Questions About Sin City Volume 1: The Hard Goodbye

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How long does it take to read 'The Hard Goodbye'?

Johnny 1h30m—About an hour and a half, per a reading of the 2010 Trade Paperback edition with ISBN 9781593072933. Of course, your mileage may vary slightly.

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Are there any named chapters, and is there a Table of Contents for 'The Hard Goodbye'?

Johnny There are 9 numbered but unnamed chapters, and no Table of Contents, per the 2010 edition with ISBN 9781593072933.

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Have there been any movies based on 'The Hard Goodbye'?

Johnny As of 2022, there have been a couple of movies based on the Sin City universe:
• Sin City (2005)
IMDb #tt0401792 - 2h04m - 8.0/10 - Very High Popularity…moreAs of 2022, there have been a couple of movies based on the Sin City universe:
• Sin City (2005)
IMDb #tt0401792 - 2h04m - 8.0/10 - Very High Popularity
• Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)
IMDb #tt0458481 - 1h42m - 6.5/10 - Medium Popularity

This volume in particular is one of the episodes included in 'Sin City' (2005), which is mostly based on the 1st, 3rd and 4th books in the series. Prior to 'Sin City' (2014) bombing, the original intention was to adapt all of the volumes in the series. Regardless, considering Hollywood's current penchant for remakes and reboots rather than taking a gamble on new intellectual property, I'm sure there will be more in years to come.(less)

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Are the illustrations in Color or Black & White?

Johnny Pure Black & White—Not even Grayscale. At least per the 2010 Paperback edition with ISBN 9781593072933. It's a pretty idiosyncratic style of illustrat…morePure Black & White—Not even Grayscale. At least per the 2010 Paperback edition with ISBN 9781593072933. It's a pretty idiosyncratic style of illustration.(less)

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Is the city where Marv lives really called 'Sin City'?

Johnny The real name of the city is Basin City. But like Marv says in Chapter 8:

"Old Town is why nobody calls this burg "Basin City" like it says on the maps…moreThe real name of the city is Basin City. But like Marv says in Chapter 8:

"Old Town is why nobody calls this burg "Basin City" like it says on the maps. ... Back then this was a gold rush town on its way to becoming a ghost town. Then old man Roark got himself an idea. He spent every silver dollar he had importing top hookers from France and places like that. Word got out and pretty soon Sin City was the hottest place in the west. ... Old Town's kept its traditions, handed down from gorgeous mother to gorgeous daughter."(less)

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