{"product_id":"2026200014750-secondhand-mandrake-the-magician-mandrake-in-hollywood","title":"Mandrake The Magician: Mandrake In Hollywood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before costumed heroes dominated popular culture, one debonair illusionist in a top hat and cape captivated the world — Mandrake the Magician: Mandrake in Hollywood presents one of comic strip history's most iconic characters in a thrilling adventure that transplants the master of magic into the glittering, glamorous, and thoroughly dangerous world of the silver screen. Created by Lee Falk and brought to vivid life through Phil Davis's dynamic artwork, this classic arc chronicles Mandrake and his loyal companion Lothar as they navigate intrigue, deception, and villainy behind the façade of Hollywood's dream factory, proving that no illusion — cinematic or criminal — can outwit the world's greatest magician.\n\nFirst appearing in newspaper syndication in 1934, Mandrake the Magician holds the distinction of being one of the earliest costumed superheroes in American popular culture, predating the genre's golden age by years. Falk's sharp, witty storytelling pairs seamlessly with Davis's bold, expressive draftsmanship, producing strips that crackle with sophistication and action in equal measure. Reproduced by Nostalgia Press for collectors and enthusiasts, this volume is a prized artifact of comic art history — a testament to the enduring power of a character who could make the impossible seem effortless, and who leaves the reader wondering what grand deception awaits him next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49269342503131,"sku":"2026200014750-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/fad59f33-24d2-48e5-8763-aabc96178968.png?v=1788998750","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200014750-secondhand-mandrake-the-magician-mandrake-in-hollywood","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}