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Marco Galli's Graphic Novel 'Le Chat Noir' Out June 29

publication · 2026-05-05

Marco Galli (born 1971 in Montichiari) releases his latest graphic novel 'Le Chat Noir' on June 29, 2017, published by Coconino Press (Bologna, 128 pages, €17, ISBN 9788876183508). The story follows Eddy Levanthen, a semi-failed private detective in Buddha City, who takes on a lucrative case to find the elusive and dangerous 'Chat Noir.' The hard-boiled, visionary, and ironic adventure blends pulp genres—noir, sci-fi, 1940s American cinema, and jazz—with heavy drinking, fights, femme fatales, and corrupt cops. The book is written and drawn by Galli in a be-bop rhythm.

Key facts

  • Marco Galli's graphic novel 'Le Chat Noir' is published by Coconino Press.
  • The book has 128 pages, in black-and-white and color, priced at €17.
  • The release date is June 29, 2017.
  • The protagonist is Eddy Levanthen, a semi-failed private detective in Buddha City.
  • The plot involves the search for a dangerous character named 'Chat Noir.'
  • The story blends noir, science fiction, 1940s American cinema, and jazz.
  • Marco Galli was born in Montichiari in 1971.
  • The book is available at www.fandangoeditore.it.

Entities

Artists

  • Marco Galli

Institutions

  • Coconino Press
  • Fandango Editore
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Montichiari
  • Italy
  • Bologna

Sources