Rico (iリコ Rico) is a supporting character appearing in the Amulet graphic novel series by Kazu Kibuishi. He is Enzo's younger brother and his first mate, as well as his co-pilot. Like the people in Kanalis, he is affected by a generational disease giving him the appearance of a human-animal hybrid, and in this case, a grey and brown cat.
History[]
Not much is known about Rico's past except Rico has been with Enzo for a long time, even when the latter broke up with Selina.
The Cloud Searchers[]
At The Drinking Hole, Rico informs Enzo that Emily, Miskit and Leon have entered through the doorway in search of an airship pilot who would give them transport to Cielis. Rico attempts to persuade Enzo to help them though Enzo tries his best to shove his suggestions of and ignore Emily's crew. When Leon approaches the two and asks to be taken to Cielis, Rico interjects between Enzo's multiple rejections and Leon's persistence that Enzo believes in Cielis.
After being shown a partially completed map to Cielis and a small batte between Emily and several elf officers in defense of Trellis and Luger, a convinced Enzo agrees to join Emily's group on their search for Cielis. As a member of the Luna Moth, Rico also goes on this journey. Aboard the ship, Rico serves primarily in the kitchen with Karen Hayes despite his protests, until they finally reach their Cielis successfully.
Firelight[]
In Book 7, Firelight, the crew arrive on Algos Island, where the stowaway Gabilan strikes. While Gabilan steals some of Enzo's memories, Rico and Dagno are able to neutralize him.
Supernova[]
In Book 8, Supernova, Rico is seen complaining about how he couldn't attend the victory party, and returned to Cielis along with the crew of the Luna Moth at the end of the novel.
Characteristics[]
Appearance[]
Rico is a cat-human hybrid with gray fur and dark brown markings around his face. He wears a green vest.
Personality[]
Rico has a more timid, shy, and well mannered temperament while can also be very insistent and lighthearted.
Trivia[]
- Rico and Enzo have contrasting personalities.