Spécial USA #21 / 22

Name: Spécial USA #21 / 22
Brand: Albin Michel

Jun 1986 · Albin Michel · 25.00 FRF; 193 BEF; 8.00 CHF; 4.95 CAD

“Tam-tam pour Manhattan”

"Tam-tam pour Manhattan" is a delightfully absurd parody of Sherlock Holmes, featuring a woman who enlists the famed detective Shermlock to break into her uncle's room—only to discover there's no real crime to solve. Written by Harvey Kurtzman and brought to life with sharp, chaotic energy by artists Bill Elder and Marie Severin, this 1986 Albin Michel special blends classic mystery tropes with surreal humor. The cover by Pepe Moreno captures the madness perfectly, making this a must-have for fans of offbeat comics.

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writer Harvey Kurtzman · artist, inker Bill Elder · colorist Marie Severin · letterer Martine Ségard · cover Pepe Moreno

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Full credits

writer Harvey Kurtzman

artist, inker Bill Elder

colorist Marie Severin

letterer Martine Ségard

cover pencils, inks Pepe Moreno

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A parody of Sherlock Holmes. Fearing for her uncle's life, a woman has Shermlock break into his room and Shermlock goes nuts trying to solve the non-crime.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).