Five Gears in Reverse: A Criminal Book

A brand new CRIMINAL graphic novel featuring the legendary RICKY LAWLESS and the crazy tale of how he and MALLORY fell in love in the midst of a crime spree.

"This gritty, tragic, and sharply crafted entry in the series underscores why Brubaker and Phillips continue to set the standard for modern crime comics." --Library Journal (Starred Review)

In one of the wildest, most action-packed books that Brubaker and Phillips have ever done, we delve deep into the life of one of CRIMINAL's most complex and tragic characters, Ricky Lawless as he tries to pay off a deep debt to a mobster, while things just keep going from bad to worse.

FIVE GEARS IN REVERSE will have long-time CRIMINAL fans cheering the return of RICKY LAWLESS and new readers will find it a perfect jumping-on-point for the greatest crime comic series of the 21st century.

"Brubaker and Phillips don't hit a wrong note." - Shane Black

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Image Comics
Published: 06/23/2026
ISBN: 9781534333208
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.89lbs

Review Citations: Library Journal 04/01/2026 pg. 67