Description
MATT MARRIOTT: SHOWDOWN IN DODGE CITY
Book Summary
This volume collects the 4th and 5th episodes of the famous British series Matt Marriott, originally published between 1956 and 1957. Readers will find a masterpiece of the Western in comic strip format, characterized by attractive artwork and a humanist, adult approach. The story immerses the reader in the Wild West through the adventures of a complex character, offering a narrative that transcends the genre to explore the motivations and dilemmas of its protagonists.
What is it about?
The plot places the reader in Dodge City, a classic Far West setting where law and disorder coexist in constant tension. Matt Marriott, the protagonist, faces a series of conflicts that will test his integrity and his ability to survive in a hostile environment. Throughout the included episodes, physical and moral clashes develop, featuring characters who represent both justice and unbridled ambition. The narrative, typical of daily strips, advances with an agile pace and an approach that prioritizes psychological realism, moving away from the more simplistic stereotypes of the genre.
Main themes
- Survival in a hostile and lawless environment.
- The conflict between individual justice and established order.
- Psychological and human realism in the Western genre.
- The representation of life on the American frontier from a British perspective.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for fans of classic comic strips, followers of the Western genre looking for stories with narrative depth, and readers interested in the evolution of British comics in the mid-20th century. It will also be attractive to collectors who wish to complete the Matt Marriott series or explore works that combine quality illustration with an adult and humanist approach.
What this book adds
- Access to two complete episodes of one of the most highly regarded British comic strips for its graphic and narrative quality.
- A vision of the Western far from cliché, focused on the psychology and moral dilemmas of its characters.
- A pocket format that facilitates reading and collecting.
- The opportunity to discover a work that has been championed by comic critics and specialists.
Technical specifications
- Author: WEARE, TONY; EDGAR, JAMES; TAYLOR, REG
- Publisher: LIBROS DE PAPEL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: GRAPHIC NOVELS
- Collection: COMICS
- Binding: Pocket
- Publication date: September 2021
- Number of pages: 88
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial assessment
This compilation of Matt Marriott represents an opportunity to access a work that, despite its relevance in British comics, has had limited distribution. Its humanist approach and graphic quality make it a reading of interest for both Western lovers and comic scholars. The pocket format and the reduced number of pages make it accessible, although its main value lies in the narrative depth and the character portrait it offers, moving away from the most commercial conventions of the genre.