''A Small Killing'' is a

graphic novel A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...

Alan Moore Alan Moore (born 18 November 1953) is an English author known primarily for his work in comic books including '' Watchmen'', ''V for Vendetta'', '' The Ballad of Halo Jones'', ''Swamp Thing'', ''Batman:'' ''The Killing Joke'', and '' From He ...

, published in

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. It was illustrated by Oscar Zárate. The book has been published by a number of companies and in 2003 it was reprinted by

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Publication history

The graphic novel has been released a number of times: *''A Small Killing'': ** VG Graphics, 96 pages, 1991, paperback, , hardback, **

Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book, graphic novel, and manga publisher founded in Milwaukie, Oregon by Mike Richardson in 1986. The company was created using funds earned from Richardson's chain of Portland, Oregon comic book shops know ...

, 96 pages, 1993, paperback **

, 104 pages, 2003, paperback, , hardcover,

Plot summary

''A Small Killing'' is a novel which looks inward, examining the images of one man's inner world. The protagonist is an ad company executive looking for inspiration for his latest project. This character is rather the apotheosis of 1980s culture and serves as commentary of it. Seeking inspiration for the above-mentioned project he returns to his home town to confront his perceptions of the past and himself.

Awards

*1994: Won "Best Graphic Album--New" Eisner Award1994 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominees and Winners
at the Comic Book Awards Alamanc

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References

* * * * 1991 comics debuts 1991 graphic novels Dark Horse Comics graphic novels Avatar Press titles Eisner Award winners for Best Graphic Album: New {{1990s-graphic-novel-stub