Sherlock Holmes and the Clown Prince of London

Moonstone Books launched this 2001 one-shot pitting literature’s greatest detective against the Joker-like menace of a “Clown Prince of London.” Written by Joe Gentile with art by Rich Gulick, the story drops Sherlock Holmes into a grim, theatrical mystery that echoes the dark pulp sensibilities of the era. Though a single issue, it stands as a curious crossover of classic sleuthing and modern comic villainy, showcasing Moonstone’s penchant for genre-blending.