Modesty Blaise #[1]

This volume collects the first Modesty Blaise newspaper strip adventure, originally published in 1963, written by Peter O'Donnell and illustrated by Jim Holdaway. It introduces the iconic duo of Modesty Blaise and Willie Garvin as they take on a criminal mastermind known as the Gabriel, who has devised a deadly scheme involving a remote island fortress. The story establishes the tone of the series, blending espionage, action, and sharp dialogue in a classic British adventure comic format.