Well, 'Maus' can be considered in a way. Although it's about the Holocaust, it has a noir - like feel in its black - and - white art and the way it tells a very serious and complex story. Also, 'Watchmen' has detective noir elements. The characters are morally grey, and there's a sense of mystery and a dark underbelly to the world they inhabit. Then there's 'Blacksad', a series that features a feline detective in a noir - inspired world filled with corruption and crime.
Some great detective noir graphic novels include 'Stray Bullets'. It has a collection of inter - related stories that are full of noir - ish elements like crime, mystery, and morally ambiguous characters. 'A Contract with God' is also notable. It was one of the first graphic novels and has a very noir - like mood with its tales of life in a tenement building, full of despair, crime, and people trying to survive in a tough urban environment.
One popular noir graphic novel is 'Sin City' by Frank Miller. It has a distinct visual style and tells gritty, hard - boiled detective - like stories set in a seedy, corrupt city. Another is '100 Bullets' which involves complex mysteries and morally ambiguous characters in a noir - inspired world. And 'The Dark Knight Returns' by Frank Miller also has strong noir elements with its dark take on Batman and Gotham City.
Some well - known noir graphic novels include 'Watchmen' by Alan Moore. It combines noir elements with superhero deconstruction. The dark and moody art, along with the complex characters and their moral ambiguities, fit the noir genre well. 'The Dark Knight Returns' is also in this category. It shows a darker, more aged Batman dealing with a crime - ridden Gotham in a noir - like atmosphere. And then there's 'Blacksad', which features a feline detective in a noir - inspired world filled with crime and corruption.
Another is 'The Draining Lake' also by Arnaldur Indriðason. This novel combines elements of detective work and the unique Icelandic landscape. The story is filled with twists and turns as the detective investigates a case related to a body found in a drained lake. It gives a great insight into the Icelandic way of life and its secrets.
Some great neo noir graphic novels include 'Transmetropolitan'. It's set in a future dystopian world and follows a gonzo journalist as he navigates through the seedy underbelly of society. The art style and the narrative are both very characteristic of neo noir. Also, 'From Hell' by Alan Moore is a dark exploration of the Jack the Ripper murders, with a lot of noir elements in its storytelling and visuals.
One popular 'future noir graphic novel' is 'Sin City' by Frank Miller. It presents a dark and gritty future - like cityscape filled with corrupt characters and violent stories. Another is 'Blade Runner 2019', which is based on the 'Blade Runner' universe. It has that classic noir feel with a futuristic setting of advanced technology and moral ambiguity. Also, 'Akira' can be considered in this genre. It has a post - apocalyptic future Tokyo setting with elements of mystery, power struggles, and a dark undertone.
One popular detective graphic novel is 'Sin City' by Frank Miller. It has a noir - style setting with complex detective - like characters. Another is 'Watchmen' which also involves elements of mystery and detective - work within its complex storyline. 'The Killing Joke' is also well - known, exploring the Joker's origin and Batman's attempts to solve the mystery behind his actions.
One popular detective graphic novel is 'Sin City' by Frank Miller. It has a unique noir style with complex characters and gritty storylines. Another is 'Watchmen' by Alan Moore, which is not only a detective story but also a deconstruction of the superhero genre. And 'Tank Girl' also has detective - like elements in its post - apocalyptic adventures.
One classic is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It's a great example with its complex characters and a convoluted plot centered around a valuable statuette. Another is 'Raymond Chandler's 'The Big Sleep'. It features his iconic detective, Philip Marlowe, and is filled with the dark and seedy underbelly of Los Angeles.
Well, Raymond Chandler's 'The Big Sleep' is a must - mention. Philip Marlowe, the detective in it, is a very iconic character in detective noir. His investigations through the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles make for a great read. Then there's 'Double Indemnity' by James M. Cain. This novel is known for its intricate plot of insurance fraud and murder. It's really suspenseful. Also, 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by Cain is a classic detective noir novel that has a dark and gritty atmosphere.
Well, you can't forget about The Spirit. He's a detective who operates in a city filled with all kinds of criminals. His adventures are full of noir elements like mystery, danger, and shadowy figures. And there's also Parker, from the Darwyn Cooke adaptations. He's a professional thief, and his stories are filled with the kind of grittiness and moral ambiguity that's typical of crime noir.