Al Capone by Swann Meralli and illustrated by Pierre-François Radice is told from Capone’s POV but due to who he was, and the images given, we know he is not a reliable narrator. However, he does tell you “the facts” but his version is colored by his personality and the fact he is telling his mother his side of things. It is an interesting graphic novel that highlights important events that will start with him as a child (which little to nothing is known), continue with his rise in New York crime, and finally to Chicago and 11-years of glory days.
Obviously this is not a “pure biography” but does give historical events (does 2122 North Clark Street February 14, 1929 ring a bell?) to set the tone of things. One of the things I found interesting is how Capone seemingly did a lot of good for the city of Chicago, allowing public opinion to be on his side. But of course, we see the corruption which is a given so that would allow the respect/fear/influences he wanted as well. The two sides of Capone are not really “pretty” but telling. The other interesting thing is that his biggest accomplishments would happen in little over a decade. This shows how young he was during everything. In fact, he would die at only 48 (of syphilis or mercury poisoning. Which feels a bit anticlimactic considering his lifestyle).
The colors are various browns and muted/brownish-reds. Details can be busy, with many images slightly cartoonish and graphically showing the murders/deaths of people. The use of red is important because of how it shows the blood splattering and gushing all over, and then is used as red sauce (and foreshadowing) on the mouths of two important characters (one being Capone). There is also female nudity, hints at male nudity and some language (slurs for Italians the most prevalent, but some usual profanity as well).
Read any editorial extras as they include context for the events. Not for the sensitive reader, but at least ages 15 to adult could read it.