Rip Kirby vs. Mangler

A single-issue prestige comic from Thule Forlag, Rip Kirby vs. Mangler (1999) pits the classic detective against a formidable new foe. Written and illustrated by the series' creative team, this one-shot offers a tightly focused, standalone showdown that brings a modern sensibility to the vintage crime-fighter's world. It stands as a brief but notable entry in the long-running Rip Kirby canon, demonstrating the character's enduring appeal beyond his newspaper strip origins.