RIP

In the grim, near-future world of RIP (2020–present, Microbe), writer James Vandermeersch and artist Julien Monier craft a taut six-issue series exploring the fragile boundary between life and death. When a mysterious affliction causes the dead to rise, a small group of survivors must navigate a landscape where the deceased refuse to stay buried—and the living are haunted by more than just memory. Monier's stark, atmospheric art amplifies the dread, grounding this intimate horror story in a world where every goodbye might be temporary. A lean, chilling entry from Microbe, RIP stands out for its focused storytelling and unsettling emotional weight.