{"product_id":"9781908007698","title":"Mac coy integral 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMac Coy Omnibus 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the epic of the Wild West with \u003cstrong\u003eMac Coy Omnibus 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, a comic masterpiece that brings together the first adventures of the iconic character created by Antonio Hernández Palacios and Jean-Pierre Gourmelen. This hardcover edition collects 224 pages of an impactful visual tale, where the artwork, of exceptional aesthetic beauty, becomes the true protagonist. Inspired by the historical figure of Confederate General Jeb Stuart and featuring the features of actor Robert Redford, Lieutenant Mac Coy rides through a mythical West in a narrative sparse in words but rich in images that transcend the genre. An essential read for lovers of auteur comics, the history of the Far West, and sequential art at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMac Coy Omnibus 1\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces us to Lieutenant Mac Coy, a Southern cavalry officer set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the subsequent conquest of the West. The work, created in 1979 for the publisher Dargaud, is inspired by the real-life figure of General Jeb Stuart, a famous Confederate horseman. Through panels that are authentic works of art, Antonio Hernández Palacios immerses us in a world of adventure, conflict, and Old West legends. The comic is characterized by its narrative minimalism: the images speak louder than words, revealing Palacios as a master of visual composition and graphic storytelling. The solid scripts by Jean-Pierre Gourmelen sustain a plot that, although set in a historical context, feels like a timeless legend where the epic scope and humanity of the protagonist unfold on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe epic of the Wild West and the mythology of the Far West.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe American Civil War and its consequences on the frontier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the lone hero and Southern cavalry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSequential art as a narrative vehicle of high aesthetic value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLegend versus historical reality in character development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is aimed at collectors and fans of auteur comics who look for works with exceptional artistic treatment. It is also ideal for readers interested in the history of the American West, the Civil War, and the legends of the western genre. Recommended for those who value a comic where illustration is the main narrative engine, and for those who wish to discover or rediscover one of the great masters of Spanish comics, Antonio Hernández Palacios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique visual experience, with an avant-garde drawing style of great aesthetic beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn epic and artistic reinterpretation of the history of the Far West, inspired by real characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that prioritizes image over text, offering a deep and reflective read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to own a hardcover omnibus edition that collects the first and fundamental adventures of the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANTONIO HERNÁNDEZ AND JEAN-PIERRE GOURMELEN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e PONENT MON EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e GRAPHIC NOVELS: SUPERHEROES AND SUPERVILLAIN, ROLE-PLAYING GAMES, WAR GAMES AND MANAGEMENT GAMES, COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e OMNIBUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1299 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMac Coy Omnibus 1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a benchmark work for European and Spanish comics. The artistic quality of Antonio Hernández Palacios, capable of turning every panel into a work of art, is the main attraction of this edition. The combination of a solid script and a top-tier visual narrative makes this work transcend the western genre to become a unique aesthetic and narrative experience. It is a valuable acquisition for any self-respecting comic library, especially for those readers who are looking for more than just a simple adventure: they are looking for pure art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405702455643,"sku":"9781908007698","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978190800769.jpg?v=1781830535","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9781908007698","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}