Wizzywig

by Ed Piskor

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this comic book tells the story of a fictional hacker that has been assembled based on the true stories of several actual hackers, most predominantly Kevin Mitnik. it works pretty well covering mostly early phone hacking and a lot of social engineering. the story is compelling and very dark at times. it's a good read, well drawn. not strictly an complete introduction to the history of hacking but a rather nice addition. (

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"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.… (more)