Case Closed #23
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume of the long-running mystery series continues the adventures of teenage detective Jimmy Kudo, who was transformed into a child and now solves cases under the alias Conan Edogawa. Collecting installments from the original Japanese manga, it features a mix of standalone puzzles and ongoing plot threads involving the Black Organization. Fans can expect the signature blend of clever deduction, humor, and suspense that defines Gosho Aoyama's work.
In "At the Movies," Conan and his friends enjoy a late-night screening of a monster film at a quirky independent theater—only to find the place on the verge of closure and sold to a mysterious newcomer. When the lights come up after the show, the new owner is found dead, leaving Conan and the others to untangle a mystery that’s as baffling as the movie they just watched. Written by Gosho Aoyama and Tetsuichiro Miyaki, with art by Gosho Aoyama and inks by Andrea Rice, this issue features a cover by Gosho Aoyama and Andrea Rice.
In "At the Movies," Conan finds himself drawn into a mystery at a local independent theater, where the flickering screen hides more than just monsters—especially when the theater's sudden closure and a mysterious buyer take a dark turn. After the film ends and the lights come up, the unexpected discovery of a dead man leaves Conan and the audience stunned.
In "The Phantom Schemer," Conan and Rachel find themselves aboard a sea cruise that takes a surprising turn when Rachel's father reveals a long-buried secret: the elusive mastermind behind a legendary bank heist from two decades prior might be among the passengers. With the mystery unfolding under the ship's glittering lights, Conan must piece together clues from the past before the present takes a deadly twist.
In "Murder in Flames," Conan and the others find themselves caught in a tense crisis aboard a cruise ship when a sudden fire breaks out on the stern, forcing them to navigate both the chaos and the growing mystery. Meanwhile, Richard struggles with a retired police superintendent whose obsession with catching The Phantom Schemer threatens to derail their investigation.
In "An Unexpected Target," Conan, Harley, and the retired superintendent are drawn into a tense mystery after a body is found, raising the stakes and deepening the suspicion among them. As Harley presses forward with her investigation, the danger grows—threatening to unravel more than just the case.
In "Begin Investigation!!," Det. Sato apprehends a suspect who insists he’s been wrongly accused, prompting her to task Det. Takagi with uncovering the truth by morning. With time ticking and a man’s freedom on the line, the investigation begins in earnest—no leads confirmed, no answers yet.
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