A look at Sherlock Holmes in his retirement years as a reporter is curious about the whisperings at the University of a mysterious man rumored to be exploring and examining corpses in the dead of night. If it isn't related to a crime, what could he possibly be searching for? The Retired Detective hints as that. The lead story is joined by a shorter tale by the same creative team as Sherlock Holmes is pulled into solving a maze set up by Lewis Carroll and the maze master, Mr. Townsend. Also included is one of Doyle's unabridged classic tales, A Case of Identity, illustrated also by Wayne Reid.
Sherlock Holmes : The Retired Detective
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Gary Reed has written a number of graphic novels including Renfield, Baker Street, Saint Germaine, Storyville, and many more. He often works with historical or literary settings and some of his books have been used in college classrooms for both literature and as comic writing guides. He is probably best known for his long running series, Deadworld, which received numerous awards and nominations over the last couple of years. He is also the publisher of Caliber Comics. When not involved in storytelling, Gary is an Adjunct Professor of Biology at community college in the Detroit/Ann Arbor area. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four daughters. Wayne Reid is known for his attention to historical detail in works such as El Cid and Zulunation. He has illustrated a number of comics and books from subjects as diverse as mystery thrillers to H.P. Lovecraft. Wayne started his art career later in life as his earlier years were spent as a musician and has played The Grand Ole Opry 28 times. He also toured Europe, playing with the likes of Bobby Bare, Johnny Paycheck, Barbara Mandrell, and others. Wayne, in his retirement years, spends his time continuing to both play in bands and drawing comics. He lives in North Carolina with his wife.