Story List
There were 99 storylines produced for the Modesty Blaise comic strip and all its printed forms, and for almost 40 years it was written by just one person: Peter O'Donnell. The strips and comic books were drawn by Jim Holdaway (JH), Enrique Badia Romero (ER), John M. Burns (JB), Patrick Wright (PW), Neville Colvin (NC), Dan Spiegle (DS) and Dick Giordano (DG).
Sources: A (Comics Revue Annual), C (Comics Revue), CM (Comic Media Vol 2, No. 2), CS (Comics Revue Special), F# (First American Edition Series, Ken Pierce), LB (Live Bait, Manuscript Press), LD (Lady in the Dark, Manuscript Press), MB (Comics Revue Presents Modesty Blaise), S# (Star Books paperback reprints, 1978), OT# (Titan Books, old series (1984–88)), T# (Titan Books, new series (2004–present)).
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| № | Title | Artist | Strip numbers | Number of strips | Dates | Reprinted in |
| 1 | La Machine | JH | 1-114 | 114 | 1963-05-13 - 1963-09-21 | T1, OT1, C 189-191, 193, S2 |
| 2 | The Long Lever | JH | 115-211 | 98 | 1963-09-23 - 1964-01-02 | T1, OT1, C 192-194, S2 |
| 3 | The Gabriel Set-Up | JH | 212-354 | 143 | 1964-01-03 - 1964-06-18 | T1, OT1, C 195-197 |
| 4 | Mister Sun | JH | 355-500 | 146 | 1964-06-19 - 1964-12-05 | T2, OT2, C 198-199 |
| 5 | The Mind of Mrs. Drake | JH | 501-612 | 113 (112+1A) | 1964-12-07 - 1965-04-19 | T2, OT2, F2, C 201-203 |
| 6 | Uncle Happy | JH | 613-743 | 131 | 1965-04-20 - 1965-09-18 | T2, OT8, F2, C 204-207 |
| 7 | Top Traitor | JH | 744-873 | 131 | 1965-09-20 - 1966-02-19 | T3, F1, C 208-210 |
| 8 | The Vikings | JH | 874-992 | 119 | 1966-02-21 - 1966-07-09 | T3, F1, S1 |
| In the Beginning | JH | 1-12 | 12 | 1966-07-11 - 1966-07-23 | T1, OT1, C 188, CM, S1 | |
| 9 | The Head Girls | JH | 993-1124 | 132 | 1966-07-11 - 1966-12-10 | T3, F4 |
| 10 | The Black Pearl | JH | 1125–1235 | 112 (111+1A) | 1966-12-12 - 1967-04-22 | T4, F4, S1 |
| 11 | The Magnified Man | JH | 1236–1349 | 114 | 1967-04-24 - 1967-09-02 | T4, F4 |
| 12 | The Jericho Caper | JH | 1350–1461 | 113 (112+1A) | 1967-09-04 - 1968-01-13 | T4, F3 |
| 13 | Bad Suki | JH | 1462–1574 | 113 | 1968-01-15 - 1968-05-25 | T5, OT8, F3 |
| 14 | The Galley Slaves | JH | 1575-1629 1630A-1688 |
115 (114+1A) | 1968-05-27 - 1968-08-06 1968-09-11 - 1968-11-16 |
T5, OT3, MB24 |
| The Killing Ground | JH | A1-A36 | 36 | 1968-10-07 - 1968-11-16 | T4, OT2, F3, C 207 | |
| 15 | The Red Gryphon | JH | 1689–1794 | 107 (106+1A) | 1968-11-18 - 1969-03-22 | T5, OT3, C 211-213 |
| 16 | The Hell Makers | JH | 1795–1919 | 126 (125+1A) | 1969-03-24 - 1969-08-16 | T6, OT3, C 214-216 |
| 17 | Take-Over | JH | 1920–2043 | 125 (124+1A) | 1969-08-18 - 1970-01-10 | T6, OT4, C 217-219 |
| 18 | The War-Lords of Phoenix | JH ER |
2044-2098 2099-2162 |
119 | 1970-01-12 - 1970-03-16 1970-03-17 - 1970-05-30 |
T6, OT4, C 220-222 |
| 19 | Willie the Djinn | ER | 2163–2282 | 120 | 1970-06-01 - 1970-10-17 | T7, OT4, C 223-225 |
| 20 | The Green-Eyed Monster | ER | 2283–2388 | 107 (106+1A) | 1970-10-19 - 1971-02-20 | T7, OT5, C 226-228 |
| 21 | Death of a Jester | ER | 2389–2507 | 119 | 1971-02-22 - 1971-07-10 | T7, OT5, C 229-231 |
| 22 | The Stone Age Caper | ER | 2508–2627 | 120 | 1971-07-12 - 1971-11-27 | T8, OT5, C 232-234 |
| 23 | The Puppet Master | ER | 2628–2738 | 112 (111+1A) | 1971-11-29 - 1972-04-08 | T8, OT6, C 235-237 |
| 24 | With Love from Rufus | ER | 2739–2846 | 108 | 1972-04-10 - 1972-08-12 | T8, OT6 |
| 25 | The Bluebeard Affair | ER | 2847–2970 | 125 (124+1A) | 1972-08-14 - 1973-01-06 | T9, OT6 |
| 26 | The Gallows Bird | ER | 2971-3077 | 107 | 1973-01-08 - 1973-05-12 | T9, MB2 |
| 27 | The Wicked Gnomes | ER | 3078-3197 | 120 | 1973-05-14 - 1973-09-29 | T9, OT7 |
| 28 | The Iron God | ER | 3198-3309 | 111 | 1973-10-01 - 1974-02-09 | T9, OT7 |
| 29 | "Take Me to Your Leader" | ER | 3310-3428 | 119 | 1974-02-11 - 1974-07-01 | T10, MB3 |
| 30 | Highland Witch | ER | 3429-3548 | 120 | 1974-07-02 - 1974-11-16 | T10, MB4 |
| 31 | Cry Wolf | ER | 3549-3638A | 106 (90+16A) | 1974-11-18 - 1975-03-25 | T10, MB5 |
| 32 | The Reluctant Chaperon | ER | 3639-3737 | 120 (99+21A) | 1975-03-26 - 1975-08-14 | T11, MB6 |
| 33 | The Greenwood Maid | ER | 3738-3829A | 111 (92+19A) | 1975-08-15 - 1976-01-02 | T11, MB7 |
| 34 | Those About to Die | ER | 3830-3931A | 123 (102+21A) | 1976-01-05 - 1976-05-28 | T11, MB8 |
| 35 | The Inca Trail | ER | 3932-4031A | 120 (100+20A) | 1976-06-01 - 1976-10-20 | T11, MB10 |
| 36 | The Vanishing Dollybirds | ER | 4032-4141A | 132 (110+22A) | 1976-10-21 - 1977-03-28 | T12, MB11 |
| 37 | The Junk Men | ER | 4142-4241A | 120 (100+20A) | 1977-03-29 - 1977-08-19 | T12, MB9 |
| 38 | Death Trap | ER | 4242-4341A | 120 (100+20A) | 1977-08-22 - 1978-01-20 | T12, MB12 |
| 39 | Idaho George | ER | 4342-4447A | 126 (106+20A) | 1978-01-23 - 1978-06-16 | T13, MB13 |
| 40 | The Golden Frog | ER | 4448-4542A | 114 (95+19A) | 1978-06-19 - 1978-10-31 | T13, MB14 |
| 41 | Yellowstone Booty | JB | 4543-4647A | 126 (105+21A) | 1978-11-01 - 1979-03-30 | T13, MB16 |
| 42 | Green Cobra | JB | 4648-4737A | 108 (90+18A) | 1979-04-02 - 1979-08-10 | T14, MB15 |
| 43 | Eve and Adam | JB PW |
4738-4767A 4768-4837A |
120 (100+20A) | 1979-08-13 - 1979-11-24 1979-11-25 - 1980-01-04 |
T14, MB17 |
| 44 | Brethren of Blaise | PW | 4838-4932A | 114 (95+19A) | 1980-01-07 - 1980-05-23 | T14, MB18 |
| 45 | Dossier on Pluto | NC | 4933-5032A | 120 (100+20A) | 1980-05-27 - 1980-10-14 | T15, MB19 |
| 46 | The Lady Killers | NC | 5033-5127A | 114 (95+19A) | 1980-10-15 - 1981-03-03 | T15, F5, C 238-240 |
| 47 | Garvin's Travels | NC | 5128-5229A | 120 (102+18A) | 1981-03-04 - 1981-07-27 | T15, F5, C 241 - 243 |
| 48 | The Scarlet Maiden | NC | 5230-5329A | 120 (100+20A) | 1981-07-28 - 1981-12-16 | T16, F5, C 244 - 246 |
| 49 | The Moonman | NC | 5330-5424A | 114 (95+19A) | 1981-12-17 - 1982-05-07 | T16, F6, C 247 - 249 |
| 50 | A Few Flowers for the Colonel | NC | 5425-5519A | 114 (95+19A) | 1982-05-10 - 1982-09-24 | T16, F6, C 250 - 252 |
| 51 | The Balloonatic | NC | 5520-5619A | 120 (100+20A) | 1982-09-27 - 1983-02-18 | T17, F6, C 253 - 255 |
| 52 | Death in Slow Motion | NC | 5620-5719A | 120 (100+20A) | 1983-02-21 - 1983-07-15 | T17, F7, C 256 - 258 |
| 53 | The Alternative Man | NC | 5720-5814A | 114 (95+19A) | 1983-07-18 - 1983-11-28 | T17, F7, C 259 - 261 |
| 54 | Sweet Caroline | NC | 5815-5914A | 120 (100+20A) | 1983-11-29 - 1984-04-19 | T18, F7, C 262 - 264 |
| 55 | The Return of the Mammoth | NC | 5915-6014A | 120 (100+20A) | 1984-04-24 - 1984-09-14 | T18, F8, C 265 - 267 |
| 56 | Plato's Republic | NC | 6015-6114A | 120 (100+20A) | 1984-09-17 - 1985-02-06 | T18, F8 |
| 57 | The Sword of the Bruce | NC | 6115-6214A | 120 (100+20A) | 1985-02-07 - 1985-07-02 | T18, F8 |
| 58 | The Wild Boar | NC | 6215-6314A | 120 (100+20A) | 1985-07-03 - 1985-11-20 | T19, MB20 |
| 59 | Kali's Disciples | NC | 6315-6414A | 120 (100+20A) | 1985-11-21 - 1986-05-16 | T19, MB21 |
| 60 | The Double Agent | NC | 6415-6519A | 126 (105+21A) | 1986-05-17 - 1986-09-15 | T19, MB22 |
| 61 | Butch Cassidy Rides Again | ER | 6520-6624A | 126 (105+21A) | 1986-09-16 - 1987-02-12 | T20, MB1, MB25 |
| 62 | Million Dollar Game | ER | 6625-6724A | 120 (100+20A) | 1987-02-13 - 1987-07-08 | T20, C 26-29 |
| 63 | The Vampire of Malvescu | ER | 6725-6829A | 126 (105+21A) | 1987-07-09 - 1987-12-03 | T20, A2, MB23 |
| 64 | Samantha and the Cherub | ER | 6830-6934A | 126 (105+21A) | 1987-12-04 - 1988-05-06 | T21, C 31-36, LB |
| 65 | Milord | ER | 6935-7034A | 120 (100+20A) | 1988-05-09 - 1988-09-27 | T21, C 40-42, LB |
| 66 | Live Bait | ER | 7035-7134A | 120 (100+20A) | 1988-09-28 - 1989-02-17 | T21, C 44-46, LB |
| 67 | The Girl from the Future | ER | 7135-7239A | 126 (105+21A) | 1989-02-20 - 1989-07-21 | T22, C 47-49, LD |
| 68 | The Big Mole | ER | 7240-7339A | 120 (100+20A) | 1989-07-24 - 1989-12-11 | T22, C 50-52, LD |
| 69 | Lady in the Dark | ER | 7340-7439A | 120 (100+20A) | 1989-12-12 - 1990-05-08 | T22, C 53-56, LD |
| 70 | Fiona | ER | 7440-7544A | 126 (105+21A) | 1990-05-09 - 1990-10-09 | T23, C 57-60 |
| 71 | Walkabout | ER | 7545-7649A | 126 (105+21A) | 1990-10-10 - 1991-03-11 | T23, C 61-63 |
| 72 | The Girl in the Iron Mask | ER | 7650-7749A | 120 (100+20A) | 1991-03-12 - 1991-08-02 | T23, C 64-66 |
| 73 | The Young Mistress | ER | 7750-7854A | 126 (105+21A) | 1991-08-05 - 1992-01-06 | C 67-73 |
| 74 | Ivory Dancer | ER | 7855-7959A | 126 (105+21A) | 1992-01-07 - 1992-06-05 | C 73-77 |
| 75 | Our Friend Maude | ER | 7960-8064A | 126 (105+21A) | 1992-06-08 - 1992-11-02 | C 78-83 |
| 76 | A Present for the Princess | ER | 8065-8174A | 132 (110+22A) | 1992-11-03 - 1993-04-08 | C 84-88 |
| 77 | Black Queen's Pawn | ER | 8175-8279A | 126 (105+21A) | 1993-04-13 - 1993-09-10 | C 89-93 |
| 78 | The Grim Joker | ER | 8280-8384A | 126 (105+21A) | 1993-09-13 - 1994-02-09 | C 94-99 |
| 79 | Guido the Jinx | ER | 8385-8484A | 120 (100+20A) | 1994-02-10 - 1994-07-05 | C 100-104 |
| 80 | The Killing Distance | ER | 8485-8589A | 126 (105+21A) | 1994-07-06 - 1994-11-30 | C 105-109 |
| 81 | The Aristo | ER | 8590-8694A | 126 (105+21A) | 1994-12-01 - 1995-05-03 | C 110-114 |
| Modesty Blaise | DS & DG | 141 pages | 1994-12 | |||
| 82 | Ripper Jax | ER | 8695-8799A | 126 (105+21A) | 1995-05-04 - 1995-10-02 | C 115-119 |
| 83 | The Maori Contract | ER | 8800-8904A | 126 (105+21A) | 1995-10-03 - 1996-03-01 | C 120-124 |
| 84 | Honeygun | ER | 8905-9009A | 126 (105+21A) | 1996-03-04 - 1996-08-02 | C 125-130 |
| 85 | Durango | ER | 9010-9114A | 126 (105+21A) | 1996-08-05 - 1997-01-03 | CS, C 131-133 |
| 86 | The Murder Frame | ER | 9115-9219A | 126 (105+21A) | 1997-01-06 - 1997-06-06 | C 134-138 |
| 87 | Fraser's Story | ER | 9220-9324A | 126 (105+21A) | 1997-06-09 - 1997-11-03 | C 139-143 |
| 88 | Tribute of the Pharaoh | ER | 9325-9429A | 126 (105+21A) | 1997-11-04 - 1998-05-03 | C 144-148 |
| 89 | The Special Orders | ER | 9430-9534A | 126 (105+21A) | 1998-05-06 - 1998-09-04 | C 149-152 |
| 90 | The Hanging Judge | ER | 9535-9644A | 132 (110+22A) | 1998-09-07 - 1999-02-10 | C 153-158 |
| 91 | Children of Lucifer | ER | 9645-9749A | 126 (105+21A) | 1999-02-11 - 1999-07-13 | C 159-163 |
| 92 | Death Symbol | ER | 9750-9859A | 132 (110+22A) | 1999-07-14 - 1999-12-15 | C 164-169 |
| 93 | The Last Aristocrat | ER | 9860-9964A | 126 (105+21A) | 1999-12-16 - 2000-05-19 | C 170-175 |
| 94 | The Killing Game | ER | 9965-10069A | 126 (105+21A) | 2000-05-22 - 2000-10-17 | C 176-181 |
| 95 | The Zombie | ER | 10070-10183 | 135 (114+21A) | 2000-10-18 - 2001-04-11 | C 182-187 |
| The Dark Angels | ER | 46 pages | 2002-06-13 - 2002-07-11 | C 200, 208 (cover) | ||
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