Modesty Blaise: Black Pearl

 

By Peter O’Donnell & Jim Holdaway (Titan Books)
ISBN 1-84023-842-9

The greatest heroine in comics returns for four more high-octane capers and dark intrigues. Starting off with the classic, exotic mystery of “The Black Pearl”, the deadly duo move on to an almost science fiction driven thriller in “The Magnified Man”.

We return to basics with the all-action set-piece “The Jericho Caper” and the book concludes with the little known gem “The Killing Ground”. This was produced to fill pages in the syndicated Scottish periodical when industrial action hit the parent paper (the London Evening Standard).

O’Donnell and Holdaway produced some of the best comic strips in the world during their collaboration and these breakneck pace, subtly engaging tales show all their skills at their creative peak, whilst the captivating behind-the-scenes features are an absolute treat. A ‘can’t miss’ collection.

© 2004 Associated Newspapers/Solo Syndication