探偵王 [Tantei-o] [Detective King]

From 1950 to 1953, Bunkyo Publishing's 探偵王 (Detective King) ran for 25 issues, offering a foundational glimpse into early postwar Japanese comics. This series established a template for the detective genre in manga, blending mystery and adventure in a format that would influence the medium's development. Its concise run remains a notable artifact of Japan's burgeoning comic industry during the occupation era.