DON'T MISS: Incognito #1
30 Posted on Dec 31, 2008 in articles by Josh Flanagan |
They hooked me with Sleeper, the story of a good guy trapped undercover with the bad guys, struggling to figure out the right thing to do. They did it again, coming up with Criminal, a collection of loosely connected tales about the lawless underworld. Now writer Ed Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips are back with Incognito #1, hitting your comic store this week from Icon.
Zack Overkill, who took the name Zack Andersen after entering a supervillain witness protection program, finds he is unhappy with the boredom of real life. Imagine Wanted, but after the fact, and written by Ed Brubaker instead of Mark Millar. Zack works in an office as a file clerk and like many of us, hates his job. Except Zack knows what the world is like without all those rules. His parole officer is retiring and getting replaced by a new guy, who is a jerk.
Basically, if you've read the work these guys have done before, you know what to expect. They're joined again by colorist Val Staples, so it should feel just like going home again, but with a whole new cast of characters. Make sure you don't miss it!
Comments
Soooooooo excited for this. Not that you could ruin Phillips' pencils even if you tried, these colors are sensational.
Posted by PaulMontgomery on 12/31/08 at 10:23 AM
awesome
Posted by s30 on 12/31/08 at 10:27 AM
Gosh this looks so good. I am excited. SQUEEEAL.
Posted by Cooper on 12/31/08 at 10:52 AM
This is honestly one of my most anticipated books of 09.
Posted by WinTheWonderboy on 12/31/08 at 10:56 AM
I'm highly considering this title also. It's a rally lite week.
Posted by robbydzwonar on 12/31/08 at 11:12 AM
Like Criminal, I think this will read better in trades.
Posted by Brandon2 on 12/31/08 at 11:38 AM
Raises a good point. Does Incognito feature back-matter like Criminal? One of the reasons I read Criminal in single issues is because the essays in the back alone are worth the cover price. Either way I'll continue to buy both series in single issues.
Posted by PaulMontgomery on 12/31/08 at 11:43 AM
I believe I read from Brubaker on CBR that Incognito will feature extras as well.
Posted by OttoBott on 12/31/08 at 12:11 PM
yay! looking forward to this fo sho
Posted by drakedangerz on 12/31/08 at 12:16 PM
This is the main reason for heading to the comic shop this week.
Posted by Pompster on 12/31/08 at 12:23 PM
I am so phsyched abot this book. Have been looking forward to it forever, and the great part is, unlike Kick ass it will come out before i die
Posted by Gabe on 12/31/08 at 01:25 PM
It looks like the majority of ifanbase isn't going to miss a thing. This book has received a ton of pulls. Looking forward to it.
Posted by danj on 12/31/08 at 01:27 PM
I love the color palette here. A big change from Criminal.
Posted by patio on 12/31/08 at 02:59 PM
ed is the man. i cant wait to check this out.
Posted by twooldridge on 12/31/08 at 03:07 PM
To quote Conor, "trade waitin."
Posted by LukusLuke on 12/31/08 at 09:20 PM
Not Capes and Cowels, but I love me some Brubaker (his writing, dirty dirty Fanboy). Now that I am thinking about it, maybe Cap is so good now because it doesn't feel like a super hero book.
Posted by ato220 on 01/01/09 at 02:05 AM
It's certainly on my pull list. Can't wait to finally jump onto a Brubaker book at #1.
Posted by reg5000 on 01/01/09 at 06:09 AM
Who wouldn't buy this?
Posted by magnum240 on 01/01/09 at 11:04 AM
Gosh, I hate fun. unrelated: I'm totally not buying this fun.
Posted by OttoBott on 01/01/09 at 01:36 PM
Why did you have to compare it to WANTED..that totally meks me not want to buy it :(
Posted by tazz on 01/01/09 at 04:13 PM
The last run of Criminal was awesome. Been looking fwd to this one.
Posted by wayne2001bc on 01/01/09 at 10:07 PM
i read the 1st page there and decided i already might have my POW
Posted by captbastrd on 01/01/09 at 11:51 PM
Okay, Criminal was great. I'm calling my shop in just a minute so they can put this in my box.
Posted by powerdad on 01/02/09 at 04:31 PM
OK, so I'm not usually one to get superexcited about crime fiction so Criminal flew above my radar. But, hand me some Brubaker supervillainy and I'm so there. Picked this up yesterday and it's sitting third in my stack. So, I'll get back when I actually read it. But, oh man. That cover needs to be a poster on my wall right now.
Posted by hawaiianpunch on 01/03/09 at 12:32 PM
OK I bought this. Haven't read it yet. I'm bought it mostly because of the typeface.
Posted by JumpingJupiter on 01/03/09 at 01:32 PM
Shop was sold out. Frustration runs wild.
Posted by Anson17 on 01/04/09 at 12:19 AM
oh man SO good. you have NO idea well you prolly do but still.
Posted by rayclark on 01/04/09 at 11:03 AM
Good pick on this one Josh. I picked this up with the intention of not being left behind on another Brubaker classic in the making. I'm glad I did. I love the premise, tone and spirit.
Posted by zombox on 01/04/09 at 12:05 PM
Yep, if you like Brubaker and Phillips there is no reason why you won't find this good.
The first issue was very enjoyable.
Posted by balsalm on 01/05/09 at 09:42 PM
Will be the first book I read on Friday, fo sho!
Posted by OddsBodkins on 12/31/08 at 09:18 AM