Lee Chan

Lee Chan is the son of iconic fictional detective Charlie Chan, appearing as a supporting character in the Columbia comics adaptations of the franchise. He assists his famous father in detective cases, carrying on the Chan family tradition of clever sleuthing.

A Golden Age original from Columbia's pages, Lee Chan made their debut in Big Shot #62 in 1946 and went on to share adventures with the legendary Charlie Chan across a remarkable publishing span stretching all the way to 2001. That kind of longevity — from the Golden Age through the modern era — speaks to a character with real staying power, and anyone drawn to classic detective-world comics will find Lee Chan a fascinating piece of that tradition. With appearances across Big Shot, Charlie Chan, and the Charlie Chan Dailies and Sundays collections, this is a character worth seeking out for collectors who love the atmosphere and storytelling craft of mid-century comics at their most atmospheric.