Rip Kirby, Vol. 8: 1964-1967
Rip Kirby, Vol. 8: 1964-1967 by Fred Dickenson is a comprehensive archival collection published by IDW Publishing in 2015. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English, showcasing the evolution of the iconic comic strip originally created by Alex Raymond in 1946. The series offers a fresh perspective on the crime genre, moving away from the hard-boiled detective style and introducing a more sophisticated protagonist, Rip Kirby, who employs scientific methods in his crime-solving endeavors while remaining an action-oriented character.
Readers will find a blend of crime and mystery elements, along with humor, as they explore the adventures of Rip Kirby and his supporting cast, including his valet Desmond and his girlfriend Honey Dorian. The artwork reflects the fashion sensibilities of the post-war era, capturing the essence of the time. Following Raymond’s untimely death in 1956, John Prentice continued the strip for over four decades, ensuring the legacy of Rip Kirby endures. This volume is a significant addition for fans of comic strips and those interested in the development of the detective genre in graphic novels.
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“The Complete Rip Kirby is the first comprehensive archival collection of Alex Raymond’s post-war, post-modern classic. Created by Raymond in 1946, it was a fresh approach to the crime genre, an about-face from the prevailing hard-boiled style of detective fiction. Rip Kirby was smart and sophisticated, but still a man’s man. He often applied scientific methods to his crime-solving techniques, but was still involved in plenty of action-Kirby was an All-American athlete and decorated war hero. The supporting cast featured Desmond, Rip’s valet and assistant, and plenty of breathtaking women, particularly Rip’s girlfriend, Honey Dorian, and the raven-haired and aptly-named Pagan Lee. Highly conscious of the fashions of the day, Raymond also brought post-war and early-’50s chic to the comics page. When Raymond tragically died in a car accident in 1956, John Prentice began drawing the strip and continued it for the next forty-three years.” — Publisher’s website
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