The Black Keys singer recorded new songs for the noir comic

Comic books are a visual medium, obviously.

Music runs through the entire comic.

Think theAnthology of American Folk Musicif its liner notes were one of those Vintage Crime/Black Lizard paperbacks.

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Thats the mood right there.

The soundtrack is not sold separately but is available only with a purchase of the graphic novel itself.

Check out a preview ofMurder Balladsbelow (warning: contains strong language).

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The graphic novel is out July 25 from Z2 Comics.

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