It, and The Last of the Innocent arc from the OG Criminal run, are probably Brubaker's most intelligent writing to date (not that his writing isn't typically smart, just that there's a good bit of meat to chew on in those stories in how they engage with their genres on a meta-textual level). It also is unique in that it is a commentary on the tropes of noir, exploring the idea of the Femme Fatale through a particularly inspired melding of those genres. You could probably say the same about the Wrong Place Wrong Time stories, too, but the unique comic-zine aesthetic of their original release goes a long way to making them feel special.įatale: This is a great mix of noir and Lovecraftian horror. The latter two there are fun little in-universe stories, but definitely the weakest Criminal material Brubaker has done. I would rank the material here as follows: Cruel Summer (obviously), Wrong Place Wrong Time (best to be read with the oversized, comic-zine editions, not the TPB), My Heroes Have Always Been Junkies, and Bad Weekend.
My rankings for the arcs in this series: The Last of the Innocent, Lawless, Coward, The Sinners, The Dead and The Dying, and Bad Night.Ĭriminal (current run at Image): This one is largely bolstered by Cruel Summer, since it's the only major arc in the current series. It's the culmination of the story to a large degree. I think you've done yourself a bit of a disservice not reading these stories before Cruel Summer, as the seeds for Cruel Summer are planted all throughout the original series. I've read most of Brubaker's work, here's my rankings:Ĭriminal (the original Icon run from the mid-2000s): Just great crime stories all around. Use >!spoiler!List of websites maintained by /r/comicbook redditors.Instructions for Creators and Previous AMAs.If you are a creator who is interested in setting up an AMA please see the AMA instructions in the FAQ. Check your pictures for piracy links before posting them. Links to pirated material or piracy sites will result in an immediate ban.
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