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Madison Square Tragedy: The Murder of Stanford White (A Treasury of XXth Century Murder) #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis graphic novel from Rick Geary's Treasury of XXth Century Murder series recounts the sensational 1906 killing of famed architect Stanford White by jealous millionaire Harry K. Thaw in a crowded Manhattan theater. Geary's detailed black-and-white illustrations and factual narrative explore the scandalous love triangle, the ensuing trial, and the tabloid frenzy that made it one of the first great media circuses of the 20th century. The volume collects the complete story originally serialized in comic form, offering a meticulously researched true-crime account in the artist's signature style.
"Part I: The City of the New Century" from Madison Square Tragedy: The Murder of Stanford White (2013, NBM) unfolds with the trial of Harry Thaw, whose defense hinges on a plea of temporary insanity. Written and illustrated by Rick Geary, the story captures the chilling aftermath of a high-profile murder in the Gilded Age, with Geary’s precise, evocative artwork and stark lettering bringing the era’s tension to life. The cover, also by Geary, sets a somber, period-accurate tone.
In "Part IV: Harry," the story of millionaire Harry Thaw unfolds as he relentlessly courts Evelyn Nesbit, eventually pressuring her into marriage—only to later discover the truth about Stanford White’s past actions toward her. The tale delves into the dark undercurrents of obsession, power, and the devastating consequences that follow.
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