{"product_id":"donald-goines-daddy-cool-visual-novel-1984-volume-1-issue-1-crime-thriller","title":"Donald Goines Daddy Cool Visual Novel 1984 Volume 1 Issue 1 Crime Thriller","description":"This is the 1984 issue of Donald Goines's Daddy Cool, presented as a Melrose Square Visual Novel. This first issue, Volume 1, Number 1, adapts the original Holloway House Novel into a compelling visual narrative. The cover features a gritty illustration of a man lighting a cigarette, setting the tone for \"The story of a hit man's fearful vengeance in defense of his teenage daughter's honor.\" This visual novel dives into the world of Larry Jackson, known as Daddy Cool, a skilled hit man whose life takes a dramatic turn when his teenage daughter's honor is threatened.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique publication offers a blend of classic crime fiction and graphic storytelling, appealing to collectors of vintage magazines, visual novels, and fans of Donald Goines's work. The back cover provides a synopsis introducing key characters like Larry Jackson (Daddy Cool), Janet, Ronald, Jimmy, Buddy, and Earl, hinting at the intense narrative within this crime thriller. It's a significant piece of pop culture ephemera from the 1980s, showcasing early adaptations of popular novels into a visual format.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded components: This listing includes one (1) individual Melrose Square Visual Novel, \"Donald Goines Daddy Cool\" Volume 1, Number 1.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVerified Specifications:\u003cbr\u003ePublication\/Publisher: Melrose Square Publishing Company, a division of Holloway House Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003eItem Type\/Format: Visual Novel, Magazine, Periodical\u003cbr\u003eIssue Date: 1984\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Crime, Thriller, Urban Fiction, Adaptation\u003cbr\u003eEra\/Date: 1980s\u003cbr\u003eVolume\/Issue No.: Vol. 1, No. 1\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: Adapted from Original Novel, Visual Storytelling\u003cbr\u003eIncluded Components: 1x Magazine\u003cbr\u003eCover Artist: Alfredo Alcala\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 07441360263This product is in Good condition.","brand":"Keystone Crypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67541165375533,"sku":"2E3_LEESPORT_9.2026_F05F","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0381\/1210\/0397\/files\/57_32de2e33-8012-4cca-9535-a9e37f47ae50.jpg?v=1789695600","url":"https:\/\/keystonecrypt.com\/products\/donald-goines-daddy-cool-visual-novel-1984-volume-1-issue-1-crime-thriller","provider":"Keystone Crypt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}