Discover the chilling and darkly comedic world of *Alberto Breccia's Dracula*, an unparalleled graphic novel that reimagines the classic tale with satirical flair. In this groundbreaking entry from the Alberto Breccia Library, the renowned Argentine artist presents a unique interpretation of the Dracula legend, infused with sharp wit and poignant social commentary. This vividly illustrated edition features 88 pages of stunning full-color artwork that highlights Breccia's expressionistic style, transforming the vampire mythos into a critique of power and corruption.

Breccia's Dracula tells the story of a hapless antihero who, after a humiliating encounter at the dentist, finds himself stripped of his fearsome powers in a world overrun by sinister figures and societal decay. The grotesque yet captivating art style draws readers into a narrative that explores themes of oppression and imperialism, echoing the realities of life under the military dictatorships in Argentina during the 1980s.

This graphic novel not only showcases Breccia's artistic prowess but also includes a sketchbook, offering insights into his creative process. A must-have for fans of graphic novels, horror stories, and art enthusiasts alike, *Alberto Breccia's Dracula* is a perfect addition to any collection.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781683964391
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 88


Description:
Alberto Breccia's Dracula is composed of a series of brutally funny satirical misadventures starring the hapless eponymous antihero. Literally defanged (a humiliating trip to the dentist doesn't help), the protagonist's glory days are long behind him and other, more sinister villains (a corrupt government, overtly backed by American imperialism) are sickening and draining the life out of the villagers far more than one creature of the night ever could. This is the first painted, full-color entry in Fantagraphics' artist-focused Alberto Breccia Library, and the atmospheric palette adds mood and dimension. It also includes a sketchbook showing the artist's process.


Dracula has no co-author, and so Breccia's carnivalesque vision is as pure Breccia as it gets. Created during the last of a succession of Argentine military dictatorships (1982?1983), this series of short comics stories ran in Spain's Comix Internacional periodical in 1984. The moral purpose of Breccia's expressionistic art style is made explicit; he shows that every ounce of his grotesque, bloated characters' flesh and blood has been cruelly extracted from the less fortunate.