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Ed Piskor
American alternative comics artist
Wizzywig
Synopsis
"They say What You See Is What You Get-- but Kevin "Boingthump" Phenicle could always see more than most people. In the world of phone phreaks, hackers, and scammers, he's a legend. His exploits are hotly debated: could he really get free long-distance calls by whistling into a pay phone? Did his video-game piracy scheme accidentally trigger the first computer virus? And did he really dodge the FBI by using their own wiretapping software against them? Is he even a real person? And if he's ever caught, what would happen to a geek like him in federal prison? Inspired by the incredible stories of real-life hackers, WIZZYWIG is the thrilling tale of a master manipulator-- his journey from precocious child scammer to federally wanted fugitive, and beyond. In a world transformed by social networks, data leaks, and digital uprisings, Ed Piskor's debut graphic novel reminds us how much power can rest in the hands of an audacious kid with a keyboard" -- from publisher's web site.
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Characters
Kevin "Boingthump" PhenicleProtagonist
FBIAntagonist
Frequently asked questions
Is Wizzywig based on a true story?
The graphic novel draws heavily from the real lives and exploits of early computer hackers and phone phreaks, blending their stories into the fictional character of Kevin "Boingthump" Phenicle. It captures the spirit and technical ingenuity of figures like Kevin Mitnick and John Draper.
How does Wizzywig connect to Ed Piskor's other work?
Wizzywig is an early example of Ed Piskor's distinctive style of chronicling subcultures and historical events through graphic novels, a method he later refined in his Hip Hop Family Tree series. It showcases his meticulous research and visual storytelling approach to non-fiction subjects.