By Francq & Van Hamme
Publisher: Cinebook
ISBN: 9781849181549
It’s all looking rather desperate for Largo at the beginning of this volume, and it doesn’t look like all the wealth and resources at his disposal can dig him out of the predicament. What he does still have, though, is his own resourcefulness, and it’s this that that is going to make all the difference.
I’m going to avoid saying too much more about aspects of the plot as to do so may spoil your enjoyment of the previous book, so suffice to say there’s plenty of despicable goings on, individuals getting their comeuppance and plenty of twists and turns as you’d expect form Van Hamme. I’m not entirely sure of the purpose of the blunt and seemingly final dicta from the Chinese Minister on the last but one page, but no doubt there will be further implications or fallout as it’s ripe for exploitation.
I particularly enjoyed Francq’s gorgeously detailed artwork in this one. Hong Kong’s depiction is vivid, colourful and vibrant, from the bustling streets to the Peak, and he’s even taken the time and effort to draw the complicated bamboo and rope scaffolding on some of the buildings in the background that’s such a common – and astounding – sight there. Together Francq and Van Hamme are in the premier league of creative teams, so if you’re not reading Largo Winch yet then perhaps you should think about starting.
And if you liked that: Keep em peeled for Volume 13
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