A key early work from the creator of the long-running detective series Kerry Drake presented in a format that is as close as one can get to experiencing it as a daily comic. As a famed hero of the mystery novels by Earl Derr Biggers, Inspector Charlie Chan reached even greater heights in a series of popular movies. As actor Sidney Toler was preparing to replace Warner Oland as the wily police detective in 1938, Alfred Andriola was tapped to create a newspaper strip version of the character. Andriola was secretary to ...
Read More
A key early work from the creator of the long-running detective series Kerry Drake presented in a format that is as close as one can get to experiencing it as a daily comic. As a famed hero of the mystery novels by Earl Derr Biggers, Inspector Charlie Chan reached even greater heights in a series of popular movies. As actor Sidney Toler was preparing to replace Warner Oland as the wily police detective in 1938, Alfred Andriola was tapped to create a newspaper strip version of the character. Andriola was secretary to Milton ( Terry and the Pirates ) Caniff and Chan would be his first cartooning effort, but with some friends in Caniff's orbit, Andriola succeeded in producing what The World Encyclopedia of Comics says is among the best comic strips in the 'Caniff school.' The pride of the Honolulu Police Department uses his intellect more than his fists to solve cases of international intrigue, and the syndicate's initial promotion called Charlie Chan A new mystery strip, totally devoid of guns and gangsters to separate it from Dick Tracy and his many hard-boiled imitators. Not that the strip is devoid of action and romance--Chan's tall, handsome assistant, Kirk Barrow, shoulders those difficult burdens with aplomb. Featuring the first complete year of daily strips, from October 1938 to November 1939, this volume of LOAC Essentials offers readers exciting adventures, snappy dialogue, and arresting art, making it a fascinating complement to Caniff's own efforts on Terry and the Pirates during this period.
Read Less
Add this copy of Loac Essentials Volume 13: Charlie Chan, 1938 to cart. $21.77, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2019 by Library of American Comics.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Charlie Chan 1938. (Library of American Comics to cart. $22.99, very good condition, Sold by Montana Book Company rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fond du Lac, WI, UNITED STATES, published 2019 by Library of American Comics.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. Published Without Dust Jacket. 1st Printing. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 344 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Published without dust. Remainder mark (one small dot) bottom fore-edge. Published July 2019. First printing.
Add this copy of Loac Essentials Volume 13: Charlie Chan, 1938 to cart. $54.45, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2019 by Library of American Comics.
Add this copy of Loac Essentials Volume 13: Charlie Chan, 1938 to cart. $87.73, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2019 by Library of American Comics.