{"product_id":"sherlock-holmes-1-1975-vf","title":"Sherlock Holmes # 1 1975 FN\/VF","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSherlock Holmes #1\u003c\/b\u003e is a Bronze Age comic book published by DC Comics with a cover date of September–October 1975 (released on September 10, 1975). Edited and scripted by legendary writer Dennis O'Neil, this issue was part of DC’s mid-70s corporate initiative to experiment with faithful, atmospheric adaptations of classic literary properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIssue Breakdown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStory Adaptations: The 36-page issue adapts two iconic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003e\"The Final Problem\": Explores the fateful, fatal confrontation between Sherlock Holmes and his criminal arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty, at Reichenbach Falls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003e\"The Adventure of the Empty House\": Chronicling Holmes's shocking resurrection and his return to London to solve a locked-room sniper mystery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Dennis O'Neil, with interior pencils and inks by Filipino artist E.R. Cruz, whose heavily shadowed, moody linework beautifully captured Victorian London.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Art: Features an incredibly striking and famous front cover illustrated by master comic artist Walt Simonson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePublishing Fate: Though originally planned as an ongoing series, sales targets were not met. DC canceled the title immediately after this release, turning this debut into a one-shot standalone issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49066950197348,"sku":"BU414","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_01_20_25_04_175.jpg?v=1788312537","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/sherlock-holmes-1-1975-vf","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}