The Hunter

The Hunter
By Darwyn Cooke

Adapted from the first Parker novel by Richard Stark,

"The Hunter is one of those rarest of all comic books. It is a perfect graphic novel. It is expert in its writing and art. It is exciting and intelligent. The perfect fusion of compelling, passionate story and crisp, clear drawings. The entire medium should be striving for this level of synergy. It is quite simply put, the kind of book that should be proudly displayed on any book shelf."

RIYL: Payback - starring Mel Gibson, Criminal, Sin City, the works of Elmore Leonard, the works of Donald Westlake (aka Richard Stark)

Lee's Sure Fire Can't Miss Pick of the week 7-22-09: The Hunter

The Hunter
By Darwyn Cooke.

The writer and artist of my most favorite superhero story ever (DC The New Frontier) takes on the writing of Richard Stark. I have to admit, I have never read any Stark but the movie Mel Gibson made based on this character, Payback, was entertaining (even if the acting left a little to be desired).

Mostly I am excited, because I have loved the current resurgence in the Crime genre in comics. Between Rick Geary's true crime tales, Scalped, Criminal, and the up coming Dark Horse Noir, as well as Vertigo's upcoming Crime imprint. It is a great time to read about the underbelly of society.