Spécial USA #21 / 22
"Tam-tam pour Manhattan" is a delightfully absurd parody of Sherlock Holmes, featuring a woman who enlists the famed detective Shermlock to break into her uncle's room—only to discover there's no real crime to solve. Written by Harvey Kurtzman and brought to life with sharp, chaotic energy by artists Bill Elder and Marie Severin, this 1986 Albin Michel special blends classic mystery tropes with surreal humor. The cover by Pepe Moreno captures the madness perfectly, making this a must-have for fans of offbeat comics.
In this 1986 satire from Spécial USA #21/22, a woman pleads with the over-the-top Shermlock Shomes to investigate her uncle’s safety—only to find him utterly unhinged when tasked with solving a case that’s not actually a crime. Written with sharp wit and drawn in exaggerated style, the story follows Shermlock as he dives headfirst into a farce of deductions, logic, and melodrama, all while the real mystery remains perfectly mundane.
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Reprinted in Zona 84 #28 (1986), Ilustración + Comix Internacional #69 (1986), Zona 84 #29 (1986), Gangrène #[nn] (1987)
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