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Cover: John McCail

Picture Epics #4

Jan 1952 · Gerald G. Swan · 1/- [0-1-0 GBP]
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In "The Case of the Destructive Element," detective Ah Wong takes on a deadly mystery when he’s drawn into a deadly game with the enigmatic Cobra, facing two assassination attempts in quick succession. With Terry by his side, Ah Wong narrowly escapes a near-fatal trap on the London Underground, only to be captured and brought before his elusive adversary. Written and illustrated by John McCail, this gripping tale from 1952 showcases a rare, fully self-contained creative effort, with the cover by McCail capturing the tension of a man caught in a web of danger.

Contains 12 stories
Untitled Detective-Mystery story
1 pp · Detective-Mystery
Untitled Detective-Mystery story
6 pp · Detective-Mystery

In the shadowy streets of 1952 London, detective Ah Wong takes on the mysterious case of the Cobra, only to find himself targeted in deadly fashion. When a near-fatal ambush on the Underground leaves him and his ally Terry in peril, Ah Wong is captured and brought face-to-face with the enigmatic criminal mastermind.

Untitled Detective-Mystery story
6 pp · Detective-Mystery

In "null," Ah Wong finds himself trapped beneath the earth, facing a terrifying fate as the Cobra prepares to cast him into a volcanic pit teeming with reptilian creatures. With no escape in sight, the weight of his predicament presses down as the countdown to his doom begins.

Untitled Detective-Mystery story
6 pp · Detective-Mystery
Untitled Detective-Mystery story
4 pp · Detective-Mystery
Untitled Detective-Mystery story
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Untitled Detective-Mystery story
4 pp · Detective-Mystery
The Case of the Destructive Element
4 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sabotage
4 pp · Detective-Mystery
Jewels of Death
4 pp · Detective-Mystery
The Circle of Seven
4 pp · Detective-Mystery

In "The Circle of Seven," Ah Wong and Terry are drawn into a tense mystery when a scientist’s nephew warns them to watch over his uncle—someone with a dark past tied to the infamous Circle of Seven, a secretive group known for extracting secrets through torment. The warning hangs heavy as the duo navigates a web of suspicion, where every ally could be a threat.

Ah Wong's Quiet Day Out
4 pp · Detective-Mystery

In "Ah Wong's Quiet Day Out," a sudden splash and a muddy mishap send Ah Wong and Terry fleeing from a reckless driver, only to find unexpected shelter with a man Ah Wong seems to know—though he can’t quite place how. The quiet day takes a turn as old memories stir beneath the surface of a familiar face.

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CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $150*
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer John McCail
cover pencils, inks John McCail

Reprints

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