Description
Jerry Spring Omnibus 02
Book Summary
This second omnibus volume collects the adventures of the cowboy Jerry Spring from the second half of the fifties. With the unmistakable line work of Jijé (Joseph Gillain), one of the great masters of European comics, the reader will discover a moralistic action-packed western, where black and white reaches its maximum expressiveness. An essential work for lovers of the ninth art and Far West stories.
What is it about?
Jerry Spring, a cowboy of solid moral principles and a child of the rocks, traverses the vast plains of the American West. In this installment, Jijé's brushwork becomes more palpable and his artistic mark intensifies. The stories, presented in a powerful black and white, show a hero who faces challenges and enemies with an unwavering ethical code. Jijé, considered the pillar upon which the Dupuis publishing house built its catalog and a beacon for generations of authors, displays here all his graphic and narrative genius.
Main themes
- Classic Western and Far West adventure.
- Morality and honor code of the frontier hero.
- Masterpiece of 1950s European comics.
- High-value black and white sequential art.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for collectors and fans of classic adventure comics, admirers of the Franco-Belgian school, and readers looking for a quality western with a strong artistic and narrative component. It is also ideal for those who wish to discover the work of Jijé, a fundamental figure in the history of the ninth art.
What this book offers
- Access to a pinnacle work of European comics, recovered in an omnibus edition.
- The opportunity to appreciate Jijé's linework and visual narrative in their full splendor.
- An immersion into the classic western with a deep moral and character-driven focus.
- A collector's volume that brings together several stories in a single tome.
Technical specifications
- Author: Jijé
- Publisher: PONENT MON EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Graphic novels: superheroes and supervillains, role-playing games, war games and management games, comics and graphic novels, cartoons and comics (children's/youth)
- Collection: Integrales
- Publication date: November 2013
- Number of pages: 240
- Weight: 900 g
Editorial review
This omnibus represents an exceptional opportunity to delve into the work of one of the great masters of comics. Jijé demonstrates why he is a generational reference, with an absolute command of black and white and a narrative capacity that keeps the reader glued to every page. For fans of the western and auteur comics, this edition is a highly valuable acquisition.