Description
RIP Vol. 3
Book Summary
The third volume of the RIP series plunges us into the sordid life of Ahmed, a young police officer specializing in the study of insects. Deeply involved in a criminal case that is beyond him, yet determined to prove himself, Ahmed enters a setting where caustic humor and noir thriller intertwine. This installment offers a chilling and cynical story that explores an imaginary profession: that of those who recover valuable objects from the dead. A work that will captivate lovers of the darkest suspense.
What is it about?
In this new installment of the RIP series, the focus shifts to Ahmed, a young police officer with a peculiar specialization in forensic entomology, the study of insects. His life takes a turn when he becomes involved in a complex criminal case that exceeds his capabilities. Determined to prove his worth, Ahmed immerses himself in an investigation that leads him to face the limits of his profession and a sordid reality where death and the valuable items left behind by the deceased are at the center of a criminal plot. The story, loaded with black, cynical humor, presents a world where those who recover items from the dead carry out work as macabre as it is fascinating.
Main themes
- Forensic entomology: the science of insects applied to solving crimes.
- Crime thriller: a police investigation that overwhelms the protagonist.
- Black and cynical humor: an acidic and biting perspective on death and the profession.
- Imaginary profession: the world of those who recover items from the dead.
- Self-improvement: a young police officer's struggle to prove his worth in a case that is beyond him.
Who is it recommended for?
This comic is aimed at adult readers who enjoy noir thrillers, psychological suspense, and stories with caustic and irreverent humor. It is ideal for fans of graphic novels that explore the darker and more cynical side of the human condition, as well as those interested in police plots with an original and unconventional approach.
What this book offers
- An absorbing plot that combines criminal investigation with a unique scientific approach, forensic entomology.
- A complex and vulnerable protagonist whose struggle to succeed adds depth to the story.
- An original and disturbing narrative universe based on a fictional profession that invites reflection on death and the value of objects.
- A narrative tone that balances suspense with black, cynical humor, offering a unique reading experience.
- A standalone installment within the series, allowing readers to dive into the plot without needing to have read the previous volumes.
Technical specifications
- Author: GAET'S; MONIER, JULIEN
- Publisher: PONENT MON COMICS
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: GRAPHIC NOVELS, COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS
- Collection: PONENT MON
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: August 2022
- Number of pages: 112
- Weight: 850 g
Editorial review
RIP Vol. 3 is a solid offering for lovers of the graphic thriller with a touch of black humor. The work stands out for its originality in combining a fictional profession with a real scientific focus like forensic entomology, creating a unique and disturbing atmosphere. The character of Ahmed, with his vulnerability and determination, adds a layer of emotional complexity to a plot that will undoubtedly keep readers on edge who are looking for a different kind of story within the noir genre.