Modesty Blaise

Modesty Blaise (1975–present, Hachette) is a single-issue comic that adapts the iconic British newspaper strip into a standalone hardcover volume. Published by Hachette, this edition collects the work of writer Peter O'Donnell and artist Jim Holdaway, whose sleek, mid-century action-adventure style defined the character's early years. While the series itself consists of just one issue, it serves as a key entry point for readers seeking the original, definitive version of Modesty Blaise's globe-trotting exploits. Its importance lies in preserving the classic, unembellished tone of the strip for a new generation of collectors.