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West Coast Blues
West Coast Blues
Adapted by Jacques Tardi From the novel by Jean-Patrick Manchette 80 pages, black and white Published by Fantagraphics Until now, my only exposure to Jacques Tardi was the reprinting of some of his It Was the War of the Trenches stories in the pages of Drawn & Quarterly volume 2. ...
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Oct. 23, 2009: A stamp-sized comic
Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal — ... A report from the Bone creator’s panel at last weekend’s Alternative Press Expo in California.   [Review] The Best of Battle Link: John Freeman “For the casual reader who may remember the comic this is a good purchase with its wide range of stories and its cheap price.”   [Review] West Coast Blues Link: Greg McElhatton “I feel a little guilty for having not pursued Tardi’s works more in the ...

Daily OCD: 10/23/09
FLOG! Entries — ... is just the right mixture of action, suspense, and surprise to keep just about any reader’s attention. ... It’s hard to ignore the strength of Tardi’s art in making West Coast Blues such a strong graphic novel. ... West Coast Blues is a sharp, beautiful book. ... For people looking for a noir thriller, you’ve come to the right place." – Greg McElhatton, Read About Comics ...

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