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Spicy Tales #[nn]

Jan 1989 · Malibu · 9.95 USD; 10.75 CAD
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This collection brings together a selection of stories from the 1989 Malibu series Spicy Tales, a mature-readers anthology that blended horror, humor, and risqué themes. It gathers several issues of the original run, offering a sampling of the series' edgy, often tongue-in-cheek approach to genre storytelling.

"A Narrow Escape" delivers a tense, grounded thriller in Malibu’s Spicy Tales #nn (1989), spotlighting The Chief’s capture by the ruthless 'De Gang' and Sally’s desperate attempt to rescue him. Written and illustrated by Adolphe Barreaux—handling every aspect of the interior art—this story builds relentless suspense as Sally calls for help, only to be taken herself. Bruce Timm’s cover captures the moment’s intensity, with the police arriving just in time to stop a deadly ambush.

Contains 42 stories
A Narrow Escape
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the Sleuth (First Appearance)Villains: Boss and members of the Dusty Gang. Supporting Characters: The ChiefPeanuts (kid 'sidekick')
The Dart of Death
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the Sleuth. Villains: A flute player (Babe La Rue's ex-husband). Supporting Characters: Babe La RuePeanuts ('sidekick')The Chief
The White Slave Peril
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the Sleuth. Supporting Characters: The ChiefPeanuts ('sidekick')Joyce Regan. Villains: White Slavers
Underground Peril
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally The SleuthSpike (villain)Other members of De Gang (villain)The ChiefPeanuts (kid sidekick)

In "Underground Peril," the Chief is taken by 'De Gang' and subjected to torture, forcing Sally to send Peanuts for help while she rushes in alone—only to be captured as well. Just as both face a deadly end, police arrive and eliminate the threat, ending the standoff.

Crimson Menace
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally The SleuthLisa (Villain)The ChiefMr. Lutz
Murder Mania
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally The SleuthThe Maniac (villain)The ChiefPeanuts

In "Murder Mania," Sally takes a dangerous risk as a decoy to trap a killer who's claimed three lives in just two weeks, leaving each victim in the cemetery. With the help of Peanuts and the sharp instincts of The Chief, she turns the tables on a murderer who thought he was untouchable.

The Kidnap Trail
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the SleuthSupporting Characters: The Chief, Peanuts('sidekick'), Mansfield the JewelerVillains: Spike Dugan
Midnight Ransom
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the SleuthThe ChiefPeanuts ('sidekick')Spike (villain)Red McGinnis (villain)
Maid to Order
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the Sleuth (as an un-named maid)The ChiefPeanuts ('sidekick')John Farrington (villain)un-named butler for the Farringtons (villain)

In "Maid to Order," Sally takes on a new role as the housemaid in the Farrington estate, tasked with keeping a close eye on the mysterious circumstances surrounding the missing Farrington Diamond. With the Chief’s trust on the line, she must navigate the household’s secrets while staying one step ahead of danger.

Murder in Wax
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the SleuthThe Chief (supporting character)Peanuts (sidekick, supporting character)Schmidt (villain, owner of a wax museum)
Spy Trail
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the SleuthThe Chief (supporting character)Sandra Vale (villain)unnamed spy (villain)
The Spider
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the SleuthMr. Crawford (supporting character)The Chief (supporting character)The Spider (villain)
The Scarab Murder
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the SleuthThe ChiefPrincess Hotepsu (Villain)
She Won't Talk
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the SleuthThe ChiefKatie the Killer (Villain)
Toy of Fate
2 pp · Detective-Mystery, Western-Frontier
Sally the SleuthThe ChiefDean of Traymore AcademyMing Soycop passing byOriental thugs (Villain)
The Murder Mystery
2 pp · Detective-Mystery, Western-Frontier
Sally the SleuthThe ChiefPeanuts (sidekick)a museum guard (villain)
The Torso Murders
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the SleuthThe ChiefOtto von Behr (Villain)
Perfume of Danger
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the SleuthThe ChiefPeanuts ('sidekick')Dr. Sing (Villain)
Doll in Danger
2 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the SleuthThe ChiefBank robber (Villain)
The Unwelcome Visitor
4 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the Sleuth. Supporting Characters: The ChiefSeminole Indians. Villains: Crew of a foreign submarine
Winning Her Stripes
4 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally The SleuthThe Owl [Nazi spy X-22] (villain)Mein Herr (villain)The ChiefElisa
Hawaiian Spy Hunt
4 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the SleuthSupporting Character: The ChiefVillain: Master Spy Santos
A Dangerous Mission
4 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally the SleuthSupporting Characters: The ChiefVillains: "Butch" Robb, Bolu and natives
The Murdered Mummy
8 pp · Detective-Mystery
Dan Turner. Supporting Characters: Steve LaineRita RenoMary the MaidDave Donaldson (Homicide Squad)Smith (Rita's ex-husband)
Murder With Music
8 pp · Adventure
Dan TurnerTanya TrovnaLen GreggJim HorneFawn DeerDave Donaldson (from the Police Homicide Squad)

In "Murder With Music," Dan takes on a bodyguard job for Tayna, tasked with protecting her boyfriend Len—until Len is found dead and the trail points to Tayna’s hidden hand. As Dan digs through lies and shifting loyalties, he realizes the murder was just the beginning, and his role in the story may be far more dangerous than he ever expected.

Zoot Suit Killers
8 pp · Detective-Mystery
Dan Turner, Hollywood DetectiveSupporting Characters: Moon-Blossom Kee, Donaldson of Homicide Squad, Director Nik Nolan, Sammy Kee, Lotus WingVillains: 3 Zoot-Suit Thugs
Killer's Foil
8 pp · Detective-Mystery
Dan TurnerSupporting Characters: Mike Crane, Ben Beech, Tim Todd, Dawn Kent, Dave Donaldson (Homicide Squad)Villain: ?(One of the Supporting Characters)
Sinister Santa Claus
8 pp · Detective-Mystery
Dan TurnerNora NovakMike O'Mara (studio cop)Lt. DonaldsonTim O'Mara (his son)Pete Penner'Santa Claus' (Villain)
Polly Returns
2 pp · Adventure
Polly of the PlainsPolly's Father (supporting character)Mr. Dawson (supporting character)Mrs. Dawson (supporting character)Jean Dawson (supporting character)Jack Dawson (supporting character)Pancho (villain)Pancho's thugs (villains)
Kidnaped!
2 pp · Adventure, Western-Frontier
Polly of the Plains. Supporting Characters: Polly's Father and ranch hands. Villains: Pancho and his gangEmanuel (Pancho's Lieutenant)
Lashed!!
2 pp · Adventure, Western-Frontier
Polly of the Plains. Villains: Pancho and gang members Emanuel, Jose, and JuanWomen "prisoners" Maria and Carmen
Into the Net!
2 pp · Adventure
Polly of the PlainsPancho (villain)Pancho's thugs (villain)Carmen (supporting character)Jack (supporting character)Jean (supporting character)
Ultimatum!!
2 pp · Adventure, Western-Frontier
Polly of the PlainsSupporting Characters: Ken and JeanVillains: Pancho
Ant-Hill Vengeance
2 pp · Adventure, Western-Frontier
Polly of the PlainsJean Dawson (supporting character)Dolly (supporting character)Ken (supporting character): Jose (supporting character)Pancho (villain)Pancho's thugs (villains)
Quicksand!!
2 pp · Adventure, Western-Frontier
Polly of the PlainsJean DawsonCrazed marijuan addict (Villain)
Untitled Adventure story
2 pp · Adventure
Diana DawWarriors of the African tribe (villains)the Kappirs (villains)Prince BaldwinKabu

In a forgotten corner of the world, adventurer Diana ventures into the wilds seeking a lost diamond mine, only to be taken by the fierce Kappirs tribe. Her fate takes a sudden turn when a mysterious knight from the Crusades—Prince—rides in to rescue her, his armor and sword as ancient as the legends he seems to embody.

Untitled Adventure story
2 pp · Adventure
Diana DawBlack Knight (villains)Black Knight's knights (villains)Prince BaldwinTed Morton

In this 1989 adventure from *Spicy Tales* #nn, Diana’s desperate flight from the Black Knight leads her to a fateful encounter with Ted Morton, who rescues her from the Knights’ grasp. After Prince Baldwin’s tragic death, Diana’s struggle for survival takes a dangerous turn as she fights to stay free in a world where every shadow hides a threat.

Untitled Adventure story
2 pp · Adventure, Jungle
Diana DawVillains: Natives of the Pygmy tribe (villains)Pygmy Chief Matu (villains)Ted MortonDr. Ramskithe "savages" he leads

In this jungle adventure from *Spicy Tales* #nn, Jo is rescued from a deadly ape by a band of Pygmies—only to be taken to be sacrificed to the god Taku. Just as her fate seems sealed, she’s pulled from the altar by a raiding party led by Dr. Ramski.

Untitled Adventure story
2 pp · Adventure, Jungle
Diana DawsSupporting Characters: Native BuloVillain: Dr. Ramski
Untitled Adventure story
2 pp · Adventure
Diana DawTed Morton (supporting character)Bulo (supporting character, a native)Queen Raferti (villain)Prince Tatanktu (villain)
Untitled Adventure story
2 pp · Adventure
Diana DawTed Morton (supporting character)Sheik Hammad (supporting character)savages (villains)slave traders (villains)
Untitled Adventure story
2 pp · Adventure
Diana DawTed MortonHarem girls (Villain)Sheik Hammad (Villain)

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer Adolphe Barreaux
cover pencils, inks Bruce Timm

Reprints

↩ Reprints Spicy Detective Stories #1 (1934), Spicy Detective Stories #2 (1934), Spicy Detective Stories #3 (1935), Spicy Detective Stories #4 (1935), Spicy Detective Stories #5 (1935), Spicy Detective Stories #6 (1935), Spicy Detective Stories #1 (1935), Spicy Detective Stories #4 (1936), Spicy Detective Stories #5 (1936), Spicy Detective Stories #6 (1936), Spicy Detective Stories #1 (1936), Spicy Detective Stories #2 (1936), Spicy Detective Stories #4 (1936), Spicy Detective Stories #1 (1936), Spicy Detective Stories #2 (1936), Spicy Detective Stories #4 (1939), Spicy Detective Stories #5 (1939), Spicy Detective Stories #2 (1940), Spicy Detective Stories #3 (1940), Spicy Detective Stories #6 (1940), Spicy Detective Stories #6 (1941), Spicy Detective Stories #2 (1941), Spicy Detective Stories #2 (1942), Dan Turner, Hollywood Detective #6 (1943), Dan Turner, Hollywood Detective #4 (1943), Hollywood Detective #3, Hollywood Detective #5, Hollywood Detective #6, Spicy-Adventure Stories #1, Spicy-Adventure Stories #2, Spicy-Adventure Stories #2, Spicy-Adventure Stories #3, Spicy-Adventure Stories #3, Spicy-Adventure Stories #4, Spicy-Adventure Stories #5, Spicy Western Stories #1, Spicy Western Stories #2, Spicy Western Stories #2, Spicy Western Stories #3, Spicy Western Stories #4, Spicy Western Stories #5, Spicy Western Stories #6

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