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From 2013.
Sort of Batman: the Animated Series (acknowledged by writer Fabian Rangel Jr. as his chief inspiration) crossed with The Spirit, Doc Unknown is a fairly straightforward affair. If Atomic Robo could be said to be the essence of science superheroes, Doc Unknown could be considered that same for detective superheroes.
Given that there are in fact so few detective superheroes these days, that Batman himself only occasionally functions that way, and The Spirit only makes sporadic engagements, does that leave Doc Unknown all alone?
Maybe so!
Bottom line is, this is a fine alternative for anyone who's tired of trying to keep up with years and years of continuity. For all intents and purposes, Doc Unknown stands unique. It's fast and loose (one second you feel bad for the villain, the next you can forget all about that). I don't know if subsequent stories explain the hero's uncanny ability to speak with the dead (the issue includes a previous collaboration between the creators that makes it clear it's an idea of theirs that predates this comic), but it certainly seems like the most interesting element to me, and hopefully it's at least a continuing feature.
I don't really remember this one.
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