Rip Kirby comic book catalogue

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Rip Kirby is an American comic strip series created by Alex Raymond and Ward Greene about the adventures of private investigator Rip Kirby. The strip ran from 1946 to 1999 and was drawn by John Prentice for over 40 years. More

After the Second World War, Raymond could not return to his earlier successful comics (Flash Gordon, Jungle Jim, Secret Agent X-9) because they had been taken over by other artists. However, his employer did offer him the opportunity to create a new comic.

Rip Kirby was based on a suggestion by Ward Greene, editor at King Features, that Raymond should try a "detective-style" comic. The strip, which first appeared on March 4, 1946, was heavily promoted by the syndicate.

A former Marine, Rip Kirby (just like cartoonist Alex Raymond), returns from World War II to work as a private investigator, sometimes accompanied by his girlfriend, model Judith Lynne "Honey" Dorian. (Her first name and nickname were derived from the names of Raymond's three daughters.)

During Raymond's years as the artist of the strip, the stories were initially written by Ward Greene, and later, after Greene's death, by Fred Dickenson. Some sequences were also written by Raymond himself. In 1956, Raymond died in a car accident.

King Features Syndicate editor Sylvan Byck, Rip Kirby's publisher, originally approached Leonard Starr to take over the strip. However, when Starr declined, hoping his own strip would be published, he recommended his friend John Prentice.

Prentice had several notable assistants at Rip Kirby: Al McWilliams (before 1960), Al Williamson (1960–1963), and Gray Morrow (1970s). Fred Dickenson continued writing the series until the mid-1980s, when he was forced to stop for health reasons. Prentice then took over the writing along with others. Prentice continued the strip until his own death in 1999. Colleague Frank Bolle helped complete the final episode. The strip ended with Rip's retirement on June 26, 1999. Prentice received the National Cartoonists Society Story Comic Strip Award in 1966, 1967, and 1986 for his work on the strip.

Characters and story
The character Remington "Rip" Kirby deviated from the usual pulp detective archetype: This detective thought more than he fought, while calmly smoking a pipe. He had a frail, balding assistant, Desmond (a former burglar), instead of a tough sidekick. And instead of having an endless series of relationships with beautiful female clients, he had a steady girlfriend, Honey Dorian. As if that weren't enough, he wore glasses too!

Even though Rip was more refined and civilized than the average fictional private detective, that was no problem for the reading public, for he was very successful, both for himself and for the people who wrote, drew, and distributed him. Circulation rose steadily in the first few years of the comic.

Rip Kirby was certainly no Sam Spade or Philip Marlowe, but that wasn't the intention. Kirby was different. Kirby may be closer to Sherlock Holmes than to Philip Marlowe, but Kirby's villains are as cold-blooded and cunning as can be. Some are highly educated and others are on the brink of the abyss, but none of them is a lightweight.

Raymond not only had a great sense of action, but he also understood facial expressions and how emotions are expressed through them. One of Raymond's strongest points is not only depicting women, but also their fashion. Reading a Rip Kirby comic is like watching models parade down a catwalk. Even if fashion is the last thing on your mind, you can't help but be impressed.

You will come to appreciate Kirby's on-again, off-again relationship with his girlfriend Honey Dorian. Also interesting is the friendship between Kirby and his butler Desmond, the ex-convict who happens to still remember some of his former skills when needed.

This popularity was also due to Alex Raymond's drawing style. The artist meticulously documented the New York environment and trendy cars of the strip, while using real models such as Beulah Bestor for his portraits of Honey Dorian, femme fatale Pagan Lee, and other female characters. To accurately depict the latest fashion, he closely studied the leading women's magazines of the time. Fashion consultant Joan Weed kept the artist informed of the latest trends in international haute couture. The format of a daily strip forced Raymond to experiment more with black and white. This resulted in photorealistic, delicate pen lines with dramatic brushstrokes. His technique has been widely copied since then. Raymond's main sources of inspiration were illustrators from women's magazines. He built upon the groundbreaking comic work of Noel Sickles and Milton Caniff and experimented freely with shading, hatching, and powerful brushwork. It was also influenced by the then-new American film style, 'Film noir'.

Reprints

In 1948, Rip Kirby comics were reprinted in issues 51 and 54 of David McKay Publications' Feature Book. Issue 51 contained a biography of Alex Raymond with a photograph in which he sketches an unnamed model for Honey Dorian.

In 1980, Pacific Comics Club reprinted the comics from 1946–1950 in 16 comic books. In 1988, Pioneer published 6 books, and the following year another 2 anthologies.

In 2009, IDW Publishing began reprinting the Rip Kirby comic as part of The Library of American Comics. The first four volumes contained a complete reprint of Alex Raymond's stories, including the final one, which was completed by John Prentice. Volume 5 continues John Prentice's work.

Alex Raymond
1 (1946–48) Preface (by Dean Mullaney); Crime Does Pay (by Tom Roberts); "The war made a realist out of me" (by Brian Walker)
2 (1948–51) Introduction (by Howard Chaykin); "Let's not slurp our soup" (by Brian Walker)
3 (1951–54) ”Comic-Art Work is an Art-Form in Itself” (by Brian Walker)
4 (1954–56) “He was completely absorbed with Rip and seeking his own pleasures” (by Brian Walker)

John Prentice
5 (1956–59 "Getting Rip Kirby was the natural way for him to go" (by Brian Walker)
6 (1959–62) Introduction (by Brian Walker)
7 (1962–64) “Like father, like son” (by Brian Walker)
8 (1964–67) “John Prentice in his own words" (compiled by Brian Walker)
9 (1967–70) “The tenor of the times" (by Bruce Canwell)
10 (1970–73) ”Untarnished after twenty-five years" (by Bruce Canwell)
11 (1973–75) ”A Respite from the Headlines”

The Rip Kirby comic strip stories by Alex Raymond:

1 "The Chip Faraday Murder" (1946-03-04 / 1946-04-22) 43 episodes, numbered 1-43

2 "The Hicks Formula" (1946-04-23 / 1946-06-26) 56 episodes, numbered 44-99

3 "Liquid Murder" (1946-06-27 / 1946-11-02) 111 episodes, numbered 100-210

4 "Fatal Forgeries" (1946-11-04 / 1947-01-20) 67 episodes, numbered 211-277

5 "Past Imperfect" (1947-01-21 / 1947-05-24) 107 episodes, numbered 278-384

6 Death in the Doll's House (1947-05-26 / 1947-10-11) 120 episodes, numbered 385-504

7 Bleak Prospects (1947-10-13 / 1948-06-12) 210 episodes, numbered 505-714

8 Terror on the Thames (1948-06-14 / 1948-12-04) 150 episodes, numbered 715-864

9 Major Mystery (1948-12-06 / 1949-01-08 ) 30 episodes, numbered 865-894

10 Family Fortune (1949-01-10 / 1949-05-21) 114 episodes, numbered 895-1008

11 Second Chances (1949-05-23 / 1949-09-03) 90 episodes, numbered 1009-1098

12 Lost and Found (1949-09-05 / 1949-12-03) 78 episodes, numbered 1099-1176

13 "Borrowed" Trouble (1949-12-05 / 1950-03-25) 96 episodes, numbered 1177-1272

14 Correspondence Crisis (1950-03-27 / 1950-06-10) 66 issues, numbered 1273-1338

15 Treasure Hunt (1950-06-12 / 1950-09-23) 90 episodes, numbered 1339-1428

16 Mystery of the Missing Songstress (1950-09-25 / 1950-12-23 ) 78 episodes, numbered 1429-1506

17 Unlucky Seven (1950-12-25 / 1951-04-28) 108 episodes, numbered 1507-1614

18 The Great You (1951-04-30 / 1951-09-22) 126 episodes, numbered 1615-1740

19 The Disappearance of Bijou Benson (1951-09-24 / 1952-01-26) 108 episodes, numbered 1741-1848

20 Hell Hath No Fury ... (1952-01-28 / 1952-05-24) 102 episodes, numbered 1849-1950

21 Return of the Mangler (1952-05-26 / 1952-09-27) 108 episodes, numbered 1951-2058

22 The Millbanks Murder Case (1952-09-29 / 1953-01-31) 108 episodes, numbered 2059-2166

23 The Treasure of Silas Stone (1953-02-02 / 1953-05-09) 84 episodes, numbered 2167-2250

24 International Incident (1953-05-11 / 1953-09-05) 102 episodes, numbered 2251-2352

25 Monkey Business (1953-09-07 / 1953-11-21) 66 episodes, numbered 2353-2418

26 Calendar Girl (1953-11-23 / 1954-04-17 ) 126 episodes, numbered 2419-2544

27 Grand Passion (1954-04-19 / 1954-07-10) 72 episodes, numbered 2545-2616

28 In Freedom's Cause (1954-07-12 / 1954-12-25) 144 episodes, numbered 2617-2760

29 Kismet (1954-12-27 / 1955-04-09) 90 episodes, numbered 2761-2850

30 Carno's Carnivores (1955-04-11 / 1955-07-09) 78 episodes, numbered 2851-2928

31 Hep-Cat Hijackers (1955-07-11 / 1955-09-24) 66 episodes, numbered 2929-2994

32 Turnabout Justice (1955-09-26 / 1955-11-26) 54 episodes, numbered 2995-3048

33 The Reluctant Heiress (1955-11-28 / 1956-02-18) 72 episodes, numbered 3049-3120

34 The Missing Key (1956-02-20 / 1956-05-19) 78 episodes, numbered 3121-3198

35 Zero Hour (1956-05-21 / 1956-07-28) 60 episodes, numbered 3199-3258

36 Elixir of Youth (1956-07-30 / 1956-09-29) 54 episodes, numbered 3259-3312 – interruption –

Alex Raymond died in a car accident in Westport, Connecticut, on September 6, 1956, a month before his 47th birthday.
He was artistically succeeded by John Prentice.

Elixir of Youth – continuation – (1956-10-01 / 1956-10-20) 18 episodes, numbered 3313-3330

The Rip Kirby comic strip stories by John Prentice:

37 Misdirections (1956-10-22 / 1957-02-16) 102 episodes, numbered 3331-3432

38 Dangerous Deceptions (1957-02-18 / 1957-05-25) 84 episodes, numbered 3433-3516

39 Casino Con 1957-05-27 / 1957-08-10 66 episodes, numbered 3517-3582

40 Sirene (1957-08-12 / 1957-12-07) 102 episodes, numbered 3583-3684

41 The Fatal Photo (1957-12-09 / 1958-02-08) 54 episodes, numbered 3685-3738

42 Into the Eye of Monara (1958-02-10 / 1958-06-14) 108 episodes, numbered 3739-3846

43 Murderous Masquerade (1958-06-16 / 1958-08-23) 60 episodes, numbered 3847-3906

44 ESP Extortion (1958-08-25 / 1958-11-01) 60 episodes, numbered 3907-3966

45 A Date with Destiny (1958-11-03 / 1959-02-28) 102 episodes, numbered 3967-4068

46 Case of the Twin Who Didn't Exist (1959-03-02 / 1959-06-06) 84 episodes, numbered 4069-4152

47 Matches in the Telescope (1959-06-08 / 1959-10-03) 102 episodes, numbered 4153-4254

48 Ghost Town Showdown (1959-10-05 / 1959-12-05 ) 54 episodes, numbered 4255-4308

49 Doom on the High Seas (1959-12-07 / 1960-04-09) 108 episodes, numbered 4309-4416

50 Fortune's Folly (1960-04-11 / 1960-08-13) 108 episodes, numbered 4417-4524

51 Treasure Haven (1960-08-15 / 1960-11-19) 84 episodes, numbered 4525-4608

52 Honor's Choice (1960-11-21 / 1961-04-08) 120 episodes, numbered 4609-4728

53 The Town That Time Forgot (1961-04-10 / 1961-09-16) 138 episodes, numbered 4729-4866

54 Too Much Amour (1961-09-18 / 1962-02-10) 126 episodes, numbered 4867-4992

55 All for Love (1962-02-12 / 1962-04-28) 66 episodes, numbered 4993-5058

56 Peril of the Poet Crook (1962-04-30 / 1962-08-11) 90 episodes, numbered 5059-5148

57 The Unwilling Heir (1962-08-13 / 1962-11-10) 78 episodes, numbered 5149-5226

58 Ming the Merciless (1962-11-12 / 1963-03-09) 102 episodes, numbered 5227-5328

59 Sting of the Scorpion (1963-03-11 / 1963-08-03) 126 episodes, numbered 5329-5454

60 Poison Pen Campaign (1963-08-05 / 1963-12-14) 114 episodes, numbered 5455-5568

61 Duelling Detectives (1963-12-16 / 1964-03-14) 78 episodes, numbered 5569-5646

62 Fagin's Folly (1964-03-16 / 1964-07-11) 102 episodes, numbered 5647-5748

63 Bond Hunt (1964-07-13 / 1964-10-10) 78 episodes, numbered 5749-5826

64 Prettypetal's Poison Plant Plan (1964-10-12 / 1964-11-28) 42 episodes, numbered 5827-5868

65 A Prince in Peril (1964-11-30 / 1965-04-03) 108 episodes, numbered 5869-5976

66 Past and Present (1965-04-05 / 1965-06-26) 72 episodes, numbered 5977-6048

67 Prim's Plunder (1965-06-28 / 1965-09-25) 78 episodes, numbered 6049-6126

68 The Chameleon Strikes 1965-09-27 / 1965-12-04) 60 episodes, numbered 6127-6186

69 Deceiving Appearances (1965-12-06 / 1966-03-19 ) 90 episodes, numbered 6187-6276

70 The Shape of Things to Come (1966-03-21 / 1966-07-30) 114 episodes, numbered 6277-6390

71 Hi Seas Hi-Jinx (1966-08-01 / 1966-10-22) 72 episodes, numbered 6391-6462

72 Fatal Fortunes (1966-10-24 / 1966-12-31) 60 episodes, numbered 6463-6522

73 Too Much Amour, Too (1967-01-02 / 1967-03-25) 72 episodes, numbered 6523-6594

74 Hostile Takeover (1967-03-27 / 1967-07-08) 90 episodes, numbered 6595-6684

75 Desmond's Betrayal (1967-07-10 / 1967-11-04) 102 episodes, numbered 6685-6786

76 Hijacked (1967-11-06 / 1968-03-16) 114 episodes, numbered 6787-6900

77 The Almost-Perfect Crime (1968-03-18 / 1968-07-06) 96 episodes, numbered 6901-6996

78 Who's Got Who (1968-07-08 / 1968-10-26) 96 episodes, numbered 6997-7092

79 You Can't Judge a Book ... (1968-10-28 / 1969-03-08) 114 episodes, numbered 7093-7206

80 Treachery on Tanga (1969-03-10 / 1969-06-07) 78 episodes, numbered 7207-7284

81 Rip Kirby, Butler (1969-06-09 / 1969-10-04) 102 episodes, numbered 7285-7386

82 Kirby on Campus (1969-10-06 / 1970-01-10) 84 episodes, numbered 7387-7470

83 Immortal Mystery (1970-01-12 / 1970-04-25) 90 episodes, numbered 7471-7560

84 Dr. Data's Deadly Predictions (1970-04-27 / 1970-08-01) 84 episodes, numbered 7561-7644

85 Ghost Town Death Duel (1970-08-03 / 1970-11-28) 102 episodes, numbered 7645-7746

86 Femina Fatale (1970-11-30 / 1971-03-20) 96 episodes, numbered 7747-7842

87 Perils of Pierre (1971-03-22 / 1971-06-26) 84 episodes, numbered 7843-7926

88 Revival (1971-06-28 / 1971-09-18) 72 episodes, numbered 7927-7998

89 Precognition Peril (1971-09-20 / 1972-01-29) 114 episodes, numbered 7999-8112

90 Paragon of Vice (1972-01-31 / 1972-06-10) 114 episodes, numbered 8113-8226

91 The Counterfeit Countess (1972-06-12 / 1972-10-21) 114 episodes, numbered 8227-8340

92 Case of the Mixed-up Missive (1972-10-23 / 1973-01-20) 78 episodes, numbered 8341-8418

93 Danger in the Devil's Frying Pan (1973-01-22 / 1973-05-26) 108 episodes, numbered 8419-8526

94 Secret of the Shark (1973-05-28 / 1973-08-11) 66 episodes, numbered 8527-8592

95 Tomb Terror (1973-08-13 / 1974-01-05) 126 episodes, numbered 8593-8718

96 Royal Double (1974-01-07 / 1974-04-06) 78 episodes, numbered 8719-8796

97 House of Mystery (1974-04-08 / 1974-06-29) 72 episodes, numbered 8797-8868

98 Ghost Ship (1974-07-01 / 1974-09-07) 60 episodes, numbered 8869-8928

99 Conning the Con (1974-09-09 / 1974-11-30) 72 episodes, numbered 8929-9000

100 The Pillars of Destiny (1974-12-02 / 1975-02-22) 72 episodes, numbered 9001-9072

101 The Rebel Queen (1975-02-24 / 1975-04-05) 36 episodes, numbered 9073-9108

102 Mangler's Big Heist (1975-04-07 / 1975-06-28) 72 episodes, numbered 9109-9180

103 The Power (1975-06-30 / 1975-10-11) 90 episodes, numbered 9181-9270

104 The Hades Hexagon (1975-10-13 / 1975-12-20) 60 episodes, numbered 9271-9330

105 The Monkey's Secret (1975-12-22 / 1976-02-28) 60 episodes, numbered 9331-9390

106 The Cherub Locket (1976-03-01 / 1976-06-05) 84 episodes, numbered 9391-9474

107 Lost Empire (1976-06-07 / 1976-10-09) 108 episodes, numbered 9475-9582

108 Lethal Letters (1976-10-11 / 1977-01-08) 78 episodes, numbered 9583-9660

109 Manhunt (1977-01-10 / 1977-03-26) 66 episodes, numbered 9661-9726

110 Macho Mayhem (1977-03-28 / 1977-06-25) 78 episodes, numbered 9727-9804

111 Return of Dr. Destiny (1977-06-27 / 1977-09-24) 78 episodes, numbered 9805-9882

112 Cat Burglar (1977-09-26 / 1977-12-03) 60 episodes, numbered 9883-9942

113 The Death Cave (1977-12-05 / 1978-02-18) 66 episodes, numbered 9943-10008

114 Madam Casino and Joe Rimfire (1978-02-20 / 1978-04-22) 54 episodes, numbered 10009-10062

115 The Hunt for Cinderella (1978-04-24 / 1978-08-05) 90 episodes, numbered 10063-10152

116 The Shark and the Treasure (1978-08-07 / 1978-11-04) 78 episodes, numbered 10153-10230

117 Dirty Business (1978-11-06 / 1979-02-03) 78 episodes, numbered 10231-10308

118 The Return of Mangler (1979-02-05 / 1979-06-09 ) 108 episodes, numbered 10309-10416

119 Dangerous Eyes (1979-06-11 / 1979-08-18) 60 episodes, numbered 10417-10476

120 The Imposter (1979-08-20 / 1979-11-10) 72 episodes, numbered 10477-10548

121 Kidders Treasure (1979-11-12 / 1980-02-23) 90 episodes, numbered 10549-10638

122 Back to Harmony (1980-02-25 / 1980-06-28) 108 episodes, numbered 10639-10746

123 Kidnapped (1980-06-30 / 1980-11-01) 108 episodes, numbered 10747-10854

124 The Tiger Hunt (1980-11-03 / 1981-01-24) 72 episodes, numbered 10855-10926

125 The Gold Curse (1981-01-26 / 1981-05-16) 96 episodes, numbered 10927-11022

126 Desmond on the Run (1981-05-18 / 1981-09-05) 96 episodes, numbered 11023-11118

127 The Narkobarons Castle (1981-09-07 / 1981-12-12) 84 episodes, numbered 11119-11202

128 Gold from Heaven (1981-12-14 / 1982-03-06) 72 episodes, numbered 11203-11274

129 The Pickpocket (1982-03-08 / 1982-06-05) 78 episodes, numbered 11275-11352

130 The Stuntman (1982-06-07 / 1982-10-09) 108 episodes, numbered 11353-11460

131 The Sea of Death (1982-10-11 / 1983-02-05) 102 episodes, numbered 11461-11562

132 The Scorpion (1983-02-07 / 1983-05-28) 96 episodes, numbered 11563-11658

133 Casinoville (1983-05-30 / 1983-09-17) 96 episodes, numbered 11659-11754

134 The Star of Zanzibar (1983-09-19 / 1983-12-03) 66 episodes, numbered 11755-11820

135 The Ghost Ship (1983-12-05 / 1984-02-25) 72 episodes, numbered 11821-11892

136 The Princess of Xyman (1984-02-27 / 1984-06-30) 108 episodes, numbered 11893-12000

137 Honeys Heritage (1984-07-02 / 1984-11-10) 114 episodes, numbered 12001-12114

138 Desmond Pickpocket Again (1984-11-12 / 1985-02-09) 78 episodes, numbered 12115-12192

139 The Malkuk Indians (1985-02-11 / 1985-04-13) 54 episodes, numbered 12193-12246

140 Maggie the Magpie (1985-04-15 / 1985-06-22) 60 episodes, numbered 12247-12306

141 Mangler Back in Action (1985-06-24 / 1985-10-12) 96 episodes, numbered 12307-12402

142 Return to Harmony (1985-10-14 / 1986-02-22) 114 episodes, numbered 12403-12516

143 Zadan the Sorcerer (1986-02-24 / 1986-05-24) 78 episodes, numbered 12517-12594

144 The Ghost of the Castle (1986-05-26 / 1986-09-06) 90 episodes, numbered 12595-12684

145 The Chiing Urn (1986-09-08 / 1986-11-22) 66 episodes, numbered 12685-12750

146 Honeys Uncle (1986-11-24 / 1987-02-07) 66 episodes, numbered 12751-12816

147 Money and Power (1987-02-09 / 1987-04-25) 66 episodes, numbered 12817-12882

148 Trip through the Amazon (1987-04-27 / 1987-07-25) 78 episodes, numbered 12883-12960

149 Omega 9 Project (1987-07-27 / 1987-10-24) 78 installments, numbered 12961-13038

150 Plot in Alibar (1987-10-26 / 1988-01-23) 78 episodes, numbered 13039-13116

151 Drug Trafficking with Homicide (1988-01-25 / 1988-04-23) 78 episodes, numbered 13117-13194

152 The Scorpio Case (1988-04-25 / 1988-07-16) 72 episodes, numbered 13195-13266

153 The Ecologist (1988-07-18 / 1988-11-05) 96 issues, numbered 13267-13362

154 Engagement Party (1988-11-07 / 1989-02-04) 78 episodes, numbered 13363-13440

155 The Secret of the New Atlantis (1989-02-06 / 1989-04-29) 72 episodes, numbered 13441-13512

156 Chain Attack (1989-05-01 / 1989-08-05) 84 episodes, numbered 13513-13596

157 Tommy's Escape (1989-08-07 / 1989-10-21) 66 episodes, numbered 13597-13662

158 Final Scene (1989-10-23 / 1990-01-20) 78 episodes, numbered 13663-13740

159 The Big Boy Problem (1990-01-22 / 1990-04-14) 72 episodes, numbered 13741-13812

160 The Mystery of the Floppy Disk (1990-04-16 / 1990-07-14) 78 episodes, numbered 13813-13890

161 Little Doris (1990-07-16 / 1990-11-10) 102 episodes, numbered 13891-13992

162 The Bodyguard (1990-11-12 / 1991-02-16) 84 episodes, numbered 13993-14076

163 The Simsby Sapphire (1991-02-18 / 1991-06-01) 90 episodes, numbered 14077-14166

164 The Treasure of the Galleon (1991-06-03 / 1991-08-17) 66 episodes, numbered 14167-14232

165 Illegal Hunting (1991-08-19 / 1991-10-26) 60 episodes, numbered 14233-14292

166 Straw Dreams (1991-10-28 / 1992-02-01) 84 episodes, numbered 14293-14376

167 The Crazy Sage (1992-02-03 / 1992-05-02) 78 episodes, numbered 14377-14454

168 The Missing Briefcase (1992-05-04 / 1992-07-18) 66 episodes, numbered 14455-14520

169 The Former Ambassador (1992-07-20 / 1992-08-29) 36 episodes, numbered 14521-14556

170 The Haunted House (1992-08-31 / 1992-12-19) 96 episodes, numbered 14557-14652

171 Advertising Assassination (1992-12-21 / 1993-03-06) 66 episodes, numbered 14653-14718

172 The Hidden Treasure (1993-03-08 / 1993-07-03) 102 episodes, numbered 14719-14820

173 Theft of Songs (1993-07-05 / 1993-08-28) 48 episodes, numbered 14821-14868

174 The Perfect Alibi (1993-08-30 / 1993-11-27) 78 episodes, numbered 14869-14946

175 A Unique Case (1993-11-29 / 1994-01-29) 54 episodes, numbered 14947-15000

176 The Abduction of Dust (1994-01-31 / 1994-06-04) 108 episodes, numbered 15001-15108

177 The Sword of Malcolm Mac Doodle (1994-06-06 / 1994-07-23) 42 episodes, numbered 15109-15150

178 Export of Stolen Cars (1994-07-25 / 1994-10-22) 78 installments, numbered 15151-15228

179 The Great Detective (1994-10-24 / 1994-12-24) 54 episodes, numbered 15229-15282

180 Dangerous Relations (1994-12-26 / 1995-04-08) 90 episodes, numbered 15283-15372

181 Curtis Bangs The Great Patriot (1995-04-10 / 1995-07-22) 90 episodes, numbered 15373-15462

182 The Resort Jewel Thief (1995-07-24 / 1995-10-28) 84 episodes, numbered 15463-15546

183 The Judge Clark Records (1995-10-30 / 1996-01-20) 72 episodes, numbered 15547-15618

184 Mangler and the Inheritance (1996-01-22 / 1996-05-04) 90 episodes, numbered 15619-15708

185 Donny the Duke Coyle (1996-05-06 / 1996-08-10) 84 episodes, numbered 15709-15792

186 Identical Twins (1996-08-12 / 1996-10-12) 54 episodes, numbered 15793-15846

187 The Mine (1996-10-14 / 1997-01-18) 84 episodes, numbered 15847-15930

188 The Celebrity (1997-01-20 / 1997-03-08) 42 episodes, numbered 15931-15972

189 Lord Desmond, Earl of Ffagan (1997-03-10 / 1997-06-21) 90 episodes, numbered 15973-16062

190 Fishing in Alaska (1997-06-23 / 1997-08-30) 60 episodes, numbered 16063-16122

191 Enid Townsend Will (1997-09-01 / 1997-12-13) 90 episodes, numbered 16123-16212

192 Pagan Lee in Trouble (1997-12-15 / 1998-02-28) 66 episodes, numbered 16213-16278

193 The Mob Guy (1998-03-02 / 1998-06-13) 90 episodes, numbered 16279-16368

194 The Desmond Clan (1998-06-15 / 1998-08-08) 48 episodes, numbered 16369-16416

195 Mangler's Daughter (1998-08-10 / 1998-12-19) 114 episodes, numbered 16417-16530

196 Princess Leila of Tanga (1998-12-21 / 1999-02-27) 60 episodes, numbered 16531-16590

197 Last Case (1999-03-01 / 1999-06-26) 102 episodes, numbered 16591-16692 (John Prentice and Frank Bolle)

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Na de Tweede Wereldoorlog kon Raymond niet terugkeren naar zijn eerdere succesvolle strips (Flash Gordon, Jungle Jim, Secret Agent X-9), omdat die overgenomen waren door andere artiesten. Maar zijn werkgever bood hem wel aan om een nieuwe strip te maken.

Rip Kirby was gebaseerd op een suggestie van Ward Greene, redacteur bij King Features, dat Raymond eens een "detective-achtige" strip zou proberen. De strip, die voor het eerst verscheen op 4 maart 1946, werd flink gepromoot door het syndicaat.

Een ex-marinier Rip Kirby (net als tekenaar Alex Raymond) die terugkeert van de Tweede Wereldoorlog om als privé-detective aan de slag gaat, soms vergezeld door zijn vriendin, fotomodel Judith Lynne "Honey" Dorian. (Haar voornaam en bijnaam waren ontleend aan de namen van Raymonds drie dochters.)

Tijdens Raymonds jaren als tekenaar van de strip werden de verhalen aanvankelijk geschreven door Ward Greene, en later, na Greenes dood, door Fred Dickenson. Sommige sequenties werden ook door Raymond zelf geschreven. In 1956 kwam Raymond om het leven bij een auto-ongeluk.

King Features Syndicate redacteur Sylvan Byck, de uitgever van Rip Kirby, benaderde oorspronkelijk Leonard Starr om de strip over te nemen. Toen Starr dit echter afwees in de hoop dat zijn eigen strip zou worden uitgegeven, raadde hij zijn vriend John Prentice aan.

Prentice had verschillende opmerkelijke assistenten bij Rip Kirby: Al McWilliams (vóór 1960), Al Williamson (1960-1963), en Gray Morrow (jaren 70). Fred Dickenson bleef de serie schrijven tot halverwege de jaren tachtig, toen hij om gezondheidsredenen gedwongen werd te stoppen. Prentice nam vervolgens samen met anderen het schrijven over. Prentice zette de strip voort tot zijn eigen dood in 1999. Collega Frank Bolle hielp de laatste aflevering te voltooien. De strip eindigde met Rips pensionering op 26 juni 1999. Prentice ontving de National Cartoonists Society Story Comic Strip Award in 1966, 1967 en 1986 voor zijn werk aan de strip.

Personages en verhaal

Het personage Remington "Rip" Kirby week af van het gebruikelijke archetype van de pulpdetective: Deze detective dacht meer na dan dat hij vocht, en rookte ondertussen rustig een pijp. Hij had een frêle, kalende assistent, Desmond (een voormalige inbreker), in plaats van een stoere sidekick. En in plaats van een eindeloze reeks relaties met mooie vrouwelijke cliënten te hebben, had hij een vaste vriendin, Honey Dorian. Alsof dat nog niet genoeg was, droeg hij ook nog een bril!

Ook al was Rip verfijnder en beschaafder was dan de gemiddelde fictieve privédetective, dan was dat geen probleem voor het lezerspubliek, want hij was zeer succesvol, zowel voor zichzelf als voor de mensen die hem schreven, tekenden en distribueerden. De oplage steeg gestaag in de eerste paar jaar van de strip.

Rip Kirby was zeker geen Sam Spade of Philip Marlowe, maar dat was ook niet de bedoeling. Kirby was anders. Kirby staat misschien dichter bij Sherlock Holmes dan bij Philip Marlowe, maar Kirby's schurken zijn zo koelbloedig en sluw als maar kan. Sommigen zijn hoogopgeleid en anderen zitten op het randje van de afgrond, maar geen van hen is een lichtgewicht.

Raymond had niet alleen een geweldig gevoel voor actie, hij kende ook gezichtsuitdrukkingen en hoe emoties daarin worden uitgedrukt. Een van Raymonds sterkste punten is niet alleen het afbeelden van vrouwen, maar ook hun mode. Een Rip Kirby-strip lezen is als kijken naar modellen die over een catwalk paraderen. Zelfs als mode het laatste is waar je aan denkt, kun je niet anders dan onder de indruk zijn.

Kirby's knipperlicht-relatie met zijn vriendin Honey Dorian ga je waarderen. Ook interessant is de vriendschap tussen Kirby en zijn butler Desmond, de ex-gevangene die zich toevallig nog steeds enkele van zijn vroegere vaardigheden weet te herinneren wanneer dat nodig is.

Deze populariteit werd ook veroorzaakt door de tekenstijl van Alex Raymond. De tekenaar documenteerde zorgvuldig de New Yorkse omgeving en trendy auto's van de strip, terwijl hij echte modellen zoals Beulah Bestor gebruikte voor zijn portretten van Honey Dorian, femme fatale Pagan Lee en andere vrouwelijke personages. Om de nieuwste mode accuraat weer te geven, bestudeerde hij nauwgezet de toonaangevende vrouwenmagazines van die tijd. Modeadviseur Joan Weed hield de tekenaar op de hoogte van de laatste trends in de internationale haute couture. Het formaat van een dagelijkse strip dwong Raymond om meer te experimenteren met zwart-wit. Dit resulteerde in fotorealistische, delicate penlijnen met dramatische penseelstreken. Zijn techniek is sindsdien veelvuldig gekopieerd. Raymonds belangrijkste inspiratiebronnen waren illustratoren uit vrouwenmagazines. Hij borduurde voort op het baanbrekende stripwerk van Noel Sickles en Milton Caniff en experimenteerde vrijelijk met schaduw, arcering en krachtig penseelwerk. Het was ook beïnvloed door de toenmalige nieuwe Amerikaanse filmstijl de ‘Film noir’.

Herdrukken

In 1948 werden Rip Kirby-strips herdrukt in nummers 51 en 54 van David McKay Publications' Feature Book. Nummer 51 bevatte een biografie van Alex Raymond met een foto waarop hij een naamloos model schetst voor Honey Dorian.

In 1980 herdrukte Pacific Comics Club de strips uit 1946-1950 in 16 stripboeken. In 1988 publiceerde Pioneer 6 boeken en het jaar daarop nog 2 verzamelbundels.

In 2009 begon IDW Publishing met het herdrukken van de Rip Kirby-strip als onderdeel van The Library of American Comics. De eerste vier delen bevatten een complete herdruk van Alex Raymond’s verhalen, inclusief het laatste, dat door John Prentice werd voltooid. Deel 5 gaat verder met John Prentice's werk.

Alex Raymond

1 (1946–48) Preface (by Dean Mullaney); Crime does pay (by Tom Roberts); "The war made a realist out of me" (by Brian Walker)

2 (1948–51) Introduction (by Howard Chaykin); "Let's not slurp our soup" (by Brian Walker)

3 (1951–54) ”Comic-Art Work is an Art-Form in Itself" (by Brian Walker)

4 (1954–56) ”He was completely absorbed with Rip and seeking his own pleasures" (by Brian Walker)

John Prentice

5 (1956–59 "Getting Rip Kirby was the natural way for him to go" (by Brian Walker)

6 (1959–62) Introduction (by Brian Walker)

7 (1962–64) ”Like father, like son" (by Brian Walker)

8 (1964–67) “John Prentice in his own words" (compiled by Brian Walker)

9 (1967–70) “The tenor of the times" (by Bruce Canwell)

10 (1970–73) ”Untarnished after twenty-five years" (by Bruce Canwell)

11 (1973–75) ”A Respite from the Headlines"

The Rip Kirby comic strip stories by Alex Raymond:

1 "The Chip Faraday Murder" (1946-03-04 / 1946-04-22) 43 afleveringen, genummerd 1-43

2 "The Hicks Formula" (1946-04-23 / 1946-06-26) 56 afleveringen, genummerd 44-99

3 "Liquid Murder" (1946-06-27 / 1946-11-02) 111 afleveringen, genummerd 100-210

4 "Fatal Forgeries" (1946-11-04 / 1947-01-20) 67 afleveringen, genummerd 211-277

5 "Past Imperfect" (1947-01-21 / 1947-05-24) 107 afleveringen, genummerd 278-384

6 Death in the Doll's House (1947-05-26 / 1947-10-11) 120 afleveringen, genummerd 385-504

7 Bleak Prospects (1947-10-13 / 1948-06-12) 210 afleveringen, genummerd 505-714

8 Terror on the Thames (1948-06-14 / 1948-12-04) 150 afleveringen, genummerd 715-864

9 Major Mystery (1948-12-06 / 1949-01-08 ) 30 afleveringen, genummerd 865-894

10 Family Fortune (1949-01-10 / 1949-05-21) 114 afleveringen, genummerd 895-1008

11 Second Chances (1949-05-23 / 1949-09-03) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 1009-1098

12 Lost and Found (1949-09-05 / 1949-12-03) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 1099-1176

13 "Borrowed" Trouble (1949-12-05 / 1950-03-25) 96 afleveringen, genummerd 1177-1272

14 Correspondence Crisis (1950-03-27 / 1950-06-10) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 1273-1338

15 Treasure Hunt (1950-06-12 / 1950-09-23) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 1339-1428

16 Mystery of the Missing Songstress (1950-09-25 / 1950-12-23 ) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 1429-1506

17 Unlucky Seven (1950-12-25 / 1951-04-28) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 1507-1614

18 The Great You (1951-04-30 / 1951-09-22) 126 afleveringen, genummerd 1615-1740

19 The Disappearance of Bijou Benson (1951-09-24 / 1952-01-26) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 1741-1848

20 Hell Hath No Fury ... (1952-01-28 / 1952-05-24) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 1849-1950

21 Return of the Mangler (1952-05-26 / 1952-09-27) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 1951-2058

22 The Millbanks Murder Case (1952-09-29 / 1953-01-31) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 2059-2166

23 The Treasure of Silas Stone (1953-02-02 / 1953-05-09) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 2167-2250

24 International Incident (1953-05-11 / 1953-09-05) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 2251-2352

25 Monkey Business (1953-09-07 / 1953-11-21) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 2353-2418

26 Calendar Girl (1953-11-23 / 1954-04-17 ) 126 afleveringen, genummerd 2419-2544

27 Grand Passion (1954-04-19 / 1954-07-10) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 2545-2616

28 In Freedom's Cause (1954-07-12 / 1954-12-25) 144 afleveringen, genummerd 2617-2760

29 Kismet (1954-12-27 / 1955-04-09) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 2761-2850

30 Carno's Carnivores (1955-04-11 / 1955-07-09) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 2851-2928

31 Hep-Cat Hijackers (1955-07-11 / 1955-09-24) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 2929-2994

32 Turnabout Justice (1955-09-26 / 1955-11-26) 54 afleveringen, genummerd 2995-3048

33 The Reluctant Heiress (1955-11-28 / 1956-02-18) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 3049-3120

34 The Missing Key (1956-02-20 / 1956-05-19) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 3121-3198

35 Zero Hour (1956-05-21 / 1956-07-28) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 3199-3258

36 Elixir of Youth (1956-07-30 / 1956-09-29) 54 afleveringen, genummerd 3259-3312 – onderbreking –

Alex Raymond kwam op 6 september 1956, een maand voor zijn 47e verjaardag, om het leven bij een auto-ongeluk in Westport, Connecticut.

Hij werd artistiek opgevolgd door John Prentice.

Elixir of Youth – vervolg – (1956-10-01 / 1956-10-20) 18 afleveringen, genummerd 3313-3330

The Rip Kirby comic strip stories by John Prentice:

37 Misdirections (1956-10-22 / 1957-02-16) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 3331-3432

38 Dangerous Deceptions (1957-02-18 / 1957-05-25) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 3433-3516

39 Casino Con 1957-05-27 / 1957-08-10 66 afleveringen, genummerd 3517-3582

40 Sirene (1957-08-12 / 1957-12-07) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 3583-3684

41 The Fatal Photo (1957-12-09 / 1958-02-08) 54 afleveringen, genummerd 3685-3738

42 Into the Eye of Monara (1958-02-10 / 1958-06-14) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 3739-3846

43 Murderous Masquerade (1958-06-16 / 1958-08-23) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 3847-3906

44 ESP Extortion (1958-08-25 / 1958-11-01) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 3907-3966

45 A Date with Destiny (1958-11-03 / 1959-02-28) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 3967-4068

46 Case of the Twin Who Didn't Exist (1959-03-02 / 1959-06-06 ) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 4069-4152

47 Matches in the Telescope (1959-06-08 / 1959-10-03) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 4153-4254

48 Ghost Town Showdown (1959-10-05 / 1959-12-05 ) 54 afleveringen, genummerd 4255-4308

49 Doom on the High Seas (1959-12-07 / 1960-04-09) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 4309-4416

50 Fortune's Folly (1960-04-11 / 1960-08-13) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 4417-4524

51 Treasure Haven (1960-08-15 / 1960-11-19) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 4525-4608

52 Honor's Choice (1960-11-21 / 1961-04-08) 120 afleveringen, genummerd 4609-4728

53 The Town That Time Forgot (1961-04-10 / 1961-09-16) 138 afleveringen, genummerd 4729-4866

54 Too Much Amour (1961-09-18 / 1962-02-10) 126 afleveringen, genummerd 4867-4992

55 All for Love (1962-02-12 / 1962-04-28) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 4993-5058

56 Peril of the Poet Crook (1962-04-30 / 1962-08-11) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 5059-5148

57 The Unwilling Heir (1962-08-13 / 1962-11-10) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 5149-5226

58 Ming the Merciless (1962-11-12 / 1963-03-09) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 5227-5328

59 Sting of the Scorpion (1963-03-11 / 1963-08-03) 126 afleveringen, genummerd 5329-5454

60 Poison Pen Campaign (1963-08-05 / 1963-12-14) 114 afleveringen, genummerd 5455-5568

61 Duelling Detectives (1963-12-16 / 1964-03-14) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 5569-5646

62 Fagin's Folly (1964-03-16 / 1964-07-11) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 5647-5748

63 Bond Hunt (1964-07-13 / 1964-10-10) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 5749-5826

64 Prettypetal's Poison Plant Plan (1964-10-12 / 1964-11-28) 42 afleveringen, genummerd 5827-5868

65 A Prince in Peril (1964-11-30 / 1965-04-03) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 5869-5976

66 Past and Present (1965-04-05 / 1965-06-26) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 5977-6048

67 Prim's Plunder (1965-06-28 / 1965-09-25) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 6049-6126

68 The Chameleon Strikes 1965-09-27 / 1965-12-04) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 6127-6186

69 Deceiving Appearances (1965-12-06 / 1966-03-19 ) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 6187-6276

70 The Shape of Things to Come (1966-03-21 / 1966-07-30) 114 afleveringen, genummerd 6277-6390

71 Hi Seas Hi-Jinx (1966-08-01 / 1966-10-22) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 6391-6462

72 Fatal Fortunes (1966-10-24 / 1966-12-31) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 6463-6522

73 Too Much Amour, Too (1967-01-02 / 1967-03-25) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 6523-6594

74 Hostile Takeover (1967-03-27 / 1967-07-08) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 6595-6684

75 Desmond's Betrayal (1967-07-10 / 1967-11-04) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 6685-6786

76 Hijacked (1967-11-06 / 1968-03-16) 114 afleveringen, genummerd 6787-6900

77 The Almost-Perfect Crime (1968-03-18 / 1968-07-06) 96 afleveringen, genummerd 6901-6996

78 Who's Got Who (1968-07-08 / 1968-10-26) 96 afleveringen, genummerd 6997-7092

79 You Can't Judge a Book ... (1968-10-28 / 1969-03-08) 114 afleveringen, genummerd 7093-7206

80 Treachery on Tanga (1969-03-10 / 1969-06-07) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 7207-7284

81 Rip Kirby, Butler (1969-06-09 / 1969-10-04) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 7285-7386

82 Kirby on Campus (1969-10-06 / 1970-01-10) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 7387-7470

83 Immortal Mystery (1970-01-12 / 1970-04-25) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 7471-7560

84 Dr. Data's Deadly Predictions (1970-04-27 / 1970-08-01) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 7561-7644

85 Ghost Town Death Duel (1970-08-03 / 1970-11-28) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 7645-7746

86 Femina Fatale (1970-11-30 / 1971-03-20) 96 afleveringen, genummerd 7747-7842

87 Perils of Pierre (1971-03-22 / 1971-06-26) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 7843-7926

88 Revival (1971-06-28 / 1971-09-18) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 7927-7998

89 Precognition Peril (1971-09-20 / 1972-01-29) 114 afleveringen, genummerd 7999-8112

90 Paragon of Vice (1972-01-31 / 1972-06-10) 114 afleveringen, genummerd 8113-8226

91 The Counterfeit Countessa (1972-06-12 / 1972-10-21) 114 afleveringen, genummerd 8227-8340

92 Case of the Mixed-up Missive (1972-10-23 / 1973-01-20) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 8341-8418

93 Danger in the Devil's Frying Pan (1973-01-22 / 1973-05-26) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 8419-8526

94 Secret of the Shark (1973-05-28 / 1973-08-11) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 8527-8592

95 Tomb Terror (1973-08-13 / 1974-01-05) 126 afleveringen, genummerd 8593-8718

96 Royal Double (1974-01-07 / 1974-04-06) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 8719-8796

97 House of Mystery (1974-04-08 / 1974-06-29) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 8797-8868

98 Ghost Ship (1974-07-01 / 1974-09-07) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 8869-8928

99 Conning the Con (1974-09-09 / 1974-11-30) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 8929-9000

100 The Pillars of Destiny (1974-12-02 / 1975-02-22) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 9001-9072

101 The Rebel Queen (1975-02-24 / 1975-04-05) 36 afleveringen, genummerd 9073-9108

102 Mangler's Big Heist (1975-04-07 / 1975-06-28) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 9109-9180

103 The Power (1975-06-30 / 1975-10-11) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 9181-9270

104 The Hades Hexagon (1975-10-13 / 1975-12-20) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 9271-9330

105 The Monkey's Secret (1975-12-22 / 1976-02-28) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 9331-9390

106 The Cherub Locket (1976-03-01 / 1976-06-05) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 9391-9474

107 Lost Empire (1976-06-07 / 1976-10-09) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 9475-9582

108 Lethal Letters (1976-10-11 / 1977-01-08) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 9583-9660

109 Manhunt (1977-01-10 / 1977-03-26) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 9661-9726

110 Macho Mayhem (1977-03-28 / 1977-06-25) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 9727-9804

111 Return of Dr. Destiny (1977-06-27 / 1977-09-24) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 9805-9882

112 Cat Burglar (1977-09-26 / 1977-12-03) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 9883-9942

113 The Death Cave (1977-12-05 / 1978-02-18) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 9943-10008

114 Madam Casino and Joe Rimfire (1978-02-20 / 1978-04-22) 54 afleveringen, genummerd 10009-10062

115 The Hunt for Cinderella (1978-04-24 / 1978-08-05) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 10063-10152

116 The Shark and the Treasure (1978-08-07 / 1978-11-04) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 10153-10230

117 Dirty Business (1978-11-06 / 1979-02-03) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 10231-10308

118 The Return of Mangler (1979-02-05 / 1979-06-09 ) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 10309-10416

119 Dangerous Eyes (1979-06-11 / 1979-08-18) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 10417-10476

120 The Imposter (1979-08-20 / 1979-11-10) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 10477-10548

121 Kidders Treasure (1979-11-12 / 1980-02-23) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 10549-10638

122 Back to Harmony (1980-02-25 / 1980-06-28) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 10639-10746

123 Kidnapped (1980-06-30 / 1980-11-01) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 10747-10854

124 The Tiger Hunt (1980-11-03 / 1981-01-24) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 10855-10926

125 The Gold Curse (1981-01-26 / 1981-05-16) 96 afleveringen, genummerd 10927-11022

126 Desmond on the Run (1981-05-18 / 1981-09-05) 96 afleveringen, genummerd 11023-11118

127 The Narkobarons Castle (1981-09-07 / 1981-12-12) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 11119-11202

128 Gold from Heaven (1981-12-14 / 1982-03-06) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 11203-11274

129 The Pickpocket (1982-03-08 / 1982-06-05) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 11275-11352

130 The Stuntman (1982-06-07 / 1982-10-09) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 11353-11460

131 The Sea of Death (1982-10-11 / 1983-02-05) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 11461-11562

132 The Scorpion (1983-02-07 / 1983-05-28) 96 afleveringen, genummerd 11563-11658

133 Casinoville (1983-05-30 / 1983-09-17) 96 afleveringen, genummerd 11659-11754

134 The Star of Zanzibar (1983-09-19 / 1983-12-03) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 11755-11820

135 The Ghost Ship (1983-12-05 / 1984-02-25) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 11821-11892

136 The Princess of Xyman (1984-02-27 / 1984-06-30) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 11893-12000

137 Honeys Heritage (1984-07-02 / 1984-11-10) 114 afleveringen, genummerd 12001-12114

138 Desmond Pickpocket Again (1984-11-12 / 1985-02-09) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 12115-12192

139 The Malkuk Indians (1985-02-11 / 1985-04-13) 54 afleveringen, genummerd 12193-12246

140 Maggie the Magpie (1985-04-15 / 1985-06-22) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 12247-12306

141 Mangler Back in Action (1985-06-24 / 1985-10-12) 96 afleveringen, genummerd 12307-12402

142 Return to Harmony (1985-10-14 / 1986-02-22) 114 afleveringen, genummerd 12403-12516

143 Zadan the Sorcerer (1986-02-24 / 1986-05-24) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 12517-12594

144 The Ghost of the Castle (1986-05-26 / 1986-09-06) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 12595-12684

145 The Chiing Urn (1986-09-08 / 1986-11-22) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 12685-12750

146 Honeys Uncle (1986-11-24 / 1987-02-07) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 12751-12816

147 Money and Power (1987-02-09 / 1987-04-25) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 12817-12882

148 Trip through the Amazon (1987-04-27 / 1987-07-25) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 12883-12960

149 Omega 9 Project (1987-07-27 / 1987-10-24) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 12961-13038

150 Plot in Alibar (1987-10-26 / 1988-01-23) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 13039-13116

151 Drug Trafficking with Homicide (1988-01-25 / 1988-04-23) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 13117-13194

152 The Scorpio Case (1988-04-25 / 1988-07-16) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 13195-13266

153 The Ecologist (1988-07-18 / 1988-11-05) 96 afleveringen, genummerd 13267-13362

154 Engagement Party (1988-11-07 / 1989-02-04) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 13363-13440

155 The Secret of the New Atlantis (1989-02-06 / 1989-04-29) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 13441-13512

156 Chain Attack (1989-05-01 / 1989-08-05) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 13513-13596

157 Tommy's Escape (1989-08-07 / 1989-10-21) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 13597-13662

158 Final Scene (1989-10-23 / 1990-01-20) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 13663-13740

159 The Big Boy Problem (1990-01-22 / 1990-04-14) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 13741-13812

160 The Mystery of the Floppy Disk (1990-04-16 / 1990-07-14) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 13813-13890

161 Little Doris (1990-07-16 / 1990-11-10) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 13891-13992

162 The Bodyguard (1990-11-12 / 1991-02-16) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 13993-14076

163 The Simsby Sapphire (1991-02-18 / 1991-06-01) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 14077-14166

164 The Treasure of the Galleon (1991-06-03 / 1991-08-17) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 14167-14232

165 Illegal Hunting (1991-08-19 / 1991-10-26) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 14233-14292

166 Straw Dreams (1991-10-28 / 1992-02-01) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 14293-14376

167 The Crazy Sage (1992-02-03 / 1992-05-02) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 14377-14454

168 The Missing Briefcase (1992-05-04 / 1992-07-18) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 14455-14520

169 The Former Ambassador (1992-07-20 / 1992-08-29) 36 afleveringen, genummerd 14521-14556

170 The Haunted House (1992-08-31 / 1992-12-19) 96 afleveringen, genummerd 14557-14652

171 Advertising Assassination (1992-12-21 / 1993-03-06) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 14653-14718

172 The Hidden Treasure (1993-03-08 / 1993-07-03) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 14719-14820

173 Theft of Songs (1993-07-05 / 1993-08-28) 48 afleveringen, genummerd 14821-14868

174 The Perfect Alibi (1993-08-30 / 1993-11-27) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 14869-14946

175 A Unique Case (1993-11-29 / 1994-01-29) 54 afleveringen, genummerd 14947-15000

176 The Abduction of Dust (1994-01-31 / 1994-06-04) 108 afleveringen, genummerd 15001-15108

177 The Sword of Malcolm Mac Doodle (1994-06-06 / 1994-07-23) 42 afleveringen, genummerd 15109-15150

178 Export of Stolen Cars (1994-07-25 / 1994-10-22) 78 afleveringen, genummerd 15151-15228

179 The Great Detective (1994-10-24 / 1994-12-24) 54 afleveringen, genummerd 15229-15282

180 Dangerous Relations (1994-12-26 / 1995-04-08) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 15283-15372

181 Curtis Bangs The great Patriot (1995-04-10 / 1995-07-22) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 15373-15462

182 The Resort Jewel Thief (1995-07-24 / 1995-10-28) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 15463-15546

183 The Judge Clark Records (1995-10-30 / 1996-01-20) 72 afleveringen, genummerd 15547-15618

184 Mangler and the Inheritance (1996-01-22 / 1996-05-04) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 15619-15708

185 Donny the Duke Coyle (1996-05-06 / 1996-08-10) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 15709-15792

186 Identical Twins (1996-08-12 / 1996-10-12) 54 afleveringen, genummerd 15793-15846

187 The Mine (1996-10-14 / 1997-01-18) 84 afleveringen, genummerd 15847-15930

188 The Celebrity (1997-01-20 / 1997-03-08) 42 afleveringen, genummerd 15931-15972

189 Lord Desmond, Earl of Ffagan (1997-03-10 / 1997-06-21) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 15973-16062

190 Fishing in Alaska (1997-06-23 / 1997-08-30) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 16063-16122

191 Enid Townsend Will (1997-09-01 / 1997-12-13) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 16123-16212

192 Pagan Lee in Trouble (1997-12-15 / 1998-02-28) 66 afleveringen, genummerd 16213-16278

193 The Mob Guy (1998-03-02 / 1998-06-13) 90 afleveringen, genummerd 16279-16368

194 The Desmond Clan (1998-06-15 / 1998-08-08) 48 afleveringen, genummerd 16369-16416

195 Mangler's Daughter (1998-08-10 / 1998-12-19) 114 afleveringen, genummerd 16417-16530

196 Princess Leila of Tanga (1998-12-21 / 1999-02-27) 60 afleveringen, genummerd 16531-16590

197 Last Case (1999-03-01 / 1999-06-26) 102 afleveringen, genummerd 16591-16692 (John Prentice en Frank Bolle)

Number of comic books

216

Number of related items

Oldest item

Zeg Rip, hoe luidt uw nieuwe opdracht? (1947)