Dr. Fu Manchu

From 1958, I. W. Publishing and Super Comics launched a single-issue comic adaptation of Sax Rohmer's infamous villain, Dr. Fu Manchu. Artist Alvin C. Hollingsworth brought the character's sinister plots to life in this short-lived series, which stands as a period piece reflecting the pulp era's sensationalized and controversial portrayal of the "Yellow Peril." Though brief, the issue is a notable artifact of mid-century comic book publishing, capturing a moment when classic literary villains were being translated into the four-color medium.