Description
SODA OMNIBUS 3
Book Summary
This third omnibus volume of the Soda series collects the adventures of the peculiar agent Solomon "Soda" Hanneth, a New York City police officer who hides his true profession from his mother by making her believe he is a pastor. With a tone that combines police action, humor, and a distinct graphic style, this hardcover edition compiles several stories of the character created by Bruno Gazzotti and Philippe Tome, offering a complete and fluid read for fans of Franco-Belgian comics.
What is it about?
Solomon David Elliot Hanneth, known as Soda, is a police officer in New York who leads a double life to protect his mother from the worry that knowing her son faces crime daily would cause her. She believes he is a pastor, a lie that Soda must maintain with constant excuses and bizarre situations. In this third omnibus volume, several stories are collected where Soda faces complex cases, from street investigations to clashes with organized crime, all while trying to maintain his family charade. The work combines the tension of the police genre with comedic moments derived from his double identity, offering a human and sometimes ironic portrait of the everyday hero.
Main themes
- Double identity and family secrets: Soda's lie to his mother and the complications it creates.
- Police and urban crime: investigations, pursuits, and the day-to-day life of an agent in New York.
- Humor and drama: balance between violent action and the comedic situations derived from the deception.
- Personal relationships: the bond between Soda and his mother, as well as with his coworkers.
- Genre comics: visual narrative typical of the police thriller with the influence of the Franco-Belgian comic.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of comics and graphic novels who enjoy police stories with a human and humorous approach. It is ideal for fans of the Soda series who want to complete their collection in an omnibus format, as well as for those looking for a genre read with charismatic characters and quality artwork. It is also attractive to fans of European comics and narratives that combine action and comedy.
What this book offers
- A compilation of several stories from the series in a single volume, facilitating continuous reading.
- A protagonist with psychological depth, caught between his professional duty and his personal life.
- A balanced mix of intrigue, action, and humor, which keeps interest throughout the pages.
- A detailed and dynamic graphic style, characteristic of quality Franco-Belgian comics.
- A hardcover edition that ensures durability and a polished presentation for collectors.
Technical specifications
- Author: BRUNO GAZZOTTI AND PHILIPPE TOME
- Publisher: PONENT MON EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: GRAPHIC NOVELS, GRAPHIC NOVELS: SUPERHEROES AND SUPERVILLAINS, COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS
- Collection: OMNIBUS
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: July 2017
- Number of pages: 144
- Weight: 946 g
Editorial review
This third Soda omnibus solidifies the series as a benchmark of police comics with a touch of humor. The work of Gazzotti and Tome stands out for its ability to build a credible and endearing protagonist, whose contradictions between his professional life and the deception of his mother generate situations that are both tense and fun. The hardcover edition is a success for collectors, and the compilation allows one to enjoy several stories without interruption. It is a recommended read for those looking for a well-executed genre comic, with memorable characters and an agile narrative pace.