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Cover: Gosho Aoyama & Andrea Rice

Case Closed #26

Nov 2008 · Viz · 9.99 USD; 11.50 CAD; 5.99 GBP · Manga
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This volume of the long-running manga series continues the adventures of teenage detective Jimmy Kudo, who was transformed into a child after being poisoned. As Conan Edogawa, he solves new mysteries while searching for a cure and the men who shrunk him. Volume 26 collects several cases featuring the Junior Detective League and other recurring characters from the series.

In "A Hesitant Heart," Conan faces a personal dilemma when Anita delivers a heartfelt plea for him to reveal his true identity to Rachel. As the school's class play unfolds, a mysterious stranger steps in to play The Black Knight—only for a shocking murder to shake the audience. Written by Gosho Aoyama and Tetsuichiro Miyaki, with art and inks by Gosho Aoyama, this 2008 installment blends suspense and emotional tension. The cover, penciled and inked by Gosho Aoyama and Andrea Rice, captures the drama with a striking, moody scene.

Contains 10 stories
A Hesitant Heart
18 pp · Detective-Mystery
Shinichi "Jimmy" Kudo [as Conan Edogawa]Rachel MooreRichard MooreShiho Miyano [as Anita Haibara]Dr. Hershel AgasaThe Junior Detective League [Amy YoshidaGeorge KujimaMitch Tsuburaya]Serena SebastianHarley HartwellKazuha Tomaya
A Sudden Intruder
16 pp · Detective-Mystery
Shinichi "Jimmy" Kudo [as Conan Edogawa]Rachel MooreRichard MooreShiho Miyano [as Anita Haibara and Conan Edogawa]Serena SebastianHarley HartwellKazuha Toyama

In "A Sudden Intruder," Conan must navigate a tense moment when Anita urges him to keep his secret from Rachel, even as the school’s class play takes an unexpected turn. When a mysterious stranger steps in to play The Black Knight, the performance quickly turns deadly—ending with a murder in the audience.

Covering the Truth
18 pp · Detective-Mystery
Shinichi "Jimmy" KudoRachel MooreRichard MooreShiho Miyano [as Conan Edogawa]Serena SebastianHarley HartwellKazuha ToyamaInspector MeguireDet. Wataru Takagi

In "Covering the Truth," Inspector Meguire races to solve a murder while tensions rise as Harley's deception unravels—only for the shocking truth to emerge: the Black Knight is actually Jimmy, revealed in a moment that leaves Rachel and Conan stunned.

A Daring Return
18 pp · Detective-Mystery
Shinichi "Jimmy" KudoRachel MooreRichard MooreShiho Miyano [as Conan Edogawa]Serena SebastianHarley HartwellKazuha Toyama
A Quick Break
18 pp · Detective-Mystery
Shinichi "Jimmy" KudoRachel MooreShiho Miyano [as Conan Edogawa]The Junior Detective League [Amy YoshidaGeorge KujimaMitch Tsuburaya]Serena Sebastian (flashback only)Harley Hartwell (flashback only)

In "A Quick Break," Jimmy takes Rachel to a rooftop restaurant for a quiet evening, but their intimate moment is cut short when a guest is found dead—leaving them both caught in a mystery neither expected. The story unfolds with tense atmosphere and careful pacing, as the duo navigates the sudden disruption with a mix of curiosity and unease.

A Moment of Peace
16 pp · Detective-Mystery
Shinichi "Jimmy" KudoRachel MooreInspector MeguireDet. Wataru Takagi
A Special Place
18 pp · Detective-Mystery
Shinichi "Jimmy" Kudo [as himself and Conan Edogawa]Rachel MooreRichard MooreShiho Miyano [as Conan Edogawa and Anita Haibara]Inspector MeguireDet. Wataru Takagi
Striking a Chord
18 pp · Detective-Mystery
Shinichi "Jimmy" Kudo [as Conan Edogawa]Rachel MooreRichard MooreShiho Miyano [as Anita Haibara]The Junior Detective League [Amy YoshidaGeorge KujimaMitch Tsuburaya]Dr. Hershel Agasa

In "Striking a Chord," Detective Moore is drawn into a puzzling case when a woman arrives with nothing but a music box as her only clue, seeking a missing person. As the investigation unfolds, the trail leads unexpectedly to a rare stamp valued at $20,000, weaving together secrets, melodies, and a mystery that’s harder to solve than it first appears.

The Disappearing Sound
18 pp · Detective-Mystery
Shinichi "Jimmy" Kudo [as Conan Edogawa]Rachel MooreRichard Moore
Waiting For Spring?
18 pp · Detective-Mystery
Shinichi "Jimmy" Kudo [as Conan Edogawa]Rachel MooreRichard Moore

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Gosho Aoyama
letterer Freeman Wong
cover pencils, inks Gosho Aoyama
cover pencils, inks Andrea Rice

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