The Troublemakers

The Troublemakers is a graphic novel by American cartoonist Gilbert Hernandez, published in 2009. It is one of a number of stand-alone graphic novels featuring Hernandez's character Fritz acting in stories inspired by pulp fiction and exploitation movies. Fritz plays a magician's assistant named Nala.[1]

Background

The lead character in The Troublemakers is Rosalba "Fritz" Martinez, the half-sister of Hernandez's character Luba. Fritz similarly starred in Speak of the Devil (2008), which is presented as the true story behind a movie. Hernandez drew inspiration from pulp fiction and heist films such as It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1960) and A Simple Plan (1998).[2]

Synopsis

The musician and con-man Wes tries to steal $200000 from his friend Dewy Booth to start a rock-and-roll club. He gets his former babysitter, the stage magician Nala, to help him. Vincene, a woman from Wes's past who is also a criminal, gets involved; soon Wes comes to question the motives of those around him.[2]

References

  1. ^ Clough 2009.
  2. ^ a b Manning 2009.

Works cited

  • Clough, Rob (2009-12-30). "Rob Clough reviews The Troublemakers by Gilbert Hernandez". The Comics Journal. Archived from the original on 2011-04-14. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
  • Manning, Shaun (2009-11-18). "Gilbert Hernandez Cavorts with Troublemakers". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on 2017-08-20. Retrieved 2017-08-20.


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