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Cutting Edge

by Francesco Dimitri (text) & Mario Alberti (illus.).
Titan Comics. Nov. 2021. 208p. ISBN 9781787734265. $29.99. GRAPHIC NOVELS
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An action-packed mystery from Dimitri (The Book of Hidden Things) and Alberti (Die Mauer 2). In March 2012, an eclectic group (including a psychologist, an heiress, a brilliant physicist, and a Pulitzer Prize–winning nature photographer) receive letters from a powerful financial company asking, “Are you at the cutting edge?” and inviting them to a gathering in London. There, the group are told that they have been selected as the very best humankind has to offer. Each of them is presented a fascinating challenge: complete 12 missions in order to prove that they are humanity’s ultimate champion. Twists and turns abound, alliances are formed and broken, and science and mythology intersect as a conspiracy with world-shaking implications is unveiled. The secret’s too good to spoil, but think Tomb Raider meets Hunger Games, with a dash of League of Extraordinary Gentleman.
VERDICT Dimitri’s dense, fast-paced plot prioritizes action and intrigue, leaving little room for in-depth characterization. Regardless, the story is thoroughly entertaining, and Alberti’s stunningly intricate illustrations are among the most impressive published in 2021. A refreshingly strange high-concept thriller.
Reviewed by Tom Batten, Grafton, VA , Dec 03, 2021
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