Tales of thrilling suspense and derring-do! The Runners are diving into the noir-tinged pulp world of Brubaker and Phillips' Incognito this week. His brother's death finds one-time science-villain Zack Overkill turning State's witness, surrendering his superpowers to enter witness protection after betraying his boss... until their unexpected return forces him to confront if he's still the villain of yester-year. Then, Zack's new life sends him back into the underbelly of science crime to find out if a leopard can really change his spots, or if old habits die harder than it may first appear. Topics of discussion include the mean streak of aughts comics, the cultural footprint of pulp, and a critical analysis of whether "Wazzup" ever stopped being funny.
Covering Incognito (2008) #1-6 and Incognito: Bad Influences (2010) #1-5 by Ed Brubaker (W), Sean Phillips (A), Val Staples (C), and more.
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