Writer John Albano and artist Bob Oksner injected pretty primitive humor into the classic "beauty and the beast" concept when they opened the O' Day and Simeon Detective Agency for business. Angel O'Day was a stunning sleuth who was partnered with Sam Simeon, a gorilla with an eye for details. The Angel and the Ape's first case involved caging a zookeeper turned spy before he acquired the secret plans to a theme park ride. In December, the buddies spun off into their own series.