Detective Comics #1 (1937)

Detective Comics #1 (1937) features the thrilling story "The Murders of Cap'n Scum" by E.C. Stoner and Creig Flessel. The story follows the adventures of Cyril Saunders, also known as Speed, who is called in by the chief of the River Patrol to investigate the murder of four Chinamen found in the bay. Speed tracks down clues in Chinatown and the morgue, and even works as a dockworker to uncover evidence of suspicious activity. He ends up finding a suspicious sail boat and decides to row a boat to get on to it. However, he is captured and thrown out to sea by the captain of the ship, Cap'n Scum. Undeterred, Speed swims to shore, rents a sailboat, and heads back to the suspicious boat. What follows is a thrilling adventure full of danger and cunning as Speed works to bring the criminals to justice. The story ends with Speed turning down a raise and a bonus for a well earned vacation. This classic comic book is a true gem of the detective genre and still captivates readers today.