![]() ![]() There's a good deal of implied depth to this fictional universe, and while it's worth keeping in mind that Brubaker and Phillips have only had seven issues at this point to flesh it out, it's also worth noting that the world of Incognito doesn't seem quite as nuanced and defined as similar universes found in books like Top Ten or Powers, which also deal with a world where super-beings are commonplace. Zack's jaded reaction to his situation and the world around him is the source of much of the story's satirical comedy, nicely complimenting the madcap craziness of the story's pulp-inspired world. ![]() There's something unexpectedly appealing about Zack's unapologetic view of his past misdeeds, as well as his unabashed hatred for life in the mundane world. ![]() The series' star character, Zack Overkill, again makes for a fascinating protagonist despite some basic similarities to Sleeper's Holden Carver. Brubaker shifts from first-person narration to an omniscient third-person voice, shifting timelines and perspectives in an effective, fast paced style that keeps things lively throughout. What separates Incognito: Bad Influences from Sleeper and Criminal and ultimately makes it less derivative of those two works is a free-wheeling, experimental style that'll leave you with the impression that anything goes in this world. ![]()
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