Blacksad was one of the most visually pleasing and stimulating comics I have ever read. Not only was it done in watercolor which is already ridiculous the standard to which they rendered every panel was mind blowing. The attention to detail and the simplicity of the panel layout made this graphic novel a very fast read. Most people discount anything that smells of even the slightest amount of furry culture. Although this comic could be put into that category it really breaks the stereotype of anything furry (talking, walking, animal) related being automatically lame. Every page was packed with dynamic action and powerful character design. It's impossible not to think this comic is awesome. The story is a riveting mystery which keeps the reader on his toes. I can't wait to get a hold of volume two and finish the series. The care the artist took with this graphic novel is really a feat in and of itself. I was reading an article about the making of the graphic novel and it said that if the artist made even the slightest screw up on the page (yes they did every panel on the same sheet) they would scrap the page and start again. This comic is a gorgeous riveting read that everyone should experience.
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