Blacksad [Hardcover]

Juan Diaz Canales (Author), Juanjo Guarnido (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 22, 2010

Private investigator John Blacksad is up to his feline ears in mystery, digging into the backstories behind murders, child abductions, and nuclear secrets. Guarnido's sumptuously painted pages and rich cinematic style bring the world of 1950s America to vibrant life, with Canales weaving in fascinating tales of conspiracy, racial tension, and the "red scare" Communist witch hunts of the time. Guarnido reinvents anthropomorphism in these pages, and industry colleagues no less than Will Eisner, Jim Steranko, and Tim Sale are fans! Whether John Blacksad is falling for dangerous women or getting beaten to within an inch of his life, his stories are, simply put, unforgettable.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 184 pages
• Publisher: Dark Horse (June 22, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159582393X
• ISBN-13: 978-1595823939
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #70 in Books > Comics & Graphic Novels > Graphic Novels > Mystery

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blacksad - Read This Now!, September 10, 2010

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Matthew L. Brown - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blacksad (Hardcover)

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Featuring some of the most gorgeous artwork I've ever seen, and scripting that would make Philip Marlowe proud, Blacksad is probably the best comic you've never heard of. Republished in English earlier this year by Dark Horse, the critically and commercially successful story follows private detective John Blacksad through three separate cases dealing with classic noir trappings like murder, kidnapping, and Cold War hysteria. It's a brilliant collection, and is a book that every single person should be reading.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal Noir Finally Available Again, July 22, 2010

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Adam Saltsman (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blacksad (Hardcover)

I've been trying to get my hands on just volume 1 of Blacksad for years now - the going price for it was almost $200 this time last year (2009). Now you can get all three volumes, including one never before published in English, for $30 or less. This is a no brainer - the stories are really fun, and the art is absolutely second to none. I literally cannot name another graphic novel that succeeds visually the way this does, with the same level of polish. So much detail, such perfect lighting and composition. This is definitely a must-own book (and very much not for kids - the themes, art, violence and nudity are not really ideal for young ones)!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First time the 3rd book is in English! Great read!, June 28, 2010

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D. Claunch (Springfield, Mo United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blacksad (Hardcover)

This amazing series is always a number one recommendation. The artwork and writing are both superb, and this hardbound collection is the first time the third Blacksad story has been printed in English. Without a doubt, worth the money.