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| Adventure
House PULP ART MASTERS: WALTER M. BAUMHOFER and ALEX RAYMOND: HIS LIFE AND ART have both been delayed until the spring of 2005. | |||||||
| CLASSIC
COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS #2: CONAN I have added an image of the Conan "syroco" style statue that will be available from Dark Horse Comics in February 2005. Unfortunately, the image is an unpainted prototype. When an image of the final statue becomes available, I will post it. Click here to see the prototype. | |||||||
| COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE - Coming in December! COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #119 will feature radio heroes including The Shadow, Lone Ranger, Captain Midnight, and more! This issue will be on sale in December. This title will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS (now available). The Diamond Item Code is OCT043188. | |||||||
| Conan and the Daughters of Midora Dark Horse Comics has posted a 4 page of preview Conan and the Daughters of Midora on the Dark Horse website. Jimmy Palmiotti and Mark Texeira team up for a stunning 48-page Conan oneshot, the first side project to complement the successful monthly series. A king's favorite daughter is kidnapped by his sorceror advisor, and only Conan can save the girl-with the aid of the second daughter, who the king won't consider as a successor to the throne. Harsh terrain and the wizard's horde of zombie warriors-and other treachery-stand between Conan and the beautiful young heiress. This is the hard-drinking, bare-knuckled, older Conan, in a story set years later than the events in the current ongoing series. Publication Date: October 06, 2004 Format: Full color, 48 pages Price: $4.99 http://www.darkhorse.com/profile/preview.php?theid=13-271&p=0 |  | ||||||
| Doctor
Who Doctor Who is returning to tv with thirteen 45-minute episodes on BBC1 early 2005 and later in the U.S. The rumor now is that the Sci-Fi channel will be picking it up, along with the old episodes. The new show is currently filming. Christopher Eccleston is The Doctor and Billie Piper is his companion Rose Tyler. Perhaps the biggest news of all is that the BBC accually have given the series a decent budget. It's been said that "this will be a lavish production, with much more money being spent on it than was ever spent on the original 1963-1989 series." For MUCH MORE information, including production photos, you can check out: http://www.gallifreyone.com/newstv.php Thanks to Jeff Shipley for the tip. | |||||||
| E-texts on the net this week The Shadow Magazine: Judge Lawless is reviewed this week. Jungle Jeopardy by John Olsen is this week's Two-Minute Shadow Mystery. ShadowPDF: Nothing new this week. Blackmask Online: Nothing new this week. Larry Estep-Online Pulps: Now with over 500 stories online! Cowboys I have Known by Guy Weadick from WEST, May 1936 Tea Party Frame-Up by Robert Martin from MAMMOTH DETECTIVE, May 1944 He Pulled a Gun by E. Hoffmann Price from CANDID DETECTIVE, November, 1938 Hart Failure by Thomas Thursday fron ALL SPORTS, August 1950 | |||||||
| Haffner Press -
SEVENTY-FIVE: THE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF JACK WILLIAMSON SEVENTY-FIVE: THE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF A SCIENCE FICTION PIONEER - JACK WILLIAMSON is now available. SEVENTY-FIVE is edited by Stephen Haffner & Richard A. Hauptmann A literary and visual feast, this 8.5" x 11" 603 page hardcover celebrates the first seventy-five years of Jack Williamson’s career in Science Fiction. From The Metal Man in 1928 to his recent Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella The Ultimate Earth, inside are some of the best of Williamson’s stories, including excerpts of such classic novels as The Legion of Space, Golden Blood and The Legion of Time. Also included are several never-before-published gems such as a vintage 1930s tale The Crystal Castle, a collaboration with long-time friend Edmond Hamilton, and a story originally commissioned for LAST DANGEROUS VISIONS, Previews of Hell. Sidebars with essays, correspondence, and articles are decorated with over 300 book and magazine covers and interior illustrations. A full-color 32-page section features an illustrated timeline of the author’s career, and reprints a complete story arc from Jack Williamson and Lee Elias’ 1950s Sunday comic strip, Beyond Mars. SEVENTY-FIVE: THE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF A SCIENCE FICTION PIONEER also features a foreword by award-winning author Connie Willis and an introduction by a fellow pioneer, Sir Arthur C. Clarke. The 1000-copy trade edition sells for $50 each plus $5.00 shipping, add $1.00 for each additional book. A 75-copy slipcased edition signed by Williamson, Willis, Clarke and the editors is available. A 26-copy lettered, full-color, leather-bound edition is in preparation--please inquire for details. Orders may be paid via check or money order payable and sent to: HAFFNER PRESS 5005 Crooks Road Suite 35 Royal Oak, MI 48073-1239 HAFFNER PRESS can handle credit card orders through https://www.paypal.com. Use the "send money" tab and enter the address info@haffnerpress.com -- you do not have to be signed up with Paypal to pay via credit card. HAFFNER PRESS will be updating http://www.haffnerpress.com/ in the next few days with images and sample pages. | |||||||
| Haffner Press -
STARK AND THE STAR KINGS STARK AND THE STAR KINGS will be the next release from Haffner Press and everything needed to produce the book is on hand. Once past the launch on Williamson's SEVENTY-FIVE, Haffner Press will send STARK AND THE STAR KINGS to the printer. Haffner Press apologizes for the wait and hopes it will have been worth it. | |||||||
| Hard Case Crime - Two new titles are now available! Hard Case Crime brings you the best in hardboiled crime fiction, ranging from lost noir masterpieces to new novels by today's most powerful writers, featuring stunning original cover art in the grand pulp style. Authors include award-winning modern masters like Lawrence Block, Max Allan Collins, and Donald E. Westlake, Golden-Age pulp stars like Erle Stanley Gardner, Day Keene, and Wade Miller — and newcomers we predict will be the next generation of hardboiled bestsellers. New: TOP OF THE HEAP by Erle Stanley Gardner - Now Available! The client had a perfect alibi for the night Maureen Auburn disappeared — but nothing made private eye Donald Lam suspicious like a perfect alibi. LITTLE GIRL LOST by Richard Aleas - Now Available! Miranda Sugarman was going to become a doctor. So how did she end up shot to death on the roof of New York’s seediest strip club? Also available: GRIFTER’S GAME by Lawrence Block - Now Available! Joe Marlin thought he was just stealing the man’s luggage. But what he wound up stealing was 60 cubic inches of raw heroin — and the man’s wife! FADE TO BLONDE by Max Phillips - Now Available! Ray Corson agreed to protect Rebecca from a smut-peddling gangster. He just didn’t count on having to become a gangster himself to do it. Coming Soon: TWO FOR THE MONEY by Max Allan Collins - Available November 2004! After 16 years on the run, will Nolan bury the hatchet with the Mob — or will they bury him first? THE CONFESSION by Domenic Stansberry - Available November 2004 Forensic psychologist Jake Danser needs to prove himself innocent of strangling his beautiful young mistress. But how can he, when all the evidence says he did it? HOME IS THE SAILOR by Day Keene - Available March 2005! Swede Nelson just wanted to meet a nice girl and settle down. So how did he find himself on the run, wanted for murder? KISS HER GOODBYE by Allan Guthrie - Available March 2005! When his daughter is found dead, underworld enforcer Joe Hope will stop at nothing to find the person responsible. 361 by Donald E. Westlake - Available May 2005! The men in the tan-and-cream Chrysler destroyed Ray Kelly’s life. Now it’s his turn. PLUNDER OF THE SUN by David Dodge - Available May 2005! On the trail of the lost treasure of the Incas — with every fortune hunter in South America closing in! The first two titles retail for $6.99 each. Visit the Hard Case Crime website at http://www.hardcasecrime.com/index.shtml for more information. You can also read a sample chapter and place your order from the website. |
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Horror Classics - Graphic Classics Volume Ten - Now Available! From Eureka Productions comes Graphic Classics #10: Horror Classics. Stories by H. P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith are featured. Graphic Classics #10 has a stunning cover painting by Mark A. Nelson Edited by Tom Pomplun ISBN #0-9746648-1-2 144 pages, 7 x 10", paperback, b&w, $9.95 Stories from the original masters of horror in comics. EDGAR ALLAN POE - Some Words with a Mummy |  | ||||||
| H.P.
Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror Issue #1.5 (Newsprint Edition) -
Now available! This is a special "half issue" intended for subscribers only. It was mailed free to all subscribers of record as of 9/13/04. It explains why there has been a slight delay with the second issue and offers a selection of 5 short stories, the usual non-fiction features, a report on the 2004 World Horror Convention, and more. Contributors include Marvin Kaye, Craig Shaw Gardner, Adam Niswander, and more. Artwork by George Barr, Allen Koszowski, and others. A fun 32-page half issue! Retail price: $2.99 Order from SHOCKLINES. |  | ||||||
| Mike Chomko -
September Newsletter Update! Click here for Mike's September 2004 email newsletter. Click here for Mike's September 2004 email newsletter update. | |||||||
| Moonstone Books - Coming
in January! WYATT EARP: DODGE CITY #1 Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Enrique Villagran. Dodge City, 1877: Wyatt Earp's the towns new lawman, and it don't take him more than five minutes to get into a tussle with a couple of cowboys used to doing things the outlaw way. Earp sets out to clean up the town, but some folks don't take too kindly to his tactics. With the odds so stacked against him why does Doc Holiday cover the spread on a mark these desperados put on his head? And what business brings the Masterson boys to Dodge City? 32 pages, black and white, $2.95. Visit the Moonstone Books website at http://www.moonstonebooks.com/ |  | ||||||
| Point
Blank - Hardboiled crime fiction! Established in early 2004 by JT Lindroos and John Betancourt, POINTBLANK is an imprint of Wildside Press. POINTBLANK specializes in publishing cutting edge fiction and non-fiction: crime, mystery, and otherwise. The trade paperbacks are done in the 5.5 by 8.5 trim size, with a few exceptions 5 x 8 or 6 x 9. Hardcovers are done in a mix of 5.5 by 8.5 and 6 x 9, with full color dust jackets. Six titles are presently available with more on the way. Now available: Two-Way Split by Alan Guthrie Texas Wind by James Reasoner Squeeze Play by James McKimmey A City Equal to My Desire by James Sallis Fast Lane by Dave Zeltserman Violent Spring by Gary Phillips The POINTBLANK website is at http://www.oivas.com/pointblank/books.html Thanks to Allan Guthrie for the tip. | |||||||
| REH:
TWO GUN RACONTEUR Issue number 7 of REH: TWO GUN RACONTEUR is in the works and will be out the first of December. Here's is what is scheduled so far: "Brothers of the Night" by Ben Szumskyj "A Dark Gray Heritage" by Danny Street "A Woman Looks at Cross Plains" by Linda Melchione "Robert E. Howard's The Four Kings Portfolio" by David Burton. Visit the REH: TWO GUN RACONTEUR website at http://rehtwogunraconteur.com. |  | ||||||
| Visco
- New Update! Visco Version 2.0 was released September 18th 2004. Here is an extract from the news page: NEWS - release 2.06 - September 18th 2004 I have given up apologising for the slow pace of development on Visco - other aspects of life keep intruding and I shall just do what I can, when I can. This new version contains the British title Science Fiction Monthly, with all of its 28 issues. Many thanks to Yutaka Morita, who patiently scanned this oversize magazine in sections and assembled the images seamlessly. Can anyone help with the Australian magazines "Science Fiction Monthly" (not to be confused with the UK title added in this release) and "Popular Science Fiction"? There is a backlog of minor additions and amendments to be included and I thank all those who have sent me new scans. I have not incorporated them this time as I have a small design change to make that should make this kind of maintenance easier in future. Please note a possible annoyance if you have installed Windows XP SP2 and the latest version of Internet Explorer. This latest Windows software has, for admirable reasons, facilities to block pop-ups and unwanted active content. However, my site uses active content (Javascript) to manage the artist index and you may find that some windows are blocked when you try to access it. You should be able to get round this simply by changing your security settings to allow active content on this site, which you can do for this site alone without relaxing security for other sites. Visco can be found at http://www.sfcovers.net | |||||||
| WESTERN
HEROES OF THE PULP PAGE - New
reprints now available! Return now to those thrilling days of yesteryear as Pulp Western Heroes Ride Again. Follow the exciting adventures of New Pulp Heroes such as FRONTIER G-MAN as well as vintage heroes such as: TEXAS RANGERS, MASKED RIDER, and RIO KID. Read online novels and order additional novels reprinted in crisp easy to read new reprint format. Now available: New Pulp Style Fiction Frontier G-Man #1 - King of the Gun Trail Pulp Reprints Masked Rider
Rio Kid
Texas Rangers
Orders of 1 or 2 books are $6.50 per issue plus $2.00 shipping and handling. Orders of 3 or more are $6.00 per issue plus $3.00 shipping and handling for up to 10 books. Send orders to: Franklin D. Lincoln, 78 Falcon Drive, West Henrietta, NY 14586 Visit the Western Heroes of the Pulp Page website at http://thelonetaxman.web.aplus.net/westernheroesofthepulppage/ |   | ||||||
| Wildside
Press - THE WEIRD WORKS OF ROBERT E. HOWARD Volume 1 SHADOW KINGDOMS - THE WEIRD WORKS OF ROBERT E. HOWARD Volume 1 is coming in December. Robert E. Howard's professional career spans a dozen years, from his first story sale, "Spear and Fang" in 1924, to his western masterpiece, "The Vultures of Wahpeton" shortly before his death in 1936. He wrote for a wide spectrum of magazines, from Argosy to Jack Dempsey's Fight Magazine, but the one constant in his varied and interesting career is WEIRD TALES magazine. Collected here are the first of several volumes of Howard's poetry and prose for WEIRD TALES, in the order of publication. For fans and scholars, it's a treat to be able to watch Howard's development of themes, ideas, and style as he produced some of the most memorable characters - Solomon Kane, King Kull, Bran Mac Morn, and ultimately, his greatest character of all - Conan the Cimmerian! Volume one of Shadow Kingdoms reprints Howard's first sale ever, "Spear and Fang," in July 1925, through his fantasy output for September 1929. This includes the first appearances of Solomon Kane ("Red Shadows") and King Kull ("The Shadow Kingdom"), as well as several of Howard's early supernatural tales, such as "Wolfshead" and "The Hyena." SHADOW KINGDOMS is both a testament to Howard's dedication to his craft and a unique collection from one of the most famous pulp magazines of all time. Edited by Paul Herman. Introduction by Mark Finn. Cover by Stephen Fabian. This title is not expected to ship until December 2004. You can order this book when it is published from Wildside Press. You can place a pre-order now from Shocklines. Mike Chomko is also now accepting reservations
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| Wildside
Press - Now available! SATAN'S DAUGHTER AND OTHER TALES FROM THE PULPS by E. Hoffmann Price A baker's dozen of classic pulp stories, by a master of the genre! SATAN'S DAUGHTER AND OTHER TALES FROM THE PULPS includes such rare gems as the title story, Scourge of the Silver Dragon, Revolt of the Damned, Pit of Madness, The Walking Dead, Drink or Draw, and many more. Retail price: $15.95 Order from SHOCKLINES. STRANGE TALES #7 (January 1933) When STRANGE TALES first appeared in 1931 as a pulp magazine, it was clearly something new. Edited by Harry Bates as a companion to ASTOUNDING STORIES, it combined the supernatural horror and fantasy of WEIRD TALES with vigorous action plots. STRANGE TALES rapidly attracted the most imaginative and capable writers of the day, including such WEIRD TALES regulars as Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, Henry S. Whitehead, Hugh B. Cave, Ray Cummings, and numerous others. Had the Great Depression not intervened and killed it after seven issues, the whole history of fantastic fiction might have been different. The January 1933 issue features Hugh B. Cave's classic "Murgunstrumm," as well as stories by Robert E. Howard, Henry S. Whitehead, and many more. Retail price: $15.00 Order from Wildside Press. SPICY MYSTERY STORIES (February 1937) The famous "weird menace" pulp magazines of the 1930s and 1940s are among the rarest and most sought-after publications by collectors. The "Spicy" magazines -- which included SPICY MYSTERY, SPICY ADVENTURE, SPICY DETECTIVE, and others -- published a titilating mix of fantasy, horror, mystery, and suspense, punctuated by episodes of torture, sadism, sex, and other risque elements. Although tame by current standards, and sometimes of dubious literary merit, these publications presented tales which thrilled a sensation-hungry audience. Despite the themes and constraints of the market, writers who would later become famous -- including Hugh B. Cave, E. Hoffman Price, Robert Leslie Bellem, and many more -- were frequent contributors. The February 1937 issue features Bellem, Hugh Speer, Justin Case (Hugh B. Cave), and many others -- plus all the classic "spicy" artwork! Retail price: $19.95 Order from Wildside Press. |  | ||||||
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| Adventure
House - Now available! HIGH ADVENTURE #78 This issue features adventure fiction from High-Seas Adventures, which aims to bring to you not only the tang of salt air, but also romance, adventure, and all that goes with ships that go down to the sea! High-Seas Adventures aims to bring you sea stories of all age, past. present and future! Soft Cover, 7x10, 112 pages, black & white, $7.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #78 will be available in comic shops on September 22nd. Coming soon: HIGH ADVENTURE #79 features the Phantom Detective in The Crime of Fu Kee Wong. (November 2004) HIGH ADVENTURE #80 features the Green Lama in Babies for Sale. (January 2005) HIGH ADVENTURE #81 features Kigor in Night of the Wasuli Death & The Monster of Voodoo Isle. (March 2005) G-8 AND HIS BATTLE ACES #14 featuring The Mad Dog Squadron. (October 2004) G-8 AND HIS BATTLE ACES #15 featuring The Blizzard Staffel. (January 2005) |  | ||
| ARTAHE:
THE LEGACY OF JULES DE GRANDIN -
Coming in December! by Philippe Ward; adapted by David Kirshbaum Arnaud, the grandson of Jules de Grandin, returns to the small village nestled in the heart of the Pyrenees Mountains where he grew up. There he begins to realize that the rogue bear terrorizing the village is, in actuality, a supernatural being - Artahe, the legendary Bear-God worshipped and feared in the mountains for thousands of years! But, what can the ancient pagan cult of Artahe want with the young man? This 1997 horror novel by award-winning French author Philippe Ward introduces the grandson of Seabury Quinn's legendary, supernatural investigator from WEIRD TALES. Soft Cover, 304 pages, $22.95 Publisher: Black Coat Press This title will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 22nd). The Diamond Item Code is OCT043371. |  | ||
| THE
BIG BIG LITTLE BOOK BOOK -
Coming in December! Do you remember Big Little Books, those tiny tomes teeming with thrilling tales of adventure and excitement? Most measuring around 4 inches square and packed with 400+ pages, Big Little Books (and their many cousins and variants) have entertained children since 1932 with their large text stories and captioned pictures starring popular comic characters like Mickey Mouse, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, Dick Tracy, Orphan Annie, The Phantom, Donald Duck, The Gumps, and even superheroes like Batman, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and Aquaman. Costing just a dime all those years ago, many of these miniature treasures now command thousands of dollars in the collectibles market. This exhaustive, full-color pictorial guide also features "Better Little Books," "Dime Action Books," and many other variation on the theme, and many of these books are presented for the first time in a unique three-angle view that showcases the vibrant artwork and distinctive designs on the front, back and spine of every volume. This beautiful volume includes historical overviews of the BLBs and their many publishers, a guide to grading BLBs with notes on storage and preservation, a wealth of trivia tidbits and a BLB market report for 2004. The BIG Big Little Book Book, presented in a format that closely approximates the proportions of a classic BLB (but at twice the size), is an indispensable guide to one of the Twentieth century’s most enduring formats of pop literature. Soft Cover , 360 pages, $19.95 Publisher: Gemstone This title will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 22nd). The Diamond Item Code is OCT042747. |  | ||
| BISON
BOOKS-FRONTIERS OF IMAGINATION - Coming in 2005! Forthcoming from Bison Books are five volumes of the works of Robert E. Howard. They will be available in hardcover for $35 or softcover for $15-18. The volumes will include BOXING STORIES, edited by Chris Gruber; THE BLACK STRANGER AND OTHER TALES, edited by Steven Tompkins; THE RIOT AT BUCKSNORT AND OTHER WESTERN TALES, edited by David Gentzel; THE END OF THE TRAIL WESTERN STORIES, edited by Rusty Burke; and LORD OF SAMARCAND AND OTHER ORIENTAL TALES, also edited by Rusty Burke. These books are all slated for release in 2005. Boxing Stories The End of the Trail Western Stories The Riot at Bucksnort and Other Western Tales By Robert E. Howard Edited by Rusty Burke With an introduction by Patrice Louinet Hardcover $35.00 ISBN : 0-8032-2422-2 Paperback $18.95 ISBN : 0-8032-7355-X http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/bookinfo/4793.html The Black Stranger and Other American Tales By Robert E. Howard Edited and with an introduction by Steven Tompkins Hardcover $35.00 ISBN : 0-8032-2421-4 Paperback $17.95 ISBN : 0-8032-7353-3 http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/bookinfo/4778.html These books can be ordered direct from Bison
Books using the links above. Mike
Chomko is also now accepting reservations for these
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| BLOOD 'N' THUNDER #8 Ed Hulse's popular tribute to the pulps, movies, and radio shows of the past should be back with a new issue around the end of September. Forthcoming in issue #8, dated Summer 2004, will be an extensive tribute to prolific pulpster and novelist Frederick C. Davis, who wrote the adventures of such popular characters as Operator #5 and the Moon Man, plus hundreds of other stories in the detective/mystery, aviation, Western, and weird-menace genres. The issue will begin with an overview of the author's career by Davis scholar Garyn Roberts, who co-edited THE NIGHT NEMESIS, a 1985 collection of Moon Man stories plus the newly released THE COMPLEAT ADVENTURES OF THE MOON MAN. For a look at Davis, the man, there will be a lengthy interview with his son, Rick Davis, and granddaughter, Karen Cunningham. They provide valuable insights into FCD's personality, work habits, and influences. Davis himself reveals some of his writing secrets in an article reprinted from a 1941 issue of WRITER'S DIGEST. Finally, what is believed to be a complete David bibliography, listing many hundreds of pulp stories as well as several dozen hardcover novels and non-fiction magazine appearances, will also appear. The Davis tribute will be illustrated with candid photos of the author, B&W illustrations that accompanied his pulp stories, and a plethora of pulp covers from issues containing FCD yarns. Filling out the issue will be Rodney Schroeter's in-depth report on this year's Windy City Pulp and Paperback Show, including comments by 2004 Guest-of-Honor and legendary science-fiction author and editor, Frederik Pohl. The BLOOD 'N' THUNDER website is located at http://www.geocities.com/poppub/. Each issue of BLOOD 'N THUNDER costs $6. Mike Chomko is also now accepting reservations
for BLOOD 'N' THUNDER #8. | |||
| THE CHRONICLES OF
CONAN VOLUME 5 - Available September 22nd! THE SHADOW IN THE TOMB AND OTHER STORIES TPB ROY THOMAS (W) and JOHN BUSCEMA (A) Soft Cover, 160 pages, Full Color, 7" x 10", $15.95 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics The return of Conan is at hand. By the mid 1970s, Robert E Howard’s seminal Sword and Sorcery hero had cut a path through the comic-book world, restored to vivid life by prolific writer Roy Thomas and his host of talented artists Of those artists, none contributed more to Conan’s legacy than the legendary John Buscema. Taking the lush and detailed realism that had already been established in the comic-book series, Buscema pushed the look of Howard’s creation in an entirely new direction, illustrating what would become the definitive version of Conan for an entire generation of readers. Collecting issues #27-#33 of Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian series. Featuring completely remastered color. |  | ||
| CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS
#2: CONAN - Coming
in February! Dark Horse Comic's new Classic Comic Book Characters series will feature characters from a variety of publishers’ books, not just Dark Horse’s. For our second release we are very pleased to present one of the all-time favorite characters, Robert E. Howard’s Conan. Although Conan first appeared in the pulp magazines of the 1930’s, it was his debut as a comic book character in the 1970’s that really rekindled interest in the character. The comic series was groundbreaking in many ways, elevating the standard of artwork and pushing the envelope of content with its savage approach to the “sword and sorcery” genre. Our statue is inspired by that version of Conan, but also recalls the 1940’s sculpting and painting style of “syroco” statues with a result which Craig Yoe describes as “primitive but charming”. On sale February 23, 5" tall, fully-painted, packaged in a litho-printed full-color tin box and included is a vintage-style pinback button, and booklet about the character and his creator, limited to 750 pieces, $49.95. This item will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 22nd). The Diamond Item Code is OCT040087. |  | ||
| CONAN
LOGO T-SHIRT - Coming in December! Conan has returned in a big way as evident by the new books from Dark Horse and the new Conan Logo T-Shirt. Features the Conan logo screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Graphitti Designs S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 This item will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 22nd). The Diamond Item Codes are:
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| Conan
the Adventurer -
Available September 21st! Coming on September 21st is a 5-disc DVD boxed set of the CONAN THE ADVENTURER TV series. This action-packed fantasy takes place twelve thousand years ago, an undreamed-of age before recorded history filled with fantastic kingdoms across an uncharted world. An age of superstition and myth populated by mystical wizards and menacing creatures, this Hyborian Age spawned a true hero, Conan. With the aid of ragtag warriors Otli, Bayu and Zzeban, he quests to free his homeland from the rule of an all-powerful sorcerer and deals with beautiful, fiery bandit queen Karella. This special box set of the entire series provides dazzling, sword-swinging entertainment for the whole family. Featuring: Ali Landry, Cindy Margolis, Edward Albert, Lou Ferrigno, Mariette Hartley, Mickey Rooney, Paul Le Mat,and Ralph Moeller as Conan! Retail Price: $49.99 |  | ||
| CONAN
#8 - Available September 22nd! “Born on the Battlefield” begins here! KURT BUSIEK (W) and GREG RUTH (A) The legend of Conan begins in the middle of a Cimmerian war—his incredible strength and skill, evidenced in his youth, was always credited to the bloody circumstances of his birth. This special fill-in issue brings Greg Ruth, acclaimed artist of Freaks of the Heartland, into the Conan fold. “Born on the Battlefield,” by Busiek and Ruth, will be spread over the next two years of the Conan monthly, in six stand-alone chapters, leading up to the epic Battle at Venarium! On sale September 22, Full Color, 32 pages, $2.99 Next issue Cary Nord returns with the second major story arc, as Conan discovers the wonders and horrors of the civilized world—with covers by Leinil Francis Yu! |  | ||
| Conan
#11 - Coming in December! It's the fateful finale of Dark Horse's adaptation of Robert E. Howard's classic Conan story, "The God in the Bowl!" A Hyborean, locked-room murder mystery explodes in horror and death, as Conan comes face-to-face with the inhuman machinations of the dread sorcerer Thoth-amon. Plus, threads build that will embroil Conan in a continent-spanning conflict that will change the direction of his life forever. Writer: Kurt Busiek; Artist: Cary Nord, Thomas Yeates; Cover Artist: Leinil Francis Yu; Colorist: Dave Stewart Publication Date: December 22, 2004 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics CONAN #11 will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 22nd). The Diamond Item Code is OCT040014. |  | ||
| E-texts
on the net this week The Shadow Magazine: The Hand is reviewed this week. Death at Whispering Pines by John Olsen is this week's Two-Minute Shadow Mystery. ShadowPDF: Nothing new this week. Blackmask Online: Nothing new this week. Larry Estep-Online Pulps: Now with over 500 stories online! Death Stalks the Jury by Jean Francis Webb from FIVE-NOVELS MONTHLY, October 1940 Kali by Eric Taylor from ALL STAR DETECTIVE, November, 1929 The Dizzy Dumb-Bell by C. S. Montanye from TOP-NOTCH, August 1, 1924 A Pair Of Queens by E. Hoffmann Price from ROMANTIC WESTERN, November, 1938 The Dead Book by Harold Hersey from THE THRILL BOOK, July 15, 1919 | |||
| E. E. "Doc" Smith NESFA Press has a new book about E. E. "Doc" Smith in the works. "Doc"—First Galactic Roamer: A Complete Bibliography and Publishing Checklist of Books and Articles by and About E. E. "Doc" Smith by Stephen C. Lucchetti is tentatively planned for September 2004. This is a trade paperback. The Table of Contents is online at the NESFA Press website. Mike
Chomko is also now accepting reservations for this
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| ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCERER #1 - Available September 22nd! Written by Michael Moorcock, art and cover by Walter Simonson. World-renowned author Michael Moorcock teams with Walter Simonson for the thrilling tale of legendary hero Elric's training and transformation from callow youth to Prince of Melniboné in this 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries! The adventure begins as young Elric literally "dreams" of a life of adventure. His first dream quest takes him from the Dragon Caves of Imrryr to confrontations with temperamental giants in journeys through strange kingdoms! Don¹t miss this previously untold installment in Elric's storied history, mixing the sword and sorcery of the Lord of the Rings saga with Moorcock's unique brand of storytelling and Simonson's unmistakable artistic styling. 48 pages, $5.95 |  | ||
| ELRIC:
THE MAKING OF A SORCERER #2 - Coming in December! Written by Michael Moorcock, art and cover by Walter Simonson. The mini-series continues. Young Elric embarks on a dream quest of two years: the dream of water, in which he confronts his rival Yrkoon, as well as a powerful water elemental and a Lord of Chaos. Can dragons and armies restore a kingdom to its rightful heir? 48 pages, $5.95, in stores on December 29. This is a resolicitation. This series has been rescheduled. ELRIC #2 will be resolicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 22nd). The Diamond Item Code is OCT040320. | |||
| FANTASY OF THE 20TH CENTURY
by Randy Broecker - Soft Cover Edition! Ever since ancestral storytellers drew myths and monsters, lost worlds, dragons, and heroes from the very mist of their imaginations, fantastical tales have allowed us to visit magical worlds “beyond” while nestled comfortably in an armchair. This is the stuff dreams are made of and where the past gives way to Fantasy of the 20th Century. From Beowulf to Bilbo Baggins, Shelley to Lovecraft, Doyle and Poe, author Randy Broecker chronicles the world of fantasy, offering a wide-embracing view of the genre, revealing how the fantasy story has evolved over the centuries into the entertainment found in modern-day books, comics, and films. Soft Cover, 256 pages, Full Color, $19.95 ISBN: 0760765715 Street Date: October 2004 |  | ||
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THE FURTHER CHRONICLES OF CONAN - Now available! This hardcover compilation collects three classic Conan novels scribed by Wheel of Time's internationally bestselling author Robert Jordan: Conan the Magnificent, Conan the Triumphant, and Conan the Victorious. Published by TOR Books |  | ||
| GRAND
MASTER OF ADVENTURE ART: THE DRAWINGS OF J. ALLEN ST. JOHN - Soft cover edition coming from Vanguard Productions in December! This book collects, for the first time, the exquisite pen, ink, and pencil illustrations of the grand Tarzan artist J. Allen St. John. Some of these flights-of-fantasy illustrations were found in the top pulp magazines of the 1920s and 1930s, such as Amazing Stories, Blue Book, and Weird Tales. Other illustrations include those found in Edgar Rice Burroughs' (Tarzan) classic works Tarzan and the Golden Lion, Tarzan the Terrible, as well as in Burroughs' sci-fi creations, At the Earth's Core, and Pirates of Venus. The Limited Edition features an exclusive 16-page color section! Soft Cover, 168 pages, B&W, $24.95. Vanguard Productions This title will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 22nd). The Diamond Item Code is OCT043051. |  | ||
| Hard
Case Crime - First two titles now available! Hard Case Crime brings you the best in hardboiled crime fiction, ranging from lost noir masterpieces to new novels by today's most powerful writers, featuring stunning original cover art in the grand pulp style. Authors include award-winning modern masters like Lawrence Block, Max Allan Collins, and Donald E. Westlake, Golden-Age pulp stars like Erle Stanley Gardner, Day Keene, and Wade Miller — and newcomers we predict will be the next generation of hardboiled bestsellers. Take a look at the first ten titles: GRIFTER’S GAME by Lawrence Block - Now Available! Joe Marlin thought he was just stealing the man’s luggage. But what he wound up stealing was 60 cubic inches of raw heroin — and the man’s wife! FADE TO BLONDE by Max Phillips - Now Available! Ray Corson agreed to protect Rebecca from a smut-peddling gangster. He just didn’t count on having to become a gangster himself to do it. TOP OF THE HEAP by Erle Stanley Gardner - Available October 2004! The client had a perfect alibi for the night Maureen Auburn disappeared — but nothing made private eye Donald Lam suspicious like a perfect alibi. LITTLE GIRL LOST by Richard Aleas - Available October 2004! Miranda Sugarman was going to become a doctor. So how did she end up shot to death on the roof of New York’s seediest strip club? TWO FOR THE MONEY by Max Allan Collins - Available November 2004! After 16 years on the run, will Nolan bury the hatchet with the Mob — or will they bury him first? THE CONFESSION by Domenic Stansberry - Available November 2004 Forensic psychologist Jake Danser needs to prove himself innocent of strangling his beautiful young mistress. But how can he, when all the evidence says he did it? HOME IS THE SAILOR by Day Keene - Available March 2005! Swede Nelson just wanted to meet a nice girl and settle down. So how did he find himself on the run, wanted for murder? KISS HER GOODBYE by Allan Guthrie - Available March 2005! When his daughter is found dead, underworld enforcer Joe Hope will stop at nothing to find the person responsible. 361 by Donald E. Westlake - Available May 2005! The men in the tan-and-cream Chrysler destroyed Ray Kelly’s life. Now it’s his turn. PLUNDER OF THE SUN by David Dodge - Available May 2005! On the trail of the lost treasure of the Incas — with every fortune hunter in South America closing in! The first two titles retail for $6.99 each. Visit the Hard Case Crime website at http://www.hardcasecrime.com/index.shtml for more information. You can also read a sample chapter and place your order from the website. Thanks to Jeff Shipley for the tip on this new line of books. |   | ||
| HIPPOCAMPUS
PRESS Shortly forthcoming is S. T. Joshi's THE EVOLUTION OF THE WEIRD TALE. In this volume, Joshi assesses a wide array of American and British supernatural writers of the past two centuries, meticulously scrutinizing their weird work and gauging their place in the canon of horror fiction. Such American writers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries as W. C. Morrow, F. Marion Crawford, Robert W. Chambers, and Edward Lucas White come under scrutiny, as well as their British counterparts E. F. Benson, Rudyard Kipling, and L. P. Hartley. Joshi includes substantial essays on Lovecraft and his disciples Robert Bloch, Fritz Leiber, and Frank Belknap Long. In a provocative section on contemporary writers, Joshi dissects the vampire novels of Les Daniels, the short stories of "Twilight Zone" creator Rod Serling, David J. Schow and the school of splatterpunk, and the novels and tales of Poppy Z. Brite. All in all, Joshi has provided some of the most in-depth analyses of both classic and modern weird writers ever written. 216 pages long, EVOLUTION will be available for $15 in softcover. Planned for the fall of 2004 are OUT OF THE IMMORTAL NIGHT: SELECTED WORKS OF SAMUEL LOVEMAN ($15) and for December 2004, TALES OUT OF DUNWICH, a collection of stories set in and around H. P. Lovecraft's fictional locale. Edited by Robert M. Price, the volume will feature tales by Jack Williamson, Nancy A. collins, Richard Lupoff, Don D'Ammassa, Eddy C. Bertin, and others. Also included will be The Thing in the Woods, a novel by Harper Williams which served as inspiration for Lovecraft's "The Dunwich Horror." TALES OUT OF DUNWICH will appear in softcover and retail for $20. For more information on any of these volumes, please visit the Hippocampus website at http://www.hippocampuspress.com/index.html Mike Chomko is also now accepting reservations
for Hippocampus Press titles. | |||
| ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #11 - Now available! The Art of Robert Bonfils; An Excerpt from Men's Adventure Magazines—the new book from Taschen; The Devil in Design: The Krampus Postcards; Larry Admire: Star of the Pulp World! ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #11 will be available in comic shops on September 22nd. ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE,
3640 Russell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110 |  | ||
| ILLUSTRATION
MAGAZINE - Coming in December! COMING IN ISSUE NUMBER TWELVE: ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE returns with another spectacular issue, lavishly printed in full-color on the highest quality glossy paper stocks. Featured on the cover and inside are the works of legendary illustrator Harry Anderson, known for his breathtaking gouache and watercolor paintings featured on the covers of slick magazines throughout the 1940s and 1950s. Also featured this issue is a long article on R.G. Harris, another slick illustrator from that era. Neither of these illustrators have ever been discussed so extensively in any other publication, and the stunning reproductions of original paintings will take your breath away. Also included are book reviews, and a guide to events and exhibitions and much more! 90 pages, Full Color, $9.00, Expected Release Date: December 2004 ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #12 will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 22nd). The Diamond Item Code is OCT043266. COMING IN ISSUE NUMBER THIRTEEN: The Art of John R. Neill; The Art of W.T. Benda, The Art of Alex Schomberg, and much more! Expected Release Date: March 2005 |  | ||
| JSA:
STRANGE ADVENTURES #5 - Coming in December! Written by Kevin J. Anderson, art by Barry Kitson and Gary Erskine, cover by John Watson. While the JSA works to rebuild a devastated city, Johnny Thunder stands alone, barely clinging to the hope that Thunderbolt is alive. And Lord Dynamo has aspirations of his own, as two normal men are faced with the responsibility of saving the world. 40 pages, $3.50, in stores on December 29. JSA: STRANGE ADVENTURES #5 will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 22nd). The Diamond Item Code is OCT040296. |  | ||
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Men's Adventure Magazines in Postwar America MEN'S ADVENTURE MAGAZINES IN POSTWAR AMERICA is by Max Allan Collins, George Hagenauer, Steven Heller, and Richard Oberg. Publisher: Taschen Press. 512 pages. List price: $39.99. Street date: September 2004. Battling dangerous beasts such as ferocious lions, venomous snakes, or swarms of man-eating weasels, the hunky heroes of men's adventure magazines were frequently depicted struggling to protect themselves and especially their buxom female companions from the gruesome tragic ends that threatened their every waking moment. Whether stranded on desert islands, clashing with motorcycle gangs, or shackled in prison camps, the magazines' male and female protagonists were perpetually fighting their ways out of dangerous predicaments. To pay homage to the American periodicals of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s that "documented" such outrageous exploits, TASCHEN brings you this hefty, comprehensive guide packed full of colorful cover art, sumptuous sample spreads, and enlightening essays. With an in-depth introductory essay describing the history, culture, and artistry of men's adventure-a.k.a. "sweat"-magazines, as well as chapter-by-chapter exploration of various subjects including the role of women and the portrayal of Nazis and Communists, this definitive study of the genre examines not only the popular appeal of the magazines but also their social and political implications. Also included are publisher listings and profiles of artists and writers, as well as an interview with Norm Eastman, one of the genre's most important artists. Mike Chomko is also now accepting reservations
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| Moonstone
Books - Coming in December! THE PHANTOM: THE GRAHAM NOLAN SUNDAY VOL. 1 By Graham Nolan, cover by Nolan. This TPB will collect for the first time the Graham Nolan Sunday Phantom comic strips. This volume contains four complete stories: "The War Mongers," "The Briefcase," "Terror in Mawitaan" and "The Sinbad Stone." These strips are from 2002, 2003, and 2004. 112 pages, $13.95. This title will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 22nd). The Diamond Item Code is OCT042844. |  | ||
| Red
Jacket Press - 3 fully-authorized sequels to E.E.
"Doc" Smith's LENSMEN series! Red Jacket Press is pleased to announce new editions of three fully-authorized sequels to E.E. "Doc" Smith's LENSMEN series: The Dragon Lensman, Lensman From Rigel and Z-Lensman, written by David A. Kyle. Originally published in paperback by Bantam Books in the early 1980s and long since out of print, each book is a complete and unabridged reprint of the original novel, and features new cover art and interior illustrations by Hugo Award-winning artist Ron Miller, and a new introduction by the Author. These new editions are now available direct from the publisher. E. E. “Doc” Smith’s Lensmen series is widely regarded as one of the greatest, most imaginative science fiction sagas ever written. The incredible exploits of these elite guardians of the galactic empire have thrilled and inspired generations of readers. David A. Kyle, a friend and confidant of Smith, was authorized by his estate to continue their astonishing adventures with three novels featuring the alien Second-Stage Lensmen. “Not only [has] Dave captured the style of a Doc Smith epic, not only [has] he blended his own concepts into the Lensmen series, but he [has] also written a first rate Science Fiction novel, fully able to stand on its own merits” wrote Lloyd Eshbach, publisher of the original Fantasy Press Lensmen books, in his introduction to The Dragon Lensman. “Were he able to read it, Doc, I’m sure, would be pleased. In The Dragon Lensman through David A. Kyle, E. E. Smith has returned to literary life!” Cover art, more information and brief excerpts from each of the three titles can be found at http://www.redjacketpress.com/ Detailed biographical information about author David A. Kyle can be found at http://www.redjacketpress.com/authors/david_kyle.html The Dragon Lensman, Lensman From Rigel and Z-Lensman are each available in paperback, priced at $15.95. Each book is also be available in hardcover, but offered exclusively as part of a limited edition of 250 sets, packaged in a deluxe foil-stamped slipcase, with each enclosed book individually numbered and signed by the author on a special bound-in plate; these sets will be priced at $150.00 and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Both versions are now available for order from the publisher at http://www.redjacketpress.com/. |    | ||
| RGK:
THE ART OF ROY G. KRENKEL - Delayed until March 2005! RGK: THE ART OF ROY G. KRENKEL will be published by Vanguard Productions in March 2005. This volume is Edited by J. David Spurlock & Barry Klugerman Influenced by early masters J. Allen St. John, J.C. Coll, and Franklin Booth, Roy G. Krenkel has in turn inspired generations of fantasy artists with his portrayals of futuristic cities, prehistoric beasts, Mongol hordes, jungle men, and bodacious beauties. From pulp-styled drawings of the late '40s to early work on EC Comics' Weird Science, and defining art on Tarzan, Conan, and Wizard of Oz, RGK: The Art of Roy G. Krenkel will enthrall anyone whose imagination has been inspired by the stories of Edgar Rice Burroughs or Robert E. Howard! Profusely illustrated with over 250 illustrations (many never-before-published ) and photos that provide a rich overview of the artist's life and works. Featuring commentary by Krenkel's associates, including Star Wars illustrator Al Williamson. The Deluxe Hardcover Edition includes an additional 16-page color gallery, and comes packaged in a handsome slipcase. Hard Cover, 8x11, 132 pages, $34.95 Deluxe Hard Cover, 8x11, 150 pages, $49.95 |  | ||
| Robert
Weinberg - Back writing
fiction again! Robert Weinberg is back writing fiction again! He has several new stories appearing in books and magazines over the next few months. One story, The Lost Souls That Midnight Brings, is only available online. You can read it for free at: http://www.feralfiction.com/stories/lostsouls.htm According to Bob, "It is horror, but it stretches the boundaries of the genre in a slightly different direction." "It is also a sequel of sorts (though you need not be familiar with the first story) to my story of several years back, The Church of Lost Souls." "That story is due to be reprinted shortly, but can be read in comic script format on my website, http://www.robertweinberg.net." "Both stories will someday be part of a novel I am planning, The Souls of the Forsaken." Also, don't miss THE SCIENCE OF SUPERVILLAINS by Lois H. Gresh and Robert Weinberg due out in October. Details are listed below. | |||
| SCIENCE FICTION OF THE 20TH
CENTURY - Soft Cover
Edition! SCIENCE FICTION OF THE 20TH CENTURY by Frank M. Robinson Vividly illustrated with images of film posters, magazines, and books — many shown here for the first time — this is an insider’s view of the prophetic writers, illustrators, and editors who made science fiction the most popular (and important!) form of entertainment in the 20th century. From dime novels to pulp magazines to books to films and TV, science fiction has chronicled both our hopes for the future and our fear of it. Best-selling author Frank M. Robinson tells the story-behind-the-story from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (published in 1818) through the fantastic visions of Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, and a host of others — many of whom made science fiction not only their profession but their life. The atomic bomb, the space program, cloning, and the Internet come to life on paper and celluloid as talented writers and artists and filmmakers share their sense of wonder and their adventures of the mind. Soft Cover, 256 pages, Full Color, $19.95 This title will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 22nd). The Diamond Item Code is OCT043364. |
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| THE SCIENCE
OF SUPERVILLAINS - Coming in October! THE SCIENCE OF SUPERVILLAINS by Lois H. Gresh and Robert Weinberg Featuring a foreword by X-Men luminary Chris Claremont. From Spider-Man’s bionic archenemy, Dr. Octopus, to Superman’s nemesis, Lex Luthor, to the X-Men’s eternal rival, Magneto, comic book villains have kept us captivated for years–– not just by their diabolical talent for confounding our heroes, but also by their unrivaled techno-proficiency at creating global mayhem. But is any of the science behind their superweaponry based in truth? THE SCIENCE OF SUPERVILLAINS presents a highly entertaining and informative look at the mind-boggling wizardry behind the comic book world's legendary baddies. Whether it's artificial intelligence, weapons systems, anti-matter, robotics, or magnetic flux theory, this fun, fact-filled book is a fascinating excursion into the real-world science animating the genius in the pantheon of evil geniuses. ISBN: 0-471-48205-6 Hardcover, 224 pages, $24.95 Street date: October 2004 |  | ||
| Sky
Captain and the World of Tomorrow Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow opened nationwide in theaters today. I have read both positive and negative reviews on the film. Hopefully it will prove to be an enjoyable movie experience. | |||
| STAR WARS on DVD - Available September 21st! It's official! According to The Hollywood Reporter, the original "Star Wars Trilogy" is expected to be released as a four-disc DVD box set Sept. 21. A global rollout on DVD is expected within days of the domestic release, according to Lucasfilm Ltd. and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. The Digital Bits spoke
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| Studies
in Modern Horror The third issue of Studies in Modern Horror, A Scholarly Journal for the Study of Contemporary Weird Fiction, is now available. The contents include: "China Miéville’s The Scar: Pulp Weird Fiction Revisited" by NGChristakos. An attempt to trace the influece of Pulp Weird Fiction on China Miéville. This essay is the second part, with part one previously published in issue two; the subtitle for this issue's installment is "The Others". "Fritz Leiber's Our Lady of Darkness: Lovecraft, the Compound Ghost" by Dr. Robert Waugh. Regarding the influence of and references to H.P. Lovecraft within Leiber's semi-autobiographical Our Lady of Darkness. "Trials of Masculinity in Clive Barker's The Thief of Always" by Drew Williams. Harkening back to the rites of passage from being a boy to a man, Williams examines how Clive Barker's children's book presents a fantastical and yet thoroughly modern take on "growing up". "The Annotated Mystery of the Worm" by John Pelan with annotations by NGChristakos. Reprinting Pelan's contribution to The Shadows Over Baker Street collection, in which all the stories involved Sherlock Holmes encountering Lovecraftian elements, complete with annotations by NGChristakos. The suggested retail price is $7. Visit the Seele-Brennt Publications to order a copy. | |||
| TOM
STRONG #28 - Available September 22nd! Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Cameron Stewart, cover by Chris Sprouse. ABC. Featuring the guest creative team of Brian K. Vaughan and Cameron Stewart. Tom's faithful robot servant Pneuman questions himself. Has he fulfilled the duty assigned him by Susan Strong all those years ago? 32 pages, $2.95, in stores on September 22. |  | ||
| TOM
STRONG #30 - Coming in December! Written by Ed Brubaker, art by Duncan Fegredo, cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story. ABC. The conclusion of "The Terrible Life of Tom Strong!" Tom Strong, hero of Millennium City, is no more. One day Tom wakes up to discover he's a middle-aged man in a loveless marriage, working at a meaningless job. Will this new direction be any closer to our own version of Tom Strong? 32 pages, $2.95, in stores on December 8. TOM STRONG #30 will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 22nd). The Diamond Item Code is OCT040346. |  | ||
| The
War of the Worlds Paramount Pictures has moved the Steven Spielberg-directed and Tom Cruise adaptation of H.G. Wells novel The War of the Worlds to Wednesday, June 29. That is just two days before 20th Century Fox's July 1, 2005 release date for its Marvel Comics adaptation Fantastic Four. Looks like a busy July 4th weekend next year! | |||
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| Black
Dog Books - Three new titles now available! Tribe of the Tiger by Lemuel DeBra - $9 The Washington OFfices of the U.S. Secret Service receive the following urgent cablegram: THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT IS SENDING A MAN FROM SHANGHAI TO PLEAD WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT-STOP-THEY WANT THE UNITED STATES TO HELP HOLD CHINA TOGETHER-STOP. PROFESSOR JOSEPH ENSLOW, THE WORLD-FAMOUS ORIENTAL SCHOLAR, HAS BEEN HIRED A GO-BETWEEN-STOP. INTERESTED PARTIES HAVE ENGAGED THE SERVICES OF A CHINES SECRET SOCIETY, KNOWN AS THE TRIBE OF THE TIGER, TO HAVE ENSLOW FOLLOWED AND MURDERED-STOP. AFTER THE KILLING OF PROFESSOR ENSLOW A SUBSTITUTE IS TO ASSUME ENSLOW'S PLAC AND RETURN TO WASHINGTON-STOP-UNDER THE GUISE OF ENSLOW, THE SUBSTITUTE IS TO COMMIT AN ATROCITY THAT WILL STARTLE THE WHOLE WORLD AND SEVER FRIENDLY RELATIONS BETWEEN THE US AND CHINA-STOP. YOU MUST INTERCEPT ENSLOW AT ALL COSTS!-STOP Assigned the case is Special Agent Jim Shannon, who along with his daughter Lola, known in inner circles as "Miss Secret Service" must race against time in an attempt to foil the plans of the tribe of the tiger averting a global war! East of Singapore by Frederick Nebel - $10 The lure of fabulous treasure leads two adventurers on a reckless hunt to gain the untold wealth of an ancient Rajah. But no quest is easy as peril hangs on every step. Frederick Nebel is the author of numerous detective stories in BLACK MASK and DIME DETECTIVE. In a letter Hugh Cave wrote to Carl Jacobi about Dime Detective: he wrote "The best writer by a million miles is Fred Nebel...Nebel uses the Dashiell Hammett style, but does Hammer one better." East of Singapore represents one of Nebel's early works, originally appearing in July 1926 issue of ACTION STORIES. Murder on the Island by Robert R. Mill - $9 Meet Lieutenant Edward "Tiny" David of the New York State Troopers, whose imposing physical size and relaxed, casual demeanor work against him, leaving others with the first impression of the stereotypical simpleton. Much to the contrary are his skills of observation and powers of deduction. Discover for yourself the enjoyable and sometimes comic adventures of "Tiny" David, his patrolman Sgt. James Crosby, their commanding officer Captain Charles Field, Brimstone & Battle-ax and other members of the Black Horse Troop as Tiny rolls into one adventure after another. Included in this volume: Murder on the Island (originally appeared in BLUE BOOK May, 1933) Horse Patrol (originally appeared in BLUE BOOK September, 1934) Fourth Degree (originally appeared in BLUE BOOK May, 1935) Border King (originally appeared in BLUE BOOK June, 1935) Each chapbook is 5x8 in size, and staple bound. Black Dog Books also carries DVDs of serials, adventure,
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| Bold
Venture Press - Spider and Domino
Lady Update! Bold Venture Press has updated their web site with updated scheduling information on their Spider and Domino Lady reprints. THE SPIDER #5: Empire of Doom — ON SALE NOW - $10 Green vapors kill animal and human alike, leaving a trail of dead bodies from the snows of Michigan to the front steps of the White House! THE SPIDER #5: Empire of Doom will be in comic shops on September 15th! THE SPIDER #7: Serpent of Destruction — November 2004 An underworld fiend pillages the city — from Macy's to Madison Square Garden! THE SPIDER #8: The Mad Horde — December 2004 The Spider hunts for a rabies laboratory which unleashes armies of maddened animals upon the unsuspecting midwest cities. THE SPIDER #9: Satan's Death Blast — February 2005 An explosive so powerful, a thimbleful can crater a sidewalk — How can the Spider prevent the wholesale looting of Albany when "The Devil" enlists Nita Van Sloan as his assistant? DOMINO LADY just went to the printer. The printer will have the book for about two/three weeks. DOMINO LADY will be on sale in October. Click here or on the image to the right for ordering information and a larger cover image. BOLD VENTURE PRESS P.O. Box 64, Bordentown, NJ 08505 boldventurepress@aol.com |   |
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Burroughs Bulletin #59 - Now Available! The Summer 2004 issue (#59) of the The Burroughs Bulletin is now available. This issue features articles on Burroughs’ fifty-ninth story, Tarzan the Magnificent. It is profusely illustrated in black & white with full color front and back covers. Articles include: Some Remarks on ERB's Tarzan the Magnificent by David A. Adams The People Behind Western's Dell and Gold Key Tarzan, Korak, and John Carter of Mars Comic Books compiled by Robert R. Barrett Picture Gallery: Two Views of Tarzan by Joe Kubert It Hurts Me, Too: Emma and the Anima by R. E. Prindle It All Began with Burroughs by Sean Hosley Magic Men by Vishwas R. Gaitonde That Famous Burroughs Scrapbook by Darrell C. Richardson Letters to the Editor and Bibliographer's Corner Subscriptions are $35 for four quarterly
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Cimmerian - Now Available! THE CIMMERIAN Volume 1, Number 3 August 2004 is now available. This issue features full coverage of Howard Days 2004, including thousands of words of commentary from numerous attendees, many pictures from the event, a transcript of the keynote address at the Howard Days banquet, a recollection of meeting someone who knew Howard, a poetic tribute to Howard by Frank Coffman, Letters, Announcements, and more. THE CIMMERIAN Volume 1, Number 3 was printed in two editions. The deluxe edition, numbered 1–75, uses a black linen cover with foil-stamped blood-red text. The limited edition, numbered 76–225, uses a blood-red cover with solid black text. Deluxe edition: $15 each. Limited edition: $10 each. Shipping is $3 per every 4 books shipped in the US. Canadian shipping is $5, UK and Australian and French shipping is $10. Send check or money order, made payable to THE CIMMERIAN, to: THE CIMMERIAN P. O. Box 1245 DOWNEY, CA 90240 | |
| Conan #11 Dark Horse Comics has released the solicitation information for CONAN #11. It's the fateful finale of Dark Horse's adaptation of Robert E. Howard's classic Conan story, "The God in the Bowl!" A Hyborean, locked-room murder mystery explodes in horror and death, as Conan comes face-to-face with the inhuman machinations of the dread sorcerer Thoth-amon. Plus, threads build that will embroil Conan in a continent-spanning conflict that will change the direction of his life forever. Writer: Kurt Busiek; Artist: Cary Nord, Thomas Yeates; Cover Artist: Leinil Francis Yu; Colorist: Dave Stewart Publication Date: December 22, 2004 CONAN #11 will be solicited in the October PREVIEWS available September 22nd. | |
| Doc
Con 2004 - November 6, 2004 Imagine a day spent talking about Doc Savage with real Doc fans who share your enthusiasm. Then imagine doing it face to face as you compare interests, play games, discuss Doc matters, explore new items, and receive priceless Doc treasures. If that sounds great to you then Doc Con VII is the place to be. Planned events include: Group Pictures, Commemorative Doc Con Card, Doc Jeopardy, Doc Con VII Souvenir Book, Radio Play Enactment and Recording, Raffles, Fan Gifts, Trade Tables, Give-away Items, New Item review and several planned events centered on Doc's 40th anniversary in paperback. Doc Con 2004 will be held Saturday, November 6th at the residence of Paul Cook, 1108 W. Cornell, Tempe, Arizona 85283. Contact Paul Cook at pcook@dancris.com to let him know you will be attending. Visit the Doc Con 2004 website for the latest information. | |
| DOMINO LADY: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION Vanguard Productions has announced that DOMINO LADY: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION ships November 15th. 8.25 x 11 HARDCOVER PUBLISHED BY VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS - $29.95 * New Steranko cover painting * All 6 original pulp stories with original illustrations * All-new Steranko 2-page spread art for each story * Entire book design by Steranko * ENDPAPERS UNIQUE TO VANGUARD EDITION * STERANKO INTRODUCTION UNIQUE TO VANGUARD EDITIONS * ALL-NEW 18-page DOMINO LADY ORIGIN STORY BY STERANKO! * STERANKO ORIGIN STORY ART UNIQUE TO VANGUARD EDITIONS * BACK COVER STERANKO ART UNIQUE TO VANGUARD EDITIONS 8.25 x 11 DELUXE, SLIPCASED LIMITED STERANKO EDITION - $49.95 PUBLISHED BY VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS * New Steranko cover painting * All 6 original pulp stories with original illustrations * All-new Steranko 2-page spread art for each story * Entire book design by Steranko * STERANKO INTRODUCTION UNIQUE TO VANGUARD EDITIONS * ALL-NEW 18-page DOMINO LADY ORIGIN STORY BY STERANKO! * STERANKO ORIGIN STORY ART UNIQUE TO VANGUARD EDITIONS * BACK COVER STERANKO ART UNIQUE TO VANGUARD EDITIONS * SPECIAL SILVER FOIL PROTECTIVE SLIPCASE * INDIVIDUALY AUTOGRAPHED BY STERANKO! * LIMITED EDITION ENDPAPERS * LIMITED TO ONLY 750 COPIES!!! * 16-PAGE FULL-COLOR STERANKO DOMINO LADY BONUS ART FOLIO! | |
| E-texts
on the net this week The Shadow Magazine: Dead Men Live is reviewed this week. The Golden Clue by Jim Mennella is this week's Two-Minute Shadow Mystery. ShadowPDF: Nothing new this week. Blackmask Online: Nothing new this week. Larry Estep-Online Pulps: Now with over 450 stories online! Blizzard Camp by Ernest Haycox from SHORT STORIES, May 25, 1932 The Scarlet Salamander by Oscar Schisgall from ALL STAR DETECTIVE, July, 1930 Mystery on Dead Man Reef by George Armin Shaftel from SOUTH SEA STORIES, October, 1940 Using His Head by Thomas Thursday from TOP-NOTCH MAGAZINE, April 15, 1926 The Honey Jug by Lon Williams from REAL WESTERN STORIES, October 1955 Lee Winters | |
| Horror Classics - Graphic Classics
Volume Ten - Available September 15th! From Eureka Productions comes Graphic Classics #10: Horror Classics. Stories by H. P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith are featured. Graphic Classics #10 will be on sale September 15th with a stunning cover painting by Mark A. Nelson Stories from the original masters of horror in comics. EDGAR ALLAN
POE - Some Words with a Mummy H.P.
LOVECRAFT - The Thing on the Doorstep SAKI
- The Open Window W.W.
JACOBS - The Monkey's Paw BRET
HARTE - Selina Sedilia JACK LONDON
- Keesh, Son of Keesh OLIVE
SCHREINER - In a Far-Off World HOWARD
GARIS - Professor Jonkin's Cannibal Plant BALZAC
- The Thing at Ghent FITZ-JAMES
O'BRIEN - A Day Dream CLARK
ASHTON SMITH - The Beast of Averoigne | |
| John
Carter of Mars Director Kerry Conran (Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow) has replaced Robert Rodriguez as the director of John Carter: A Princess of Mars. This time out, he will be using real sets and real locations. The movie is tentatively scheduled for release sometime in 2006. |  |
| JSA:
STRANGE ADVENTURES #2 - Available September 15th! Written by Kevin J. Anderson, art by Barry Kitson and Gary Erskine, cover by John Watson. The thrilling mini-series continues. Lord Dynamo and his robot-zombie henchmen continue to wreak havoc until he offers to save the human race, cure all diseases and end world hunger...but the price he demands may cost two JSA members everything. 40 pages, $3.50 |  |
| King
Kong Online There is a new fansite, Kong is King, dedicated to director Peter Jackson's forthcoming remake of King Kong. The unofficial site offers a video greeting from Jackson direct from the set of the Venture, the ship that brings Kong stateside. Principal photography on Kong kicked off September 6th in New Zealand. A video production diary will be maintained at the site throughout filming. (QuickTime is required.) King Kong stars Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jack Black and Andy Serkis. It opens December 14, 2005. |  |
| Lost
in Space Season Two Part 1 DVD - Available September 14th! The Lost in Space Season Two Part 1 DVD set will be released September 14th. Disc 1 - Blast Off Into Space; Wild Adventure; The Ghost Planet; Forbidden World Disc 2 - Space Circus; The Prisoners of Space; The Android Machine; The Deadly Games of Gamma 6 Disc 3 - The Thief from Outer Space; Curse of Cousin Smith; West of Mars; A Visit to Hades Disc 4 - Wreck of the Robot; The Dream Monster; The Golden Man; The Girl from the Green Dimension Retail Price: $39.95 The Lost in Space Season Two Part 2 DVD set will be released in November. |  |
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ROBERT E. HOWARD’S VALERIA BUST
- Available September 15th! One of the most exciting Conan stories of all time is the classic Red Nails by Robert E. Howard. In this adventure we meet Valeria, a swordswoman and buccaneer who has cut a bloody swath from the coast to the jungle. Possessing a fatal beauty and a diamond-hard nerve, she joins Conan as an equal against a savage foe. Sculptor Jeffery Scott, who did our previously released Conan busts, has breathed life into this stunning rendition of Valeria. This numbered, limited edition is the perfect companion piece. The piece comes fully painted in attractive color packaging. Valeria is a must-have for any collector of statues or Robert E. Howard material. ROBERT E. HOWARD’S VALERIA BUST
is 7" tall and comes packaged with a certificate
of authenticity. Visit
the Dark Horse
Comics website to see a larger image and to order. |  |
| Science
Fiction Bookclub The Science Fiction Bookclub will publish a hardcover edition of Del Rey's THE BLOODY CROWN OF CONAN in December. Also scheduled for December is RETURN TO MARS by Edgar Rice Burroughs (Thuvia, Maid of Mars, The Chessmen of Mars and The Master Mind of Mars). |  |
| Sky
Captain and the World of Tomorrow The October STARLOG, on sale now, features a center section tieing in which the new retro-30s movie SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW. It's a mock up of a fictitious pulp magazine called SKY CAPTAIN ADVENTURES. Although it's not meant for readers to do it, you could pry up the staples and literally extract the thing and have a thin minimag separate from STARLOG. SKY CAPTAIN ADVENTURES features interviews with the movie's creator/director, Kerry Conran and star Jude Law. To round it out, there's a new Sky Captain story, SKY CAPTAIN AND THE HAUNTED AIRWAYS by Will Murray. This issue will be available in comic shops on September 15th. |  |
| Star
Wars Episodes 7, 8, & 9 This past Wednesday, ComingSoon.net had the opportunity to attend Lucasfilm and Fox Home Entertainment's roll-out of the "Star Wars Trilogy" DVD set (Coming Sept. 21st.) One of the surprise guests at the event was Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. He ended up being one of the highlights of the presentation as he enthusiastically recalled humorous anecdotes about the making of the original films, working with Kevin Smith, seeing TROOPS for the first time, and more. However, his comments towards the end about Episodes 7, 8, and 9 really got everyone's attention. Mark told those in attendance what Lucas told him the third trilogy would be about. Hamill also went into detail about Lucas' original plans for those films, when they would be made, and more. Plus, Lucasfilm's Jim Ward confirmed that a "Star Wars" TV series is on the way in the near future (though he didn't say when it would be set). Visit ComingSoon.net to download and hear Hamill's comments regard Star Wars Episodes 7, 8, & 9. | |
| TERRA OBSCURA VOL. 2 #2
- Available September 15th! Written by Alan Moore and Peter Hogan, art and cover by Yanick Paquette and Karl Story. With a mysterious craft nearing the planet, the Pentagon decides upon the only non-military solution they have: send Tom Strange into space to investigate! As preparations for the journey begin, more time fluctuations occur...including the appearance of the S.M.A.S.H. of yesteryear. 32 pages, $2.95 |  |
| Will
Murray Will Murray has an 12-page article, Handsome Frankenstein: Horror Roots of The Hulk, in COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #113 (now available). | |
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| 16th Annual NYC Collectable Paperback &
Pulp Fiction Expo - October 3, 2004 The 16th Annual NYC Collectable Paperback & Pulp Fiction Expo will be held on Sunday October 3, 2004 at the Holiday Inn, 440 West 57th Street, New York City. Confirmed guests include: ANN BANNON: author of vintage Gold medal Books and lesbian pulp fiction of the 1950s! DAVID BISCHOFF: science fiction and fantasy author MARCUS BOAS: paperback and magazine illustrator; JULIE ELLIS: (aka Joan Ellis and Linda Michaels), the author of over 100+ classic sleaze and soft-core novels for Midwood Books in the 1960s! JULIUS FAST: mystery legend and first-ever Edgar winner; RON GOULART: science fiction, mystery and pulp author CHARLES N. HECKELMANN: founder of Monarch Books and the author of many fine western novels for Lion Books, Graphic, Signet, etc. MORRIS HERSHMAN: (aka Arnold English) Manhunt and crime author; MITCHELL HOOKS: classic vintage cover artist; JACK KETCHUM: horror and thriller author; MICHAEL KURLAND: Science Fiction, Mystery & creator of Sherlock Holmes’ Moriarity novels; RICHARD A. LUPOFF: science fiction and mystery author; PAUL S. MESKIL: author of the classic Lion Books crime novel Sin Pit! JOHN NORMAN: Gor books creator; HOWARD SCHOENFELD: vintage author of the Gold Medal vintage hard- boiled paperback Let Them Eat Bullets; F. PAUL WILSON: Science fiction & Horror author and creator of the Repairman Jack series of books; --- and many more! Vist the Gryphon Books website for the latest information. | |||
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Alias Season 3 on DVD -
Available September 7th! ALIAS Season 3's on DVD will be released on Sept. 7th, at a list price of $69.99. Who can you trust? Can you trust yourself? This is where super secret agent Sydney Bristow finds herself in the exciting third season of ALIAS, collected on the ALIAS - Season 3 DVD box set from Buena Vista Home Entertainment and Touchstone Television. This explosive knockout 6-DVD set includes all 22 third season episodes and a ton of thrilling, never-before-seen bonus features. Among the bonus features on this knockout DVD box set are: |  | ||
| Clive
Cussler - SACRED STONE by Clive Cussler and Craig Dirgo! Clive Cussler debuted his new series, The Oregon Files, with the incredible adventure of Golden Buddha. Now he follows that triumph with Sacred Stone, a rollicking new tale featuring the enigmatic captain of The Oregon, Juan Cabrillo. In the remote wastes of Greenland, an ancient artifact possessing catastrophic radioactive power is unearthed. But the astounding find puts the world at risk. Caught between two militant factions bent on wholesale slaughter, Juan Cabrillo and his network of spies known as The Corporation must fight to protect the stone-and prevent the outbreak of World War III. Berkley Publishing Group, ISBN: 0425198480 416 pages, $15.00 Street date: October 5, 2004 |  | ||
| Conan
# 8 - Preview now available! Dark Horse Comics has posted a preview on Conan #8 on their website. This special fill-in issue brings Greg Ruth, acclaimed artist of Freaks of the Heartland, into the Conan fold. "Born on the Battlefield," by Busiek and Ruth, will be spread over the next two years of the Conan monthly, in six stand-alone chapters, leading up to the epic Battle at Venarium! Check out the preview at: http://www.darkhorse.com/profile/preview.php?theid=13-024&p=0 This looks like a pretty darn good issue! On sale September 22. | | ||
| Conan
Series 1 Action Figures -
Now available in comic shops! McFarlane Toys Conan Series 1 line of action figures are now available in comic shops. Inspired by the Hyborian legends as originally written by creator Robert E. Howard, this line of figures represents several characters from the Conan mythos, each accompanied by a written legend. You can order the set of six figures for $69.99 from Entertainment Earth. The figures are available individually for $14.95 each from The Official Conan Store. |  | ||
| Conan
Series 2 Action Figures announced! McFarlane Toys has announced that the Conan Series 2 Action Figures will be available in March 2005 and will include: Conan the Warrior Man-eating Haunter of the Pits Xaltotun the Undead Pallantides of the Black Dragon Zenobia King Conan of Aquilonia |  | ||
| CONAN
T-Shirt - Available September 9th! Graphitti Designs has announced a new licensing relationship with Conan Properties International with the release of new shirt designs. Conan II features the art of Barry Windsor Smith and will be available in comic shops Thursday, September 9th. The shirt is screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. To place an order by phone from Graphitti Designs, call 1-800-699-0115. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 |  | ||
| Doc
Savage Reprints - Now available! The Blackmask Online Store has more Doc Savage reprints available. Each volume is 6x9, perfectbound, and features two stories for $11.85. 01 The Man of Bronze and The Land of Terror 02 Quest of the Spider and The Polar Treasure 03 Pirate of the Pacific and The Red Skull 04 The Lost Oasis and The Sargasso Ogre 05 The Czar of Fear and The Phantom City 06 Brand of the Werewolf and The Man Who Shook the Earth 07 Meteor Menace and The Monsters 08 The Mystery on the Snow and The King Maker |  | ||
| E-texts
on the net this week The Shadow Magazine: The Green Terror is reviewed this week. Sands of Crime by John Olsen is this week's Two-Minute Shadow Mystery. ShadowPDF: Nothing new this week. Blackmask Online: Nothing new this week. Larry Estep-Online Pulps: Now with over 450 stories online! Why Smiley Smokes by Lee Bertrand from THE ARGOSY, June, 1909 Servant of the Beast by L. Patrick Greene from ACTION NOVELS, April, 1930 Home Runyon by Thomas Thursday from SPORTS WINNERS, January 1943 The Blue Beetle by H. Bedford-Jones from SHORT STORIES, May 25, 1932 The Haunted Landscape by Greye La Spina from THE THRILL BOOK, June 1, 1919 | |||
| Fading Shadows -
Now Available! ACTION ADVENTURE STORIES #141 featuring: Dan Fowler in Hollywood Czar by C. K. M. Scanlon, originally published in G-MEN DETECTIVE,June 1936 BEHIND THE MASK #70 featuring: Click here or on the images to the right for a look at larger cover images. Each
issue is 5.5 by 8.5 inches in size and runs approximately 80 pages. Order
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Girasol Collectables - September Pulp Replicas! Girasol Collectables is pleased to announce three more issues in its ongoing series of Pulp Replicas. Click here or on the images to the right for a look at larger Pulp Replica cover images. Girasol Collectables Inc. is pleased to announce three new Pulp Replicas for the month of September. Anyone that purchases all three of this month's Replicas will pay a reduced price of $75 versus the actual total of $85. We
lead off the month with the next issue of THE SPIDER featuring Citadel of Hell. Our
second Replica this month is ORIENTAL STORIES #2 December 1930/January 1931. Coming Soon: SPICY DETECTIVE #2 (First Dan Turner), SPIDER #7 and up, TERROR TALES #6 and up. As
always, these reprints are exact copies including the illustrations, ads and back-up
stories and have been printed on off-white paper, staple-bound and finished off
with a high quality reproduction of the original cover. Here is a complete listing of the Pulp Replicas currently available for $25 or $35 each postpaid within North America. Overseas will be a few dollars more. |   | ||
| CIVIL WAR STORIES ($25 each postpaid within North America)
DAN TURNER ($25 each postpaid within North America) November 1936 with a rare Domino Lady cover appearance THE OCTOPUS ($35 each postpaid within North America) ORIENTAL STORIES ($25 each postpaid within North America) THE SCORPION ($35 each postpaid within North America) SPICY ADVENTURE ($25 each postpaid within North
America) SPICY DETECTIVE ($25 each postpaid within North
America) SPICY MYSTERY ($25 each postpaid within North America) SPICY WESTERN ($25 each postpaid within North America) THE SPIDER ($35 each postpaid within North America) STRANGE TALES ($25 each postpaid within North America) TERROR TALES ($35 each postpaid within North America) WEIRD TALES ($35 each postpaid within North America) Email
Girasol Collectables at: girasol@interlog.com. All
payments must be made in $US payable to Girasol Collectables and mailed to: |  Last Months Replicas   | ||
| THE ILLUSTRATED WORLD OF ROBERT
E. HOWARD - Available Sept 9th! THE ILLUSTRATED WORLD OF ROBERT E. HOWARD will be available in comic shops on September 9th. This features 14 large, full-color paintings by contemporary greats such as Gary Gianni, Mark Schultz, Mike Mignola, Scott Gustafson, and Jim Silke just to name a few! Each painting portrays a different character from Robert E. Howard's (1906-1936) classic literature and is accompanied by character and story information, plus relevant excepts from Howard's correspondence. This colorful portfolio is printed on heavy stock and spiral bound with a hanger across the top, so you can hang your favorite painting or character on your wall. Also included are reproductions of pulp covers and interior art, and 12 rare photos of Howard taken before his untimely death. A must-have for any Howard fan! Wandering Star, 2004. Designed by Jim Keegan. Spiral, 9x14, 28 pages, $24.95 THE ILLUSTRATED WORLD OF ROBERT E. HOWARD is available now from Bud Plant Comic Art. |  | ||
| King
Kong Peter Jackson and his cast and crew are assembling in New Zealand, preparing to start principal photography on King Kong later this month. A press release heralding the production's launch was released this morning by Universal with plot and character details and some new comments by Jackson. Naomi Watts' character, Ann Darrow, is described as "an actress from the world of vaudeville who finds herself out of a job in Depression-era New York." Things turn around for Ann when she meets Jack Black's Carl Denham, an "entrepreneur, raconteur, adventurer and filmmaker who is struggling to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry." Denham is characterized as "bold, ebullient and charismatic" with "a natural sense of showmanship and an appetite for greatness, which ultimately leads to catastrophe." Adrien Brody plays Jack Driscoll, a playwright from New York playwright who is described as "an unlikely hero in a romantic adventure story which will test his physical courage and his heart." For more, visit the IGNFilmforce website at http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/544/544088p1.html | | ||
| Mystery*File - #45 is now available -
Recommended! Steve Lewis has revived his fanzine, MYSTERY*FILE. MYSTERY*FILE consists of reviews of mysteries and detective novels, of commentary on mystery and crime fiction, of checklists and matters of bibliographic interest, and of letters. MYSTERY*FILE is a "print" magazine only. None of the material in it will appear on-line. The Internet has revolutionized the world, but there's still nothing like the feel of paper in your hands and the thrill of seeing printed words on the page. The primary focus of MYSTERY*FILE is not to be an up-to-date newsletter for the field, but a place where old and new works co-exist, where older mysteries can be brought up and discussed as well as those by the most recent hot authors, and where the careers of writers can be looked at in perspective. MYSTERY*FILE is for those fans who love to read and talk about mysteries and series characters, and those who love to make checklists and those who love to have them, and if you can assist in accomplishing any of these goals, then so much the better. The efforts of a number of people helped produce each issue, and they'd appreciate your comments, both on their work and on the books and the movies they talk about. Letters are not only accepted for publication, they are requested, if not demanded. MYSTERY*FILE #45 is now available. You can sample the first two pages of this issue at http://www.lewis-books.com/Mfile.htm The contents include: THE SCARLET LETTERS - You the Readers ADDENDA TO CRIME FICTION IV, Part 6 - by Allen J. Hubin A Special Edition of FATAL KISS: Cornelia Penfield - by Steve Lewis. GENEALOGICAL MYSTERIES - compiled by Christine McCreedy ED LACY: NEW YORK CITY CRIME AUTHOR - by Ed Lynskey THE GORMAN DISTRICT - Ruminations and Reviews by Ed Gorman THE CASE OF THE MYSTERIOUS CHUCKLE: HUMOR IN MYSTERIES, by Jeffrey Cohen ANOTHER BAG OF BOOKS - Reviews by Bob Briney IN THE FRAME, Reviews by Vince Keenan THE CRIME OF MY LIFE, by Marv Lachman MEANING IN MYSTERIES: PART 2, by Roberta Isleib THRILLER WRITERS #1: DONALD HAMILTON, by John Fraser. THE GOLD MEDAL CORNER, by Bill Crider FIRST YOU READ, THEN YOU WRITE - Mystery Commentary by Mike Nevins A LIST OF LARCENY - Mystery Reviews by Lorraine Gelly AGATHA CHRISTIE’s Partners in Crime, by Michael Grost IT IS PURELY MY OPINION - Reviews by L. J. Roberts An Interview with EDWARD HOCH - conducted by Steve Lewis THE DaVINCI CODE and THE RULE OF FOUR, by Scott Haartman MYSTERY*FILE is published approximately eight times a year (every six weeks) by Steve Lewis, 62 Chestnut Road, Newington CT 06111. Subscriptions are available at $3.50 an issue, or four for $13 U.S. Canada: $4.00 an issue, or four for $15 Overseas: $5.50 an issue, four for $21 | |||
| PULP ADVENTURE-CON #4 PULP ADVENTURE-CON #4 will be held Saturday, November 6, 2004 between 10AM-5PM (Dealers can set up beginning at 8 AM) at the Ramada Inn, 1083 Route 206 North, Bordentown, NJ (Exit 7 NJ Turnpike). Cost for one six-foot table is $40. Each additional table is $30 each. Contact Rich Harvey for additional information or to reserve your tables. On November 6th, Rich hopes to announce the dates for the 2005 show. He is considering moving the show to a hotel at the Newark International Airport. Friends of Old Time Radio has had great success in that area for many years. It may become a TWO-DAY show, including a movie room and evening activities. Rich is seriously considered scheduling the show the same weekend as Friends of Old Time Radio. He believes both shows would benefit from people attending one show, paying a brief visit to another, much the same way that people from Pulpcon visited Bookery Fantasy bookshop. Some of you thought it was a great idea, some thought the idea was terrible. Let Rich know if you have any thoughts regarding the scheduling for next year. | |||
| Sky Captain and the World
of Tomorrow Paramount Pictures will release the anticipated Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow into theaters on September 17, and Angelina Jolie told ComingSoon.net that they are already thinking about the next step. Jolie says that if the special effects action-thriller, written and directed by Kerry Conran, is a success at the box office, then the cast is ready to make a "Sky Captain" prequel. Jolie plays Franky Cook, commander of an amphibious squadron, who aids Sky Captain (Jude Law) and chronicle reporter Polly Perkins (Gwyneth Paltrow) in an attempt to stop Dr. Totenkopf from destroying the earth. Angelina mentioned that the prequel would cover such things as her romance with Sky Captain (she's his old flame in the Sept. 17 film), why she has an eye patch, and much more. New clips were posted every day this week AOL Channel. | |||
| War
of the Worlds Dakota Fanning will confront extraterrestrials alongside Tom Cruise in the upcoming remake of War of the Worlds, according to The Hollywood Reporter. | |||
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