RIP, M. D.

by Mitch Schauer, Mike Vosburg (Illustrator)

Fun-filled full-color all-ages adventure. RIP, M.D. is the debut graphic novel from The Angry Beavers creator Mitch Schauer, a creepy, fun-filled all-ages adventure introducing Ripley Plimpt, an eleven-year-old boy whose ordinary life is turned upside-down when he discovers that monsters are not only real, but are also in desperate need of his help to overcome their very real problems.

One foggy night, while searching for monsters in the cemetery behind his house, Ripley finds and rescues the tiniest of bats impaled on a thorn bush. What Ripley doesn’t realize is that he’s just saved the life, or “un-life,” of one of the world’s most dangerous night creatures—a vampire! Word spreads among all monsters of Rip’s heroic gallantry and kindness. Before long, legendary and mythical monsters from around the world are showing up on his doorstep proclaiming Rip as RIP, M.D.— Monster Doctor !

Writing and illustrating the graphic novel, Emmy-Award winning and long time producer, writer and designer Schauer has teamed with comic book veteran Mike Vosburg who’s bringing his innovative, illustrative style to the artwork’s inking. Michael Lessa and Justin Yamaguchi are creating a whole new look for RIP M.D. with their beautiful color and special effects expertise.

RIP, M.D. is the first collaboration between the independent animation studio Lincoln Butterfield, who’s producing the graphic novel, and Fantagraphics Books, who’s publishing it. 88 pages of color comics

Genres: Graphic Novels

88 pages, Paperback

First published August 24, 2010

Reviews

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super Cute & Friendly

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

My girlfriend got this for me as a Halloween gift. Yeah, we're a little weird. This book was just perfect for me, though. I loved all the classic horror references. It's a little kiddie, but that's easy to get over. Just too much fun. I hope this is the beginning of a series.

[Drew · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really didn't like this book. There were some interesting ideas, but the repeated dated references which passed as humour and the poor layouts sucked out any good will I had for this book.

[Helby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute story for all ages. Shows that monsters are just misunderstood, and that humans can be the real monsters.

[Elsa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, for all-ages gn.

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

4 stars for originality, 3 stars for a confusing me about a key plot point near the end. I would definitely pick up a second in the series, if they ever make one.