Image Firsts: Criminal #1

"Coward" introduces Leo, a meticulous planner whose reputation hinges on knowing when to walk away. With a heist on the line and a crooked cop pulling strings, Leo faces a choice that tests just how far a professional will go when the stakes are personal. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Sean Phillips, with colors by Val Staples, this gripping first chapter of Criminal unfolds with the sharp precision and moral tension that define the series. The cover, by Sean Phillips, captures the quiet unease beneath the surface of a job that might be too good to be true.