{"product_id":"9789898355409","title":"MATT MARRIOTT: SHOWDOWN IN DODGE CITY","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMATT MARRIOTT: SHOWDOWN IN DODGE CITY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival in a hostile and lawless environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between individual justice and established order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePsychological and human realism in the Western genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe representation of life on the American frontier from a British perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to two complete episodes of one of the most highly regarded British comic strips for its graphic and narrative quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vision of the Western far from cliché, focused on the psychology and moral dilemmas of its characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA pocket format that facilitates reading and collecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a work that has been championed by comic critics and specialists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: WEARE, TONY; EDGAR, JAMES; TAYLOR, REG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: LIBROS DE PAPEL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: GRAPHIC NOVELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: COMICS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIBROS DE PAPEL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405051519323,"sku":"9789898355409","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978989835540.jpg?v=1781822050","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9789898355409","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}