The Count by Ibrahim Mustafa, published by cARTEm Comics, is a work that updates and confirms the classic plot of The Count of Monte Cristo, written by Alejandro Dumas, in a dystopian future.

The Count of Monte Cristo is one of the best novels written by Alexandre Dumas, in open debate with his other most famous stories – The Three Musketeers. This work, already classic and important, is a work of universal literature on the human condition, with all its virtues and faults, which each character exhibits.

In the work of Dumas, set in the time of Napoleon, CARTE in his other works such as the memories of Napoleon’s army, envy, corruption and the lust for power weighed down the honest man, Edmond Dantes – Gérard Depardieu was one of his works. Translators on Celluloid – To serve a sentence for a crime he did not commit in Chat Def, it is almost impossible to escape alive, but then he takes revenge on his accusers.

Based on this story, Ibrahim Mustafa writes The Count and, in addition to updating it for an audience eager for adventure and action, he transfers the plot to an unknown future, where the human condition has evolved, not technology. The author has two great squires to carry out his work: colorist Brad Simpson and letterer Hassan Othmane-Elhau.

Conspiracy

First Officer Redson Samud is the best sailor aboard the Forres, who, thanks to his skill and courage, makes it to port, when the polarity modulator fails and the ship is about to capsize. Captain Caster, the commander of the Forres, gives him to drink and hides in a time of distress, so when he arrives in port, the owner of the shipping company, Mr. Murrell, removes him from the order to give it to Redson. .

Redkson is betrothed to Maris, the niece of a shipowner, who is also being pursued by Mr. Murl’s son, Onaxis. This does not accept Meris’s refusal, or an ordinary person who is more capable than him, who can stand up and establish himself with the class, so he makes a plan to get rid of Redka and marry his cousin. .

Onaxis also sees the union as a problem of thirst for power and wants to establish a political system by creating protection for his own benefit in order to carry out a coup d’état. Take power. His hatred of Redson and a series of corrupt magistrates led to the brave sailor being charged with treason and imprisoned on Fide Island.

On this island, a maximum-security prison, where the guards are as corrupt as Onaxis and the judges, prisoners are abused and mistreated. Redson misses his father and Marys, but there’s nothing he can do but keep his sanity. Coincidentally, while trying to escape, he meets Asir, an ex-soldier who breaks into his room.

“It’s your fault. They captured me and took me to a remote island… to die. I’m just returning the favor.”

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Asir is a cultured and patient man who is able to instill discipline and new skills in Redsan, providing information about the treasure he uses to return home. Both of them try to escape from Fide, in this way, Redson can take his revenge and restore his name, while at the same time he can live in peace with Marys.

The authors

North American Ibrahim Mustafa is not debuting in media with The Count, but this Portland-born author has extensive professional background, working for almost all major North American publishers: DC, Marvel, IDW, Image, Dynamite, Dark Horse, BOOM. Studio or Valiant. Also nominated for Jagger and High Crimes Isner.

Like other authors, the reality of working for big publishers seems to limit them in very defined universes, but in El Conde, Moufata shows that this is not the case, just like Saladin Ahmed or Dave Acosta with their work Dragon. By the way, the letter carrier of Count Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou also cooperates.

In CARTEm Comics, Ibrahim Mustafada shows all his skills by establishing a deep and dynamic plot, maintaining the tension of great adventure novels, making the chair softer to follow without missing a bit and without suffering. Redson, who encourages the reader to protest against injustice.

Readers who keep Dumas’s work in mind will not be burdened by the story time of the count because Mustafa’s plot twists keep the essence of the Frenchman alive, but more so with the new vision. . The result of the plot shows a new ending, which in no way diminishes the literary classic.

While the author himself gives life to the picture, the structure of the vignettes makes the plot extremely flexible, as these are not monotonous, but instead fit events like the full-page rebel attack into a visual scene. Brad Simpson’s color palette emphasizes it, highlighting the colorful backgrounds and large expanses of air and sea.

Mustafa’s lines describe the protagonists’ expressions perfectly, their emotions are easily interpreted and make them all easy to identify with. Even the mask conveys a strength that many authors don’t find, such as the staredown between Redson and the great defender Automata.

Marker Hasan Othmane-Elhau shows its versatility and why it is one of the most used in communication. It’s not for nothing that he works on Red Sonja and is often wanted in DC, or he should be in Krypton with General Zod. the world; But Valiant needed an arrow and an Armstrong or Blood Shot.

Edition

When it seemed that CARTEm Comics could not impress due to its high quality line, El Conde appeared, which re-emphasizes its value by making a continent worthy of them, a great adventure story. The count is bound in cardboard, in a large format of 19 x 29.7 cm and 140 pages long, in the standard translation of a publishing house like the wonderful Victor Garcia de Esusi.

Additional elements of the work include the sketches he made to portray the count, along with the main character’s different outfits and different faces. As well as the designs of other characters in the work and the two important islands, Pena and FID. Also shown are various ideas about the cover and the designs of the ships and vehicles, as well as some biographical notes of the authors.

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In a world where betrayal and corruption are commonplace, Redsan Samud’s life was cut short by unjust accusations. Enthusiastic rivals supporting a corrupt judge cast him into a floating prison realm where his freedom descends into a mere illusion. However, the flame of revenge burns constantly in him.

An unexpected chance for redemption arrives when his only friend in prison is on his deathbed and entrusted with a priceless inheritance. This wealth represents not only unimaginable material wealth, but also the key to uncovering the conspiracy that led to his unjust imprisonment.

With the map in hand and a dogged determination, Samud embarks on a remarkable journey towards freedom and justice. Every move he makes is carefully planned as if he is weaving a spider’s web that covers his enemies in his own web of deception. The plot thickens as Samud finds unexpected allies and hidden enemies and faces moral dilemmas that test his desire for revenge.

Throughout his quest, Thamud devises an elaborate plan that involves exploiting the weaknesses of those who betray him, greed, ambition, and blind trust in his own punishment. Each calculated move brings him closer to the ultimate goal: making the conspirators face the consequences of their actions.

A futuristic version of The Count of Monte Cristo

This futuristic story evokes the spirit of “The Count of Monte Cristo,” where revenge becomes a masterful plot. However, in this story, the setting shifts to a technological and dystopian world, where scientific advances and political machinations shape the narrative. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a thrilling final confrontation, where justice and revenge collide in an unforgettable climax. From screenwriter and artist Ibrahim Mustafa – nominated for an Eisner Award – comes a version of the greatest revenge story ever told. Classic literature is given new life by a modern master in this graphic novel.