The Losers
Written by Andy Diggle. Art by Jock; Shawn Martinbrough.
A betrayed covert team turns its mission against the agency that abandoned it.
Overview
After a disastrous operation, a Special Forces unit believed dead pursues the CIA figure who set it up. Diggle and Jock launched the Vertigo series in 2003.
Why It Matters
Its appeal lies in team tactics and reversals: the Losers survive by using the methods of covert war against their former handlers.
Genre & Themes
Espionage action, revenge thriller and military conspiracy drive the plot.
Art & Visual Identity
Jock’s stark silhouettes and aggressive page layouts make raids and escapes fast to read; Martinbrough later adds a distinct noir line.
Read This If You Like
- Covert-team fiction
- Revenge plots
- Jock’s action art