DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #18
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Classic Fu-Manchu cover by Creig Flessel (8/38)
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Classic Fu-Manchu cover by Creig Flessel (8/38)
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Classic Fu-Manchu cover by Creig Flessel (8/38)
Detective Comics #18 reflects the title's roots in pulp magazines, with Creig Flessel's classic cover capturing the menace of Fu Manchu — then on the second chapter of a 12-part serial being told in the book. This would also be Flessel's last work for Detective. Fu Manchu was on his way out, as well, with the final chapter of his story making for his own final appearance as the book began to make room for Batman and fellow costumed heroes. This scarce book continues to be both a top collectible of the Golden Age and an artifact of the changing industry. That includes interior stories and art by future Golden Age stars such as Bob Kane, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Fred Guardineer.
Classic Fu-Manchu cover by Creig Flessel (8/38)
Detective Comics #18 reflects the title's roots in pulp magazines, with Creig Flessel's classic cover capturing the menace of Fu Manchu — then on the second chapter of a 12-part serial being told in the book. This would also be Flessel's last work for Detective. Fu Manchu was on his way out, as well, with the final chapter of his story making for his own final appearance as the book began to make room for Batman and fellow costumed heroes. This scarce book continues to be both a top collectible of the Golden Age and an artifact of the changing industry. That includes interior stories and art by future Golden Age stars such as Bob Kane, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Fred Guardineer.