Detective Weekly #372

Sexton Blake Detective Weekly No. 372, April 6, 1940 This issue features a complete Sexton Blake story titled "A Price On His Head," centered on Zenith the Albino, a wanted criminal and aristocratic crook. Set during wartime blackout conditions in London, the narrative follows Zenith as he reconnects with an old military acquaintance, then ventures into Smith's, an infamous underground thieves' kitchen where masks conceal the criminal clientele. At the establishment, Zenith encounters a young, dark-eyed woman whose interest in him seems suspiciously calculated. Despite recognizing potential danger, he dances with her—performing a dramatic apache dance where he commandeers the orchestra's violin. During their performance, an assassin attempts to knife the girl. Zenith defends her in a violent brawl against multiple knife-wielding attackers, with the girl assisting using his own walking stick. The albino defeats all assailants through skillful, brutal fighting before the conflict concludes.