American Update: Catalogue Expsnsion: From 1988, the Maze Agency
*Miscellaneous 1960 Onwards: Okay, so we’re playing a personal favourite here! Originally published by Comico, then taken up by Innovation, Mike Barr’s Maze Agency was a stylish detective series, with Jennifer Mays (the professional PI) and Gabriel Webb (her talented amateur partner, in both senses of the word) solving a whodunnit mystery in each done-in-one issue. The original series lasted 23 issues plus a couple of specials, and returned subsequently with two minis from other publishers. These days, it’s probably best remembered for the series on which Adam Hughes made his name — with full interiors, not just covers. Although the current selection we have on offer starts at #14 (after Hughes had departed), we do have one of his covers on #19 (NM £7.50 pictured) as well as the first trade paperback collection reprinting the Hughes stories from #1-4 plus extras in black and white with a great Hughes cover. Other famous artists such as Russ Heath and Brian Bolland also contributed covers, included in our current selection. Classic mysteries in the Golden Age style, with clues along the way for the reader to guess whoddunit, and a delightful relationship between the principal characters. What’s not to like? Highly recommended. SORRY, #19 AND TPB NOW SOLD