A Small Killing Explained

Publisher:
Date:1991
Origpublication:VG Graphics
Origdate:1991
Origisbn:0-575-04747-X
Artist:Oscar Zárate
Pages:96
Us:N

A Small Killing is a graphic novel by Alan Moore, published in 1991. It was illustrated by Oscar Zárate. The book has been published by a number of companies and in 2003 it was reprinted by Avatar Press.

Publication history

The graphic novel has been released a number of times:

Plot summary

A Small Killing is a novel which looks inward, examining the images of one man's inner world. The protagonist is an ad company executive looking for inspiration for his latest project. This character is rather the apotheosis of 1980s culture and serves as commentary of it. Seeking inspiration for the above-mentioned project he returns to his home town to confront his perceptions of the past and himself.

Awards

Notes and References

  1. http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner94.php 1994 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominees and Winners