357-2013 R.I.P.D. Volume 1 Graphic Novel by author Peter M. Lenkov 2013 R.I.P.D. Volume 1 Graphic Novel by author Peter M. Lenkov. This graphic novel, published in 2013, is the first volume in the R.I.P.D. series and falls under the action genre within US Comics tradition. The comic features the character Peter and is a part of a larger collection of comic books and memorabilia in the genre of comics and graphic novels. Plot: The story follows Nick Cruz, a dead officer for the divine law enforcement agency known as the Rest In Peace Department, who trades a century of service to solve his own murder. Adaptation: This graphic novel served as the basis for a major motion picture adaptation. Publisher: It was published by Dark Horse Comics.