Description
Jerry Spring Integral 5
Book Summary
This fifth integral volume closes the saga of the iconic cowboy Jerry Spring, compiling the adventures published between 1966 and 1977. The reader will find the character's final turning point, where the master Jijé maintains the essence of the classic western while introducing a narrative and graphic rethinking that reflects the evolution of European comics. An essential work for understanding the maturity of a hero and the transformation of the "bande dessinée."
What is it about?
Jerry Spring experiences his final rides in a period of profound transformation. Throughout this decade, the character is torn between the adventurous tradition of the western and a radical rethinking of his world. Jijé, his creator, consolidates his emblematic alter ego without diminishing his integrity, exploring new forms of expression that mark a turning point in graphic narrative. The stories collected in this integral volume show a more complex Jerry Spring, faced with challenges that transcend simple chases and duels, delving into more mature and reflective themes.
Main themes
- Evolution of the classic western towards a more modern and complex narrative.
- The maturity and rethinking of the traditional hero in comics.
- The transformation of the "bande dessinée" in the 1960s-1970s.
- The integrity and consistency of the character in the face of the changes of his time.
- Jijé's legacy as a master of the adventure comic.
Who is it recommended for?
This integral volume is aimed at collectors and fans of Jijé's work, as well as fans of adventure comics and westerns who wish to learn about the evolution of an iconic character. It will also be of great interest to scholars of European comic history interested in the creative transition period of the 60s and 70s.
What this book offers
- The opportunity to complete the Jerry Spring collection with his final and most reflective adventures.
- A unique vision of Jijé's creative maturity and his ability to adapt a classic to new times.
- A graphic and narrative testimony of the generational change in the "bande dessinée."
- 292 pages of comics in a careful hardcover edition, ideal for preservation.
- A reading that combines the nostalgia of the traditional western with the depth of a work in evolution.
Technical specifications
- Author: Jijé
- Publisher: Ponent Mon Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Graphic novels, Comics and graphic novels
- Collection: Integrals
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: June 2014
- Number of pages: 292
- Weight: 1131 g
Editorial review
This fifth Jerry Spring integral is a key piece for fans of the series and for those who appreciate the evolution of the adventure comic. Jijé demonstrates his mastery by maintaining the essence of the character while placing him in a more complex narrative context in line with his time. The Ponent Mon hardcover edition, with 292 pages, guarantees a quality presentation for a work that closes with dignity the cycle of one of the most iconic cowboys in European comics.