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Pitch Black

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There are conditions that many humans live in that many Americans would deem unfit for animals. "Pitch Black" tells the story of what can be seen in the deep, dark tunnels beneath the biggest city in America, New York City. The homeless, drug deals, prostitution, are only some of the more tame things one would see in this harsh environment. Joint written and illustrated by both Landowne & Horton, their efforts tell the story of the deep depths well, making "Pitch Black" a highly recommended story worth reading.

Riding the L in Chicago, I would always gaze out the windows into the darkness, wondering what/who was out there. This book gives some insight into that question. This story takes place in NYC, and for a moment, I felt like I was in the tunnels with him.

This is a book that can be returned to many times. There are many small details that are overlooked the first time but are there to be discovered the next.

At the end of the book is a photo of a tunnel grate open with a ladder descending into pitch black. Look into the darkness.

First, this is just a nicely done graphic novel, and that shouldn't be overlooked. I typically gravitate towards more elaborate or precise drawing styles, but the loose, urbane style employed in Pitch Black turns out to be perfect. It comes across almost like a book for children at first, except that it will take you for a brief moment to one of the most horrifying places on earth. This thin volume shook my complacent foundations.