Why read Isaac the Pirate?

Book cover of Isaac the Pirate: Vol. 1 - To Exotic Lands

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Isaac is a talented artist with no money but with a wonderful lover back in the 18th century. He runs into a rich Captain who is taken by his abilities and hires him with a handsome stipend to come along in his voyages. It turns out he’s a pirate. Isaac…

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1 author picked Isaac the Pirate as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Ben Towle

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This is the first book I read by the French cartoonist, Christophe Blain—now one of my absolute favorite artists. The titular Isaac is a young artist who gets hired by a wealthy sea captain to accompany him on his voyages as a sort of “ship’s artist.” The twist, of course, is that the captain turns out to be a pirate. Sadly, only the first four books of the French series have been translated into English, but what’s available is great! Start with this initial book, which collects the first two French volumes.

From Ben's list on The best graphic novels set on the high seas.