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Bluesman: Book 3 (v. 3)

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I read a fair number of comics or graphic novels if you prefer that classification. I don't consider myself to be a geek, in that I have no fetish for artwork. I appreciate a good story. The Bluesman series is well written, with a lot of historical information, and illustrated in a realistic way that adds to the story and helps set the mood and establish the truth of the times. Highly recommended. I understand that the compilation will be out soon. Might be worth waiting for to be able to read the whole series at once.

Bluesman 3 by Rob Vollmar & Pablo Callejo is the last installment in their trilogy about blues guitarist Lem Taylor. It picks up immediately after 2 with Lem on the run for his life and accused of murder. He's pursued through the swamp by an upright police officer who seeks to save his life, and the bigoted father of the murder victim intent upon taking Lem's life. Callejo's artwork is outstanding in evoking mood. His dark colors bring suspicion and fear to every panel. The story wanders a little bit off in this last book. It didn't have the power of the first two books, but it's still a terrific story. The epilogue is a surprising note of hope in such a dark story.