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Hard Boiled Paperback – October 4, 2005

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Dark Horse (May 30, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1878574582
  • ISBN-13: 978-1878574589
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.3 x 10.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsNifty
By ObiWanShinobi on August 16, 2006
Format: Paperback
Haven't bought a comic in a while. Hollywood, having finally admited to running out of ideas has turned to the great and ultra-cool comics (Hellboy, Sin City, V for Vendetta, etc) in order to make some dough, has once again sparked my interest in graphic novels. I bought this one based soley on the art and was not dissapointed.

The ultra-violence can get a bit tedious (If you like tons of bloody naked people getting mauled by flaming vehicles....then prepare for your boat to float), but overall its not a bad read.

The story is ok. Not amazing but interesting never-the-less.

The cool thing about this book is the illustration. Which, is a virtual "Where's Waldo" of advertising icons, naked people, drug parephanilia, blood, and robots. Folks who say you can reread this a few times just to look at the amazing detail are telling it to you straight.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLiterate, artistic, cinematic... the ultimate graphic novel
By John Morrison on April 2, 2009
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I got the original comics when they were first released, being a fan of Frank Miller. I hadn't heard of Geof Darrow at that time.

Since then, I have picked up this book for myself to replace a worn copy of an earlier reprint (this printing has the cover art, which is most welcome), and for everyone I know who doesn't already have one. It's that good. You'll read it, put it down and stare into space for a while, then immediately start reading it again. It's that good.

Now, if it was just for the awe-inspiring, OCD-derived skills of artist Darrow, the book would be visually impressive enough. Nowhere is there the clean, spartan lines of a mainstream superhero comic. Clutter is everywhere, and it is as lovingly detailed as are the bizarre residents of this dark future. Car seats and footwells are littered with junk food wrappers, spare parts, toys, and utensils. Cars parked on the street are dented. Trash heaps are strewn with recognizable artifacts, not only from the modern day but things that should be available any day now. Japanese characters and English exist in a side-by-side melange on buildings and packages. It's a confusing swirl that somehow makes sense. Oh, and yes, it's hypersexual and ultraviolent; human life is cheap. But that's a reflection of the culture. Even if not a single shot was fired, it's clear that the individual means little or nothing to the people running the world. As Barbara says, "I hate flesh."

But you also have the literary talents of Miller, who has in this work exceeded even the high bar he has set for comic-book writing. It's not only entertaining, it's important. I'd rank this as the graphic novel equivalent of George Orwell's 1984-- the book that I think people HAVE to read these days.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsbeautiful storytelling
By Amazon Customer on February 28, 2015
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Miller writes a good plot but it's Darrows art that gives this 5 stars. He puts more in just one of his splash pages then the average artist can put in 24 pages. I definitely will check out more of his work after reading this one. If your'e into sci-fi and artistically stunning books then this one is a must read.
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4.0 out of 5 starsIt seems like words are not necessary
By Slade Doomy on September 14, 2014
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The art work in this book speaks for itself. It seems like words are not necessary, if anything the speech bubbles get in the way. Geof Darrow's drawings are so highly detailed and descriptive the story is clear without the words. Dark Horse even released a deluxe over size black and white version with no words (I would definitely buy if it weren't $130). So if your into science fiction and amazing artwork this book is definitely worth having, even if the words are kind of annoying.
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4.0 out of 5 starsShort & Sweet
By Drewford on December 17, 2013
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This book does what many graphic novels do - but to an extreme. I am referring to the way they tend to tell a little snippet of story that exists in a huge universe, leaving the reader to ponder what else there is or could have been. To me this is a charming aspect of graphic novels but this book is so short, the story so tiny, that I can certainly understand the criticism.

On the other hand, what little bit of story you get is awesome. And then as others have said the art is in another galaxy. I hate the comparison to "where's waldo" but it sort of accurate for some panels that show zoomed out sections of densely populated city. On the other hand, Darrow's obsessive attention to detail turns brings even the simplest panels to life.

Reading this book in 20 minutes (although it is possible) does not do the book justice. The best way to enjoy it is to immerse yourself in each spread and just admire the detail while the story reminds you to turn the page every once in a while. The book's not perfect but its a fine little slice of brilliance for a small price
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2.0 out of 5 starsPretty but empty... with a tiny Easter egg
By Ron Moses on March 8, 2012
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I have to split this review down the middle because there's such a distinction between the good and the bad of this book. Overall, I was very disappointed, but there's also quite a bit to admire about it

Geof Darrow is not a name I was familiar with, but it's one I'll keep in mind. His intricately detailed art is stunning. Beautiful draftsmanship, and an almost excruciating attention to detail. If I have any criticism of his artwork, it's that it's so detailed, and so busy, that it's often difficult to figure out where the focus of the frame is meant to be. Every panel is a "Where's Waldo?" More than once I had to search a panel for some time just to figure out what I was meant to be gleaning from it. Still, the man's got talent. And it's the only good thing about this book.

Because then we have the story, what there is of it. Honestly, I can't imagine Frank Miller spent more than an afternoon on this. The entire story, including all dialog and scenery, could easily fit on one side of a sheet of loose-leaf paper. There's just nothing here, and I often found myself wondering why I was sitting through this. When I got to the end, I was sorely disappointed that the story had managed to accomplish so little. It feels like half-a-chapter at best.

A side-note for Frank Miller fans: While it's never stated explicitly in the story, the keen-eyed observer will note a number of visual cues that make it clear that this story takes place in the Martha Washington universe. I thought that was pretty cool.
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5.0 out of 5 starsa classic

I owned this one twenty years ago and I was happy to fine it again.

Published 2 months ago by M. Scott
4.0 out of 5 starsA short plot within a busy background. Worth getting for the visual...

So much detail, kinda wished he had taken the plot a little further. Dystopian cyber-punk, and for all of the pschotic eye-candy and ad-winks, not that much happens.

Published 8 months ago by C. N Northcross
5.0 out of 5 starsIf you love Geof Darrow's art

Does what it says on the box. If you love Geof Darrow's art, this is a must have.

Published 10 months ago by Willem Coetzee
2.0 out of 5 starsWTH Did I Just Read???!!!

I just finished reading Hard Boiled last night and i must say i was disappointed. The hero in this story is Carl Seltz an insurance investigator who turns out to be a robot but... Read more

Published 10 months ago by Scorpio
5.0 out of 5 starsTimeless

I'm rereading it now, after many many years. It's still recomendable!!!

Published 12 months ago by Pedro Ribeiro
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Frank Miller. Geoff Darrow. Dark and intense.

Published 13 months ago by Julian Dwyer
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Great, different, and interesting. Not for most, but that's why I dig it.

Published 21 months ago by Sean Boatman
5.0 out of 5 starsGood Book

Great art style. Very obscure Frank Miller book. Geof Darrow also does the art in Shaolin Cowboy, which is great too.

Published on April 10, 2014 by Eddie A.
4.0 out of 5 starsAnother good one by Frank Miller

Solid writing by Miller. Just as good as Ronin. It makes me want to consume his whole portfolio. Artistry was extremely detailed. Read more

Published on July 28, 2013 by Eddie
5.0 out of 5 starsGeof Darrow does it again.

I have been a huge Geof Darrow fan for a long time. I enjoy everything about his hyper-detailed layouts. The art in this book is phenomenal. Read more

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