“Ripcord #3” Review – Revenge Reaches New Highs

In the previous issue, we witnessed our main character, Dillon, unleash the exact level of violence she’s willing to dish out in her mission to save her sister. Now hitting the road with her new partner, Colebee, Dillon’s out to track down those who may have her. Will she learn anything new? What will she find? Read on to see if you’re enticed enough to find out!

Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist: Aneke
Colorist: Patricia Martín Samaniego

The Writing

So much like in “Ripcord #2”, the writing from Cullen Bunn remains top-notch here. Where that felt like an adrenaline rush, the action takes much more of a backseat here in favor of story and character development. I personally felt this was done in a clever way, as we get Colebee and Dillon asking each other questions. Since these two just met, this feels very organic and not at all out of place while keeping the story moving forward.

Bunn keeps up the dread from the previous issue, but in a much different way here. Where the last book showed violence, here he shows just how this gang treats those they kidnap. Not with violence, but with pure depravity, showing how addiction can take its toll. If mine is the first review that you see, then let me warn you that this story is not for the faint of heart, and it’s utterly fantastic. This isn’t even to mention the cliffhanger that left me on the edge of my seat!

The Art

Matching the writing, the artwork, and coloring of Aneke and Martín are near perfect. I absolutely love Aneke’s style, as her penciling keeps an edge to it. It’s like she doesn’t play by the rules. Both the pencil work and detailing keep perfectly in line with the story and its tone, creating a perfect cohesion that keeps your eyes glued.

The colors of Martín only work to enhance this point even further. When Dillon seems to be feeling her most hopeful, we get this backdrop of a beautiful sunset colored by an amazing blend of reds, oranges, and yellows. However, the second she starts to lose that hope, she’s surrounded by pitch black, deep reds, and cold blues. The work here is pure genius.

Final Thoughts – 9.5/10

Bunn, Aneke, and Martín continue to prove that they’re a force to be reckoned with. From the insane artwork to the deep storytelling, “Ripcord” continues to say that it deserves to exist and will do whatever it takes to get the recognition it deserves. This should be an immediate add to your pull list if it isn’t already.

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