CLASSIC COMIC OF THE WEEK: Blacksad - Somewhere Within The Shadows

By d. emerson eddy — Funny animal books don't necessarily have the same market penetration in North America as they do elsewhere, especially across Europe. It's not to say that they don't exist, we've got wonderful works like Maus, The Autumnlands, Grandville, Mouse Guard, and the big juggernauts like Mickey Mouse and Looney Tunes, but it's usually only the latter that seems to have prominence here. Works that are primarily aimed at children. Across European comics, you're as likely to see talking animals in any genre, from adventure through to crime noir. Of the latter, one of the most successful in any language is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido's Blacksad.

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Black Panther #1 Marvel Knights - CLASSIC COMIC OF THE WEEK

By d. emerson eddy — Much of North America, much of the world, is a frayed nerve right now. People were already dealing with the existential threat of a pandemic and a lockdown during the further eruption of police brutality and injustice throughout our countries. Particularly as it comes to the murders of multiple black people across America this past week, sparking rightful protests of systemic oppression. It's not my place to give answers here or wax philosophical on it. Even if it was, I have no answers. Instead, if you're white, I suggest listening to the black people around you. Amplify their voices.

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