MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN HC VOL 04 THE COMPLETE NEWSPAPER DAILIES

Mandrake the Magician: The Complete Newspaper Dailies Volume 4 presents the early adventures of Lee Falk’s master illusionist as they appeared in the daily strips from late 1939 through 1941. This hardcover collects Mandrake in North Africa (Sept 4–Dec 23, 1939); The Mountain Bandits (Dec 25, 1939–Jan 20, 1940); The Museum Mystery (Jan 22–May 4, 1940); The Octopus Ring (May 6–Dec 21, 1940); and Dr. Griff’s Invention (Dec 23, 1940–Apr 5, 1941). Illustrated by Phil Davis, who also handles the cover art, the stories introduce Mandrake’s allies Lothar—the mighty servant and friend—and Princess Narda, the love interest. Exotic settings, cunning disguises, and Falk’s enduring blend of magic and justice defined early superhero storytelling and set a standard for serial adventure in comics. This volume continues the celebrated chronicle that helped spark a lasting legacy for Mandrake and the medium.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of Golden Age comics and classic newspaper strips.
• Readers who enjoy magical heroes, clever disguises, and exotic locales.
• Appreciators of Lee Falk’s work and early serialized storytelling.
• Readers who value Phil Davis’s artwork and the historical development of superhero comics.