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Power Lords Comic Relaunch: Oni Press & Nacelleverse Unite!

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Oni Press and Nacelle Team Up for Power Lords #1: A Cosmic Adventure You Won't Want to Miss!

Get ready for some seriously awesome '80s nostalgia, folks! Oni Press, that amazing indie comic publisher, is bringing back Power Lords! This legendary toy line from 1983 is joining Oni's Nacelleverse shared universe— alongside other awesome classics like Biker Mice From Mars and Roboforce. And this ain't some half-baked attempt either; this is the real deal!

Power Lords #1, written by the incredibly talented Dennis Culver (Unstoppable Doom Patrol) and illustrated by the amazing V. Ken Marion (Green Lantern), is officially bringing that epic interstellar adventure to life! Those teaser images are killer: they have vibrant cosmic art that make you feel that deep immersion, from those far-off galaxies to the explosive fights between those heroes and their supervillains!

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Power Lords: From Toy Line to Comic Book Epic!

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Power Lords – The Extra-Terrestrial Warriors debuted back in 1983 (courtesy of Revell). A short comic run via DC Comics, wasn't enough to capture the massive potential it clearly had! Years went by, until Nacelle acquired the license, sparking incredible excitement around fans anticipating what would be made from such an iconic action figure toyline which became so legendary among a generation growing up with such toys and which deserves that comeback!

Oni Press describes Power Lords #1 like this: "Enter an alien realm beyond imagination as the beloved toy icons return to fuel 2025’s most epic, galaxy-spanning cosmic adventure from acclaimed writer Dennis Culver (Unstoppable Doom Patrol) and blockbuster artist V Ken Marion (Green Lantern)! When deep-space smuggler Adam Power comes into possession of the mysterious Power Jewel, he finds himself transformed into something far greater and more powerful than the sum of his parts—only to discover he’s been drafted into an eons-old battle between good and evil that could rend entire galaxies asunder! Standing alongside Shaya the Queen of Power, Sydot, and more, Adam Power is about to face the ultimate evil in the galaxy – Arkus! The next chapter of the NACELLEVERSE starts here as the POWER LORDS are reborn for a new generation!"

Those gorgeous cover arts totally hint toward what is possibly available; and what can be anticipated; it is pretty epic in terms of potential.

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Nacelleverse: Expanding the Universe of Classic Toys

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This project hopes to emulate the success of Skybound Entertainment's Energon Universe shared continuity; the Nacelleverse brings back more '80s and '90s toys!   The incredible potential here focuses on reimagining beloved nostalgia– creating a brand new experience, even when reintroducing something old and new. And Power Lords is perfectly suited for this.  It's never had a screen adaptation; giving those creative individuals a massive canvas!

This explains just why Culver and Marion are perfectly selected for bringing the Power Lords to life!  They'll totally honor those original designs while taking the story into crazy unexpected places; meaning this would remain accessible for people completely unfamiliar with it; while appealing and relevant to those longtime fans. It's got potential to be an absolute stand-out title for Nacelle!

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Power Lords' Resurgence: From Forgotten Toys to Iconic Comics!

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Power Lords holds a special place for many '80s and '90s kids; those who might have played with the toys themselves; others playing those hand-me-downs. Yet its lack of wider adaptations meant it nearly fell into total obscurity. That would've been tragic. Luckily, Oni Press and Nacelle stepped up!

A whole new audience will discover these characters! This incredible collaboration is launching Power Lords into legendary status.  Those first few issues— created by such an excellent creative team— are setting the definitive version. The early preview images?  Killer! They demonstrate an intention; the drive for making this Power Lords an iconic part of comic book history; highlighting another reason for those amazing, ambitious collaborative decisions. Everything points to a future worth waiting for.

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Conclusion: Get Ready to Unleash Your Inner Child!

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Power Lords #1 is a total must-read! It blends that killer nostalgia, amazing art, and an epic new storyline; a great mixture of what longtime fans already know while presenting something utterly unexpected. This is an ambitious project – and is absolutely capable of meeting its initial and current level of expectation!  It’s going to be huge.

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