Ed Brubaker is one of those writers who never seems to get as much attention as some of the industry's bigger names, yet month after month he writes some of the best comics on the stands.This week's example is the final issue in the Incognito series. This is "grim and gritty" done right.
It stars Zack Overkill, a one-time villain who was de-powered and put into witness protection, where he lived a wretched existence.
Over the six issues of this series we've seen him run the gamut from hero to fugitive to prisoner, but with this issue the cloud of mystery around his origin is finally dispelled, and the hidden story of his life is brought to light in shocking fashion.
It's a hard-hitting, action-packed conclusion, and a heck of a lot of fun.
The art is provided by Sean Phillips, whose dark style is perfect for this kind of hard-boiled, pulp-style storytelling. I look forward to seeing more of his work in the future.
This issue is just further proof that Brubaker is one of the best in the business right now. Exhibit "A," your honor.
Grade: A-
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