--- product_id: 12767537 title: "The Fade Out, Vol. 1" price: "£11.36" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12767537-the-fade-out-vol-1 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Fade Out, Vol. 1 **Price:** £11.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Fade Out, Vol. 1 - **How much does it cost?** £11.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12767537-the-fade-out-vol-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Fade Out, Vol. 1: 9781632151711: Brubaker, Ed, Phillips, Sean: Books Review: A noir story of the late 40s studio system in Los Angeles - I purchased and read volumes 1-3 (the story ends in 3). This three part graphic novels shows what graphic novels can be, but often are not. The art of very good, the plot is interesting and well done. The characters are complex and, in some cases, have unexpected depth. The graphic novels has the feel of the movie Chinatown or LA Confidential. This is the post war noir Los Angeles, with its corrupt polices and out of control movie studio bosses and actors. This is a time when fortunes were built in Los Angeles and in the movie business. Women and sex was seen by some as a reward for power and money in a stark and raw way that is not true in the twenty first century. The story also has the feel of the movies of the era. In those movies men often get into fist fights with other men. The idea that slugging someone might be criminal assault is alien. This is men acting like school year boys. The constant fist fights are the only element of the story that didn't work for me. Fist fights between men are serious and sometimes result in death or serious injury. Except in the movies, where none of that seems to happen. And perhaps that's the point. Reading this graphic novel is like watching a movie made in the 1940s and 1950s. Another 1940s and 1950s movie element in the plot is that almost everyone smokes. And they smoke everywhere - in cars, inside buildings. Whenever they get nervous or upset they light up. At one point the narrator of the story mentions that the two main characters are alcoholics who would not be bothered by that diagnosis. They drink hard liqueur constantly and this is a part of the story line, since there are blackouts and actions that only someone who was drunk would undertake. To a reader in 2016 this noir world of the late 1940s seems like a strange and alien world. But it adds to the movie and noir quality of The Fade Out. After reading this graphic novel, I'm going to look up some of the other work by the authors. Review: Old School Hollywood - I love the movie backdrop to this story. It begins with the setup of the book itself (this first part is labeled act one after all). From there it goes into Hollywood in the late 1940s or early 1950s. The starlet of the film that's always sort of in the background has been found dead. Brubaker and Phillips sure know how to set a hook on a story. The characters are all interesting. There is definitely something shady going on and everyone seems to be involved in some way. Unpacking where each character fits in is quite a bit of fun. This book is more of a setup for things to come than anything else, but it does it so well. And the art is superb. It captures the essence of the period perfectly. Anyone with a passing interest in noir type stories should check this out. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,720,149 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,712 in Image Comics & Graphic Novels #2,008 in Historical & Biographical Fiction Graphic Novels #3,336 in Mystery Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (141) | | Dimensions | 6.63 x 0.3 x 10.19 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1632151715 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1632151711 | | Item Weight | 8.8 ounces | | Language | English | | Part of Series | The Fade Out | | Print length | 120 pages | | Publication date | February 25, 2015 | | Publisher | Image Comics | | Reading age | 16 years and up | ## Images ![The Fade Out, Vol. 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VqIM0qVZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A noir story of the late 40s studio system in Los Angeles *by I***K on October 29, 2016* I purchased and read volumes 1-3 (the story ends in 3). This three part graphic novels shows what graphic novels can be, but often are not. The art of very good, the plot is interesting and well done. The characters are complex and, in some cases, have unexpected depth. The graphic novels has the feel of the movie Chinatown or LA Confidential. This is the post war noir Los Angeles, with its corrupt polices and out of control movie studio bosses and actors. This is a time when fortunes were built in Los Angeles and in the movie business. Women and sex was seen by some as a reward for power and money in a stark and raw way that is not true in the twenty first century. The story also has the feel of the movies of the era. In those movies men often get into fist fights with other men. The idea that slugging someone might be criminal assault is alien. This is men acting like school year boys. The constant fist fights are the only element of the story that didn't work for me. Fist fights between men are serious and sometimes result in death or serious injury. Except in the movies, where none of that seems to happen. And perhaps that's the point. Reading this graphic novel is like watching a movie made in the 1940s and 1950s. Another 1940s and 1950s movie element in the plot is that almost everyone smokes. And they smoke everywhere - in cars, inside buildings. Whenever they get nervous or upset they light up. At one point the narrator of the story mentions that the two main characters are alcoholics who would not be bothered by that diagnosis. They drink hard liqueur constantly and this is a part of the story line, since there are blackouts and actions that only someone who was drunk would undertake. To a reader in 2016 this noir world of the late 1940s seems like a strange and alien world. But it adds to the movie and noir quality of The Fade Out. After reading this graphic novel, I'm going to look up some of the other work by the authors. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old School Hollywood *by P***Z on September 22, 2017* I love the movie backdrop to this story. It begins with the setup of the book itself (this first part is labeled act one after all). From there it goes into Hollywood in the late 1940s or early 1950s. The starlet of the film that's always sort of in the background has been found dead. Brubaker and Phillips sure know how to set a hook on a story. The characters are all interesting. There is definitely something shady going on and everyone seems to be involved in some way. Unpacking where each character fits in is quite a bit of fun. This book is more of a setup for things to come than anything else, but it does it so well. And the art is superb. It captures the essence of the period perfectly. Anyone with a passing interest in noir type stories should check this out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Masterfully told *by B***M on July 9, 2016* The story and the artwork are utterly engaging. There no escaping the pull of the story as we become emotionally connected to the flawed characters and interested in the plot. Set in the Hollywood film industry during the red scare, this is a masterful work. Highly recommended. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Fade Out, Vol. 1 - The Fade Out, Vol. 2 - Fade Out Volume 3 (The Fade Out) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12767537-the-fade-out-vol-1](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12767537-the-fade-out-vol-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*