Serge Pellé

(This is a combined review of [b:Nomads: Orbital Vol. 3|11548444|Orbital, Vol. 3 Nomads|Sylvain Runberg|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wwxiRab2L._SL75_.jpg|16488238] and Ravages: Orbital Vol. 4)


Just prior to the celebrations marking the end of the Human-Sandjarr wars, an incident occurs between Malaysian fisherman and the nomadic alien species Rapakhun. The Human Caleb and Sandjarr Mezoke, security heads for the big event, must defuse the tense situation before it shatters the newly show more found peace. Though this story encompasses volumes 3 and 4 of the Orbital series, no prior knowledge of the previous books is required to enjoy this exciting tale. Pellé's delicate, Euro-art shines with its simplicity. He focuses on the important details, choosing to center on the story rather than showcasing his prodigious talents. Runberg clearly and intelligently details the complex alien interactions, while never talking down to his audience. Orbital delivers the all-too-rare comics combination of humanist and alien encounter fiction wrapped in a package of beauty and quality. show less

(This is a combined review of Orbital, Vol. 3: Nomads and [b:Orbital, Vol. 4: Ravages|11548443|Ravages Orbital Vol. 4|Sylvain Runberg|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51B9a1p0JwL._SL75_.jpg|16488237])


Just prior to the celebrations marking the end of the Human-Sandjarr wars, an incident occurs between Malaysian fisherman and the nomadic alien species Rapakhun. The Human Caleb and Sandjarr Mezoke, security heads for the big event, must defuse the tense situation before it shatters the show more newly found peace. Though this story encompasses volumes 3 and 4 of the Orbital series, no prior knowledge of the previous books is required to enjoy this exciting tale. Pellé's delicate, Euro-art shines with its simplicity. He focuses on the important details, choosing to center on the story rather than showcasing his prodigious talents. Runberg clearly and intelligently details the complex alien interactions, while never talking down to his audience. Orbital delivers the all-too-rare comics combination of humanist and alien encounter fiction wrapped in a package of beauty and quality. show less

I am still enjoying the art and the story in the third volume. The action and the overarching theme of xenophobia and integration mesh well and the characters and world continue to develop.

I wish volume 4 was on kindle unlimited. I might buy it, but there are so many free alternatives already on my reading list that I will probably wait.

De plechtigheid rond de verzoening van Sandjarrs en Mensen draait uit op een nachtmerrie voor Caleb en Mezoke, de agenten van de IDD.

In de haven van Kuala Lumpur breken gevechten uit tussen de veiligheidstroepen en de plaatselijke vissersvakbonden. Nina is naar de planeet Dehadato vertrokken aan boord van de nevronoom Angus om de oorzaak van het gevaar te achterhalen. Maar in de confrontatie met de dodelijke dreiging lopen Caleb en Mezoke wel tegen hun eigen morele grenzen aan...