Black Dahlia
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4.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
A haunting graphic novel that delves into the infamous Black Dahlia murder, one of Los Angeles's most captivating unsolved mysteries.
On January 15, 1947, the mutilated body of Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia, was discovered in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Rick Geary meticulously reconstitutes the life of the 22-year-old aspiring actress, revealing the events that led to her ghastly demise. Was it a jealous lover, a rejected suitor, or a mafia connection?
As the case unfolds, a local newspaper receives cryptic letters from a self-proclaimed "Black Dahlia Avenger," adding another layer of complexity to the investigation. Geary navigates the twists and turns of this historical crime, offering a gripping portrayal of a dark chapter in Hollywood history. Perfect for fans of true crime and graphic novels.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Geary's made a career from his series of true crime graphic novels, all well-researched and sober, yet also capturing something of the eerie spark that attracts people to murder lore. Now he tackles a legendary unsolved case that hints at the underbelly of Hollywood, a topic he's touched on before. Geary uses Elizabeth Short's murder to exercise his major strength, weaving a complex narrative through the events of the era to create a whole picture of the world where the crime occurred. Short's story is chronicled as a near-fable about the desperate grasp for the American dream of fame and fortune, and the way this dream can be overwhelmed by the tumult of other concerns that rampage through life. As usual, his black-and-white line art gives the stories a slightly retro, though never nostalgic, feel, with a tinge of weirdness to the chronicle of transgressions that reveal higher truths in their gruesomeness.
