Summary

  • Darwyn Cooke adapted Richard Stark's Parker novels into a series of graphic novels, impressing Westlake with his interest in capturing the essence of the character.
  • Cooke's final Parker graphic novel, Slayground, follows Parker as he hides in an amusement park and faces off against the mob and crooked cops.
  • Despite the obstacles, Parker manages to outsmart his enemies, making Slayground another excellent addition to Cooke's graphic novel series. We miss Cooke's contributions to the comic book world.