This is a comic that stands alone in its dark, murderous, crime-and-pulp based corner, and I (for one) wouldn't have it any other way.Incognito tells the story of former super-villain Zack Overkill, who is in a sick version of a witness protection program, where he holds down a boring office job and has his powers nullified.
But he finds a way to restore his powers and becomes a vigilante, until both the "good guys" (who aren't all that good) and the "bad guys" (who are very bad indeed) catch on to his game.
This issue finds him back under the microscope as the good guys decide they've come up with an even better use for him. Of course, no matter which side wins, Zack loses.
It sounds dark and depressing - and it is - but it's also a tense, edge-of-your-seat ride.
The art by Sean Phillips continues to be fantastic and perfectly matched to the story.
I also really enjoy the back-up text pages. Each issue focuses on a different pulp character, and offers a history and background information.
All in all, an excellent book and well worth checking out. But definitely not for kids.
Grade: A-
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