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Incognito, Vol. 1

Ed Brubaker,

Sean Phillips (Illustrator)

Start date: July 1, 2013

Finish date: July 31, 2013

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Jul 20, 2012 Ronyell rated it it was amazing

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4.5 stars

Introduction:

Alright! Another graphic novel that has the famous Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips collaboration touch (the first being “Fatale”). This time, I’m checking out a graphic novel that is quite unique called “Incognito” and man, was it one of the most creative and unusual graphic novels I have ever read!

What is this story about?

Zack Overkill was your average man who was working at a business job that he hated and employees that he could care less for. Surprisingly, it ...more

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Jun 24, 2013 Jim rated it really liked it

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I think this is the first non-superhero comic I've ever read by Ed Brubaker. (Well, non-mainstream, if you insist on calling it a superhero comic.) And, it was pretty amazing. I love superheroes, but I also love turning the whole superhero genre on it's head. And I love it when an author can take a completely unlikely story, and write the characters as if they were real - and because they're reacting to things that we don't experience, their reactions aren't what we might expect - but they make ...more

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Jun 24, 2013 KWinks rated it really liked it

I'm impressed. Very impressed. And this is shocking because I have always avoided "crime" comics and I really didn't want to read another super hero comic.
This is unlike anything I have ever read before. It's dark, gritty but comical. I love the way Zack looks at "regular" people. The good guys and bad guys are ALL over the top, with crazy names and even crazier powers. This is like being on a carnival ride with rusty bolts, it's not a safe read. It throws twists and turns, but most importantly ...more

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Jun 24, 2013 Lauren Marrero rated it it was amazing

I loved this graphic novel! It was gritty and sarcastic and a little mean. While reading the first few pages, I was skeptical -it's a bit dark and depressing. A former super-villain is forced into a dead end job with no friends and no sense of community. He lost his twin brother, his self-respect, and is forced to take mind numbing drugs to maintain his place in a witness protection program. That is depressing!

But, things quickly begin to heat up. The main character doesn't undergo a huge spirit ...more

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