Who are the Power Pals? (2025 Dark Horse) comic books

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Written by Duane Murray. Art by Ahmed Raafat. Cover by Ahmed Raafat. Washed-up actors Derek and Alex have been best friends ever since playing teen superheroes Swallow and Buzzard in the 90s TV show Power Pals. Wait, youve never heard of it? Dont worry, youre not alone; it was canceled after three episodes. But that small taste of fame left them hungry for more, and theyve been trying to get back on the Hollywood train ever since. After being fired from their studio security jobs and dropped by their agent, the middle-aged pair decide to don their old costumes, and thrust themselves back into the public eye, walking the Hollywood Boulevard alongside the popular cosplayers. When a video of the duo defending tourists from being badgered by a pair of rip-off characters goes viral, the attention inspires them to fight more crime. But when their low-level crime-fighting inadvertently disrupts the plans of a crazed crime boss, their friendship will undergo the ultimate test, and it, or they, may not survive long enough to enjoy their new found fame.  • Writer, actor, and producer Duane Murray brings his talents to Dark Horse! • Illustrated by the acclaimed UK based, Egyptian comic book artist, Ahmed Raafat. • A buddy comedy chock-full of 90s nostalgia.  • Four issue series. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Duane Murray. Art by Ahmed Raafat. Cover by Matt Kindt. Washed-up actors Derek and Alex have been best friends ever since playing teen superheroes Swallow and Buzzard in the 90s TV show Power Pals. Wait, youve never heard of it? Dont worry, youre not alone; it was canceled after three episodes. But that small taste of fame left them hungry for more, and theyve been trying to get back on the Hollywood train ever since. After being fired from their studio security jobs and dropped by their agent, the middle-aged pair decide to don their old costumes, and thrust themselves back into the public eye, walking the Hollywood Boulevard alongside the popular cosplayers. When a video of the duo defending tourists from being badgered by a pair of rip-off characters goes viral, the attention inspires them to fight more crime. But when their low-level crime-fighting inadvertently disrupts the plans of a crazed crime boss, their friendship will undergo the ultimate test, and it, or they, may not survive long enough to enjoy their new found fame.  • Writer, actor, and producer Duane Murray brings his talents to Dark Horse! • Illustrated by the acclaimed UK based, Egyptian comic book artist, Ahmed Raafat. • A buddy comedy chock-full of 90s nostalgia.  • Four issue series. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Duane Murray (A) Ahmed Raafat (CA) Ahmed Raafat (C) Ahmed Raafat While patrolling the streets looking for crime to fight, Derek and Alex quickly discover they’re vastly unprepared when crime fights back. So the “Pals” visit their old sensei, Steve—famed creator of ’90s martial art and exercise sensation Jui Bo™—for help. • Writer, actor, and producer Duane Murray brings his talents to Dark Horse! • A buddy comedy chock-full of ’90s nostalgia. • Four issue series. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Duane Murray (A) Ahmed Raafat (CA) Tyler Boss (C) Ahmed Raafat While patrolling the streets looking for crime to fight, Derek and Alex quickly discover they’re vastly unprepared when crime fights back. So the “Pals” visit their old sensei, Steve—famed creator of ’90s martial art and exercise sensation Jui Bo™—for help. • Writer, actor, and producer Duane Murray brings his talents to Dark Horse! • A buddy comedy chock-full of ’90s nostalgia. • Four issue series. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Duane Murray (A) Ahmed Raafat (CA) Ahmed Raafat (C) Ahmed Raafat Feathers fly between the Pals as Alex and Derek’s priorities begin to clash. Derek’s focus on fame betrays both Alex’s trust and his quest for doing good, causing a rift in the friendship. But when the boys run afoul of Mr. Fish, Derek must decide between saving himself or his best friend. • Four issue series. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Duane Murray (A) Ahmed Raafat (CA) Jesse Lonergan (C) Ahmed Raafat Feathers fly between the Pals as Alex and Derek’s priorities begin to clash. Derek’s focus on fame betrays both Alex’s trust and his quest for doing good, causing a rift in the friendship. But when the boys run afoul of Mr. Fish, Derek must decide between saving himself or his best friend. • Four issue series. Cover price $4.99.