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Juanjo Guarnido Blacksad Integral Cover Original Art (Dargaud, 2014)....
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Juanjo Guarnido Blacksad Integral Cover
Original Art (Dargaud, 2014).Here offered is a truly exceptional original cover by Juanjo Guarnido, emerging from his personal collection. A landmark piece of artistry, created for the deluxe edition that brought together the first five volumes of Blacksad in one sweeping cinematic anthology.
Why Guarnido Matters
Graphically. A former Disney feature animator, Guarnido brings filmic staging, character acting, and a painter's sensitivity to light to every page. His trademark watercolor renders a moody, mid-century America with lush, precise detail; the anthropomorphic casting isn't a gimmick but a narrative engine, fusing genre archetype and animal psychology in a uniquely European take on hard-boiled noir.
Historically. Blacksad helped re-energize Franco-Belgian noir for a global audience: the early albums appeared in French first and then spread internationally, with Dark Horse bringing the series to the US in prestige editions. The property's afterlife -- most visibly a 2019 video-game adaptation -- speaks to its cultural reach across mediums.
International Awards
Decorated on both sides of the Atlantic: Angoulême 2004 Audience Award and Prize for Artwork (Arctic-Nation), Angoulême 2006 Best Series; no fewer than six awards Eisner Awards including Best Painter/Multimedia Artist (2011, 2013); and the Harvey Award for Best International Book (most recently for Vol. 7 in 2024). A pedigree that underwrites demand at auction.
Worldwide Distribution
A true export of the European canon, Blacksad has been translated into 20+ languages and published by leading houses worldwide -- Dargaud (FR), Norma Editorial (ES), Dark Horse (US/EN), Carlsen (DE), Rizzoli Lizard (IT) -- ensuring deep collector bases across markets.
Why Collectors Care
Guarnido's pages read like unearthed storyboards from a lost Hollywood noir -- yet they're painted with classical finesse. This 2014 Intégrale captures the series at full stride and remains the definitive gateway for new readers and the cornerstone edition for seasoned collectors. With sustained critical acclaim, award momentum, and global readership, demand for pristine copies is strong across European and North-American markets.
Rare opportunity to acquire one of the official covers from this iconic series -- a true collector's piece. Original works by Guarnido are exceptionally scarce on the market, and pieces coming directly from his private collection are virtually unheard of. A first at Heritage Auctions.
Pastel on Bristol board with an image area of 19.75" x 25.5". Light production fold in the upper right margin. Signed, dated, and in Excellent condition.
From the personal collection of Juanjo Guarnido.
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Auction Info
2025 October 25 - 26 International Comic Art Signature® Auction #7422 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2025
25th-26th
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