Red Tag
Red Tag by Rafael Albuquerque, published by Dark Horse Comics on June 13, 2023, is a graphic novel that explores the intersection of street art and social justice in Brazil. This edition spans 144 pages and is presented in English. The story follows three friends—Lis, Lu, and Leco—who are passionate about Brazil’s unique street art known as “pixo.” As they navigate a landscape rife with corruption, their quest for justice leads them into a perilous situation involving sensitive information tied to the country’s dictatorial past.
Readers will find a fast-paced narrative that delves into themes of friendship, activism, and the struggle against oppression. As Lis witnesses injustice in São Paulo, she and her friends take action, only to uncover a dangerous plot that threatens their lives. With the aid of a journalist and their artistic skills, they confront the challenges posed by those who wish to silence their voices. Red Tag combines elements of fantasy, crime, and mystery, making it a compelling addition to the comics and graphic novels genre.
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Lis (aka Lisa), Lu (aka Luciana) and Leco (aka Leandro)—three friends bonded by their love for Brazil’s unique street art “pixo”, also known as pichação or pixação, a distinctive style of tagging unique to Brazil—strive to be good in a place where corruption still thrives.
After Lis witnesses injustice and abuse of power on the streets of São Paulo, she enlists her friends to take matters into their own hands. Their plan works until they realize they’ve become privy to sensitive information belonging to holdovers from the country’s brutal dictatorial past who are plotting against the movement for reform and an upcoming election. Armed with a can of spray paint and the help of a journalist, can they escape the dangerous and life-threatening plot they’ve mistakenly become entangled in?
Red Tag is a fast-paced thriller set in Brazil, starring three young friends looking for justice in a system built to silence their voices.
Collects the Comixology Originals series Red Tag.
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