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Discover the gripping world of crime noir in 'Maria M.', a masterful graphic novel from revered creator Gilbert Hernandez. This compelling tale follows Maria M., a femme fatale navigating through a treacherous landscape filled with sex, drugs, and power struggles. Originally introduced in 2013's 'Maria M. Book One' (which is now out of print), this edition includes the previously unpublished 'Book Two', providing readers with the complete story for the first time. With 232 vivid pages, readers are drawn into an intense narrative that illustrates Maria's journey from a tumultuous life south of the border to her perilous marriage to a ruthless drug kingpin upon arriving in America. The plot thickens as her darkest secret is unearthed by her husband's son, setting off a catastrophic wave of violence in the world of organized crime. This brutal original crime thriller not only delivers a captivating storyline but also serves as a biopic of Luba, one of Hernandez’s most cherished characters from 'Love and Rockets'. Experience a saga filled with intrigue and danger, framed in Hernandez's stunning artwork. Order now to delve into a mesmerizing tale that blends the essence of crime and personal struggle.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781683960164
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 232
Description:
A crime-noir masterpiece from living legend and Love and Rockets co-creator Gilbert Hernandez!This brutal, original crime thriller from the co-creator of Love and Rockets (Fantagraphics) tells the story of femme fatale Maria M., whose life south of the border is a sordid tale of sex, drugs, violence, and power. When she comes to America for a better life, she marries a drug kingpin, whose son  learns Maria's darkest secret, leading to the most violent gangland bloodbath in organised crime history.MARIA M. collects 2013's MARIA M. Book One (now out of print), and the never-before-published Book Two, presenting the complete graphic novel for the first time. Long-time readers of Hernandez's books will recognize a meta-twist worthy of MARIA M.'s pulpy pages: MARIA M. doubles as a 'biopic' of the mother of Hernandez's most beloved character: Luba from Love and Rockets.
A crime-noir masterpiece from living legend and Love and Rockets co-creator Gilbert Hernandez!
This brutal, original crime thriller from the co-creator of Love and Rockets (Fantagraphics) tells the story of femme fatale Maria M., whose life south of the border is a sordid tale of sex, drugs, violence, and power. When she comes to America for a better life, she marries a drug kingpin, whose son learns Maria's darkest secret, leading to the most violent gangland bloodbath in organised crime history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781683960164
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 232
Description:
A crime-noir masterpiece from living legend and Love and Rockets co-creator Gilbert Hernandez!This brutal, original crime thriller from the co-creator of Love and Rockets (Fantagraphics) tells the story of femme fatale Maria M., whose life south of the border is a sordid tale of sex, drugs, violence, and power. When she comes to America for a better life, she marries a drug kingpin, whose son  learns Maria's darkest secret, leading to the most violent gangland bloodbath in organised crime history.MARIA M. collects 2013's MARIA M. Book One (now out of print), and the never-before-published Book Two, presenting the complete graphic novel for the first time. Long-time readers of Hernandez's books will recognize a meta-twist worthy of MARIA M.'s pulpy pages: MARIA M. doubles as a 'biopic' of the mother of Hernandez's most beloved character: Luba from Love and Rockets.
A crime-noir masterpiece from living legend and Love and Rockets co-creator Gilbert Hernandez!
This brutal, original crime thriller from the co-creator of Love and Rockets (Fantagraphics) tells the story of femme fatale Maria M., whose life south of the border is a sordid tale of sex, drugs, violence, and power. When she comes to America for a better life, she marries a drug kingpin, whose son learns Maria's darkest secret, leading to the most violent gangland bloodbath in organised crime history.