The Troublemakers (graphic novel)
| The Troublemakers | |
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| Creator | Gilbert Hernández |
| Date | 2009 |
| Series | Fritz B-Movies |
| Page count | 128 pages |
| Publisher | Fantagraphics |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Chance In Hell (2007) |
| Followed by | Love from the Shadows (2011) |
The Troublemakers is a graphic novel by American cartoonist Gilbert Hernández, published in 2009.[1] It is one of a number of stand-alone graphic novels featuring Hernández's character Fritz acting in stories inspired by pulp fiction and exploitation movies. Fritz plays a magician's assistant named Nala.[2]
Background
The lead character in The Troublemakers is Rosalba "Fritz" Martinez, the half-sister of Hernández's character Luba. Fritz similarly starred in Speak of the Devil (2008), which is presented as the true story behind a movie. Hernández drew inspiration from pulp fiction and heist films such as It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1960) and A Simple Plan (1998).[3]
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.[3]
References
- ↑ Vance Neill, F. (2021). "Gilbert Hernandez as a Rhetor". ImageTexT. 7 (1). Dept of English, University of Florida. ISSN 1549-6732. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ Clough 2009.
- 1 2 Manning 2009.
Works cited
- Clough, Rob (2009-12-30). "Rob Clough reviews The Troublemakers by Gilbert Hernández". 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.