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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SHERLOCK HOLMES READER #1
RARE and OUT OF PRINT COLLECTORS ITEM.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
INCLUDES A SHERLOCK HOLMES STORY WRITTEN BY PETER PAN WRITER JM BARRIE (WHO WAS A FRIEND AND COLLABORATOR OF ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE)!
This first issue features a Sherlock Holmes Primer, maxims of Holmes, quotes from Holmes, a map of 221-B Baker Street, the unchronicled cases, two illustrated stories, and much more! Cover by fan favorite, Michael Gaydos.
This unusual magazine is filled with Sherlock Holmes essays, prose, illusrations and comics. Although there are a couple of stories told through sequential art, there are many more pages featuring illustrated text stories and other features such as a map of 221-B Baker Street, and a chronology of Sherlock Holmes’ most celebrated cases. Serving as a good general introduction to the career of the world’s most famous detective, and a treasure trove of fun items for those who already know the character, this comic is the sort of book even noncomic readers will enjoy.
Overview
A unique magazine format comic that features stories, information, background, and all things related to Sherlock Holmes. Running through out the Sherlock Holmes Reader are comic stories, articles, book lists, etc. A great look for both new and experienced Sherlock Holmes fans. Some of the features through out include: A feature on Arthur Conan Doyle and his belief in Spiritualism , Jeremy Brett on playing Sherlock Holmes , a look at Sherlock Holmes in today's world, the official canon of Doyle's Holmes stories, the time period of Sherlock Holmes, the prices and customs of Holmes' time, an examination of Doctor Watson, Holmes' stories in chronological order, and of course, new stories featuring Sherlock Holmes.
THIS ITEM WAS NOT SOLD IN ANY MASS MARKET RETAIL OUTLETS AND WAS ONLY AVAILABLE IN COMIC BOOK SPECIALTY STORES.
Published in 1998 by TOME PRESS.