X-9: Secret Agent Corrigan #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the earliest adventures of Phil Corrigan, the square-jawed secret agent originally created by writer Dashiell Hammett and artist Alex Raymond. Strips from the late 1930s and early 1940s are presented in this IDW archival edition, showcasing the transition from Raymond's illustrative style to the work of subsequent artists on the series. The book is part of IDW's Library of American Comics series, dedicated to preserving classic newspaper strips.
In X-9: Secret Agent Corrigan #1, a 2010 IDW release with a cover price of 49.99 USD, undercover agent Corrigan infiltrates the Republic of Solera by assuming the identity of a fugitive named Burke. With Al Williamson handling writing, art, inking, and lettering, the story unfolds as Corrigan uncovers a hidden truth: Solera is not a sanctuary, but a gold-mining slave camp run by the ruthless Adrienne Widdoe, who exploits desperate men and uses their stolen funds to sustain her operation. Cover by Al Williamson.
In "null," scientist Marina Vladcheck takes a risky trip into town, craving the simple freedom of American life after years under tight security—only to become the target of Mr. Magnus' gang when her absence creates a window of opportunity. With Corrigan and Daley racing to track her down, the chase leads to a chaotic carnival where danger lurks beneath the bright lights.
In "null," Phil Corrigan infiltrates the Republic of Solera under the guise of fugitive Leroy Burke, only to uncover a shocking truth: what was supposed to be a sanctuary for outcasts is actually a gold-mining slave camp run by Adrienne Widdoe. With Captain Drumm enforcing her rule and Gunner Cole’s past ties to the operation complicating matters, Corrigan must navigate deception and betrayal to expose the truth—before the camp’s secrets consume him.
Phil Corrigan is pulled into a high-stakes mission when ex-syndicate boss Joe Falcon, on his deathbed, entrusts him with a final task: retrieve a key to a Swiss deposit box containing incriminating records. With Falcon dead and his daughter Cheryl now in danger, Corrigan and Cheryl race across Europe to secure the box before two ruthless syndicate enforcers can stop them.
In the quiet luxury of an exclusive resort, Phil Corrigan and Wilda Corrigan investigate a string of mysterious sabotage cases tied to a reclusive scientist’s final days. As Phil reconnects with the enigmatic Ernst Lazlo, a sudden disappearance reveals a chilling network of control orchestrated by Mrs. Murkley and her sons, Willard, Tobin, and Eustis. The truth lies buried beneath layers of deception, and the real danger may be closer than anyone suspects.
In "null," Brawler Bradley and Vivian attempt to smuggle weapons to a warlike tribe in Jhahran under the guise of an archaeological expedition, but their plan unravels when Corrigan intervenes. With tensions rising and secrets buried beneath layers of deception, the mission takes a dangerous turn as old alliances are tested.
In "null," retired F.B.I. agent Phil Corrigan returns to the quiet town of Eagle Bend after a desperate plea from former colleague Dan Page, who’s been left critically injured and his newspaper office reduced to ashes. With Sheriff Gibbs stonewalling and the town under the thumb of local powerbroker Clegg Trask, Phil finds an unlikely ally in Trask’s overlooked girlfriend, Debbie, and begins uncovering the secrets buried beneath the town’s surface.
In "null," Phil Corrigan follows a trail of stolen secrets that leads him to Ilsa Flint, a gallery owner whose art hides more than just brushstrokes—each painting a potential vault for classified intelligence. With Gib Farmer’s help and a trail of deception winding through the art world, Corrigan must unravel the truth before the next masterpiece is smuggled out.
In "null," Phil Corrigan is called in when Princess Sophia’s coronation in Alpsberg hangs in the balance—her very identity under threat from an impostor with a chilling resemblance to her. With the help of Faith Blair and Wilda Corrigan, and under the watchful eye of the enigmatic Baron Zorloff, Phil must untangle a web of deception in a country where loyalty is as fragile as the crown itself.
In "null," Phil Corrigan finds himself caught in a high-stakes game of loyalty and deception when Madame Lei takes him hostage to prove her worth as head of the American spy network. With Joe Ice and Tom Ross watching from the shadows and Wilda Corrigan’s past looming over the mission, Phil must outthink his captor before the exchange goes fatally wrong.
In "null," Phil Corrigan uncovers a web of deception when Millicent Murkley, a fugitive with a grudge, fakes her death to escape prison and takes refuge with her reluctant daughter, Amanda. With the help of her go-between, Dude Danton, and a mysterious figure known only as The Leader, Millicent vanishes into the shadows—only for Corrigan to track her down, setting off a tense game of cat and mouse across the countryside.
When a submarine begins stealing missile components and abducting technicians, Phil Corrigan is sent on a dangerous ruse—posing as a top weapons expert aboard a cruise ship. Kidnapped and brought to a hidden base, he must stay one step ahead while a homing device in his cigarette case draws the Navy closer. With Raven Storm, Captain Bryne, and Wilda Corrigan watching from afar, the real mission begins.
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