Big Damn Hard Boiled is an oversized, black-and-white art book that showcases Geof Darrow’s intricate illustrations from the original Hard Boiled series, written by Frank Miller. This edition presents Darrow’s artwork without color or dialogue, allowing readers to fully appreciate his detailed line work and the chaotic, dystopian world he depicts. The narrative follows Carl Seltz, an insurance investigator who discovers he’s actually a homicidal cyborg tax collector in a hyper-violent future. The book’s large format enhances the visual experience, highlighting the meticulous artistry that contributed to Darrow and Miller winning the Eisner Award for Best Team.
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Geof Darrow is known for his hyper-detailed, explosively violent illustrations in works like “Hard Boiled” and “Shaolin Cowboy”. Combining absurdist humor with intricate linework, Darrow’s pages are dense with visual information and kinetic energy. A cult favorite and former concept artist for films like “The Matrix”, Darrow’s style stands at the intersection of underground comix, sci-fi cinema, and over-the-top action spectacle.
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Geof Darrow is known for his hyper-detailed, explosively violent illustrations in works like “Hard Boiled” and “Shaolin Cowboy”. Combining absurdist humor with intricate linework, Darrow’s pages are dense with visual information and kinetic energy. A cult favorite and former concept artist for films like “The Matrix”, Darrow’s style stands at the intersection of underground comix, sci-fi cinema, and over-the-top action spectacle.
Big Damn Hard Boiled is an oversized, black-and-white art book that showcases Geof Darrow’s intricate illustrations from the original Hard Boiled series, written by Frank Miller. This edition presents Darrow’s artwork without color or dialogue, allowing readers to fully appreciate his detailed line work and the chaotic, dystopian world he depicts. The narrative follows Carl Seltz, an insurance investigator who discovers he’s actually a homicidal cyborg tax collector in a hyper-violent future. The book’s large format enhances the visual experience, highlighting the meticulous artistry that contributed to Darrow and Miller winning the Eisner Award for Best Team. Comic, Geof Darrow, Dark Horse, 2009 Dark Horse 978-1569713235 Geof Darrow 2009