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.
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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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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So we hear you're looking for something to read. That's great because we've got a ton of recommendations on what comics you should be checking out. Every week we'll pick out one gem from the longboxes or trade shelves that you absolutely cannot miss. We're talking mainstream, indie, full storylines, single issues, and beyond. If there's a comic we enjoy that we think you will too, you'll hear all about it on Read This Now!
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format: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)!
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By D. Claunch
Format: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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Five-star Artwork... Two-star Writing
Gorgeous artwork. Worth the purchase for that alone. However, the three stories were not so hot. The first one was a pretty decent noir type tale, but the other two were bogged... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Jacob Hunt
5.0 out of 5 stars
A NOIR MASTERPIECE!
One of the finest graphic novels I have ever read. The author and illustrator show an incredible knowledge of film and film noir of the 1930's-50's. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Joseph Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Great story for anyone interested in comic books, if you're a hardcore fan or a newbie. Feels like a old crime noir/detective movie from the 40's and 50's and the art is fantastic. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Evan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
Wonderful, wonderful quality. I did not know it included all stories up to the very last one, I was pleasantly surprised.
Published 3 months ago by Quincy Bowen
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME!!
Guarnido is a stud. His artwork is fabulous and the stories are engaging. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who is interested in murder mystery, or even just artistic... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stephen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply amazing.
This hardcover edition collects all three currently published Blacksad volumes.
Blacksad is a classic noir private detective, who just happens to be an anthropomorphic... Read more
Blacksad is a classic noir private detective, who just happens to be an anthropomorphic... Read more
Published 3 months ago by para
5.0 out of 5 stars
Those furries
Noir + animals in human roles = fantastic. This is like Disney's Robin Hood meets Chinatown. An abolute pleasure to read.
Published 3 months ago by Roby Safford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This is what comics should look and feel like. The best part about this collection is that it comes with the third book which was not released in english. Read more
Published 4 months ago by HANK
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great cartoon that should be read.
This is a book about Blacksad, a cop. The book consists of three stories, with various plots. First, this universe is drawn as animals, not humans. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kim
4.0 out of 5 stars
Blacksad!
I love comics, but always have a hard time finding ones I like. Which is why I'm so glad to have picked up Blacksad. It's so good! Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. Scott
