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R.I.P.D. (collected editions) #2
R.I.P.D.: City of the Damned
A prequel to the upcoming feature film starring Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, and Jeff Bridges! Just because Roy Pulsipher and Nick Walker are dead, that doesn't mean their time in law enforcement is over. Roy and Nick are officers in the Rest In Peace Department (R.I.P.D.), sworn to serve the Almighty and protect the living from evil's foul corruption. Their current case has them chasing a ghostly fanatic determined to undo all of creation - a threat with very personal connections to Roy's past, stretching back a hundred years into a weird, wild west and Roy's first days on the job. It's a twisted history that Nick is only starting to uncover, and one that could have him reconsidering ever joining the R.I.P.D.!
96 pages, Paperback
First published June 17, 2013
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April 13, 2013
So awhile ago I saw there was going to be a movie called R.I.P.D. and it was based off of a comic book. Well that always peaks my interest because for the most part I love comic books and the movies made from them. I was able to get an ARC of this book for a review and was happy to get a little background before the movie comes out.
This is supposed to be a prequel to the movie, and since I had no knowledge of what this was all about I jumped at the chance to read it. This is the story of how Roy Pulsifer began in the Rest In Peace Department. The story isn' bad and held my attention, but the art work could have been a little cleaner. Now maybe that was because I got a digital edition of an advanced reader graphic novel and the actual paperback will be crisper, but for what I read, I wish the artwork was a little cleaner and more detailed.
I don't have to much to say about this other than I am glad I read it. The story breaks threw me a little the first time I would read it; and I had to go back to make sure I had all my facts straight. Since reading this I am more interested in the movie coming out and will wait patiently for the trailers. Also reading this has peaked an interest to read the other novels that are out there if I can find them. So that is why I will say this is a solid 3 star story. Even thought it wasn't an amazing Comic story line, it did interest me enough to want to read more and see the upcoming movie. I'd say this book accomplished what it it was meant to do and that is gain an audience.
This is supposed to be a prequel to the movie, and since I had no knowledge of what this was all about I jumped at the chance to read it. This is the story of how Roy Pulsifer began in the Rest In Peace Department. The story isn' bad and held my attention, but the art work could have been a little cleaner. Now maybe that was because I got a digital edition of an advanced reader graphic novel and the actual paperback will be crisper, but for what I read, I wish the artwork was a little cleaner and more detailed.
I don't have to much to say about this other than I am glad I read it. The story breaks threw me a little the first time I would read it; and I had to go back to make sure I had all my facts straight. Since reading this I am more interested in the movie coming out and will wait patiently for the trailers. Also reading this has peaked an interest to read the other novels that are out there if I can find them. So that is why I will say this is a solid 3 star story. Even thought it wasn't an amazing Comic story line, it did interest me enough to want to read more and see the upcoming movie. I'd say this book accomplished what it it was meant to do and that is gain an audience.
March 9, 2022
Utterly ridiculous and completely entertaining.
November 1, 2020
A rookie cop is paired up with a veteran, looking to solve the mystery of his murder...
Hold up, haven’t we heard this one before?
At first, we once again join our heroic duo (who are still together, despite Pulsifers’ departure into the light in the last volume) as they work to solve take down the worst souls the afterlife has to offer. However, in a parallel to the first volume, we are taken on a trip into Pulsifers’ past, when he himself was the rookie cop, out to solve his mysterious death. A death which, now that I think of it, isn’t... actually explained? I mean, you can draw conclusions, what with the eldritch abomination and all, but you never really find out the backstory in full. The story is quickly overtaken by the mystery behind why so many souls have been going missing before reaching the afterlife.
Even with the similarities, it’s a definite improvement over the first volume. The art is a lot more appealing, not to mention more fitting to the story as opposed to vol. 1s’ more cartoonish style. The plot is better as well, with some actual depth to it. And a bit of world building - we find out how the world sees the R.I.P.D. Officers, for one, and it’s seems to be suggested that part of their selection for recruitment is to make up for the sins of their life. Presumably the extent of their sin effects their sentence, which is why ‘Khan’ - presumably warlord Genghis Khan - is still serving his sentence after 600 years, while bounty hunter Pulsifer is only sentenced to 100 years.
Of the two, I’d say you could honestly skip book 1 and just pick up this volume. There’s not much of anything from book 1 that comes to mind as necessary to understand volume 2.
Hold up, haven’t we heard this one before?
At first, we once again join our heroic duo (who are still together, despite Pulsifers’ departure into the light in the last volume) as they work to solve take down the worst souls the afterlife has to offer. However, in a parallel to the first volume, we are taken on a trip into Pulsifers’ past, when he himself was the rookie cop, out to solve his mysterious death. A death which, now that I think of it, isn’t... actually explained? I mean, you can draw conclusions, what with the eldritch abomination and all, but you never really find out the backstory in full. The story is quickly overtaken by the mystery behind why so many souls have been going missing before reaching the afterlife.
Even with the similarities, it’s a definite improvement over the first volume. The art is a lot more appealing, not to mention more fitting to the story as opposed to vol. 1s’ more cartoonish style. The plot is better as well, with some actual depth to it. And a bit of world building - we find out how the world sees the R.I.P.D. Officers, for one, and it’s seems to be suggested that part of their selection for recruitment is to make up for the sins of their life. Presumably the extent of their sin effects their sentence, which is why ‘Khan’ - presumably warlord Genghis Khan - is still serving his sentence after 600 years, while bounty hunter Pulsifer is only sentenced to 100 years.
Of the two, I’d say you could honestly skip book 1 and just pick up this volume. There’s not much of anything from book 1 that comes to mind as necessary to understand volume 2.
May 15, 2020
Tak toto bolo úplne iné ako jednotka a nielen preto, že autorom príbehu je už niekto iný. Zatiaľ čo jednotka bola skôr vtipná, taká nadnesená a oddychová, toto bolo o čosi temnejšie a tiež hlbšie. Dokonca sa mi to páčilo o kúštik viac ako jednotka, hoci opäť išlo o príbeh, ktorý zdanlivo nemal presne vymedzený začiatok alebo koniec. Bolo to dobré a naozaj je škoda, že sa tomu námetu nikto viac nevenoval.
July 2, 2019
Četl jsem nejdřív tento "druhý" díl, což měl být podle komentujících správný postup.
Přišlo mi to v pohodě.
Přišlo mi to v pohodě.
March 31, 2018
I was unfortunately disappointed by this novel. If they had this as the first one in the series it would have made much more sense than it does especially after how volume one ended. It felt out of place and like it was in the wrong order. I would highly recommend reading this one first in the series. It kept the dark undertones and humour for which I am glad. I do not regret reading it as it made sense, the movie was a good mix of the two.
May 12, 2014
Every now and again, I go through little phases where I like to read graphic novels and surprising more often than not the graphic novels have had either TV series or movies based on them and recently I watched the movie R.I.P.D which stands for the "Rest in Peace Department" it's where the cops go after they die and their job is to hunt the dead souls still walking the earth. This graphic novel is based on Roy's life and how he A) became part of the R.I.P.D and his learning the ropes and B) the mission to hunt down the souls which are originating from an area known as the Black Pit . This has a personal connection to Roy and makes him remember back as he died here and he is one of the only people still alive that has a connection or can actually say they have been here and escaped. Like always, if you aren't really a big reader and enjoy looking at pictures then graphic novels are the way to go as people they are still considered books and reading material.
This graphic novel is also the "prequel" to the movie , so if you have watched the movie and enjoyed it , then check out this graphic novel today.
This graphic novel is also the "prequel" to the movie , so if you have watched the movie and enjoyed it , then check out this graphic novel today.
September 28, 2013
The Rest in Peace Department (R.I.P.D.) recruits dead lawmen to fight supernatural evil on Earth. The first volume (and basis for this summer’s poorly received movie) paired Nick, a present-day Boston cop, with Roy, an Old West U.S. marshal. This collection adds to Roy’s backstory: a “Weird West” tale about a possessed town, a demonic train, and a fanatic set on bringing down the Almighty. Unfortunately, the comic reads like a rush job—uninspired and failing to put any original spin on these familiar themes.
Verdict: Libraries would be better off purchasing the first collection rather than this forgettable volume. Not recommended.
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, September 20, 2013
Verdict: Libraries would be better off purchasing the first collection rather than this forgettable volume. Not recommended.
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | First Look at New Books, September 20, 2013
May 9, 2013
The story was rather hard to follow and the artwork was not very clear at times. Now, that might have something to do with the digital presentation (I read this in a publisher's ARC), but it still meant that things weren't nearly as clear as I generally expect them to be and hurt the story overall. This is meant to be a prequel to the upcoming movie. Never having heard of either before I first saw the big screen trailer with Jeff Bridges, I was interested enough to seek this out and give it a try. Basically, the R.I.P.D. polices the afterlife and makes sure that deceased souls go where they're supposed to (I guess there are a number that don't?). This story was kind of a mess and has me hoping the film will be clearer.
July 8, 2013
Otra precuela innecesaria en formato cómic de película por estrenar. Mínimo interés por conocer un poco al personaje Roy Pulsipher (Jeff Briges) en sus primeros momentos como agente del Rest In Peace Department, al que llega nada mas morir por sus méritos como violentamente eficaz agente del orden en el oeste americano.
Una amenaza, un departamento en horas bajas y el nuevo recluta junto a viejos agentes e inesperadas alianzas para derrotar un mal. En fin, que nada que nos vaya a asombrar demasiado ni a servir mejor que 2 minutos de introducción en la película. He pagado 14€ por un cómic de leer y olvidar, publicado por Norma para sacar pasta a cuenta de la película y lo que es peor, con una traducción lamentable.
Prescindible, caro, traducido con el culo y sin el menor interés.
Una amenaza, un departamento en horas bajas y el nuevo recluta junto a viejos agentes e inesperadas alianzas para derrotar un mal. En fin, que nada que nos vaya a asombrar demasiado ni a servir mejor que 2 minutos de introducción en la película. He pagado 14€ por un cómic de leer y olvidar, publicado por Norma para sacar pasta a cuenta de la película y lo que es peor, con una traducción lamentable.
Prescindible, caro, traducido con el culo y sin el menor interés.
July 3, 2013
As RIPD is hitting the big screen, Dark Horse attempts to cash in with a prequel of sorts. Roy Pulsipher hails from the old West, having worked as a Sheriff before a mishap led to his demise. Offered an opportunity to enforce law on the dead for God, Roy enlists in the Rest In Peace Division. This volume shows his earliest mission, teamed with the Inquisition-era officer Crispin Mather. The duo heads to a town called Black Pool. There the duo team with a demon in order to wrangle an escapee from Hell. The story is bookended by Roy and current partner Nick Walker dealing with the fallout of the Black Pool incident. An intriguing concept that gets slightly muddied through art and storytelling, RIPD does have its charm. A nice read to help prepare for the film.
November 14, 2013
I preferred this to the original R.I.P.D novel. It's a prequel to the movie and I just loved Jeff Bridges as Roy in the movie. His performance being the reason I read both of the graphic novels.
City of the Damned happens after Roy's death and is the story of him being recruited to the R.I.P.D. In much the same way that the movie is about Nick Cruiz's recruitment. I think it was the fact that this story follows Roy that I enjoyed. I just love a gun toting cowboy!
If you've seen the movie, I recommend you read City of the Damned and maybe forget about the original R.I.P.D.
City of the Damned happens after Roy's death and is the story of him being recruited to the R.I.P.D. In much the same way that the movie is about Nick Cruiz's recruitment. I think it was the fact that this story follows Roy that I enjoyed. I just love a gun toting cowboy!
If you've seen the movie, I recommend you read City of the Damned and maybe forget about the original R.I.P.D.
May 4, 2013
A prequel to the movie rather than a sequel to the original comic miniseries. This came to me in single issue form. The story follows long-term RIPD operative Roy Pulsiphur as he goes into what seems to be the climax of the film story - and flashes back to how he got started with the department. The art is certainly more interesting than the original, and the story is marginally better -- and certainly larger scale.
July 24, 2013
Not bad, was good to have some more RIPD to read yet something was lacking, it felt a little rushed and I was a little irked by the fact this was written to tie in with the upcoming film. It's good though, not great but at least there is more to the story now. I preferred the original illustrations to those in this book though.
May 11, 2013
I grabbed this because of any excitement for the movie and more for my love of weird westerns. maybe not the best choice.
There's not much in the way of setting-building, characterization of even a good mystery. there's some imaginative visuals but not much else to really sell anyone.
There's not much in the way of setting-building, characterization of even a good mystery. there's some imaginative visuals but not much else to really sell anyone.
March 14, 2013
Decent story, although I'm not overly familiar with the RIPD series, but I'm still looking forward to the upcoming film this summer ... provided there will be a trailer out soon.
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May 31, 2013The trailer for the film intrigues me, so I thought I'd check out the material on which it's based. Gotta say it was damn good!
July 4, 2013
Not as good as the first TPB. The story was convoluted. And the illustrations muddled. Once I figured it out, though, it was marginally good.
July 8, 2013
I found this difficult to follow. It wasn't until the end that it made sense. Also not as funny as the first one.
September 3, 2013
Poorly written, poorly drawn, poorly adapted into a screeplay that was executed even more poorly.
June 20, 2013
Rehash of volume one, only telling Roy's backstory instead.
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