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Criminal: Last of the Innocent 3 Cover

Artist: Sean Phillips (All)

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Title:	Criminal: Last of the Innocent 3 Cover
Artist:	Sean Phillips (All)
Media Type:	Paint - Watercolor
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,231
Likes on CAF:	0 1
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	12/14/2012
Comic Art Archive:	Criminal the Last of the Innocent Issue: 3 Page: cover View

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Criminal: Last of the Innocent #3 (16x20)

Criminal was where it all began for me with Brubaker & Phillips and it still holds a special place amongst their growing body of work. The series delivered over and over and not a single issue in this saga disappointed. The work that started with "Bad Night" had a different tone and personal nature to it and is a fantastic character study that was inspired by the circumstances around Brubaker's life at the time.

It's hard to pick a favorite, but "Last of the Innocent" certainly stands out for me as the pinnacle of work in this series for a number of reasons. Riley Richards is a fascinating character - the epitome of the all-American boy that ends up murdering his wife in cold blood, who you still can't help rooting for and not knowing why. The art for this series is unique in that Phillips successfully juggles Archie-style carefree, cheerful flashbacks with art that reflects Riley's gritty, scratchy and dark present-day tale.

Sean Phillips' covers to this particular series were phenomenal. Every single one is pitch-perfect for the story as it starts to unravel but this specific piece (#3) really resonated with me. The great noir-feel to all the Criminal work is captured perfectly here and the warm tones and striking lighting in the scene complement Riley Richards perfectly. The eyes in the Miranda poster menacingly looking over Riley in the background as he lights his cigarette (pre-occupied in his space) is genius. This story is eventually about a man who lives in the past, takes no responsibility for his decisions, and despite his affections is totally hollow inside -- this cover says it all.

Thanks to Sean & Mark.

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Ryan Maddux
Member Since 2012

Posted on 12/14/2012

This piece if ridiculous. Great score! Make me want to buy a painted Phillips cover. I'm pretty jealous!

C .
Member Since 2008

Posted on 12/15/2012

Congratulations, very good cover!!!

J W
Member Since 2012

Posted on 12/15/2012

Thanks guys, one of my favorite Phillips covers.

Matt Streets
Member Since 2012

Posted on 12/30/2012

Didn't know you had TWO Phillips covers!! A perfect page.

Johan Tudts
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/21/2013

Great series, great cover, congratz !

Joseph Serpico
Member Since 2009

Posted on 1/12/2014

I'm a big fan of Phillips art, and the Criminal series in particular. Stunning cover, and well written comment.

J W
Member Since 2012

Posted on 1/12/2014

Joseph Serpico wrote:

I'm a big fan of Phillips art, and the Criminal series in particular. Stunning cover, and well written comment.

Thanks Joseph, appreciate it!

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