Written by Tom Roberts

I recently provided an introduction for volume 1 of the new IDW collection, Rip Kirby: The First Modern Detective, which collects the first two years of Alex Raymond's magnum opus of the daily comic strip medium.

The book is a handsome volume, assembled and designed by award-winner Dean Mullaney. Brian Walker (Hi and Lois), another top-notch guy, provided a historical text as well. I highly recommended the book.

Howard Chaykin is providing the introduction to volume 2. I'm looking forward to having the entire 4-volume set on my shelves.