--- product_id: 6780527 title: "Blacksad" price: "41609CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://cote.desertcart.com/products/6780527-blacksad store_origin: CI region: Cote D' Ivoire --- # Blacksad **Price:** 41609CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Blacksad - **How much does it cost?** 41609CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [cote.desertcart.com](https://cote.desertcart.com/products/6780527-blacksad) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Private investigator John Blacksad is up to his feline ears in mystery, digging into the backstories behind murders, child abductions, and nuclear secrets. Guarnido's sumptuously painted pages and rich cinematic style bring the world of 1950s America to vibrant life, with Canales weaving in fascinating tales of conspiracy, racial tension, and the "red scare" Communist witch hunts of the time. Guarnido reinvents anthropomorphism in these pages, and industry colleagues no less than Will Eisner, Jim Steranko, and Tim Sale are fans! Whether John Blacksad is falling for dangerous women or getting beaten to within an inch of his life, his stories are, simply put, unforgettable. * Dark Horse is very proud to present the first three Blacksad stories in a beautiful hardcover collection, completely relettered to the artist's specifications and with the latest album, Red Soul , in English for the very first time. * This internationally acclaimed series has won nearly a dozen prestigious awards — including the Angoulême Comics Festival prizes for Best Series and Best Artwork-and is a three-time Eisner Award nominee. Review: Great Modern and Mature Anthropomorphism - The idea of anthropomorphism has been around for centuries. It has since then become among the most popular methods of storytelling. Proof of that is the wide collection of animated shorts by Disney and Warner Bros. featuring beloved funny animal characters like Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny and comics like The Far Side, Garfield, The Smurfs, and, of course, Blacksad, which may be the leading example of modern mature anthropomorphism. The mix of the fine writing of Juan Díaz Canales and the beautiful watercolor art of Juanjo Guarnido is a brilliant concoction that must be read. This book contains the first 3 volumes in the series. The first one, Somewhere Within the Shadows (2000), deals with a murder case involving a former lover of the titular black cat character, John Blacksad, and he hunts down the killer. Next, Arctic Nation (2002), which is a kidnapping case that takes place in a suburb with a big racism problem. It also serves as the introduction of Blacksad's weasel sidekick, Weekly, who works for a tabloid magazine. Finally, there's Red Soul (2005), where Blacksad uncovers a nuclear conspiracy in which an old friend of his happens to be involved in during the Red Scare in late 1950's America. While the writing is top notch for a crime drama such as this, the highlight is the art style. Like I said earlier, it's absolutely gorgeous. Each panel is like a work of art. Even the dark scenes are lovely to look at. The character designs have a lot of variety and can range from being delightfully cute to tastefully sexy. However, there are some that argue that many of the female characters look too similar to humans, especially the feline ones. While I can see why it would be off putting to some, I still don't think it's such a heavy flaw the makes the whole comic fall apart. It offers enjoyable stories and characters that will satisfy not only crime drama fans but also comic fans in general. Review: A great cartoon that should be read. - This is a book about Blacksad, a cop. The book consists of three stories, with various plots. First, this universe is drawn as animals, not humans. As you can see on the cover here, Blacksad is a cat. There are all kinds of animals. Now, the time of era is set throughout the 50`s, so it is angled as a noir themed cartoon. No something that you see very often. The stories takes on everything from white supremacists, racists, kidnapping, drug use and murder. I found the stories really good. And the drawings was a joy for the eye to gaze upon. When I read it, I felt I was in a movie, a great movie. The stories are quite graphic, use of violence, shooting, fighting, sex, and some profanity. Its aimed at more of an adult audience then kids, so I would not buy this for kids under the age of 15. Now, when you open this book for the first time, you can read about the writers, learn about them and the stuff behind Blacksad. And the pages are great, not cheap stuff, so you get good quality here. I was mesmerized by the whole thing, and I loved it from the start to the end. So if you read normal comics, either superhero comics or others, I recommend this one. Check it out, you should give this a try. So take a break from your normal comic book readings, and enjoy this one. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #35,078 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #56 in Historical & Biographical Fiction Graphic Novels #68 in Dark Horse Comics & Graphic Novels #92 in Mystery Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,151 Reviews | ## Images ![Blacksad - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rI37SazLL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Modern and Mature Anthropomorphism *by D***S on May 15, 2016* The idea of anthropomorphism has been around for centuries. It has since then become among the most popular methods of storytelling. Proof of that is the wide collection of animated shorts by Disney and Warner Bros. featuring beloved funny animal characters like Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny and comics like The Far Side, Garfield, The Smurfs, and, of course, Blacksad, which may be the leading example of modern mature anthropomorphism. The mix of the fine writing of Juan Díaz Canales and the beautiful watercolor art of Juanjo Guarnido is a brilliant concoction that must be read. This book contains the first 3 volumes in the series. The first one, Somewhere Within the Shadows (2000), deals with a murder case involving a former lover of the titular black cat character, John Blacksad, and he hunts down the killer. Next, Arctic Nation (2002), which is a kidnapping case that takes place in a suburb with a big racism problem. It also serves as the introduction of Blacksad's weasel sidekick, Weekly, who works for a tabloid magazine. Finally, there's Red Soul (2005), where Blacksad uncovers a nuclear conspiracy in which an old friend of his happens to be involved in during the Red Scare in late 1950's America. While the writing is top notch for a crime drama such as this, the highlight is the art style. Like I said earlier, it's absolutely gorgeous. Each panel is like a work of art. Even the dark scenes are lovely to look at. The character designs have a lot of variety and can range from being delightfully cute to tastefully sexy. However, there are some that argue that many of the female characters look too similar to humans, especially the feline ones. While I can see why it would be off putting to some, I still don't think it's such a heavy flaw the makes the whole comic fall apart. It offers enjoyable stories and characters that will satisfy not only crime drama fans but also comic fans in general. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great cartoon that should be read. *by K***M on January 6, 2013* This is a book about Blacksad, a cop. The book consists of three stories, with various plots. First, this universe is drawn as animals, not humans. As you can see on the cover here, Blacksad is a cat. There are all kinds of animals. Now, the time of era is set throughout the 50`s, so it is angled as a noir themed cartoon. No something that you see very often. The stories takes on everything from white supremacists, racists, kidnapping, drug use and murder. I found the stories really good. And the drawings was a joy for the eye to gaze upon. When I read it, I felt I was in a movie, a great movie. The stories are quite graphic, use of violence, shooting, fighting, sex, and some profanity. Its aimed at more of an adult audience then kids, so I would not buy this for kids under the age of 15. Now, when you open this book for the first time, you can read about the writers, learn about them and the stuff behind Blacksad. And the pages are great, not cheap stuff, so you get good quality here. I was mesmerized by the whole thing, and I loved it from the start to the end. So if you read normal comics, either superhero comics or others, I recommend this one. Check it out, you should give this a try. So take a break from your normal comic book readings, and enjoy this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book, good condition *by M***I on July 16, 2026* Love the series! If you enjoy a good old school detective novel and comics you'll like this one! ## Frequently Bought Together - Blacksad - Blacksad: Amarillo --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://cote.desertcart.com/products/6780527-blacksad](https://cote.desertcart.com/products/6780527-blacksad) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cote D' Ivoire* *Store origin: CI* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*