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Le Convoyeur #1
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Ein Virus hat die Welt vernichtet. Der »Rost« macht Stahl und Eisen brüchig wie Papier. Gebäude, Fahrzeuge, Computer… unsere Zivilisation wurde zu Staub. Schlimmer noch, auch das Eisen in unserem Blut ist Opfer der Seuche, und kaum ein Lebewesen entkommt den schrecklichen Mutationen, die sie hervorruft. In dieser brutalen Welt ist der Kurier eine lebende Legende. Er nimmt jeden Auftrag an, ungeachtet der Gefahren. Als Gegenleistung verlangt er lediglich, dass man ein seltsames Ei herunterschluckt, das er seinen Auftraggebern überreicht. Ist er Held oder Unheilsbringer? Nur die Zukunft kann es zeigen…
56 pages, Hardcover
First published June 26, 2020
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May 20, 2022
Society has collapsed after a virus destroyed all of the iron on Earth. Most humans have begun to mutate as well because the virus also affects the iron in our blood. The Transporter is a man who will do any job in exchange for swallowing these strange eggs. I thought it was a neat premise and will be back to read the sequel. Th art was good, but some of the character designs were too similar leaving me confused at times.
August 12, 2020
What a surprise! I was going in blind, not even knowing I had already read others comic from this author and like them. Anyway, this was such a cool comic and a series I would loved to continue on. It have solid characters, deep and cool settings and universe, perfect balance between story line and action and the art was cool. Truly a comic worth noticing!
February 10, 2023
Une bande dessinée post-apocalyptique divertissante. Dans ce cas causé par une bactérie qui a corrompu tout le fer de la planète... y compris celui du sang humain, provoquant des mutations chez les humains survivants.
September 1, 2020
Beaucoup, beaucoup d'informations dans ce premier tome. Je trouve qu'il y a un air de MadMax. Avec un peu de lugubre en plus. Par contre, âme sensible s'abstenir. C'est un monde d'après Apocalypse, avec tous ce qu'il pourrait comporter...Le cadre est posé mais je reste sur ma fin, cet oeuf à attiser ma curiosité.
September 18, 2020
Ok, this is straight-up GREAT. I have SO many questions, and I need to know what happens next!
It's sometime in the future, and the world is basically dead because of a weird fungus thing that eats iron - including the iron in blood. There are now several different groups living around: mutants who survived the virus but got all messed up by it, the "church" who go around trying to find fertile couples and forcing them to breed in hopes of repopulating the earth, the cannibals who can only stay alive by eating human flesh, and the putrids which are weird Xenomorph looking things. There are also small groups of people who aren't super duper mutated and living the rustic life of farming and stuff.
Then there is the transporter who will deliver anything to anyone for a small fee. I've figured out why he claims the fee that he claims I think... but I don't know why his fee what his fee is... haha! I need volume 2!!!
It's sometime in the future, and the world is basically dead because of a weird fungus thing that eats iron - including the iron in blood. There are now several different groups living around: mutants who survived the virus but got all messed up by it, the "church" who go around trying to find fertile couples and forcing them to breed in hopes of repopulating the earth, the cannibals who can only stay alive by eating human flesh, and the putrids which are weird Xenomorph looking things. There are also small groups of people who aren't super duper mutated and living the rustic life of farming and stuff.
Then there is the transporter who will deliver anything to anyone for a small fee. I've figured out why he claims the fee that he claims I think... but I don't know why his fee what his fee is... haha! I need volume 2!!!
January 14, 2025
3.5/5
Een spannende spin op een verhaal over post-apocalyptische wereld. Gruwelijk, geweldadig en zeker niet voor de jonge ogen. De volgende delen haal ik gauw in huis!
Een spannende spin op een verhaal over post-apocalyptische wereld. Gruwelijk, geweldadig en zeker niet voor de jonge ogen. De volgende delen haal ik gauw in huis!
February 9, 2022
Le concept est ultra original, le personnage est intriguant et les dessins sont sublimes!!
August 16, 2020
If you like the description "post-apocalyptic western comic book"
You'll love this one and absolutely have to go and take a look!
Although you may certainly not be faint of heart to truly appreciate
This story that is enthralling and cruel but nevertheless really great
Post-apocalyptic western comic book
Actually there is no better way to describe this story that tells us more about an unstoppable virus that attacks iron and thus destroys a big part of civilization. Not only buildings, metal weapons, … disappear. Humans are also affected by mutations, due to the iron in their blood.
In this strange new world a lonesome cowboy - known as 'The Transporter' - seems to have only one mission in life: transport anything anywhere for anyone, no questions asked. The only favour he wants in return is for his clients to swallow a special egg. But what are his intentions? Is he a hero or a devil?
Part one
This book is the first part in a French series created by scenarist Tristan Roulot and cartoonist Dimitri Armand.
Story: Although the beginning of this series is told in only 56 pages, there are a lot of different storylines that are all well worked-out. The only downpoint is the fact that the transition between the different lines is not always clear: sometimes you are in a flashback and suddenly again in a present storyline. But apart from that mystery, black humour, interesting life questions, … are all covered in this 'part one' that makes you long for part two, which hopefully won't take too long to be created and published.
Pictures: Sometimes a bit dark, but overall an intriguing and nice visual depictment of the story. If you want to have a brief idea of what to expect, you can watch the trailer.
Interview
If you master the French language, it is recommended to watch the interview with Tristan Roulot.
Not only does he tell about his reconversion from law student to comic book scenarist and his way of working (he always first comes up with the beginning and the end of a story), but also about the influence of the corona-lockdown on his way of working (with 2 children in the house there's a lot of his work that is done at night) and about his view on the series (that will eventually be a trilogy).
*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
You'll love this one and absolutely have to go and take a look!
Although you may certainly not be faint of heart to truly appreciate
This story that is enthralling and cruel but nevertheless really great
Post-apocalyptic western comic book
Actually there is no better way to describe this story that tells us more about an unstoppable virus that attacks iron and thus destroys a big part of civilization. Not only buildings, metal weapons, … disappear. Humans are also affected by mutations, due to the iron in their blood.
In this strange new world a lonesome cowboy - known as 'The Transporter' - seems to have only one mission in life: transport anything anywhere for anyone, no questions asked. The only favour he wants in return is for his clients to swallow a special egg. But what are his intentions? Is he a hero or a devil?
Part one
This book is the first part in a French series created by scenarist Tristan Roulot and cartoonist Dimitri Armand.
Story: Although the beginning of this series is told in only 56 pages, there are a lot of different storylines that are all well worked-out. The only downpoint is the fact that the transition between the different lines is not always clear: sometimes you are in a flashback and suddenly again in a present storyline. But apart from that mystery, black humour, interesting life questions, … are all covered in this 'part one' that makes you long for part two, which hopefully won't take too long to be created and published.
Pictures: Sometimes a bit dark, but overall an intriguing and nice visual depictment of the story. If you want to have a brief idea of what to expect, you can watch the trailer.
Interview
If you master the French language, it is recommended to watch the interview with Tristan Roulot.
Not only does he tell about his reconversion from law student to comic book scenarist and his way of working (he always first comes up with the beginning and the end of a story), but also about the influence of the corona-lockdown on his way of working (with 2 children in the house there's a lot of his work that is done at night) and about his view on the series (that will eventually be a trilogy).
*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 18, 2026
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
The Transporter - Nymph is the first issue of a new comic series with a post-apocalyptic western theme. Released 15th July 2020 from Europe Comics and translated from the French, it's 56 pages and available in ebook / comiXology formats.
This is a very oddly told but weirdly compelling story. The back story is scattered and murky but the highlights are that a virus has destroyed most of the metal on planet earth, wrecking civilization and (due to the iron in blood), mutating most of humanity. The titular character seems to be immune to any effects of the virus and he has taken it upon himself to transport anything anywhere - for a price.
Beyond the broad strokes, the story is told in flashbacks and side-hops which make following the story somewhat challenging. I found some of the character renderings fairly similar so keeping them straight during the reading was a little difficult a couple times. All in all though, the art is beautifully done and the inking also. There were a very few times I felt the translation work was a little rough. Nothing specific I can point to, exactly, just a vague feeling that the dialogue didn't precisely flow. (It isn't egregious at all, just noticeable).
Three and a half stars, rounded up mostly for the interesting (if choppy) story and the well done art.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
The Transporter - Nymph is the first issue of a new comic series with a post-apocalyptic western theme. Released 15th July 2020 from Europe Comics and translated from the French, it's 56 pages and available in ebook / comiXology formats.
This is a very oddly told but weirdly compelling story. The back story is scattered and murky but the highlights are that a virus has destroyed most of the metal on planet earth, wrecking civilization and (due to the iron in blood), mutating most of humanity. The titular character seems to be immune to any effects of the virus and he has taken it upon himself to transport anything anywhere - for a price.
Beyond the broad strokes, the story is told in flashbacks and side-hops which make following the story somewhat challenging. I found some of the character renderings fairly similar so keeping them straight during the reading was a little difficult a couple times. All in all though, the art is beautifully done and the inking also. There were a very few times I felt the translation work was a little rough. Nothing specific I can point to, exactly, just a vague feeling that the dialogue didn't precisely flow. (It isn't egregious at all, just noticeable).
Three and a half stars, rounded up mostly for the interesting (if choppy) story and the well done art.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
September 5, 2020
The Transporter is a post-apocalyptic series with a western feel. A virus has spread throughout the world that destroys anything containing iron, including the human body. The result is a civilization thrown back into the bronze age and the human race living their lives with various mutations. The story centers around a character simply named The Transporter, who will do just about anything for a price.
The artwork in this comic is stunning. The visuals and color palette are what give this comic its western vibe, and I loved all of it. The story was also very engaging, giving just enough answers to keep me invested in finding out what is going to happen next! The volume reads like an introduction for the series, but I don’t think that’s a bad thing in this case. And that ending has me hooked!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The artwork in this comic is stunning. The visuals and color palette are what give this comic its western vibe, and I loved all of it. The story was also very engaging, giving just enough answers to keep me invested in finding out what is going to happen next! The volume reads like an introduction for the series, but I don’t think that’s a bad thing in this case. And that ending has me hooked!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
August 17, 2021
The world is ravaged by a virus that destroys iron, and as society has collapsed so too has humanity began to change as the iron in their body has given way to mutations. The Transporter is a dude who goes around doing odd jobs in exchange for making people eat these weird eggs he gives them. I don't really understand what's happening or how but it looks pretty.
August 19, 2020
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
The Transporter - Nymph is the first issue of a new comic series with a post-apocalyptic western theme. Released 15th July 2020 from Europe Comics and translated from the French, it's 56 pages and available in ebook / comiXology formats.
This is a very oddly told but weirdly compelling story. The back story is scattered and murky but the highlights are that a virus has destroyed most of the metal on planet earth, wrecking civilization and (due to the iron in blood), mutating most of humanity. The titular character seems to be immune to any effects of the virus and he has taken it upon himself to transport anything anywhere - for a price.
Beyond the broad strokes, the story is told in flashbacks and side-hops which make following the story somewhat challenging. I found some of the character renderings fairly similar so keeping them straight during the reading was a little difficult a couple times. All in all though, the art is beautifully done and the inking also. There were a very few times I felt the translation work was a little rough. Nothing specific I can point to, exactly, just a vague feeling that the dialogue didn't precisely flow. (It isn't egregious at all, just noticeable).
Three and a half stars, rounded up mostly for the interesting (if choppy) story and the well done art.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
The Transporter - Nymph is the first issue of a new comic series with a post-apocalyptic western theme. Released 15th July 2020 from Europe Comics and translated from the French, it's 56 pages and available in ebook / comiXology formats.
This is a very oddly told but weirdly compelling story. The back story is scattered and murky but the highlights are that a virus has destroyed most of the metal on planet earth, wrecking civilization and (due to the iron in blood), mutating most of humanity. The titular character seems to be immune to any effects of the virus and he has taken it upon himself to transport anything anywhere - for a price.
Beyond the broad strokes, the story is told in flashbacks and side-hops which make following the story somewhat challenging. I found some of the character renderings fairly similar so keeping them straight during the reading was a little difficult a couple times. All in all though, the art is beautifully done and the inking also. There were a very few times I felt the translation work was a little rough. Nothing specific I can point to, exactly, just a vague feeling that the dialogue didn't precisely flow. (It isn't egregious at all, just noticeable).
Three and a half stars, rounded up mostly for the interesting (if choppy) story and the well done art.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
June 13, 2022
There were parts of this that confused me, but there were also some things that made me curious. I guess I'm interested enough to keep reading. The artwork was pretty good.
I knew a guy in college whose nickname was Transporter. Shouts out T-port!
I knew a guy in college whose nickname was Transporter. Shouts out T-port!
June 9, 2022
'The Transporter 1: Nymph' by Tristan Roulot with art by Dimitri Armand is a graphic novel about a stranger who will deliver anything for a weird price.
At some future time, humans have been mostly wiped out by a virus. Humanity is set back to an almost medieval state. A lone stranger, known only as The Transporter, will help you transport goods or people safely. In return, he demands an enigmatic price.
I liked this strange futuristic story of an even stranger man. Not much is explained but I liked the enigmatic nature of the story. The art was good, too.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
At some future time, humans have been mostly wiped out by a virus. Humanity is set back to an almost medieval state. A lone stranger, known only as The Transporter, will help you transport goods or people safely. In return, he demands an enigmatic price.
I liked this strange futuristic story of an even stranger man. Not much is explained but I liked the enigmatic nature of the story. The art was good, too.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
July 13, 2020
Le Convoyeur c’est du postapo à la sauce western qui ne fait pas dans la demi-mesure. Au programme de ce voyage: des corps déformés par des modifications génétiques, une religion qui trimballe ses escales eunuques et des cannibales en cage, un monde chaotique où seuls les plus vicieux peuvent penser survivre, bref un joli package qui m’a complètement enthousiasmée (#MoiPsychopathe). Dans ce récit d’anticipation qui fleure un peu l’ambiance à la Mad Max, l’aspect western en plus, le convoyeur est un anti-héros bien mystérieux, amoral et envoûtant, dont on peut qu’être séduit à nos risques et périls… [...]
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January 20, 2021
Une BD de SF post-apo. Une bactérie qui altère le fer à transformé le monde.
Un univers bien construit, qui m'a rappelé celui de Degenesis (jeu de rôle). Violente, la BD interroge sur la chute de la civilisation et l'après. Le personnage du titre est bien mystérieux. Personne de confiance ou ennemi potentiel ? Dans ce monde où le danger guette partout, difficile de se prononcer ! Le suspense et l'action sont présents.
Il y a pas mal de sang et mutilations (âmes sensibles s'abstenir).
Un univers bien construit, qui m'a rappelé celui de Degenesis (jeu de rôle). Violente, la BD interroge sur la chute de la civilisation et l'après. Le personnage du titre est bien mystérieux. Personne de confiance ou ennemi potentiel ? Dans ce monde où le danger guette partout, difficile de se prononcer ! Le suspense et l'action sont présents.
Il y a pas mal de sang et mutilations (âmes sensibles s'abstenir).
October 2, 2021
Très belle bande dessinée.
L'univers, les visuels et l'histoire sont vraiment sympa.
Un être immortel parcourant les routes d'un monde appocalyptique, où les personnes ont développés des mutations génétiques, passe de ville en ville en recherche de missions.
Il les accepte toutes, sous condition de faire avaler un oeuf en guise de récompense.
Ce spitch m'a conquis, le personnage reste mystérieux et on découvre cet univers malade page après page.
L'univers, les visuels et l'histoire sont vraiment sympa.
Un être immortel parcourant les routes d'un monde appocalyptique, où les personnes ont développés des mutations génétiques, passe de ville en ville en recherche de missions.
Il les accepte toutes, sous condition de faire avaler un oeuf en guise de récompense.
Ce spitch m'a conquis, le personnage reste mystérieux et on découvre cet univers malade page après page.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 4, 2022
This is one of the weirder apocalypses I've come across, but it serves as a setting for a very interesting story that manages a decent turn at the end of this first volume. While only 60 pages, it is very dense, with more story than a lot of American super hero volumes. It sets up a number of mysteries and powerful characters, done with impressive art, and has me intrigued to read more. Just be ready for grim, gritty, and cruel characters and worlds.
July 17, 2022
Une maladie de la terre attaque le fer, dans les infrastructures mais aussi dans le corps des humains créant des mutations. Le Convoyeur, au prix d’un oeuf à avaler, transporte ce qu’on lui demande.
Si le récit semble partir dans plusieurs directions (poser l’époque, village de femmes, troupe militaire religieuse, cannibales, créature type sirène aux phéromones implacables, chasseresse mystérieuse) le tout finit par se rattacher en un excellent récit fantastico-dystopique.
Si le récit semble partir dans plusieurs directions (poser l’époque, village de femmes, troupe militaire religieuse, cannibales, créature type sirène aux phéromones implacables, chasseresse mystérieuse) le tout finit par se rattacher en un excellent récit fantastico-dystopique.
December 29, 2024
Interesting and cruel story with bad ass hero. From first book is hard to get all the rules of the world, but you can grasp basic concepts which are pretty interesting.
It was little bit chaotic in some parts and took me some time to realize that some moments are from reality and some from retrospective. But noting serious and too distrurbing.
There is also some mystery which is always good...3.5*
It was little bit chaotic in some parts and took me some time to realize that some moments are from reality and some from retrospective. But noting serious and too distrurbing.
There is also some mystery which is always good...3.5*
June 6, 2020
3.5*
Ce premier tome était pas mal du tout. Le rythme était un peu lent mais j'ai accroché à la deuxième moitié de la BD. Ce tome m'a donné envie d'en savoir plus, notamment le mystère autour du convoyeur et de l’œuf qu'il donne à chaque mission.
Ce tome 1 est un bon démarrage de saga, à voir par la suite !
Ce premier tome était pas mal du tout. Le rythme était un peu lent mais j'ai accroché à la deuxième moitié de la BD. Ce tome m'a donné envie d'en savoir plus, notamment le mystère autour du convoyeur et de l’œuf qu'il donne à chaque mission.
Ce tome 1 est un bon démarrage de saga, à voir par la suite !
March 7, 2021
C'est un BD gore et il y a des passages que je n'ai pas compris, avec un système de flashbacks insérés qui sont d'une durée indéterminée...
Sinon l'idée de base est bonne (monde post-apo après un virus qui détruit le fer, plongeant l'espèce humaine dans une société quasi-préhistorique). Mais trop violent et trop confus pour moi
Sinon l'idée de base est bonne (monde post-apo après un virus qui détruit le fer, plongeant l'espèce humaine dans une société quasi-préhistorique). Mais trop violent et trop confus pour moi
July 2, 2022
Buen dibujo, muy bueno en algunas partes y gran cantidad de conceptos interesantes. Si un trasfondo se presenta de una manera tan orgánica y natural como en este no veo la problemática de otros comentarios de que no se entienden cosas, está claro que se irán explicando y no me parece que descarrilen la historia.
July 11, 2020
Pas mal, le monde post apo m'a un peu fait penser à celui de Last of Us, avec les spores ! Mais ici il y a une rouille spéciale en plus ainsi que des pouvoirs. Un peu trop de choses d'un coup je trouve mais il se laisse lire.
September 28, 2020
J’aime bien l’angle du virus qui s’attaque au fer. J’ai aussi bien aimé le personnage principal, un peu comme Undertaker, il se promène et accepte les contrats. Très riche univers pour ce premier tome.
May 18, 2021
dt. Der Kurier Band 1 - Larve
May 22, 2022
Dark but really good!!
May 26, 2022
Um, this was just really weird and fun, in like a very non-American way.
July 19, 2022
Histoire très intéressante et du dessin "top notch" !
March 21, 2025
Exciting First Volume
I really enjoyed the world building and story, the artwork is also fantastic! If you enjoy post apocalyptic tales with a unique plague this for you.
I really enjoyed the world building and story, the artwork is also fantastic! If you enjoy post apocalyptic tales with a unique plague this for you.
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