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, Wizzygig 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 and data leaks, Ed Piskor's debut graphic novel reminds us
how much power can rest in the hands of an audacious kid with a
keyboard.