Blacksad

Set in a gritty, noir-infused 1950s America where anthropomorphic animals walk the streets, Blacksad follows the titular black cat private detective as he navigates corruption, prejudice, and murder. This Brazilian-published series, originally crafted by writer Juan Díaz Canales and artist Juanjo Guarnido, is celebrated for its lush, painterly watercolor art and mature storytelling that blends hardboiled mystery with sharp social commentary. Collecting the first three of the creators' acclaimed European albums, this five-issue run from SESI-SP introduced English-speaking audiences to one of the most visually stunning and thematically rich detective comics of the modern era.