Noggin Comics Calls Putin’s Fortune “Informative and Engaging”

Noggin Comics recently reviewed Putin’s Fortune, the investigative graphic novel by Yvonnick Denoël and Gildas Java, calling it “a dense story” that explores more than 30 years of Vladimir Putin’s political rise, financial network, and consolidation of power.

The review highlights the book’s research-driven approach, noting that it is “based on real life investigations, interviews and archival research,” with extensive source material included in the back matter. While the reviewer found the first chapter slower due to the amount of historical context, they felt the book “really hits its stride” in chapters two and three, comparing its political backstabbing and financial maneuvering to “a Russian version of Succession.”

Noggin Comics also praised Gildas Java’s artwork, especially the expressive character work in a dialogue-heavy narrative:

“Java does a wonderful job with facial expressions. Hopefully, we can see their work on another title in the future.”

The review concludes by recommending Putin’s Fortune to readers looking for a serious political narrative about one of the most controversial figures of the modern era:

“This is truly an informative and engaging story.”

Read the full review at Noggin Comics:
https://noggincomics.com/2026/04/05/an-unnerving-capture-of-history-with-putins-fortune/