Most Popular Books by Juan Diaz Canales

It''s 1950s New Orleans, and Mardi Gras is in full swing. Thanks to Weekly, a Jazz producer going by the name of Faust sets up a meeting with Blacksad. Faust asks Blacksad if he could look into the disappearance of Sebastian, one of his musicians. There''s been no sign of the pianist for months, and his absence is jeopardizing the both the music label and the star''s private life. Faust fears that Sebastian has, once again, turned to drugs. The whole affair is rendered even more urgent now that Faust has learned that he''s suffering from cancer. Blacksad takes on the mission and discovers little by little that Faust hasn''t told him the whole story. He realizes that he is also being manipulated, but determines none the less to find Sebastian and try and understand the reasons for his disappearance. Little does he know at this point that this will be his most testing mission yet, in more than one respect.

Everyone''s favorite cat detective is back, and yes, we mean John Blacksad. This time, he''s on a particularly thorny case, as he''s responsible for protecting the president of a mafia-infiltrated union. This new four-volume story of the bestselling series takes us from soaring heights to terrifying depths as Blacksad navigates from the lofty world of New York theatre to the seedy nether regions of the city, where the criminal classes ply their questionable trades. Towering above them all is the figure of Solomon, a construction magnate well on his way to rebuilding the five boroughs, come hell or high water. Print release by Dark Horse Comics, summer 2022.

New York, 1940. Navit, a young, penniless singer, inherits ownership of an old-fashioned girlie magazine: "Gentlemind." Combative, intelligent, and audacious, she sets herself up as the publication''s new director and takes on the immense challenge of turning it into a modern magazine. Haunted by the memory of her lover who left for the front lines of Europe, she must confront the realities of an American society that is in its golden years, but remains highly patriarchal. A deeply touching story spanning three decades, relating the American dream from a woman''s perspective!

Everyone''s favorite cat detective is back, and yes, we mean John Blacksad. This time, he''s on a particularly thorny case, as he''s responsible for protecting the president of a mafia-infiltrated union. This new four-volume story of the bestselling series takes us from soaring heights to terrifying depths as Blacksad navigates from the lofty world of New York theatre to the seedy nether regions of the city, where the criminal classes ply their questionable trades. Towering above them all is the figure of Solomon, a construction magnate well on his way to rebuilding the five boroughs, come hell or high water.

Get ready for a true masterpiece! This is the story of a private detective seeking revenge for the death of his assassinated ex-girlfriend. A stunning thriller, enhanced by a wonderfully detailed drawing style, with characters in the form of the animals that best reflect the nuances of their personalities. Dark, daring, engaging, this is undoubtedly one of Europe''s most successful comic book series.

A deeply touching story spanning three decades, relating the American dream from a woman''s perspective!1940s New York. Navit and Arch, a couple of young artists, lead a frugal life together in Brooklyn. While Arch desperately seeks work as an illustrator, Navit goes to work at a cabaret owned by billionaire H. W. Powell, who wastes little time in staking his claim to her. Distraught, Arch flees New York to join the front lines of the war in Europe... Shortly thereafter, upon Powell''s death, Navit is left at the head of "Gentlemind," an old-fashioned men''s magazine. A feminist ahead of her time, Navit seizes her chance to reshape "Gentlemind" and bring it into the national spotlight, with the help of the eloquent and seductive lawyer Waldo Trigo. However, despite the passing years, Navit is still haunted by the memory of Arch. And she must face a rapidly changing society that''s threatening to spell an end to her newfound magazine empire...

Oldsmill, the town''s head honcho, is a white tiger. Karup, the chief of police, is a white bear. Huk, Karup''s henchman, a white fox. Along with the other animals of immaculate pelt, they form the WASP association (W for White, AS for Anglo-Saxon, P for Protestant). All other town residents, from the black magpie to the reddish-brown fox to the tabby cat, are nothing but trash. And if the police aren''t able to enforce white law, the wide-reaching arms of the ruthless Arctic Nation party, hooded and decked out in white robes, will soon put things in order. And they''ve got all the ropes and burning crosses they need. In this unwelcoming environment, Blacksad, a private detective, is investigating the disappearance of a child of color, Kyle. Dinah, Kyle''s mother, had a job as Karup''s housemaid, and some say she was getting pretty friendly with Oldsmill''s son. It doesn''t take Blacksad long to get his claws right into the vipers'' nest, and he''s as quick to lash out as any of them...

Blacksad is in Las Vegas, with both his finances and morale at rock bottom, working for a wealthy gambling man. However, an unexpected encounter shakes up his new life: his friend Otto Lieber, a high-profile scientist, is in town for a nuclear conference. The two men manage to find the time to get together and chew the cud. Otto seems to be leading an exciting life, despite the little eccentricities of his "benefactor," Gotfield. Gotfield is married to the gorgeous Alma... on whose account Blacksad''s life will take a surprising turn...

Blacksad is in New Orleans, looking for work. He just so happens to come across a rich Texan who asks him to drive his car back down to his hometown. Perfect! An easy job and good money, not to mention the beautiful car! So the detective accepts. But, much to his dismay, the car is stolen from him in a gas station by Chad Lowell and Abe Greenberg, two beatnik writers wanting to get to Amarillo, Texas. Things soon get messy when Chad shoots at Abe during a quarrel, killing him dead. Forced into exile, Chad finds refuge in a circus. But Blacksad is hot on his trail along those endless highways of southern America.

Everyone''s favorite cat detective is back, and yes, we mean John Blacksad. This time, he''s on a particularly thorny case, as he''s responsible for protecting the president of a mafia-infiltrated union. This new four-volume story of the bestselling series takes us from soaring heights to terrifying depths as Blacksad navigates from the lofty world of New York theatre to the seedy nether regions of the city, where the criminal classes ply their questionable trades. Towering above them all is the figure of Solomon, a construction magnate well on his way to rebuilding the five boroughs, come hell or high water. Print release by Dark Horse Comics, summer 2022.

Dustin, une fouine, vit à New-York avec sa grand-mère d’origine russe, Chana, dans un minuscule appartement et vivote en acceptant des petits boulots au plus grand désespoir de Chana. Fidèle croyante, elle décide d’aller voir la pasteure Lubansky, une brebis qui mène une croisade contre le mal incarné à ses yeux, par les publications destinées aux jeunes lecteurs : les comics… Le mari de la pasteure embauche Dustin dans un commerce « respectable » : une maison funéraire ! Résigné, Dustin décroche pourtant un autre job chez Proper Comics, dirigé par Venables, l’ennemi juré des Escadrons de la Vertu de la pasteure Lubansky. Malgré la menace de censure, Venables lui confie la réalisation d’un roman photo. De son côté Dustin comprend peu à peu que le commerce de M. Lubansky, surveillé par les services secrets, cache bien des secrets….

As he investigates further into shady Solomon’s urban empire, Blacksad begins to realize that the bird of prey has built his fortune on a mound of corpses. In the meantime, Weekly has been framed for the death of theatre director Iris Allen and Blacksad must race against time to prove that Solomon is the true culprit. Will the feline detective manage to collect all the proof necessary to bring Solomon down and, in so doing, reunite with his lost love Alma? A breathtaking conclusion to the masterful diptych crafted by Guarnido and Canales. Print release by Dark Horse Comics, November 2024.

The classic hardboiled noir series featuring beloved anthropomorphic cat detective, John Blacksad, celebrates its twentieth year. Readers will now be able to experience five of Blacksad''s biggest cases in a single comprehensive volume with new sketchbook material never published in English. Blacksad is constantly up to his ears in trouble. Sticking his nose into mystery after mystery, often getting involved with women almost as dangerous as the criminals he thwarts. Be it solving the murder of a famous actress or keeping nuclear weapons out of terrorist hands, Blacksad''s grim work often provides a mirror for real world conflict and human issues, never turning a blind eye to racism, political tensions, or brutally sudden violence. Canales and Guarnido redefine the standards for graphic storytelling, carving striking characters that are both animalistic and intimately human. Guarnido''s sumptuously painted pages and rich cinematic style bring the world of 1950s America to life, earning high praise from comics legends like Will Eisner, Stan Lee, Jim Steranko, and Tim Sale! This volume collects the following Blacksad stories: Somewhere Within the Shadows, Arctic Nation, Red Soul, A Silent Hell, Amarillo; and the comic shorts "Spit at the Sky" and "Like Cats and Dogs."

Oldsmill, de ''padrone'' van de stad, is een witte tijger. Karup, hoofd van politie, een witte beer. Huk, de gedoemde ziel van Karup, een witte vos. Samen met andere dieren met een hagelwitte pels vormen zij het WASP-genootschap ( White, Anglo-Saxon, Protestant). De rest, van de zwarte ekster, een gevlekte kater, kastanjebruine hinde tot de rossige vos, is schorriemorrie. En als de politie de blanke orde niet kan handhaven, nemen de krachtpatsers van Arctic-Nation - de racistische partij, gehuld in kappen en witte gewaden - het zonder scrupules van haar over. Zo nodig met strop en brandend kruis.

New-York, 1940. Navit, une jeune artiste désargentée, hérite d''un journal de charme quelque peu désuet : ''Gentlemind''. Combative, intelligente et audacieuse, elle s''improvise patronne de presse et se lance le défi insensé d''en faire un magazine moderne. Hantée par le souvenir de son amant disparu sur le front en Europe, elle doit affronter la réalité d''une société américaine en plein âge d''or mais résolument machiste... Un récit profondément touchant, sur trois décennies, du rêve américain au féminin !

"Madrid, aujourd’hui. Niceto octogénaire passe sa retraite entouré de sabande de vieux copains, de son fils Roman et de son petit-fils Alvaro.Dans l’Espagne marquée par la crise, le quotidien n’est pas simple. Ildevient réellement inquiétant lorsque les amis de Niceto commencentà mourir les uns après les autres, dans des circonstances de plus enplus étranges et violentes... Quand Niceto disparaît à son tour, c’est unevéritable course contre la montre qui démarre pour Roman et Alvaro."

La créature qui semble avoir un lien étroit avec Émile a été capturée par les habitants de la communauté ; le retour de Laffite plonge la belle Fanny dans le doute ; des dissensions de plus en plus vives apparaissent à propos de l''implication de Fraternity dans la guerre qui fait rage, sans compter que la communauté est désormais séparée entre les tenants de la spiritualité et les défenseurs d''un point de vue plus scientifique... MacCorman, le fondateur de Fraternity, voit son rêve de société idéale basée sur la tolérance et le partage voler en éclats... Tout est en place pour que le drame final se produise, jusqu''à l''ultime rebondissement...

Blacksad is the hit international series--anthropomorphic saga of a black cat private detective in film noir adventures. Here is the stunning behind-the-scenes look at how this exciting series was created. It includes never-before-seen production sketches, concept art and commentary about the characters, scenes and story. Blacksad: The Sketch Files is a 2005 Eisner Award nominee for best artist--Juanjo Guarnido, and offers a rare look at how a graphic novel story is created, and a must-have for everyone fascinated in how stories are developed.