After Harry Houdini’s opening night performance is undone by a grotesque murder, he clashes with Sherlock Holmes when Holmes
refuses to allow the legendary magician to help bring the perpetrator to justice. But the proud Houdini won’t take ‘no’ for an answer, leading to an epic game of cat-and-mouse in London’s dangerous streets.
All in all, it's an issue driven moreby the frisson of the two characters clashing off one another thananything spectacular plot or art wise. It results in some very fundialogue, but be prepared for some disappointment over the everythingelse. Well, except the colouring. That really is wonderful. Read Full Review
Sherlock Holmes vs. Harry Houdini #2 is well-written, though not well-conceived as a comic book and the artistic qualities do nothing to enhance the experience. There are tomes of Holmes pastiche and many well-regarded biographies and fictional accounts of Harry Houdini's life. It's not a bad idea, this issue just doesn't live up to its iconic leading men. Read Full Review
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