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Get ready for an electrifying experience with Murder Ballads! This isn't just a graphic novel; it's a truly unique, pulse-pounding package that comes alive with an accompanying, gritty soundtrack by the legendary Dan Auerbach and the soulful Robert Finley. Prepare for a journey where art and sound collide!

Summary

Dive headfirst into a gripping narrative that expertly weaves the music into a profound meditation on music, race, obsession, and the lengths one will go to manifest a vision. Murder Ballads plunges you into the tumultuous fall and breathtaking reinvention of Nate Theodore, a dead-broke and deadbeat owner of a failed record label. He's on a desperate, cross-country drive in the dead of winter with his wife Mary, fleeing the wreckage of their business and hurtling towards the destruction of their marriage. But fate intervenes! Nate is given an unexpected shot at redemption when, during an unscheduled detour, he "discovers" Donny and Marvell Fontweathers – two mesmerizing African-American brothers who unleash a singular, doom-laden version of country blues.

Convinced these brothers are the key to his salvation, Nate becomes obsessed with making an album before anyone else unearths their raw talent. The only problem? Money – something Nate doesn't have and can't get through conventional means. So, he persuades Donny and Marvell to join him in a daring, crazy scheme: a minor crime spree to raise the crucial funds needed to produce their record. Naturally, complications erupt for this wannabe modern-day Alan Lomax and his soon-to-be stars. Just like in the dark, evocative murder ballads the Fontweathers Brothers play, the body count chillingly starts to grow! This thrilling edition graphic will keep you on the edge of your seat!

STANDARD EDITION GRAPHIC NOVEL INCLUDES:

Get your hands on the thrilling Standard Edition graphic novel (softcover) and immerse yourself in this unforgettable saga.

Creator Credits

Experience the extraordinary sonic landscape with music contributed by the incomparable Dan Auerbach and Robert Finley. Their masterful compositions elevate the story, offering a truly immersive experience that fans of both music and graphic novels will adore.

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