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Billy Budd, KGB

Billy Budd, KGB

CrimeGraphic Novels
Pages
128
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

Inspired by Herman Melville's novella, this graphic novel follows a gifted and naive Ukrainian orphan with psychic powers, recruited and trained by the KGB after World War II. Two decades later, he arrives in New York City as a spy named Billy Budd, leading a double life while working with a construction crew. A friendship with a co-worker unexpectedly steers Billy towards a spiritual path, forcing him to confront the possibility of escaping his Soviet masters.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyAdventurous
Secret IdentityFish Out of WaterRedemption Arc

Genres

Crime Graphic Novels Historical Fiction Mystery Spy Comics Literary Fiction Political Thriller

Authors

F
Francois Boucq

Francois Boucq is a French comic artist recognized for his detailed illustrations and dark humor. His bibliography includes titles such as Billy Budd, KGB, and Little Tulip.

J
Jerome Charyn

Jerome Charyn is the author of dozens of books, including crime fiction, memoirs, and historical novels like The Secret Life of Emily Dickinson. He often writes about the history of New York

P
Paul Pope

Paul Pope is the creator behind graphic novels such as Battling Boy 1 and Rosetta 2. He also wrote the Aurora West series, including La caída de la casa West and El momento de

Characters

Billy BuddProtagonist
All characters in Billy Budd, KGB