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Rapaces #2
Raptors
Drago and his sister Camilla, two vampires out for carnage, have come to avenge the death of their father and exterminate one prominent and powerful branch of their kin. The answer to this threat comes in the form of Aznar Akeba, descendant of the same branch as our two vicious avengers. In the middle, Inspector Lenore and her partner Benito Biaggi try to unravel the struggle and keep it from reaching anarchic proportions! An hallucinatory tale of horror, eroticism and thrilling action with breathless gothic imagery.
56 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 1999
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Jean Dufaux
475 books86 followersJean Dufaux is a Belgian comic book writer. Beginning his professional career as a journalist for "Ciné-presse", Dufaux started writing comic books in the 1980s. Perhaps his most well-known, and certainly his most long-running, series is Jessica Blandy.
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May 6, 2025
PT Normalmente dou algum tempo entre leituras da mesma série, mas estou a gostar tanto desta que não consegui esperar.
Confesso que estou bastante surpreendido com a classificação desta série no Goodreads — não percebo porque não tem uma nota mais alta. Não sendo, claro, uma grande obra literária, é ainda assim uma leitura muito divertida.
Gosto imenso do conceito da série: uma raça de vampiros modernos que domina a sociedade, mas que, com o tempo, se foi tornando fraca devido à aproximação à humanidade e ao afastamento do seu lado mais selvagem.
A arte de Marini, mesmo nesta fase, já era fantástica.
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EN I usually give myself more time between volumes of the same series, but I'm enjoying this one so much I just couldn’t wait.
I must admit I’m quite surprised by this series’ rating on Goodreads — I don’t understand why it isn’t higher. While it’s clearly not a literary masterpiece, it’s still a really fun read.
I really like the concept behind the series: a race of modern vampires that dominates society but has grown weak over time due to their closeness to humanity and distance from their more primal nature.
Even at this stage, Marini’s artwork was already fantastic.
Confesso que estou bastante surpreendido com a classificação desta série no Goodreads — não percebo porque não tem uma nota mais alta. Não sendo, claro, uma grande obra literária, é ainda assim uma leitura muito divertida.
Gosto imenso do conceito da série: uma raça de vampiros modernos que domina a sociedade, mas que, com o tempo, se foi tornando fraca devido à aproximação à humanidade e ao afastamento do seu lado mais selvagem.
A arte de Marini, mesmo nesta fase, já era fantástica.
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EN I usually give myself more time between volumes of the same series, but I'm enjoying this one so much I just couldn’t wait.
I must admit I’m quite surprised by this series’ rating on Goodreads — I don’t understand why it isn’t higher. While it’s clearly not a literary masterpiece, it’s still a really fun read.
I really like the concept behind the series: a race of modern vampires that dominates society but has grown weak over time due to their closeness to humanity and distance from their more primal nature.
Even at this stage, Marini’s artwork was already fantastic.
June 12, 2022
*8484311651 = ISBN of Norma's Cimoc Extra Color 172*
->Second Edition = October 2001 = 1.650 ptas. / 9,92 €
Dufaux has gained my trust to the point where -even if it's totally out of my wheelhouse- I'll still read it if it's basement priced. Just like Van Hamme, the other Belgian tome factory, there is always quality it the script somewhere that makes it worth the time. Here it was a few pertinent philosophical points about power and a continual carousel of strong egos leveraging their aims.
Specifically, he nearly always stirs sensuality into the narrative and lets it flourish with the aid of artists who deny no details which is appreciated by hedonist types such as myself.
So, though over-genred and too voluptuous for my tastes, I'm glad that I bought in.
->Second Edition = October 2001 = 1.650 ptas. / 9,92 €
Dufaux has gained my trust to the point where -even if it's totally out of my wheelhouse- I'll still read it if it's basement priced. Just like Van Hamme, the other Belgian tome factory, there is always quality it the script somewhere that makes it worth the time. Here it was a few pertinent philosophical points about power and a continual carousel of strong egos leveraging their aims.
Specifically, he nearly always stirs sensuality into the narrative and lets it flourish with the aid of artists who deny no details which is appreciated by hedonist types such as myself.
So, though over-genred and too voluptuous for my tastes, I'm glad that I bought in.
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February 16, 2024Un deuxième tome à la hauteur du premier. Si dans le tome précédent, on comprenait qu’il y avait trois groupes : les bons (Lenore et Spiaggi), les Rapaces et les cibles de ceux-ci. Tout devient flou dans ce tome alors Lenore semble être en voie de franchir la ligne entre les bons et les méchants. C’est l’élément d’intrigue qui pousse à vouloir aller voir ce que renferme le troisième tome.
Encore une fois, les dessins de Marini sont géniaux. Dans ce tome, on en apprend aussi beaucoup sur qui sont les Rapaces. C’est un décor intéressant qui explique bien la quête qu’il mène.
Encore une fois, les dessins de Marini sont géniaux. Dans ce tome, on en apprend aussi beaucoup sur qui sont les Rapaces. C’est un décor intéressant qui explique bien la quête qu’il mène.
January 8, 2020
En este segundo volumen, seguimos conociendo a los protagonistas. Por una parte, la pareja de policías que investiga una extraña serie de asesinatos. Por otra, los vampiros, entre los que hay algunos que quieren eliminar a la cúpula que lleva siglos manteniendo el poder.
Un detalle que me ha gustado de las ilustraciones, es que según el momento y lugar de la trama, predominan ciertos colores, lo que te hace entrar más en la historia.
Un detalle que me ha gustado de las ilustraciones, es que según el momento y lugar de la trama, predominan ciertos colores, lo que te hace entrar más en la historia.
June 19, 2019
Me gusta que cada vez se van debelando nuevo secretos de lo que esta pasando, el dibujo es excelente como siempre en el trabajo de Marini, me gusta como trabaja los lugares lúgubres de la ciudad, no se puede negar la sobre sexualización de la mujeres, que si bien no echan a perder la historia corta el ritmo como ocurre en el Escorpión.
May 7, 2020
DPL hoopla
January 25, 2022
I’m loving this. Marini / dufaux is the ultimate partnership. The graphics are great and for a change, the translation is readable
June 19, 2021
Volume 2 della serie. La storia è carina, anche se piuttosto semplice e già vista, almeno a carattere generale. Sono i disegni che fanno di Rapaci davvero una bellissima opera. Assolutamente da leggere, e da ammirare, per qualunque appassionato del bel fumetto.
July 25, 2011
Parempi kuin ykkösosa, ja alkaa vaikuttaa ostamisen arvoiselta. Käsikirjoitus toimii paremmin, kun vampyyriheimojen historia alkaa aueta eikä visuaalisesti kaunista väkivaltaa unohdeta. Messias-hahmo ei ole uusi keksintö, mutta tästä tyypistä voi seurata jotain klassista...
Piirtäjä rakastaa ihmisiä, vampyyreja ja seksiä - taustat ja maisemat jäävät vähemmälle. Silti blacksadmäistä urbaanimiljöötä on kaunis katsella.
Piirtäjä rakastaa ihmisiä, vampyyreja ja seksiä - taustat ja maisemat jäävät vähemmälle. Silti blacksadmäistä urbaanimiljöötä on kaunis katsella.
December 14, 2025
W tym tomie dowiadujemy się dużo o przeszłości zarówno posiadaczy torbieli za prawym uchem oraz samego mściwego rodzeństwa. Lenore i Spiaggi kontynuują swoje śledztwo, a Aznar Akeba wchodzi na scenę. Klimat stworzony przez Dufaux i Mariniego wciąga coraz głębiej w opowieść.
Scenariusz: ****
Rysunki: ****
Scenariusz: ****
Rysunki: ****
May 17, 2016
Still bloody.
They are searching to kill someone in specific. But they still have problems with the people with cystes.
Some policeofficer also finds the cystes troubling and the betrayal for trusting others.
They are searching to kill someone in specific. But they still have problems with the people with cystes.
Some policeofficer also finds the cystes troubling and the betrayal for trusting others.
September 22, 2021
This volume provides us with an insight of who the raptors are, and where they come from.
But as to Lenore seems to be getting to caught up in the drama, we are no longer sure who the bad guy really is. Prepare for nudity.
But as to Lenore seems to be getting to caught up in the drama, we are no longer sure who the bad guy really is. Prepare for nudity.
February 17, 2025
Masterful. Marini's best. A unique take on the vampire myth.
April 12, 2017
The vampire power group track down the young man they believe is their saviour, Aznar Akeba. He’s at college and appears to be physically strong; lifting a bully football jock with one hand. His sense of justice is already set, as well. The day group tell him (and us) the backstory. Hungry for more power, the group votes to give up carnage and to face the day. Their leader is Don Miguel Y Certa and we see - with a haircut - he is still their leader. Now, he calls himself Do Santo.
One member opposes it, Don Molina.
The group attack his castle, and murder him. With his last breath, he curses them. His wife Donna Anna, sets herself on fire. Their twins are nowhere to be found. [ah-ha]
The inquisitor who did the deed takes a portrait of Anna with whom he is obsessed. [ooh. He’s the guy Drago killed in book1. Drago took the photo of the portrait.]
The curse is coming true. They all develop the cyst and the process is accelerating. Now members are dying of blood diseases and leukaemia which is unheard of.
Aznar calls the twins ‘the raptors’.
Do Santo gives him Molina’s sword to strike them down. He tells him it was left with his mother’s dead body and is a gift for Aznar. [dude, they took the sword and left you to grow up alone in the slums. They are dicks. Don’t trust them.]
Spiaggi and Lenore are on the run, but still getting reports from trusted friends. Lenore confronts Do Santo and afterwards is picked up in the bar by Camilla who takes her to bed. The twins share her *fans self* but Drago won’t let Camilla turn her.
The next day Lenore is betrayed by an unexpected source.
4 stars
One member opposes it, Don Molina.
Whatever you decide, know that my nights will always be more beautiful than your days.
The group attack his castle, and murder him. With his last breath, he curses them. His wife Donna Anna, sets herself on fire. Their twins are nowhere to be found. [ah-ha]
The inquisitor who did the deed takes a portrait of Anna with whom he is obsessed. [ooh. He’s the guy Drago killed in book1. Drago took the photo of the portrait.]
The curse is coming true. They all develop the cyst and the process is accelerating. Now members are dying of blood diseases and leukaemia which is unheard of.
Aznar calls the twins ‘the raptors’.
Do Santo gives him Molina’s sword to strike them down. He tells him it was left with his mother’s dead body and is a gift for Aznar. [dude, they took the sword and left you to grow up alone in the slums. They are dicks. Don’t trust them.]
Spiaggi and Lenore are on the run, but still getting reports from trusted friends. Lenore confronts Do Santo and afterwards is picked up in the bar by Camilla who takes her to bed. The twins share her *fans self* but Drago won’t let Camilla turn her.
The next day Lenore is betrayed by an unexpected source.
4 stars
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