Blacksad: Somewhere within the Shadows
by: Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido (Illust.)

Softcover. NY, ibooks, 1st US, 2003, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 56 pages. The story of a private detective seeking revenge for the death of his assassinated ex-girlfriend. A stunning thriller, enhanced by a wonderfully detailed drawing style, with characters in the form of the animals that best reflect the nuances of their personalities. Rendered in a film noir style, the stories are set in late 1950s United States. The strip attempts to reflect a dirty, realist outlook and a dark cinematic style through fairly clean, realistic lines. Detailed watercolor drawings, including real-life places and cities, also contribute to the realistic feel of the series, despite the fact that characters are animals. Dog-ear crease to rear corner of cover, clean copy.