Product Description

Down-at-heel private eye Milo Garrett, his face wrapped in bandages, is woken in a hospital bed by the mysterious Agent Graves, who, as ever, offers him 100 untraceable bullets to use on the people who put him there. But Garret's no fool, and he has other fish to fry...like his ongoing investigation into an art theft which leaves his client dead and puts Garrett in the path of some of the most dangerous people alive - including the enigmatic, super-rich Megan Dietrich and ultra-violent hitman Lono. Garrett thinks he knows what's going on - but in the game of revenge and murder, even the slightest mis-step can have grave consequences...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #468067 in Books
• Published on: 2003-03-26
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

About the Author
Brian Azzarello is a relative newcomer to the comics scene, but his work on 100 Bullets and Jonny Double has catapulted him to the forefront of the ranks of contemporary comics writers. Eduardo Risso has worked with Azzarello on all the above titles, and is rapidly ascending the ranks of critical and fan popularity.

Customer Reviews

excellent noir graphic novel
This is an excellent graphic novel. The cover is eye-catching and intriguing and carries the feel of the 30s and 40s movie posters- which the book is in many ways: true noir for the 21st century.

This is the first 100 Bullets collection I've read: it is a tremendous read. I've read other works by Brian Azarello (Cage, Banner) and this shares the hallmarks of those: his writing is crisp and the characterization excellent. The dialogue of each character weighs up well with their personality and conflicts. The plot is inventive, particuarly good is the ongoing 100 Bullets theme: the `opportunity' of the briefcase and its eponymous contents.

The main character is a devastating individual, tremendously focussed, self-sufficient and very dangerous- reminiscent of `Marv' in the `Sin City' series, but much more intelligent and not quite as good a fighter.

The artwork is at first glance typical comic-book art and no great shakes, but a you get into the book the art works well and does support the film noir atmosphere perfectly: some of the stylization is excellent. Perhaps the effect would have been greater were the art to be in black and white, `Sin City' fashion. It works well none the less.

Overall this is a great graphic novel and an absolute must to any fan of the crime thriller movies they don't seem to make any more. Intelligent, captivating and with good action- a great read: I just wish I got around to this series sooner!

I really do like 100 Bullets
I Like 100 Bullets.
Alot.

This is the Fifth book and the series goes from strength to strength.

Brian Azzarello writes strong stories that stand on their own but it is the depth of thought that goes into the ongoing storyline that is strong. As with many 100 Bullets story line this one will raise as many questions as it answers and keep the reader guessing.

If there is any thing that detracts from the quality of the book is Risso artwork that is an aquired taste. Many of my friends who have read this book dislike it but I however really do like it and so that is why I gave this book 5 stars.

It would be important to point out that this is the fifth book and for a new reader it would be advised to start with the first Trade paperback "First Shot, Last Call"