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Blacksad #7
They All Fall Down, Part 2
Everyone's favorite cat detective is back, and yes, we mean John Blacksad. This time, he's on a particularly thorny case, as he's responsible for protecting the president of a mafia-infiltrated union. This new four-volume story of the bestselling series takes us from soaring heights to terrifying depths as Blacksad navigates from the lofty world of New York theater to the seedy nether regions of the city, where the criminal classes ply their questionable trades. Towering above them all is the figure of Solomon, a construction magnate well on his way to rebuilding the five boroughs, come hell or high water.
56 pages, ebook
First published November 3, 2023
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Juan Díaz Canales
67 books353 followersJuan Díaz Canales is a Spanish comics artist and an animated film director, known as the co-creator of Blacksad.
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December 1, 2023
[ENG/ESP]
Everything falls, Solomon. Soldiers and generals, servants and slums, towers and bridges, even castles and their kings. In the end, they all fall down.
In a move that I didn't like very much, the previous volume Blacksad - Volume 6 - They All Fall Down - Part 1, was divided into two shorter issues. In this new publication, a direct continuation of that story, the usual format has been returned, a 54-page comic.
And what do we have here? Well, as I said, the closing of the first part, which ended in a pretty big cliffhanger. I can't comment more without spoilers about that one, but I can comment a little on the comic.
We have a really good story, although you have to see it as a whole, reading only this part you will not know where it comes from, and reading only the first part leaves it unfinished. It is once again pure noir genre, with its twists, its surprises (of which there are a couple big ones) and that atmosphere that fascinates me so much. It is true that here it seems a little more "bright", this New York is well portrayed but the squalor that previous installments had is a bit missing. The characters continue to work well, there are twists and turns, and disappearances, and everything has worked for me.
As for the art, oh the art. I'm sorry to be annoying with these works, but it is a real delight, a marvel. There are panels that are for framing, and I don't say this just to say:
A must if you like this kind of stories, or the authors, or the genre. I'm looking forwar to see what comes next.
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Everything falls, Solomon. Soldiers and generals, servants and slums, towers and bridges, even castles and their kings. In the end, they all fall down.
En una jugada que me gustó muy poco, el anterior volumen Blacksad: Todo cae, Primera parte, se dividió en dos números más cortos. En esta nueva publicación, continuación directa de aquella historia, se ha vuelto al formato de siempre, un cómic de sus 54 páginas.
¿Y que tenemos aquí? Pues lo dicho, el cierre de la primera parte, que quedó en un cliffhanger bastante gordo. No puedo comentar más sin hacer spoilers de aquella, pero si puedo comentar un poco el cómic.
Tenemos una historia realmente buena, aunque hay que verla en su conjunto, leyendo solo esta parte no vas a saber de dónde viene, y leyendo solo la primera queda sin cerrar. Es una vez más puro género negro, con sus giros, sus sorpresas (que hay un par bien grandes) y ese ambiente que tanto me fascina. Es cierto que aquí parece un poco más "brillante", este Nueva York está bien retratado pero se echa en falta un poco la sordidez que tenían anteriores entregas. Los personajes siguen funcionando bien, hay vueltas, y desapariciones, y todo me ha funcionado.
En cuanto al arte, ay el arte. Siento ser pesado con estas obras, pero es una auténtica delicia, una maravilla. Hay paneles que son para enmarcar, y no lo digo por decir:
Una lectura obligatoria si te gustan este tipo de historias, o los autores, o el género. Tengo muchas ganas de ver lo que viene después.
Everything falls, Solomon. Soldiers and generals, servants and slums, towers and bridges, even castles and their kings. In the end, they all fall down.
In a move that I didn't like very much, the previous volume Blacksad - Volume 6 - They All Fall Down - Part 1, was divided into two shorter issues. In this new publication, a direct continuation of that story, the usual format has been returned, a 54-page comic.
And what do we have here? Well, as I said, the closing of the first part, which ended in a pretty big cliffhanger. I can't comment more without spoilers about that one, but I can comment a little on the comic.
We have a really good story, although you have to see it as a whole, reading only this part you will not know where it comes from, and reading only the first part leaves it unfinished. It is once again pure noir genre, with its twists, its surprises (of which there are a couple big ones) and that atmosphere that fascinates me so much. It is true that here it seems a little more "bright", this New York is well portrayed but the squalor that previous installments had is a bit missing. The characters continue to work well, there are twists and turns, and disappearances, and everything has worked for me.
As for the art, oh the art. I'm sorry to be annoying with these works, but it is a real delight, a marvel. There are panels that are for framing, and I don't say this just to say:
A must if you like this kind of stories, or the authors, or the genre. I'm looking forwar to see what comes next.
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Everything falls, Solomon. Soldiers and generals, servants and slums, towers and bridges, even castles and their kings. In the end, they all fall down.
En una jugada que me gustó muy poco, el anterior volumen Blacksad: Todo cae, Primera parte, se dividió en dos números más cortos. En esta nueva publicación, continuación directa de aquella historia, se ha vuelto al formato de siempre, un cómic de sus 54 páginas.
¿Y que tenemos aquí? Pues lo dicho, el cierre de la primera parte, que quedó en un cliffhanger bastante gordo. No puedo comentar más sin hacer spoilers de aquella, pero si puedo comentar un poco el cómic.
Tenemos una historia realmente buena, aunque hay que verla en su conjunto, leyendo solo esta parte no vas a saber de dónde viene, y leyendo solo la primera queda sin cerrar. Es una vez más puro género negro, con sus giros, sus sorpresas (que hay un par bien grandes) y ese ambiente que tanto me fascina. Es cierto que aquí parece un poco más "brillante", este Nueva York está bien retratado pero se echa en falta un poco la sordidez que tenían anteriores entregas. Los personajes siguen funcionando bien, hay vueltas, y desapariciones, y todo me ha funcionado.
En cuanto al arte, ay el arte. Siento ser pesado con estas obras, pero es una auténtica delicia, una maravilla. Hay paneles que son para enmarcar, y no lo digo por decir:
Una lectura obligatoria si te gustan este tipo de historias, o los autores, o el género. Tengo muchas ganas de ver lo que viene después.
April 21, 2024
Обещаващото начало от предния епизод не успя да се развие в интересна история, както аз очаквах…
Рисунките са безупречни, но уви - това отдавна не ми е достатъчно…
Жалко. 🙃
Рисунките са безупречни, но уви - това отдавна не ми е достатъчно…
Жалко. 🙃
December 22, 2023
За мен това е един от най-добрите съвременни комикси.
January 27, 2024
4,5
J'a-do-re! Rien de plus à ajouter. La parfaite harmonie entre graphisme et narration.
J'a-do-re! Rien de plus à ajouter. La parfaite harmonie entre graphisme et narration.
November 24, 2023
Buena resolución de la trama iniciada en el anterior tomo. El argumento sigue siendo potente y el dibujo no falla.
April 18, 2024
Another great album of Blacksad.
This one concludes the story that began in the previous volume.
What about that ending? Damn.
My body is ready for more.
For those that haven't read Blacksad yet. Please do yourself a favor and try it. I don't care if you're a manga reader or if you don't usually read Bande dessinée (French-Belgian comics), just give this one a try. You won't regret it.
This one concludes the story that began in the previous volume.
What about that ending? Damn.
My body is ready for more.
For those that haven't read Blacksad yet. Please do yourself a favor and try it. I don't care if you're a manga reader or if you don't usually read Bande dessinée (French-Belgian comics), just give this one a try. You won't regret it.
December 4, 2023
Non avevo dubbi che questo fumetto sarebbe stato bellissimo! 😍 Continuazione fel volume precedente, Díaz Canales conclude la storia in maniera pazzesca e con un finale da urlo. Se amate il noir, vi consiglio tantissimo questi volumi della saga di Blacksad. E poi c'è Guarnido che è completamente pazzo, le sue tavole sono un'opera d'arte dietro l'altra, le atmosfere che crea con i colori sono incredibili. Vorrei passare un anno affianco a lui solo per imparare l'1% dei suoi trucchi! Bello bello bello! ❤️
November 23, 2023
Η ολοκλήρωση της νέας περιπέτειας του αγαπημένου γάτου ντετέκτιβ είναι τουλάχιστον εκρηκτική.
December 7, 2023
I am always confused about the anatomological parameters of the Blacksad universe. What is the lowest genus of anthropomorphic creature that exists in it?
We have reptiles (lizards, crocodiles) and amphibians (toads, frogs) but seemingly no fish or insects. So are there just insect insects in the Blacksad universe? How does biodegradation occur? Are there Atlantean societies of fish-people under the oceans?
Also, are there just animal versions of animals, as well as the human versions of animals? Like we see a lot of cooking, kitchens, and food. Are there chickens as well as human-chickens? Do the dog and cat-humans eat chickens? What do the chicken-humans think about them eating chickens? Is that like someone eating your brother or cousin? Do pets exist in this universe?
Additionally, is there cannibalism in the Blacksad universe? Do the crocodile-humans ever eat the rabbit-humans, or the cheetah-humans the antelope-humans? Is it still a taboo?
Beaucoup des questions.
We have reptiles (lizards, crocodiles) and amphibians (toads, frogs) but seemingly no fish or insects. So are there just insect insects in the Blacksad universe? How does biodegradation occur? Are there Atlantean societies of fish-people under the oceans?
Also, are there just animal versions of animals, as well as the human versions of animals? Like we see a lot of cooking, kitchens, and food. Are there chickens as well as human-chickens? Do the dog and cat-humans eat chickens? What do the chicken-humans think about them eating chickens? Is that like someone eating your brother or cousin? Do pets exist in this universe?
Additionally, is there cannibalism in the Blacksad universe? Do the crocodile-humans ever eat the rabbit-humans, or the cheetah-humans the antelope-humans? Is it still a taboo?
Beaucoup des questions.
April 23, 2024
Trama efectiva con su punto de cinismo, sus gotas de humor socarrón, más sitio para la definición de los personajes secundarios, algún cabo que se resuelve precipitadamente y alguna concesión en la acción para conducir a la escena espectacular del primer desenlace. Se goza igualmente.
March 5, 2024
Deel 1 was meeslepend. Deel twee bevat het grootste deel van de actie en de plottwists.
Ik wil niks verklappen, maar het lost de verwachtingen in.
Ik wil niks verklappen, maar het lost de verwachtingen in.
August 6, 2022
3.5 / 5
Pourquoi c’est fait en plusieurs partie et pas mis dans une seule BD comme les autres? C’est très chiant car le suspense est entrain de me tuer😭
Pourquoi c’est fait en plusieurs partie et pas mis dans une seule BD comme les autres? C’est très chiant car le suspense est entrain de me tuer😭
December 25, 2023
Último libro del detective Blacksad, en el que se sigue la historia del anterior: el poderoso magnate de la construcción Solomon está descabezando al sindicato de trabajadores del metro con asesinatos sin culpables. Blacksad y su amigo periodista Weekly conocen la verdad pero, ¿cómo conseguirán las pruebas para inculparlo?
Siguiendo el estilo de los anteriores volúmenes, Díaz Canales y Guarnido nos llevan a una Nueva York fictica, pero en la que se suceden muchos problemas reales: especulación urbanística, políticos corruptos, mafias que explotan a los trabajadores, poblados de chabolas… Podría parecer que el hecho de que los protagonistas sean animales antropomórficos le debería quitar dramatismo a la historia, pero más bien sucede lo contrario; es seguramente mostrar de forma más claras las emociones de un cocodrilo furibundo que no las de una persona. Como siempre, las ilustraciones son una maravilla.
El ritmo es frenético y está marcado por giros de guion, tensos diálogos, personajes inesperados, momentos de gran acción y escenas del pasado. Todo ello hace que se pueda leer en un par de horas, como me ha pasado a mí, que soy un ansias 😅.
En definitiva, entretenimiento del bueno.
April 27, 2024
Спиращ дъха край на най-епичната ноар комикс поредица някога!
Като любител на комикси и качествени трилъри, нямаше как да не се запаля по поредицата за детектива котарак Джон Блексед. Всяка година очаквах с нетърпение новия том от легендарното вече дуо Диас Каналес и Гуарнидо и сега, когато всичко свърши не знам с какво ще запълня тази празнина, която оставят.
Не мисля, че има какво толкова да кажа за комикса, тъй като думите ми ще бледнеят пред неговото съвършенство. Цялата поредица просто трябва да се прочете, да се изживее. Историите са изключителни, артът е извънземен, а Блексед е най-чаровният котарак.
Като любител на комикси и качествени трилъри, нямаше как да не се запаля по поредицата за детектива котарак Джон Блексед. Всяка година очаквах с нетърпение новия том от легендарното вече дуо Диас Каналес и Гуарнидо и сега, когато всичко свърши не знам с какво ще запълня тази празнина, която оставят.
Не мисля, че има какво толкова да кажа за комикса, тъй като думите ми ще бледнеят пред неговото съвършенство. Цялата поредица просто трябва да се прочете, да се изживее. Историите са изключителни, артът е извънземен, а Блексед е най-чаровният котарак.
December 3, 2023
O Blacksad słyszałem wiele dobrych słów. Niestety był problem z dostępnością i próby skompletowania porzuciłem z nadzieją, że kiedyś nadarzy się okazja, żeby mimo wszystko po tytuł sięgnąć. No i się udało!
I to co chyba cenię najbardziej w tej serii to to, że mimo, że moje oczekiwania były wysokie, to nie zawiodłem się, a momentami nawet te oczekiwania były przebite. Fantastyczne, przyciągające wzrok kadry, fantastyczna mimika twarzy i dobór zwierząt pod pełnioną funkcję w tym świecie. A jakby tego było mało, to wszystko wypełnione świetnymi, wielowarstwowymi zagadkami kryminalnymi.
I to co chyba cenię najbardziej w tej serii to to, że mimo, że moje oczekiwania były wysokie, to nie zawiodłem się, a momentami nawet te oczekiwania były przebite. Fantastyczne, przyciągające wzrok kadry, fantastyczna mimika twarzy i dobór zwierząt pod pełnioną funkcję w tym świecie. A jakby tego było mało, to wszystko wypełnione świetnymi, wielowarstwowymi zagadkami kryminalnymi.
April 23, 2024
Днес разлистих и първата част, за да си припомня събитията до останалия отворен край, след което подхванах втората. Антропоморфната вселена на испанц��те Диас Каналес и Гуарнидо е е все така впечатляваща (много ме радват находчивите избори за животните, спрямо конкретни професии, тук, примерно - нацупено шимпанзе-барман и медицинска сестра - бивол), а стилистиката на noir-a перфектно лепва върху разследванията на черния котарак. Той продължава да е магнит за неприятностите и труповете, както обикновено, валят около него. 4,5/5
November 3, 2023
Une résolution un peu téléphonée (sans parler du retour d'Alma qui ne sert absolument à rien) MAIS PWAAAAAAH LE TWIST DE LA TOUTE FIN<3 ça rattrape tous les défauts du dernier tiers !!
January 7, 2024
Una gozada, como siempre. La pena, lo que tardará en salir el siguiente.
January 15, 2024
Des planches très détaillées et vraiment superbes, à l'exemple de la page 46. Et avec un scénario très contemporain. J'adore!
January 16, 2024
A nivel de historia seguramente no es el mejor de los volumenes de Blacksad publicados. Pero como se me cae la baba con cada pagina, pues le subo un poco mas la puntuacion.
January 17, 2024
Всеки том от "Блексед" е съкровище и последният не прави изключение!
January 28, 2024
«Al final, todo cae». Te quiero mucho, Blacksad. Te quiero mucho, Teniente.
January 29, 2024
LE PLOT 😩😩😩😩 je vois jamais rien venir
April 9, 2024
Didnt expect that ending
February 26, 2024
Le niveau de perfection se maintient toujours, après près de 15 ans d'aventures. Encore une histoire dans laquelle on est embarqué, où personne ne gagne jamais vraiment à la fin.
November 27, 2023
Mereció la pena la espera!
El arte un 10, como siempre, la historia digna del mejor noir, pero esta vez destaco algunos de los diálogos... un sarcasmo brillante en más de una escena.
El arte un 10, como siempre, la historia digna del mejor noir, pero esta vez destaco algunos de los diálogos... un sarcasmo brillante en más de una escena.
November 18, 2023
One thing about noir in general is that, although I always enjoy the vibes when it's well done, the intrigue is normally so convoluted that I forget all about it as soon as I finish. I loved the Big Sleep, can't remember a thing about what happens in it. I think Marlowe plays chess against himself to relax and there's references to the Mann Act, coz I remember it's where I learned about it, but that's mostly it.
All this to say, it's a bad idea to make a noir detective story a two parter, published several months apart. From vol. 1, I could only remember it involved Shakespeare in the Park, Unions and a Robert Moses analog, but I didn't remember how it all fit together. Who's Rachel and why is Weekly looking for her?
Anyway, still a lot of fun, amazing art as usual, but next time I wait to read the complete story in one go.
All this to say, it's a bad idea to make a noir detective story a two parter, published several months apart. From vol. 1, I could only remember it involved Shakespeare in the Park, Unions and a Robert Moses analog, but I didn't remember how it all fit together. Who's Rachel and why is Weekly looking for her?
Anyway, still a lot of fun, amazing art as usual, but next time I wait to read the complete story in one go.
April 4, 2024
Li a primeira parte em Novembro de 2022, por isso, seria de esperar que já não me lembrasse do que lá ocorria... Pena que estes dois álbuns tenham sido editados em separado, mas enfim...! Verdade seja dita, também poderia ter lido a primeira parte novamente antes de ler esta segunda...
Acabo por dar 5 estrelas, porque gosto muito desta série!
Acabo por dar 5 estrelas, porque gosto muito desta série!
November 11, 2023
Conclusion d'une enquête se passant à New-York, ce tome contient quelques morceaux de bravoure à la fois dans les planches et dans le scénario.
En revanche, j'ai trouvé que la fin traînait un poil en longueur. J'aurais aimé avoir une fin plus compacte. Malgré tout, je n'ai pas boudé mon plaisir.
En revanche, j'ai trouvé que la fin traînait un poil en longueur. J'aurais aimé avoir une fin plus compacte. Malgré tout, je n'ai pas boudé mon plaisir.
November 6, 2023
Magnifique.
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