![]() ![]() ![]() Between the stark imagery, the poetic narratives, and the oh so gruesome details. ![]() New Cover Art and Pin-Up Gallery Available in Frank Millers Sin City: The Hard Goodbye Fourth Edition. “The Hard Goodbye” is one of those stories I find myself returning to year after year, as with so many of the ‘Sin City’ graphic novels. Frank Miller Returns With New Sin City Editions. Rubber tubing, gas, saw, gloves, cuffs, razor wire, hatchet, Gladys, and my mitts.” Today I do an overview of the latest deluxe edition of Sin City and compare it to the latest release of the trade. However, by far my favorite moment is when Marv’s going over his inventory for the mission ahead: “I check the list. There are some pretty memorable moments, like the whole sequence where Marv is walking through the rain, staring up at the oppressive statue of Bishop Rourke, as he starts to piece the whole conspiracy together. With Sin City, Miller sent a shock wave through the industry and beyond, stunning critics and amazing readers, the after-affects of which are still being felt today. As the book goes on, you start to wonder whether or not Marv’s side of the story is even credible, especially when he starts talking about how he keeps forgetting to take his meds and then eats a handful like Tic Tacs. In 1991, visionary creator Frank Miller continued his shakedown of the comics industry when he premiered his visceral and powerfully charged Sin City series. ![]() The absolute best aspect of this story is Marv’s epic narration, with lines like “She smells like angels ought to smell, the perfect woman… the Goddess. ![]()
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