Geary, R. (2016). Black Dahlia. New York: NBM Graphic Novels.
Summary of the book:
Rick Geary’s, “Black Dahlia,” is a graphic novel in which he offers biographical information regarding the murder of a young woman. Part one deals with the story of the murder of Elizabeth Short and is retold very vividly through the comic panels. Part two chronicles the life of Elizabeth before she was murdered. Part three tells of her last days here on earth. In part four, the investigation process is explained. Part five wraps-up and concludes as an unsolved murder. The nature of the murder was very graphic and is illustrated accordingly. Rick Geary’s rendition of the events that occurred is detailed through his graphic and eerie panels.
Response:
This graphic novel was a quick read, with a length of eighty pages and it was very informative and explicit in the telling of this true crime. Geary provides a basic overview into the unsolved mystery. It is exceptionally illustrated and he summarizes the events through his drawings, in which he grimly depicts his subjects. This type of literature will definitely appeal to comic book readers because of its format, and it will also appeal to readers who are interested in murder mysteries. The targeted audience for this graphic novel is young adults, grade levels 9-12.The textbook connection can be Rick Geary’s “Jack the Ripper” and “Louise Brooks: Detective.”
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