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Cover: Lou Fine

Continuum #5

Jun 2008 · JMF · 0.00 Free [Giveaway]
🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English
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"The Ghosts of Denton Hall" in Continuum #5 (2008) brings together a striking lineup of classic art styles, reprinted from iconic early issues like Le Capitaine X-13, L'homme volant, and Phénix n° 5, all presented in a nostalgic golden reprint format. Written by JMF and featuring interior art by Lou Fine, Joe Shuster, Charles Nicholas, and Vernon Greene, this issue offers a visually rich journey through forgotten stories, with a cover by Lou Fine that captures the era’s timeless flair.

Contains 9 stories
The Ghosts of Denton Hall
2 pp · Superhero
Blue Beetle
The Plot of Captain X-13
1 pp · Superhero
Blue BeetleCharley StormMike ManniganDr FranzCaptain X-13
The Marty Kidnapping
2 pp · Superhero
Blue BeetleCharley StormMike Mannigan

In "The Marty Kidnapping," Jo finds herself caught in a bizarre twist when Marty, a figure from her past, is suddenly taken—leaving her to unravel a mystery that blurs the line between memory and reality. The story unfolds with a quiet urgency, framed by echoes of forgotten adventures and the faint, lingering presence of a world just out of reach.

The Adventure of Ali Kan
2 pp · Superhero
Black Condor

In "The Adventure of Ali Kan" from Continuum #5, Jo finds herself caught in a surreal mix of forgotten pulp covers and fragmented memories, where the lines between heroism and myth blur. With only a few pages to unravel, she must piece together a mystery that feels both deeply personal and strangely familiar—etched in the faded art of Tarzan’s lost adventures.

The Mystery of the Sleeping Gas
4 pp · Superhero
The Shadow

In "The Mystery of the Sleeping Gas," Jo finds herself caught in a bizarre case involving a strange gas that knocks people out—only this time, the culprit might be closer than she thinks. With a mix of humor and suspense, the story unfolds through a series of comic strips reprinted from Hurrah! issues #280 to #286, complete with period-accurate artwork and a vintage flair.

The Ridley Murder Case
2 pp · Superhero
Blue BeetleMike Manigan
The Unknown Strikes
6 pp · Superhero
SupermanLoïs LaneGeorges Taylor

In "The Unknown Strikes," Jo finds herself drawn into a mystery that unfolds across forgotten pages and faded panels, where the echoes of classic adventure strips—Tarzan, Spirou, and Superman—seem to whisper secrets from another time. With no clear path forward, she must piece together clues hidden in the margins of old comics, where the line between story and reality begins to blur.

The Shadow vs Hoang Hu
4 pp · Superhero
The ShadowHoang Hu

In "The Shadow vs Hoang Hu," the masked detective faces off against the enigmatic criminal mastermind Hoang Hu in a tense, four-page clash of wits and shadow. Set within the classic pulp atmosphere of The Shadow’s world, the story unfolds with sharp pacing and atmospheric art, capturing the high-stakes duel between two formidable minds.

King of the Kidnapping Ring
5 pp · Superhero
SupermanLoïs LaneGeorges Taylor

In "King of the Kidnapping Ring," Jo finds herself caught in a web of intrigue when a notorious criminal mastermind targets her, forcing her to confront a threat that’s both personal and perilously close to home. With no clear allies and only a trail of vintage comic covers as clues, she must piece together the truth before the next abduction—before the game turns deadly.

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Full credits

writer JMF
cover pencils, inks Lou Fine

Reprints

↩ Reprints Blue Beetle #2 (1940), Crack Comics #2 (1940), Blue Beetle #4 (1940)

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