'Noir, Volume 1' by Victor Gischler is a fast-paced graphic novel that follows the team-up of two 1940's Femme Fatales, The Black Sparrow and Miss Fury. The plot involves a mystery surrounding a stolen Moon Stone, double-crosses, and the involvement of iconic characters like The Shadow. The story is described as a fun and action-packed adventure, reminiscent of a mix of pulps, serial movies, and Indiana Jones, set in a post-WWII era. The writing style is praised for being dynamic, entertaining, and not taking itself too seriously, with detailed artwork by Andrea Mutti that complements the noir theme of the book.
From The Publisher:
The Black Sparrow is a criminal for hire, a beautiful thief and mercenary available for assignments all over the world. When a mysterious organization hires her to pluck the Moon Stone from a New York museum, she reneges on her deal and plans to sell the gem for greater profit elsewhere... but her employers are not amused. To survive a deadly retribution, she enlists the aid of her former lover - the macabre crime-fighter known as The Shadow - and the costumed heroine Miss Fury. Will the two femme fatales uncover the secrets of the Moon Stone?
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