Even ignoring his more mainstream projects, Brian Bendis' recent move to DC Comics has been worth it for the impact its had on his creator-owned projects. Cover is the third new Jinxworld project to launch in recent weeks. And that's not even counting The United States vs. Murder Inc. #1, also out this week. It's enough to wonder if DC is launching too many books in too short a span of time. Fortunately, Cover #1 has no trouble standing out even in the wake of Pearl #1 and Scarlet #1. It's a no-brainer for anyone who's been a fan of Bendis and David Mack's previous collaborations.
The gist of this new series is that the CIA has begun recruiting comic book creators to work as clandestine operatives. The idea being that their solitary work life and habit of traveling the globe for the convention grind gives them a natural form of cover. If superhero comics serve as wish-fulfillment for readers, then Cover is wish-fulfillment for creators instead.
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The gist of this new series is that the CIA has begun recruiting comic book creators to work as clandestine operatives. The idea being that their solitary work life and habit of traveling the globe for the convention grind gives them a natural form of cover. If superhero comics serve as wish-fulfillment for readers, then Cover is wish-fulfillment for creators instead.
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