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Writer: Francesco Francavilla
Art: Francesco Francavilla
Colors: Francesco Francavilla
Letters: Nate Piekos
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Price: $3.99
Comic books are a mixed bag. Some are good while others are not so good, and then there are those that make you proud to be a fan of the genre. Besides being uber talented, it’s hard to fathom how Francesco Francavilla produced such an outstanding read.
This is a crime/noir story of the past where mob bosses rule Colt City with an iron fist. Francavilla reveals some information about the Beetle’s character but we don’t know much about the man behind the mask. The sense of overall adventure captivates you from beginning to end.
Francavilla’s art has a retro look that enhances the pulp nature of this grand mystery.
There is one panel in particular where the Black Beetle is flying through the air where the cut of his cape, flowing in the wind, makes him look like an actual beetle.
The style of Nate Piekos’ lettering was the extra cherry on top that made you feel you were reading a comic strip from the past. There is something to say about a comic that is shaped by one person. Not everyone can do it, but those who can are able to create something special.
Francesco Francavilla is in a league of his own and anyone who is looking for something different will thoroughly enjoy the work of this Eisner-award winning talent.
Grade: A+
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