A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad. The early 50s: Joe Dunn, owner of a boxing club, is found dead. Meanwhile, rising star Robert Yale, due to take to the ring for the most important fight of his career, has mysteriously disappeared. Sonia Dunn, Joes daughter, takes over the club & must deal with its financial woes. She hires private detective John Blacksad to investigate Yales disappearance & to find the missing