detective and mystery comic books, strips, etc

"The Judgment Day once predicted by Dr. Shidou Yurizaki is nigh, and the Syndicate will not suffer interference. Faced with a rash of murdered Collectors and a secret that would shake the world if revealed, New Tesla turns to Kyouma and Mira for help. Yet, with few options at his disposal, what can Kyouma do to prevent this catastrophe? The secrets behind Mira's dual-ring Coil might be the first step to an answer"--Back cover.

"With mauled bodies appearing on Liverpool streets, rumors circulate that the cuprit might be an inhuman monster known as Spring Heeled Jack. Determined to debunk the city's superstitions, Holmes delves into the criminal underworld, piecing together an intricate and deadly puzzle. Meanwhile, Dr. Watson witnesses the creature with his own eyes and sets out alone in pursuit. Will Holmes be able to save his dear friend from the perils beneath Liverpool?"--Back cover.

"Follow Tim Goodman's journey through Ryme City, as he searches for his missing father. With twists and turns around every corner, nothing is more twist-y than Tim's unexpected partner, a Pikachu with a penchant for coffee anddanger. In a city where humans and Pokemon live together in harmony, unexpected dangers surround them as they try to solve a mystery . . . and maybe save the world"--Back.

"Thanks to a serendipitous conflagration of events, Goldie, Diane, and Cheryl find themselves jetsetting to sunny Los Angeles! While Cheryl pursues space dreams at JPL and Diane continues her work as a remote scout for a music label, Goldie finds her days lost in the haze of old Hollywood, becoming friendly with a silent film start long past her prime. But when she's framed for stealing, Goldie must dive back into her secret history in Tinsel Town to get to the bottom of it"--Back cover.

"The InvestiGators chase after a new criminal but they're about to face an even bigger villain! Can Mango and Brash put a stop to this looming threat?"--Provided by publisher.

"A peaceful day on the farm turns to panic when Hen discovers her egg has been stolen! The only one who can crack the case? Billiam Van Hoof, the world's number one goat detective (at least, that's what he calls himself). As Van Hoof questions the animals and collects clues--a piece of eggshell, a yellow feather, and some tiny footprints--the answer to the mystery becomes obvious to everyone except the bumbling inspector. Readers will . . . piece together the clues long before the hapless goat detective and will laugh along with his ridiculous conclusions"--Provided by publisher.

"Our boys have gone full-time at the Bureau of Balance, and their next assignment is a real thorny one: apprehending The Raven, a master thief who's tapped into the power of a Grand Relic to ransack the city of Goldcliff. Local lifesaver Lieutenant Hurley pulls them out of the woods, only to throw them headlong into the world of battle wagon racing, Goldcliff's favorite high-stakes low-legality sport and The Raven's chosen battlefield. Will the boys and Hurley be able to reclaim the Relic and pull The Raven back from the brink, or will they get lost in the weeds?"--Provided by publisher.

"Orphaned teens Pete and Al Montague and their adopted sister, Charlie, already known for solving mysteries in their small New England town, begin studying magic as they investigate a disappearance connected to a seventeenth-century witch"--Provided by publisher.

"S.U.I.T. headquarters is under attack, and Mango and Brash are going undercover and underground disguised as city sewer workers to unclog a sticky situation. But when their search for the criminal Crackerdile backfires, the toilets they travel through back up--and the InvestiGators take the blame for it! Can Mango and Brash restore their good name and put the real culprit behind bars before the whole city is in deep water?"--OCLC.

"Geronimo Stilton is getting into the movies when he is invited by an old filmmaker friend, director E.J. Sprocket, to visit the set of Block Cheddar 4, starring Jack Vole. Convinced that this could make for an interesting article he brings Thea, Benjamin, and Pandora along. But soon, they discover that it's not all glitz and glamour as strange happenings have been plaguing production causing the film togo off course. Will Geronimo's acting career be over before it starts? Is there a MOLE on the set? As E.J. would say, 'That's show business for ya, baby!'"--Back cover.