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The Hunter, the first book in the Parker series, is the story of a man who hits New York head-on like a shotgun blast to the chest. Betrayed by the woman he loved and double-crossed by his partner in crime, Parker makes his way cross-country with only one thought burning in his mind - to coldly exact his revenge and reclaim what was taken from him! Richard (Donald Westlake) Stark's groundbreaking Parker books are adapted for the first time as a series of graphic novels by Darwyn Cooke. The initial graphic novel brings to life the first Parker book, The Hunter, which introduces readers to the dangerous anti-hero's cold and calculated world of criminals, thugs, and grifters.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Love the story and art but the sum is less than the parts,
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This review is from: Parker: The Hunter (Hardcover)
I never knew about this Parker series by Richard Stark so while waiting for the graphic novel (which I had pre ordered due to Darwyn Cooke's art) I read the original novel it is based on. I fell in love with the Parker series and am now up to my fifth book on the series. They are quick, fun, exciting reads with a no nonsense crook (Parker) who you can't help but root for. then I got the graphic novel and I love the throw back art that Darwyn is so reknown for. The fact it wasn't in colour was a bit of a downside but it did fit with the atmosphere of the writing. The story points are all captured well in the graphic novel but it just doesn't pack the punch that the original novel did. It kind of reminds me of a movie that was too true to the novel it was based on. While it is neat to see the novel visualized - the images the book painted in my head were richer to begin with.Overall, I strongly recommend the original novel and I think Cooke fans will love the art in this book. However, if I wanted to read the story again I would turn back to the Richard Stark novel not the graphic novel.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gritty Crime Noir from Two Masters of the Genre,
By Christopher Southworth "Chris Southworth" (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Parker: The Hunter (Hardcover)
Richard Stark (AKA Donald Westlake) is an old school crime novelist, and Parker is his master creation. A grim, emotionless machine of a man motivated by profit and an urge to get the job done right then get out - Parker's characterization is spot on in this adaptation. This is no mean feat, as Hollywood has tried and failed many times to get Parker right (see the awful Lee Marvin film "Point Blank" for a failed adaptation of this story [or rather, don't]). Cooke's art is lean and mean, effortlessly portraying Parker's gruff and action-oriented style. Cooke deftly handles Parker's original era without seeming to overdo retro-chic. A must read for Westlake fans, Parker fans, and even fans of EC Comics, "Parker: The Hunter" must not be missed.A special treat as well for fans of Cooke's DC work, including "The Spirit" and "The New Frontier."
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4.5 out of 5 stars (30 customer reviews) 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A graphic novel noir tour-de-force,
By DJ Joe Sixpack - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Parker: The Hunter (Hardcover)
"Parker: The Hunter"Written by Richard Stark Adapted by Darwyn Cooke (IDW, 2009) ---------------------------------------------- Wow. I'm already a fan of comicbook artist Darwyn Cooke (wish he had more books out!) but I gotta say, this adaptation of a gritty noir novel by author Richard Stark really floored me. The first chapter of the book is told almost entirely without words, transforming the taut, cynical prose into pure imagery, as we are introduced to the book's steely, taciturn, utterly immoral antihero -- Parker -- who counterfeits and backstabs his way through the recesses of New York City, circa 1962, hellbent on revenge. It's a real tour-de-force of visual storytelling, but even when the text kicks in, the book never feels cluttered. From start to finish, this graphic novel is a real page-turner... Hopefully there'll be a follow-up soon! (Joe Sixpack, ReadThatAgain book reviews) 21 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
another brilliant work,
By J. PALMIOTTI "reader of quality" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Parker: The Hunter (Hardcover)
Darwyn Cooke is a modern master of graphic storytelling , just one look at his Eisner awarded works and you know why ...and thats why its no small thing for me to honestly say that The Hunter is one of the finest works of his career.If you are a Richard Stark fan, this is a fantastic addition and homage to the man's work on every level. It's a hit from page one and will turn anyone not into graphic art or the crime genre right into an instant fan. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing too comical about this comic book,
By Joseph P. Menta, Jr. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Parker: The Hunter (Hardcover)
Beautifully adapted version of the classic Richard Stark thriller, "The Hunter", the first in the long-running crime novel series featuring the hardnosed professional thief known simply as "Parker". Darwyn Cooke's detailed art- stylish yet gritty- and the dark prose- mostly sparse, sometimes dense, always sharp- draws the reader right in as Parker undertakes his visceral, often shocking mission of revenge following a doublecross that left him for dead. This is the first of a proposed series of illustrated adaptations, with Mr. Cooke cherry picking his favorite installments from the "Parker" novels and adapting them into handsomely-produced hardback graphic novels of generous length (this one's about 170 pages). After reading this graphic novel, readers may be tempted to immediately pick up the prose novels featuring Parker's next adventures (recently reprinted in new editions) instead of waiting for Mr. Cooke's next adaptation. Do yourself a favor: get both.
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