See, that would get me to pick up a comic.
The topic doesn't hurt, either. So meet Mindy Woolcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini.
She's a unique force in her time - an intelligent, ambitious woman who's driven to succeed in a business that doesn't want her - namely, her father's detective agency.
Unfortunately, he doesn't agree and only allows her to work as his secretary - but when he's away, she there to meet a famous client: Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes and a one-time friend of Harry Houdini.
He wants to hire a detective to investigate Houdini - and Mindy jumps at the chance, although it will take her to some seedy places.
The story and art are by Von Buhler, and it's compelling stuff. The art is very expressive and down to Earth, to the point of being almost grimy.
It's an unique series aimed at mature readers, and well worth tracking down.
Grade: A-
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