With his success in every other medium, books, film, TV, and even stage, I wonder why Sherlock Holmes has never managed to gain a foothold in the world of comics.
There have been plenty of attempts, A couple issues of Classics Illustrated in the 50’s, a one shot from DC in the 70’s, a pair of magazines from Marvel. The Cases of Sherlock Holmes from Renegade had a short run with Dan and Gene Day providing illustrations against Doyle’s original stories.
Warren Ellis tried his hand with an adaptation of The Sussex Vampire for Caliber.
Martin Pasko did a few minis for various companies, one pitting Holmes against Dracula, another against the Invisible Man.
So, when do we get an actual, ongoing Sherlock Holmes series?
I don’t know when it’s coming, but it will be awesome when it gets here.
Comment by bad_goth — July 29, 2007 @ 2:00 am
Ah, so we can add Sherlock Holmes to that list, then?
Comment by kpatrickglover — July 29, 2007 @ 2:01 am
Yes. Yes, we can.
*caresses complete anthology lovingly*
Comment by bad_goth — July 29, 2007 @ 2:05 am
In that case, maybe you should take a look back at these posts…
http://kpatrickglover.wordpress.com/2007/04/16/pondering-baker-street/
http://kpatrickglover.wordpress.com/2007/04/21/teasing-the-audience/
http://kpatrickglover.wordpress.com/2007/07/06/regarding-holmes/
Comment by kpatrickglover — July 29, 2007 @ 2:09 am
Cross-Gen had a Holmes-inspired title, “Ruse.” Not bad, at least at first.
Comment by *** Dave — July 29, 2007 @ 2:32 am
>>Martin Pasko did a few minis for various companies, one pitting Holmes against Dracula, another against the Invisible Man.<<
That wasn’t me. Sounds more like Mike W. Barr or Doug Moench, but without more specific info, I can’t help.
–Martin Pasko
Comment by Martin Pasko — July 29, 2007 @ 2:46 pm
Ah, my mistake. That would be Martin Powell.
That’s what lack of sleep will get you….
Comment by kpatrickglover — July 29, 2007 @ 6:48 pm