Anthro Noir: The Genius and History of Blacksad

Intro: 0:00 Blacksad Overview: 1:53 Characters of Blacksad: 4:30 World building: 8:36 Artwork: 11:18 Handy Goblin Ad: 13:31 Books & Companion Books: 14:36 Games & Conclusion: 20:46 What happens when classic noir storytelling meets stunning visuals and a world of anthropomorphic animals? You get Blacksad—a graphic novel series that’s as beautiful as it is bleak. Set in a shadowy 1950s America, Blacksad delivers gripping mysteries, hard-boiled drama, and breathtaking art that brings its world to life. In this video, we’ll unravel the rich history of Blacksad, explore its powerful themes of corruption, justice, and identity, and dive into what makes this series a modern masterpiece of the noir genre. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/c/EndingsExplained ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HANDY GOBLIN: https://www.handygoblin.au/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MUSIC: Hard Boiled, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Backbay Lounge, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Rising Tide, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Celtic Impulse, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Vibing Over Venus, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPqUIX9DY5g&ab_channel=TheComicArchive https://www.cbr.com/blacksad-juan-diaz-canales-under-the-skin/ https://conskipper.com/blacksad-they-all-fall-down-part-one-translator-diana-schutz-the-conskipper-interview/ https://www.pipelinecomics.com/blacksad-v4-a-silent-hell/ https://www.blacksadmania.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpsl5ogfbRI