{
  "id": 12423753,
  "title": "A Scoundrel in the New World: Blacksad's Juanjo Guarnido Tackles the Legend of El Dorado",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/a-scoundrel-in-the-new-world-blacksads-juanjo-guarnido-tackles-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/a-scoundrel-in-the-new-world-blacksads-juanjo-guarnido-tackles-the-legend-of-el-dorado"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Juanjo Guarnido, the renowned creator behind the popular Blacksad graphic novels, has unveiled a new project that promises to captivate readers with its satirical take on the legendary Treasure of El Dorado. Titled \"A Scoundrel in the New World,\" this graphic novel is a sequel to the 1626 Spanish novel \"The Life of the Swindler named Don Pablos\" by Francisco de Quevedo. The project, published in collaboration between Oni Press and Magnetic Press, is currently accepting contributions through a Kickstarter campaign.\n\nInspired by Quevedo's classic satirical work, \"A Scoundrel in the New World\" follows the story of Don Pablos from Segovia, a cunning con artist and habitual liar. Seeking fortune in the New World, Don Pablos navigates the treacherous streets of Spain and the untamed jungles of the Americas. As he ascends the social ladder through a series of elaborate schemes, the lines between his tall tales and reality blur. Prisoners, tasked with recounting Don Pablos' exploits, become his unlikely audience as they grapple with the unreliable nature of his narratives.\n\nGuarnido's artistic prowess shines through in this ambitious work, with every panel crafted as a meticulous painting. The historical details are immaculate, while the expressive characters and cinematic lighting create a vibrant, intense depiction of the colonial period. Magnetic Press' Director of Publishing, Mike Kennedy, praised the book as Guarnido's most ambitious endeavor to date, comparing it favorably to his work on the acclaimed Blacksad series. Ayroles' script masterfully pays homage to the Golden Age of Spanish literature, employing a Rashomon-style perspective that keeps readers questioning the protagonist's credibility until the very end. The result is a blend of Blackadder's cynical historical wit and the thrilling adventure of the fabled El Dorado.",
  "summary": "We've got an exclusive look at A Scoundrel in the New World, the latest stunning graphic novel from Blacksad artist Juanjo Guarnido.",
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}