Blacksad - A Modern Noir Masterpiece

Why Juanjo Guarnido and Juan Diaz-Canales' noir comic "Blacksad" is one of the defining stories of the genre.
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[@42Tonyallen42]

go figure when you're not on an insane time crunch, your art gets waaaayyyy better. Love this series so much

[@mauricioescobar2557]

As an avid comic book collector and a fan of Noir, this totally sold me on the series. Excellent work.

[@MattDraper]

+Mauricio Escobar Awesome! Thanks so much and I hope you enjoy the book when you read it.

[@berniekatzroy]

Anyone else agree that if a good portion of the people who worked on zootopia did blacksad but under a different studio it would be amazing?

[@MagnanimousEntropy]

Indeed. I hope one day we get a proper animated series adaptation of these comics. The stories are engaging and the art style is perfect for the small screen.

[@danielstone4555]

@@MagnanimousEntropy Walt Disney meets Martin Scorsese

[@cameronm2877]

Anyone here after the game got announced?

[@Dicemaster437]

Michael Vick dog, I didn’t even know this existed until I seen the trailer. I’m all in now!

[@VaqueroCoyote]

I can't believe this flew under my radar because I love detective stories.

[@natashasummerford7944]

Me

[@marbsj9633]

Oh yes I am! Trailer dropped!

[@themindset4164]

Woah wait what?!

[@kennethsatria6607]

Imagine if this could get animated Jesus christ...

[@afonsolucas2219]

The animator is a former Disney Animator. It's not as difficult as something like Mike Mignola's work.

[@chaoticneutral7976]

Kenneth Satria If I had to pic any comic to become an adult-animated movie, I would definitely choose Blacksad

[@joshuaverwey2335]

Well it's gonna be a game

[@ousmanedanfo6304]

Damn it you got that right

[@thenegromancer4695]

There’s a upcoming game this year

[@vincentfranklin17]

I'll have to look for this series. People who look down on anthropomorphic animals in comics should check this out.

[@johnathonhaney8291]

A long time ago, I read Arctic Nation cover to cover while lounging at a Barnes and Noble. It was weird, gripping and I couldn't put it down until I got the end. Never could remember the name before this video and definitely had NO idea it was a series. Thank you for jogging my memory!

[@MattDraper]

Johnathon Haney happy to jog your memory! Yes, I can definitely see why that story would be so strange when you come across it randomly at the Barnes and Noble. Definitely one of a kind and memorable!

[@stratyocasterson9237]

For years, I wanted to read Blacksad, but none of the comic shops I frequent carried his stories. That all changed yesterday when I went to a library, of all places, and found A Silent Hell there. I feel like my life has been made better just from having read this book. I haven't been so excited about something in a long time and I will definitely need to hunt down the other volumes. You are definitely correct. It only took 6 pages for me to know that this is top tier storytelling and art. Absolutely spectacular. And the video is great, too. ;)

[@geraltofrivia4936]

buy it online.

[@Idkwhattonameit24]

though i understand the preference of a physical comic (believe me, it's the same here) you could find them in pdf

[@tomjackson5845]

I would LOVE a Blacksad/ Sly Cooper crossover

[@xlrouge]

Dude your videos are awesome thanks! This you may know, that Juanjo Guarnido and Díaz Canales are Spanish both, and they work for the French market first cause the industry is definitely bigger in France. I'm telling this as I'm an Spanish artist myself and feel very humbled by these two artist who managed to do such an incredible work of art. Thanks for the video!!

[@MattDraper]

Thanks! Yes, it's a very smart move on their part. I love their work and I hope they can receive more recognition worldwide for it. I hope 2018 brings great things for you and your career!

[@xlrouge]

Matt Draper Hey Matt, thanks a lot! I hope that for you, as well!👍😊

[@alienkatdaddycgs5904]

Jesus, the French and their amazing comic art.

[@carolusmusic]

Alienkatdaddy Cgs Both Juan Diaz Canales (writing) and Juanjo Guarnido (drawing) are Spanish not French.

[@chaoticneutral7976]

carolusmusic Since it was meant for a French audience, it's considered a French-Spanish comic

[@chokabitch9342]

i looked into some of their work and found out one of them (juanjo guarnido) made an animated music video for a band kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2PZq3WafsqdjLs its really fuking gooooooddddd

[@sethleoric2598]

Geez why are europeans so good at comics, also south america.. just sayin... anyway,...

[@quiquefernandezdeavellaned5518]

Its spanish

[@danielramsey6141]

Geez, I can't believe this is getting a TellTale inspired game!

[@harsyakiarraathallah2222]

We Really Need an Animated Series based on this Comic.

[@SouthpawSatch]

I recently discovered Blacksad and its exactly what I've been wanting, a hard boiled film noir detective graphic novel with a rich and unique art style

[@themindset4164]

I tend to come back to this video ever couple of months because it's so unique in terms of reviews. It really has a vibe to it that not only service the tone of the book itself, but enhances the quality of the video as well. I'm pretty sure this was my first video from this channel and it was the one to get me to sub.

[@tayojones9460]

I have read four volumes of Blacksad, and I loved them. Great art, great characters and great stories. And I have you to thank for the recommendations.

[@Douglasman123]

if they ever produce a Blacksad animated film or mature animated tv series, I have always thought Idris Elba would be perfect to voice Blacksand. Just to CLARIFY its not related to his skin or the fact that the character is a Black Cat. But because he has one of the amazing voice and is an incredible actor. Id loves him as Shere Khan in the Jungle Book reboot and would love to hear him voice a more heroic feline character.

[@sethleoric2598]

Reminds me of a Studio Ghibli film mixed with a smidge of Hellboy and a pinch of Major Grom, with a teaspoon of pulp action

[@JoshuaHenelyThornhill]

Man thank you so much for the discovery! I mean I'm such a fan of all kinds of jazz inspired art so it's really amazing to be able to add that one comic book series to my collection as soon as I can. You've definitely become one of my favourite Channel when it comes to comic books analysis. Much love to you man and keep up the good work ❤️

[@DarthHomercles]

The Blacksad: Under the Skin video game brought me to this video. This video, in turn, is bringing me to the comics. Can't wait to read them! This seems like such a unique and artful world.

[@EdoloChannel]

This video convinced me to read Blacksad. So I bought the entire collection and I must say, I am not disappointed. I love it. Thank you.

[@chaoticneutral7976]

4:45 Sounds like an R-rated Zootopia...I'm in

[@shawnsmith8558]

needs more sex

[@popeye697]

This came first, then Zootopia

[@TheDarknezz73]

Something that might suit your fancy that's a more mature Zootopia is the manga Beastars. It's getting an anime soon but I recommend you check it out

[@thehermit8618]

@@TheDarknezz73 furries have been on a roll lately, why could this be?

[@marbsj9633]

@@thehermit8618 cuz the story is more touching tbh

[@dyo1001]

It's getting a full video game this summer!

[@dyo1001]

@Gimiki Gamer After watching this man perfectly describe the volumes, re watching the game trailer it seems its a new story.

[@lukebaxter3252]

I just finished reading all of them in 1 sitting and I LOVE THESE COMICS!!!!!!!! John Blacksad is without a doubt 1 of my favourite characters in all of fiction. And the stories are just great, my favourite has to be Somewhere Within The Shadows. The next volumes have to be translated to English shortly, I WANT MORE!!!!!!!!

[@jaypee116]

Blacksad is such a great comic with gripping narrative and stunning artwork.

[@tylerdurden22000]

this entire video is amazing. the way you talk about it, the music in the background, the editing style. it’s all so wonderful, and i absolutely adore blacksad

[@tranquilwinds3344]

Thank you for the info on this great comic! I'm definitely going to collect this noir series!

[@danenagai1157]

Probably my favourite video (not to mention the first) I've watched when I discovered this channel. It's amazing to watch someone analyze a comic book series on a critical level. The way you review a comic book's subject is long enough for me to keep invested but short enough that I don't drift off. I admire videos that have this sort of quality with utmost care & precision, and it's endearing to hear you talk in a simple but understandable critique. I can't wait to see what videos you have to offer. :)

[@MattDraper]

Thank you! Your support and the support of others like you really make a difference and keep me focused on creating more videos. More to come soon!

[@MitreyK]

Came here after Beastars! This story seems interesting!!!!

[@magitek09]

Fun fact. As far as I uderstand: black sad comics are first writen in spanish (the authors language) the, are translated to frensh (their main publisher and audience) and the it's the frensh version that get's retranslated to all other languages. It's amazing that in such game of telefone, the stories still come up as impecable as they do

[@borismuller86]

In my opinion, Arctic Nation is the best of the five tales so far. It really leaves a lasting impression.

[@RabbitShirak]

I agree. Five might be the weakest.

[@dushanbrown4844]

the twist at the end cannot be predicted

[@tropicalcatdetective]

Guarnido's artwork is what first got my attention, since I couldn't actually read much of the French, so had to sort of guess what the storyline was. This was very early on, maybe about 2004, so when I realised there was another storyline out there it took me a while to track down a copy from overseas of Arctic Nation. When I finally found the series available in a collected English translation in my own country (New Zealand) a couple of years after that I was very happy to find that the writing was on point for the genre and more than matched the artistry and sophistication of the images I'd already come to know quite well. It's an absolutely stellar comic book, and am always delighted when I stumble across a new volume or collection whenever they come out every few years. Just last week my partner, who knows I love this series, bought the video game, Blacksad: Under the Skin, so I have now spent the past few evenings enjoyably immersing myself in Blacksad's world in a completely different kind of medium.

[@midnightmusic5650]

I started playing the game. Couldn't stop for 4 hours. Wonderful story telling. I love animals so I had to download it immediately. But beside that. The themes the acting. Was all 9/10. The only downside was all the loading and the wonky controls that took a minute to an hour to get used to. Other than that. Fantastic. All around. A solid round of applause from me

[@darthstarkiller1912]

First time I saw the comic was in a Half-Price Books. Loved them ever since.

[@haox9]

Now us getting They all fall down is just a exciting new volume of the series. Can't wait for part two in English!

[@DavidslvPT]

This is the best video explanation I have seen on Blacksad. I only got to know about Blacksad while recently visiting Brussels, it was in a few comic shops there, I should have bought at least one of the books, even if they were in french.

[@imembridibuddha]

The videogame adaption is worth playing too.

[@estebangutierrez160]

The Blacksad comic books are truly one of the most beautiful comics I've ever read.

[@johnwhiteX]

Not enough people talk about how amazing Blacksad is, please do another video

[@arcanefury3666]

That last volume's title is a pun on so many levels. Amarillo is the name of a place the character visits(from what I've seen in the video), amarillo is yellow in Spanish, and the car being transported is yellow. I just found that to be very clever

[@blackjack0202]

Great video! One of my favorite comics of all time!

[@mathewguglielmi8451]

This is a great overview of the series. It's made me want to read the Blacksaad stories.

[@dominikkhilji808]

I have nothing but the utmost respect for the creators. I still remember How the first page immediately captured me when I randomly picked up Arctic Nation in a comic book store. I love how, as a reader, you are able to deduct what is going on in different scenes in advance by looking for details and clues within the pictures just like the detective is picking up details and clues in the story. Mixed with depiction of cultural problems which are still relevant to this day I consider these true masterpieces. Lots of love!

[@theesengovender1870]

This is SICK!! Thanks for the video

[@SinchanPaul]

Amazing content inn this channel, hope you get the viewership and attention you deserve.

[@Karls_Clips]

Welp time to get a new comic. Thanks matt this looks amazing.

[@m.xdmcbangalter3653]

Just found your channel yesterday and i've already subbed and turned on notifications. You deserve a LOT more subs than you have dude. Can't wait to see you grow.

[@MattDraper]

Thank you very much! I grow a little every day and your kind words are very much appreciated!

[@Fomortiis100]

So if the races are divided into black fur and white fur, then where do those with scales or feathers fall on the spectrum?

[@Leo-mu8kn]

Exactly. Also the main character wasn't considered either black or white so both the main factions hated him

[@valder8423]

In the first story, lizard hitman hides into pub with reptilian costumers. Weasel stalking him enters into establishment and is then giving a trashing

[@Xeronimo74]

How comes your channel doesn't have more subscribers!? It's top-night, high-quality stuff!

[@arielgonzalez9993]

You’ve convinced me to go read this amazing comic!

[@TheCherri306]

I watched YMS play through this game and now I’m super interested in this story

[@indianhorror]

brilliant review matt

[@tylertheguy3160]

I played the videogame and now I'm hooked on this series.

[@OfirM17]

Another great video (: You have gained a new subscriber

[@MattDraper]

+Spacebun Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@princegoatcheese9379]

I absolutely love Blacksad! Red Soul is my favorite story of the lot, probably in my top 20 stories I've ever read.

[@kennethsatria6607]

Nice work with this

[@anxioussamurai9017]

I'm going to have to check out this series.

[@tellurye]

As a fan of graphic novels, and even HUGER fan of film / crime noir, I am now a Blacksad fan. Never heard of it until the game, now Im buying the comics. Doing both at the same time, could careless of spoilers - I love it anyway. Thanks for the video!

[@jonashermes]

In 10 minutes you've said everything there's to say to someone who will start to read the series. Well done.

[@dinglebingus2625]

So glad I heard about the game, don't think I would've discovered this series otherwise

[@Ramuk]

Also good choice for outro. Vampires my The Midnight is a hell of a good song!

[@chaoskitten57]

aaaaand another comic to add to my must read list

[@dxriyagaming]

I played the Blacksad game and fell in love with the characters and plot so I bought all the comics.

[@ousmanedanfo6304]

I still believe this could be animated the same technique used in Spiderman New Generation ! But let's face it this is pure masterpiece in its comics natural version.

[@comicbookreviewer4856]

I do admit if we get a blacksad animated series or a game done by telltale game based on the past graphic novels we so need JK simmons for the role of Blacksad

[@RabbitShirak]

@@comicbookreviewer4856 there actually is a Blacksad game.

[@comicbookreviewer4856]

@@RabbitShirak true but after playing it my copy on the switch kept clitching and making me redoing the game over and over again but if telltale got the rights and used adapted the past stories into a telltale game it could be better and i feel JK simmons would be a good fit for blacksad

[@caammm88]

This looks great. Surprised I've never heard of it

[@umbertoocto]

And yet Hollywon't churns out part VI of This Schlock and a third reboot of That Shiite. Great video. I'm in day three of a Blacksad reading binge and need more... just a little more...

[@derrickhaggard]

This is a awesome comic series.

[@redheadboyyy123]

So excited for the video game

[@Nakkisampyla]

Excellent stuff.

[@angelverduzco5179]

Can’t wait to play the game

[@phylippezimmermannpaquin2062]

well im sold. def going to buy these

[@MrocnyZbik]

I've read it in one seating. Thank you.

[@INSEIKYU01]

Ok well thanks for this going to check out the game now the universe sounds like a good place to visit.

[@Ramuk]

I just finished the game and loved the characters

[@kriskk4534]

You are so right about that.....when will the next Episode be released?!?

[@infernofox294]

Part 6 is out now

[@ubifan2522]

Hopefully the game is kickass and hopefully get an awesome animated movie

[@lightgraphix4251]

After zootopia, I've been interested with other horror mystery stories featuring anthropomorphic characters, and will give this on a try. "Life Mate" series by LittleRag Doll (KZbin) was another great project that was fantastic. Also, that outro go hard!

[@evolionbot]

thank you

[@PabloAriznabarreta]

Thanks to the game I got to the comics and now I'm simply a new Blacksad fan.

[@Lewi1Life]

Glad I could see this before the PS4 game comes out.

[@derrickhaggard]

You won't regret reading the comics they're awesome.

[@Redfax201]

This and Fable series are my faves

[@SPRidley]

Just subscribed after watching some of your animation videos and comic ones. Liked a lot the video, but some of the info is wrong or could be added for clarification (its easy to miss a lot of this stuff when you are not spaniard). Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido are spaniards (Juan is from Madrid and Juanjo from Granada), Juan Diaz writes the comic in spanish first (you can see this in the making of from the special edition of "Red Soul" were you can see the original script and pencil linework written in spanish, and then a translator at Dargaud (the original French publisher) translates the text into french. Norma (the spanish publisher) uses the original texts from Juan Diaz, and the other publishers around the world translate their text from the original scripts into their language (english in this case). This happened because the one who decided to fund the project was Dargaud, as theres a bigger market for serious erupean comic in France (this was after they showed to various spanish publishers, funlly even including their spanish publisher now, Norma, the idea and were rejected). Hope this helped :D Love this video so Juan and Juanjo's incredible work can have more international recognition apart from being mostly famous in Spain and France. Maybe the point and click adventure game coming from pendulo studios (a spanish videogame studio famous for their point and click Runaway series) at the end of 2018 helps even more to find an international audience.

[@ginofrancejr555]

Excellent video I got to start reading blacksad I'm a huge crime noire fan weather it's comics or film I love it you got to put blacksad in the same category as sin city by frank Miller and the azzarello/Rizzo crime comic collaborations like Johnny double 100 bullets and more recently moonshine

[@nikiharris9147]

Great video, had to stop it as it approached spoilers mind, it's on my list! ;)

[@babbisp1]

*Has Volume 5 been translated in English?* I know Dark Horse has printed the first four volumes, translated in English, but idk about the 5th one.

[@zettokuzuuya6844]

if anyone's still interested in the future of the series, books 6 and 7 apparently have a french translation and english one in the works currently, but no release date has been announced, there was a rumor that they were to more involve the police more so than usual, similar to the latter half of the game, but 2020 happened, and that was thrown out the window, dunno if that's true.

[@thefatrat7486]

My favorite comic

[@catisreckless4647]

Never even heard of this until the game popped up on PSN. While I'm on the fence about getting the game, I'll definitely check out the comics. It's a darker Dick Tracy, but as a cat. What else would I need?

[@ift7797]

They’re making “Blacksad” a game!

[@JuanMatteoReal]

Done reading it after watching this vid 10/10 Although I think it should be longer, but of course, I can understand why it isn't.

[@SecondOpinionMan]

Found this after the Gamescom announcement of the video game adaptation, guess I gotta pick up the source material!

[@eswaralaxmiramadhenu3763]

I want to read blacksad comics can any one say how many volumes are there and what to read in first

[@christophertaylor9100]

The art is really excellent. The stories aren't quite as good but the feel is really well done for noir detective stuff.

[@ericpau-lpetersen7380]

Didn't know ps4 had this game I am so getting this someday

[@Forgemno]

Im a huge Humphrey Bogart fan!! Im gonna like this

[@marianofcintra2227]

I love the book and it's Series

[@blankscreen1945]

I love Blacksad!

[@kostajovanovic3711]

A video about scott pilgrim series

[@sunney4252]

They doing a game for this comic