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Blacksad #7
They All Fall Down, Part 2
Everyone's favorite cat detective is back, and yes, we mean John Blacksad. This time, he's on a particularly thorny case, as he's responsible for protecting the president of a mafia-infiltrated union. This new four-volume story of the bestselling series takes us from soaring heights to terrifying depths as Blacksad navigates from the lofty world of New York theater to the seedy nether regions of the city, where the criminal classes ply their questionable trades. Towering above them all is the figure of Solomon, a construction magnate well on his way to rebuilding the five boroughs, come hell or high water.
56 pages, ebook
First published November 27, 2021
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Juan Díaz Canales
69 books409 followersJuan Díaz Canales is a Spanish comics artist and an animated film director, known as the co-creator of Blacksad.
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September 27, 2024
Обещаващото начало от предния епизод не успя да се развие в интересна история, както аз очаквах…
Рисунките са безупречни, но уви - това отдавна не ми е достатъчно…
Жалко. 🙃
Рисунките са безупречни, но уви - това отдавна не ми е достатъчно…
Жалко. 🙃
December 1, 2023
[ENG/ESP]
Everything falls, Solomon. Soldiers and generals, servants and slums, towers and bridges, even castles and their kings. In the end, they all fall down.
In a move that I didn't like very much, the previous volume Blacksad - Volume 6 - They All Fall Down - Part 1, was divided into two shorter issues. In this new publication, a direct continuation of that story, the usual format has been returned, a 54-page comic.
And what do we have here? Well, as I said, the closing of the first part, which ended in a pretty big cliffhanger. I can't comment more without spoilers about that one, but I can comment a little on the comic.
We have a really good story, although you have to see it as a whole, reading only this part you will not know where it comes from, and reading only the first part leaves it unfinished. It is once again pure noir genre, with its twists, its surprises (of which there are a couple big ones) and that atmosphere that fascinates me so much. It is true that here it seems a little more "bright", this New York is well portrayed but the squalor that previous installments had is a bit missing. The characters continue to work well, there are twists and turns, and disappearances, and everything has worked for me.
As for the art, oh the art. I'm sorry to be annoying with these works, but it is a real delight, a marvel. There are panels that are for framing, and I don't say this just to say:
A must if you like this kind of stories, or the authors, or the genre. I'm looking forwar to see what comes next.
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Everything falls, Solomon. Soldiers and generals, servants and slums, towers and bridges, even castles and their kings. In the end, they all fall down.
En una jugada que me gustó muy poco, el anterior volumen Blacksad: Todo cae, Primera parte, se dividió en dos números más cortos. En esta nueva publicación, continuación directa de aquella historia, se ha vuelto al formato de siempre, un cómic de sus 54 páginas.
¿Y que tenemos aquí? Pues lo dicho, el cierre de la primera parte, que quedó en un cliffhanger bastante gordo. No puedo comentar más sin hacer spoilers de aquella, pero si puedo comentar un poco el cómic.
Tenemos una historia realmente buena, aunque hay que verla en su conjunto, leyendo solo esta parte no vas a saber de dónde viene, y leyendo solo la primera queda sin cerrar. Es una vez más puro género negro, con sus giros, sus sorpresas (que hay un par bien grandes) y ese ambiente que tanto me fascina. Es cierto que aquí parece un poco más "brillante", este Nueva York está bien retratado pero se echa en falta un poco la sordidez que tenían anteriores entregas. Los personajes siguen funcionando bien, hay vueltas, y desapariciones, y todo me ha funcionado.
En cuanto al arte, ay el arte. Siento ser pesado con estas obras, pero es una auténtica delicia, una maravilla. Hay paneles que son para enmarcar, y no lo digo por decir:
Una lectura obligatoria si te gustan este tipo de historias, o los autores, o el género. Tengo muchas ganas de ver lo que viene después.
Everything falls, Solomon. Soldiers and generals, servants and slums, towers and bridges, even castles and their kings. In the end, they all fall down.
In a move that I didn't like very much, the previous volume Blacksad - Volume 6 - They All Fall Down - Part 1, was divided into two shorter issues. In this new publication, a direct continuation of that story, the usual format has been returned, a 54-page comic.
And what do we have here? Well, as I said, the closing of the first part, which ended in a pretty big cliffhanger. I can't comment more without spoilers about that one, but I can comment a little on the comic.
We have a really good story, although you have to see it as a whole, reading only this part you will not know where it comes from, and reading only the first part leaves it unfinished. It is once again pure noir genre, with its twists, its surprises (of which there are a couple big ones) and that atmosphere that fascinates me so much. It is true that here it seems a little more "bright", this New York is well portrayed but the squalor that previous installments had is a bit missing. The characters continue to work well, there are twists and turns, and disappearances, and everything has worked for me.
As for the art, oh the art. I'm sorry to be annoying with these works, but it is a real delight, a marvel. There are panels that are for framing, and I don't say this just to say:
A must if you like this kind of stories, or the authors, or the genre. I'm looking forwar to see what comes next.
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Everything falls, Solomon. Soldiers and generals, servants and slums, towers and bridges, even castles and their kings. In the end, they all fall down.
En una jugada que me gustó muy poco, el anterior volumen Blacksad: Todo cae, Primera parte, se dividió en dos números más cortos. En esta nueva publicación, continuación directa de aquella historia, se ha vuelto al formato de siempre, un cómic de sus 54 páginas.
¿Y que tenemos aquí? Pues lo dicho, el cierre de la primera parte, que quedó en un cliffhanger bastante gordo. No puedo comentar más sin hacer spoilers de aquella, pero si puedo comentar un poco el cómic.
Tenemos una historia realmente buena, aunque hay que verla en su conjunto, leyendo solo esta parte no vas a saber de dónde viene, y leyendo solo la primera queda sin cerrar. Es una vez más puro género negro, con sus giros, sus sorpresas (que hay un par bien grandes) y ese ambiente que tanto me fascina. Es cierto que aquí parece un poco más "brillante", este Nueva York está bien retratado pero se echa en falta un poco la sordidez que tenían anteriores entregas. Los personajes siguen funcionando bien, hay vueltas, y desapariciones, y todo me ha funcionado.
En cuanto al arte, ay el arte. Siento ser pesado con estas obras, pero es una auténtica delicia, una maravilla. Hay paneles que son para enmarcar, y no lo digo por decir:
Una lectura obligatoria si te gustan este tipo de historias, o los autores, o el género. Tengo muchas ganas de ver lo que viene después.
December 22, 2023
За мен това е един от най-добрите съвременни комикси.
January 27, 2024
4,5
J'a-do-re! Rien de plus à ajouter. La parfaite harmonie entre graphisme et narration.
J'a-do-re! Rien de plus à ajouter. La parfaite harmonie entre graphisme et narration.
November 24, 2023
Buena resolución de la trama iniciada en el anterior tomo. El argumento sigue siendo potente y el dibujo no falla.
January 3, 2025
"Todo cae. Segunda parte" de Juan Díaz Canales y Juanjo Guarnido continúa la narrativa de su predecesora con un enfoque en las complejidades del género negro. La trama se desarrolla en un mundo de animales antropomórficos, donde el detective John Blacksad se enfrenta a nuevos misterios y desafíos. La obra se caracteriza por su ambiente oscuro y reflexivo, explorando temas como la corrupción, la justicia y la lucha por la supervivencia en una sociedad desigual. Los diálogos y las tramas secundarias añaden profundidad a los personajes y al entorno, manteniendo el estilo característico de la serie.
En cuanto a su ejecución visual, el arte de Guarnido sigue destacando por su detallismo y su capacidad para evocar el espíritu del noir clásico. Los escenarios y la atmósfera están dibujados con una precisión que refleja la decadencia y el glamour de la época, mientras que los personajes, con sus expresiones y movimientos, comunican mucho más allá de lo que las palabras expresan. La narrativa gráfica se beneficia de un uso experto del color y la composición, creando una experiencia visual coherente con la temática de la historia. La combinación de guion y dibujo en este segundo tomo mantiene el legado de calidad y profundidad que ha definido a la serie de Blacksad.
En cuanto a su ejecución visual, el arte de Guarnido sigue destacando por su detallismo y su capacidad para evocar el espíritu del noir clásico. Los escenarios y la atmósfera están dibujados con una precisión que refleja la decadencia y el glamour de la época, mientras que los personajes, con sus expresiones y movimientos, comunican mucho más allá de lo que las palabras expresan. La narrativa gráfica se beneficia de un uso experto del color y la composición, creando una experiencia visual coherente con la temática de la historia. La combinación de guion y dibujo en este segundo tomo mantiene el legado de calidad y profundidad que ha definido a la serie de Blacksad.
April 18, 2024
Another great album of Blacksad.
This one concludes the story that began in the previous volume.
What about that ending? Damn.
My body is ready for more.
For those that haven't read Blacksad yet. Please do yourself a favor and try it. I don't care if you're a manga reader or if you don't usually read Bande dessinée (French-Belgian comics), just give this one a try. You won't regret it.
This one concludes the story that began in the previous volume.
What about that ending? Damn.
My body is ready for more.
For those that haven't read Blacksad yet. Please do yourself a favor and try it. I don't care if you're a manga reader or if you don't usually read Bande dessinée (French-Belgian comics), just give this one a try. You won't regret it.
December 4, 2023
Non avevo dubbi che questo fumetto sarebbe stato bellissimo! 😍 Continuazione fel volume precedente, Díaz Canales conclude la storia in maniera pazzesca e con un finale da urlo. Se amate il noir, vi consiglio tantissimo questi volumi della saga di Blacksad. E poi c'è Guarnido che è completamente pazzo, le sue tavole sono un'opera d'arte dietro l'altra, le atmosfere che crea con i colori sono incredibili. Vorrei passare un anno affianco a lui solo per imparare l'1% dei suoi trucchi! Bello bello bello! ❤️
November 23, 2023
Η ολοκλήρωση της νέας περιπέτειας του αγαπημένου γάτου ντετέκτιβ είναι τουλάχιστον εκρηκτική.
December 7, 2023
I am always confused about the anatomological parameters of the Blacksad universe. What is the lowest genus of anthropomorphic creature that exists in it?
We have reptiles (lizards, crocodiles) and amphibians (toads, frogs) but seemingly no fish or insects. So are there just insect insects in the Blacksad universe? How does biodegradation occur? Are there Atlantean societies of fish-people under the oceans?
Also, are there just animal versions of animals, as well as the human versions of animals? Like we see a lot of cooking, kitchens, and food. Are there chickens as well as human-chickens? Do the dog and cat-humans eat chickens? What do the chicken-humans think about them eating chickens? Is that like someone eating your brother or cousin? Do pets exist in this universe?
Additionally, is there cannibalism in the Blacksad universe? Do the crocodile-humans ever eat the rabbit-humans, or the cheetah-humans the antelope-humans? Is it still a taboo?
Beaucoup des questions.
We have reptiles (lizards, crocodiles) and amphibians (toads, frogs) but seemingly no fish or insects. So are there just insect insects in the Blacksad universe? How does biodegradation occur? Are there Atlantean societies of fish-people under the oceans?
Also, are there just animal versions of animals, as well as the human versions of animals? Like we see a lot of cooking, kitchens, and food. Are there chickens as well as human-chickens? Do the dog and cat-humans eat chickens? What do the chicken-humans think about them eating chickens? Is that like someone eating your brother or cousin? Do pets exist in this universe?
Additionally, is there cannibalism in the Blacksad universe? Do the crocodile-humans ever eat the rabbit-humans, or the cheetah-humans the antelope-humans? Is it still a taboo?
Beaucoup des questions.
April 27, 2024
Спиращ дъха край на най-епичната ноар комикс поредица някога!
Като любител на комикси и качествени трилъри, нямаше как да не се запаля по поредицата за детектива котарак Джон Блексед. Всяка година очаквах с нетърпение новия том от легендарното вече дуо Диас Каналес и Гуарнидо и сега, когато всичко свърши не знам с какво ще запълня тази празнина, която оставят.
Не мисля, че има какво толкова да кажа за комикса, тъй като думите ми ще бледнеят пред неговото съвършенство. Цялата поредица просто трябва да се прочете, да се изживее. Историите са изключителни, артът е извънземен, а Блексед е най-чаровният котарак.
Като любител на комикси и качествени трилъри, нямаше как да не се запаля по поредицата за детектива котарак Джон Блексед. Всяка година очаквах с нетърпение новия том от легендарното вече дуо Диас Каналес и Гуарнидо и сега, когато всичко свърши не знам с какво ще запълня тази празнина, която оставят.
Не мисля, че има какво толкова да кажа за комикса, тъй като думите ми ще бледнеят пред неговото съвършенство. Цялата поредица просто трябва да се прочете, да се изживее. Историите са изключителни, артът е извънземен, а Блексед е най-чаровният котарак.
March 5, 2024
Deel 1 was meeslepend. Deel twee bevat het grootste deel van de actie en de plottwists.
Ik wil niks verklappen, maar het lost de verwachtingen in.
Ik wil niks verklappen, maar het lost de verwachtingen in.
January 10, 2025
(Zero spoiler review) 4.25/5
Why isn't there more Blacksad? Seriously! I don't care if Juan Guanido may have some of the most painstakingly beautiful art ever put to paper, the fact that I don't get a new Blacksad story every single day is not only a personal attack, but a crime of the grandest magnitude. Come on, I'll settle for one a day, rather than the three or four I would have liked. I'm a reasonable man.
In all seriousness, whilst not quite as strong as the earlier stories, there is still something effortlessly charming, almost hypnotic about this series. Most of which has to do with Guarnido's flawless artwork and colours. (Modern DC and Marvel), this is how you colour a modern book without it looking like digital swill. I hope you're taking notes, but we know you're not.
Canales' writing is really good here too, even if a few plot threads aren't executed quite as well as they could have been. It's still a damn good read and a feast for the peepers that we really don't deserve. There are only two types of people in this world. Those who have discovered and covet this niche treasure, and those whom are yet to have the pleasure. Be the first one. 4.25/5
OmniBen.
Why isn't there more Blacksad? Seriously! I don't care if Juan Guanido may have some of the most painstakingly beautiful art ever put to paper, the fact that I don't get a new Blacksad story every single day is not only a personal attack, but a crime of the grandest magnitude. Come on, I'll settle for one a day, rather than the three or four I would have liked. I'm a reasonable man.
In all seriousness, whilst not quite as strong as the earlier stories, there is still something effortlessly charming, almost hypnotic about this series. Most of which has to do with Guarnido's flawless artwork and colours. (Modern DC and Marvel), this is how you colour a modern book without it looking like digital swill. I hope you're taking notes, but we know you're not.
Canales' writing is really good here too, even if a few plot threads aren't executed quite as well as they could have been. It's still a damn good read and a feast for the peepers that we really don't deserve. There are only two types of people in this world. Those who have discovered and covet this niche treasure, and those whom are yet to have the pleasure. Be the first one. 4.25/5
OmniBen.
August 23, 2025
Finally I have caught up with the second half of "They all fall down" and the action picks right up at the end of the first book (so I really need to go back and read that one again too soon)
The action and styling is as spot on as ever - with the noir feel coursing through each page with a style that is so reminiscent of the classic hardboiled crime stories but with a "Blacksad" twist of course
I will say that this was the first time I came across a Blacksad story that was split in to two and I am not sure how I feel about it, I know that in TV land they do this all the time with their mid-season breaks but also these stories need time to be translated and re-edited for English so I guess patience is a virtue if I am going to enjoy further installments.
The action and styling is as spot on as ever - with the noir feel coursing through each page with a style that is so reminiscent of the classic hardboiled crime stories but with a "Blacksad" twist of course
I will say that this was the first time I came across a Blacksad story that was split in to two and I am not sure how I feel about it, I know that in TV land they do this all the time with their mid-season breaks but also these stories need time to be translated and re-edited for English so I guess patience is a virtue if I am going to enjoy further installments.
November 21, 2024
Me ha costado muchísimo recuperar el hilo después de tanto tiempo, pero en cuanto he vuelto a reconectar con la movida, ya no podía parar. Me gusta mucho Blacksad, me alegro de que volviese.
April 23, 2024
Trama efectiva con su punto de cinismo, sus gotas de humor socarrón, más sitio para la definición de los personajes secundarios, algún cabo que se resuelve precipitadamente y alguna concesión en la acción para conducir a la escena espectacular del primer desenlace. Se goza igualmente.
August 6, 2022
3.5 / 5
Pourquoi c’est fait en plusieurs partie et pas mis dans une seule BD comme les autres? C’est très chiant car le suspense est entrain de me tuer😭
Pourquoi c’est fait en plusieurs partie et pas mis dans une seule BD comme les autres? C’est très chiant car le suspense est entrain de me tuer😭
December 25, 2023
Último libro del detective Blacksad, en el que se sigue la historia del anterior: el poderoso magnate de la construcción Solomon está descabezando al sindicato de trabajadores del metro con asesinatos sin culpables. Blacksad y su amigo periodista Weekly conocen la verdad pero, ¿cómo conseguirán las pruebas para inculparlo?
Siguiendo el estilo de los anteriores volúmenes, Díaz Canales y Guarnido nos llevan a una Nueva York fictica, pero en la que se suceden muchos problemas reales: especulación urbanística, políticos corruptos, mafias que explotan a los trabajadores, poblados de chabolas… Podría parecer que el hecho de que los protagonistas sean animales antropomórficos le debería quitar dramatismo a la historia, pero más bien sucede lo contrario; es seguramente mostrar de forma más claras las emociones de un cocodrilo furibundo que no las de una persona. Como siempre, las ilustraciones son una maravilla.
El ritmo es frenético y está marcado por giros de guion, tensos diálogos, personajes inesperados, momentos de gran acción y escenas del pasado. Todo ello hace que se pueda leer en un par de horas, como me ha pasado a mí, que soy un ansias 😅.
En definitiva, entretenimiento del bueno.
December 3, 2023
O Blacksad słyszałem wiele dobrych słów. Niestety był problem z dostępnością i próby skompletowania porzuciłem z nadzieją, że kiedyś nadarzy się okazja, żeby mimo wszystko po tytuł sięgnąć. No i się udało!
I to co chyba cenię najbardziej w tej serii to to, że mimo, że moje oczekiwania były wysokie, to nie zawiodłem się, a momentami nawet te oczekiwania były przebite. Fantastyczne, przyciągające wzrok kadry, fantastyczna mimika twarzy i dobór zwierząt pod pełnioną funkcję w tym świecie. A jakby tego było mało, to wszystko wypełnione świetnymi, wielowarstwowymi zagadkami kryminalnymi.
I to co chyba cenię najbardziej w tej serii to to, że mimo, że moje oczekiwania były wysokie, to nie zawiodłem się, a momentami nawet te oczekiwania były przebite. Fantastyczne, przyciągające wzrok kadry, fantastyczna mimika twarzy i dobór zwierząt pod pełnioną funkcję w tym świecie. A jakby tego było mało, to wszystko wypełnione świetnymi, wielowarstwowymi zagadkami kryminalnymi.
April 23, 2024
Днес разлистих и първата част, за да си припомня събитията до останалия отворен край, след което подхванах втората. Антропоморфната вселена на испанците Диас Каналес и Гуарнидо е е все така впечатляваща (много ме радват находчивите избори за животните, спрямо конкретни професии, тук, примерно - нацупено шимпанзе-барман и медицинска сестра - бивол), а стилистиката на noir-a перфектно лепва върху разследванията на черния котарак. Той продължава да е магнит за неприятностите и труповете, както обикновено, валят около него. 4,5/5
November 3, 2023
Une résolution un peu téléphonée (sans parler du retour d'Alma qui ne sert absolument à rien) MAIS PWAAAAAAH LE TWIST DE LA TOUTE FIN<3 ça rattrape tous les défauts du dernier tiers !!
January 7, 2024
Una gozada, como siempre. La pena, lo que tardará en salir el siguiente.
January 15, 2024
Des planches très détaillées et vraiment superbes, à l'exemple de la page 46. Et avec un scénario très contemporain. J'adore!
January 16, 2024
A nivel de historia seguramente no es el mejor de los volumenes de Blacksad publicados. Pero como se me cae la baba con cada pagina, pues le subo un poco mas la puntuacion.
January 17, 2024
Всеки том от "Блексед" е съкровище и последният не прави изключение!
January 28, 2024
«Al final, todo cae». Te quiero mucho, Blacksad. Te quiero mucho, Teniente.
January 29, 2024
LE PLOT 😩😩😩😩 je vois jamais rien venir
April 9, 2024
Didnt expect that ending
November 25, 2024
Damn this series is great. Just finished it and I think I'm going to go back and stare at the art again.
May 24, 2025
Brutal.
Absolutamente perfecto.
Descaradamente brillante.
Vaya dos pedazo de Actos, pero tremendo Acto final.
“Todo Cae” es, para mí, la mejor historia de Blacksad.
Absolutamente perfecto.
Descaradamente brillante.
Vaya dos pedazo de Actos, pero tremendo Acto final.
“Todo Cae” es, para mí, la mejor historia de Blacksad.
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