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Rare Flavours

Pages
160
Published
2024
Language
English

Synopsis

Peppered with myths, culinary history, and recipes, this is a terrifying trip to savor. - Publishers Weekly Starred Review "Ram V and Filipe Andrade cook up a tale worthy of Gaiman or Bourdain." - ComicsOnline "With wondrous depictions of simple recipes, deep-seated emotional experiences, and a sense of wonder at the mundane, it summons an odyssey of memory bound to remind readers of the most profound flavors from their own past."—ComicBook.com Discover the tantalizing tale of Rubin Baksh, a demonic Rakshasa with a down-to-earth dream of being the next Anthony Bourdain. To achieve his vision, Rubin enlists Mo, a filmmaker who has seen better days, to document the world-renowned cuisine of India and the people behind such glorious food. But little does Mo know that there’s more to Rubin than meets the eye, and the mortals play a darker role in the show than they were prepared for… Entice your palate and feast on the follow up offering from the Eisner, Harvey, and Ringo Award-nominated The Many Deaths of Laila Starr team of Ram V (Detective Comics, Blue In Green) and Filipe Andrade (Fantastic Four, Star) with this masterpiece marrying the supernatural, Indian cuisine, and the cutthroat world of chef-driven celebrity! Collects Rare Flavours issues #1-6.

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About the author

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Ram V

Ram V is a writer known for his work in comic books, especially the superhero genre. He has contributed to several issues of DC Comics' "Liga de la Justicia" (Justice League) series, including numbers 10/125, 4/119, and 7/122.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book include actual recipes?

    The narrative incorporates step-by-step instructions for specific dishes, such as Masala Chai, which are presented directly between the panels as part of the storytelling experience.

  • Is this a sequel to The Many Deaths of Laila Starr?

    While it is not a direct narrative sequel, it is considered a spiritual successor created by the same writer and artist team, sharing similar thematic explorations of culture and mythology.

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