MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN HC VOL 01 THE COMPLETE NEWSPAPER DAILIES Previously Offered Thru Diamond

Mandrake the Magician: The Complete Newspaper Dailies Volume 1 gathers the early adventures of Lee Falk's legendary illusionist from the comic strip's first years. This hardcover reprints five stories spanning 1934–1935—The Cobra, The Hawk (Mandrake Meets Narda), The Monster of Tanov Pass, Saki, the Clay Camel, and The Werewolf—presented from King Features proofs for faithful reproduction. With art by Phil Davis and writing by Lee Falk, the collection also includes a comprehensive essay and documentary materials that illuminate the creation of Mandrake and his place in the dawn of superhero-adventure strips. The volume showcases Falk's inventive storytelling, the hypnotic and magical powers that defined Mandrake, and the visual humor that made the strip a staple of daily newspapers. A foundational entry for fans of classic comics, this volume marks the start of Mandrake's enduring legacy in the medium.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of classic adventure comics and pulp-era superhero fiction
• Readers curious about the origin of long-running newspaper strips and early storytelling techniques
• Appreciators of Phil Davis's artwork and Lee Falk's writing
• Readers who enjoy historical essays and documentary material that contextualize comic history