The Maze Agency

In The Maze Agency (1989–1991), writer Mike W. Barr and artists Robb Phipps, Adam Hughes, and Mary Mitchell crafted a smart, character-driven detective series for Innovation Comics. The book follows private investigator Gabe Webb and true-crime writer Jennifer Mays as they solve intricate, fair-play mysteries that feel like a classic whodunit brought to the page. With its clever puzzles and focus on deduction over violence, the series stands as a beloved cult gem for fans of cerebral crime comics.