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 Read the wikipedia entry on "film noir," which is thorough and accurate. Then answer this question: in what ways could Blacksad be considered film noir? For one thing, film noir uses some standard metaphors like describing a person as "a dirty rat," "a slimy lizard," or "a cold-blooded bastard." Notice how Blacksad makes those metaphors literal. Consider character, theme, setting, style, and visuals in your discussion.