CREATOR

The series premiered in 1952. Stopped in 1954 after 14 issues, but continued titled Larry Kent's Comic until 1955 (additional 8 issues).

The main character is the American born Larry Kent, who has emigrated to Australia and settled as a private detective. He flaunts all the supposed characteristics of the trade; he gets into trouble, he smokes cigarettes, he drinks whisky, he appreciates beautiful women, and - he hates crime!

The title's exclamation mark disappeared from issue #10.

The stories are based on Australian half-hour radio serials by the same name.