Secret Agent X-9
About Secret Agent X-9
Secret Agent X-9 is a comic strip created by writer Dashiell Hammett (The Maltese Falcon) and legendary artist Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon) in 1934. Starring a nameless agent known only as X-9, he works for a secret agency that specializes in covert operations. A combination of a secret agent and private eye adventure, Secret Agent X-9 is a classic comic strip distributed by King Features from January 22, 1934 until February 10, 1996.
Meet the Creator
Alex Raymond
Alex Raymond was an influential American cartoonist born on October 2, 1909, in New Rochelle, New York. He is best known for creating the iconic comic strips “Flash Gordon,” “Jungle Jim,” and “Rip Kirby.” Raymond’s work in the comic industry began in the early 1930s when he started as an assistant on the “Blondie” and […]
