal companion, Franklin Richards, along with the Uncanny X-Men.
Alex, Julie, Jack and Katie Power are superhero siblings determined to do their part to protect the world despite their young age.
The problem is that their parents don’t want them to have powers - and can’t find out that they do! But when their friend Franklin Richards has a premonition of a galactic threat hurtling their way, the Power siblings will have to decide what kind of heroes they want to be - and what they’re willing to give up along the way!
"It's funny how easy it is to slip back into Power Pack!" Simonson says. "This story explores the looming question: Should Power Pack tell their parents about their powers? I loved hinting at Franklin's nascent abilities, one blocked by his parents, but too powerful for even them to contain completely."
"Loved introducing a couple of Snark princesses - good and tragic - and delving a bit deeper into Snark culture. And I loved writing Alex, Julie, Jack, and Katie one more time. The X-Man Storm, who shares this adventure, also added to the fun. And, of course, June Brigman's art is evocative and lovely."
Brigman adds, "I always love playing with the kids. I hope everyone enjoys reading this great story as much as I loved drawing it!"
Marvel Studios was once said to be developing a Power Pack movie, though it never really seemed to get beyond the idea stage. Perhaps the idea now is to wait until the rebooted Fantastic Four franchise introduces Franklin, but this is definitely a group with potential.
Power Pack: Into the Storm #1 will arrive in comic book stores next January.