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| Age of Adventure - Now available! Torn screaming from the pages of the classic Prize comics series by comics legend Dick Briefer are these true gems of pre-code horror! Rare treats from a much sought after series from the end of the golden age. All presented in full, gruesome color! Aof A is proud to bring you the first issue of our ongoing Color Classics series. Download version available. Visit our store today! http://stores.lulu.com/goldenage1 |  | |||||
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| Age
of Aces Presents - Downloadable PDF Air War pulp stories! Age of Aces Books is now offering a new feature on their Web site called "Age of Aces Presents". You can now download free PDF versions of some great Air War pulp stories. Visit them at http://ageofaces.home.att.net and look for the "Age of Aces Presents" link. New this week: "Death From the Rising Sun" by Robert Burtt from the December 1933 FLYING ACES featuring Battling Grogan General Mord Grogan, better known as Battling Grogan, commands the Chinese Dragon Squadron against the invading Japanese in pre WWII China. Along with his friend and first officer Cheung Sun Im, he will do anything it takes to keep China free. In this adventure, Grogan knows that a greater danger faces the Dragons than ever before—a danger not from bullets, but an invisible danger that strikes from the sun itself. And while you are visiting the Age of Aces website, make sure you checkout their fine Air War pulp reprints. Click
on any of the covers to order from Amazon.com!
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| Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and
Nostalgia Ventures Inc Now available! THE SHADOW Volume 19 - "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?
The Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness returns in three thrillers that foreshadowed
two classic Batman villains. First, the Voodoo Master returns from the dead to
lead The Shadow on a "Voodoo Trail" to their final showdown, in the story that
inspired Batman's first supervillain, Doctor Death. Then, The Shadow battles a
murderous clown in "Death's Harlequin." Finally, The Dark Avenger searches for
a murderer who kills with a deadly formula that causes his victims to laugh themselves
to death in "The Laughing Corpse," a classic Shadow script from the Golden Age
of Radio, while The Shadow-Batman connection is examined in a foreword by Bat-scribe
Denny O'Neil. This instant collector's item also showcases one of George Rozen's
greatest covers (reproduced directly from the original oil painting), all the
interior illustrations by legendary illustrator Edd Cartier and commentary by
popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Productions)
FORESHADOWING THE JOKER: "Voodoo Trail" & "Death's Harlequin" 978-1-934943-03-8 1-934943-03-7 Softcover, 7x10. B&W ........................................$12.95
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| Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and
Nostalgia Ventures Inc America's
first superhero returns in two over-the-top adventures by Lester Dent writing
as Kenneth Robeson. First, Doc Savage battles scientifically-engineered giants
in "The Monsters," the classic pulp thriller that inspired the Hugo Strange story
in Batman #1. Then, the Man of Bronze and his Iron Crew discover that a metabolism-accelerating
elixir is creating an army of super-powered criminals. This classic pulp reprint
also features a foreword by Gerry Conway, the original color pulp covers by Walter
Baumhofer and Modest Stein, interior illustrations by Paul Orban and an article
on the Golden Age Doc Savage Comics by Will Murray, author of seven Doc Savage
novels. (Sanctum Productions)Now available! DOC SAVAGE Volume 18: "The Monsters" & "The Whisker of Hercules" 978-1-934943-06-9 1-934943-06-1 Softcover, 7x10. B&W ........................................$12.95 
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| E-texts
on the net this week The Shadow in Review: There is no new Shadow review this week. Pulpgen-Online Pulps: Now with over 975 stories online! "No Hits, No Aryans" by Bill Morgan from POPULAR DETECTIVE, August, 1944 Chemist Ellis Mowery smashes at an evil ring of sabotage - with a soft ball and a swinging bat! "Spook Spad" by Joe Archibald from THE LONE EAGLE, February, 1941 Featuring: Ambrose Hooley & Muley Spink Now You See It, Now You Don't When Ambrose Hooley and Muley Spink Cut Camouflage Capers in the Jerries' Backyard. | ||||||
| MACK
BOLAN, THE EXECUTIONER: THE DEVIL'S TOOLS #4 - Arriving in comic shops February 2nd! Doug Wojtowicz (w); S.L. Gallant (a); Justin Randall (c) IDW Publishing continues the all-new comic adventure of Gold Eagle Books’ long-running action/adventure star, Mack Bolan, the Executioner. In this penultimate tale, Agent Cooke is injured, Agent Nye is held prisoner by amoral, predatory thugs, and 22 tons of deadly weaponry are ready to be delivered to criminal maniacs around the United States. Can even the Executioner, with assistance from the creative team of Doug Wojtowicz, SL Gallant and Luis Antonio Delgado, save the girl and prevent street gangs from being armed for the apocalypse? Or will Justin Randall's next cover be the tombstone for our heroes? Full Color, 32 pages, $3.99 IDW Publishing | ||||||
| McFarland - Now available! H. Beam Piper - A Biography John F. Carr Series Editors Donald E. Palumbo and C.W. Sullivan III H. Beam Piper is one of science fiction’s most enigmatic writers. In 1946 Piper appeared seemingly from out of nowhere, already at the top of his form. He published a number of memorable short stories in the premier science fiction magazine of the time, Astounding Science Fiction, under legendary editor John W. Campbell. Piper quickly became friends with many of the top writers of the day, including Lester Del Rey, Fletcher Pratt, Robert Heinlein and L. Sprague de Camp. Piper also successfully made the turn from promising short story writer to major novelist, authoring Four-Day Planet, Cosmic Computer, Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen and Little Fuzzy, which was nominated for a Hugo award. Even those who counted Piper among their friends knew very little about the man or his life as a railroad yard bull in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This biography illuminates H. Beam Piper, both the writer and the man, and answers lingering questions about his death. Appendices include a number of Piper’s personal papers, a complete bibliography of Piper’s works, and an essay on Piper’s Terro-Human Future History series. ISBN 978-0-7864-3375-9 photos, appendix, notes, bibliography, index Hardcover, 7x10, $39.95 | ||||||
| Moonstone
Books: KOLCHAK TALES: NIGHT STALKER OF THE LIVING DEAD #2 (of 3) - Arriving in comic shops February 2nd! by Chris Mills & Tim Hamilton Kolchak and the local sheriff are up to their ears — pun intended! — in zombies at a small-town corn festival! But what is the terrible secret behind these walking, lifeless people, and what else besides people has it affected? This is one story Kolchak may not want to get to the bottom of! 32 pages, Full Color, SRP: $3.99 | ||||||
| Moonstone Books:
The Phantom #24 - Arriving in comic shops February
2nd! Bangalla has been invaded. The Phantom needs to find a way to save the land. Following the events of the last issue he must move quickly before he loses the trail of the murderer. Unfortunately, following will lead him to a dangerous place where even one who cannot die should not go. This storyline includes the biggest arc that Moonstone has had in Phantom with the conclusion coming in the double sized issue #25. Praising the exciting stories, Broken Frontier has commented, “The Phantom may be decades old but his stories continue to be fresh, relevant and exciting.” This 32 page color issue “Checkmate #4 of 5” was written by Mike Bullock with art by Silvestre Szilagyi, colors by Bob Pedroza, and cover by Rick Leonardi, Terry Austin, and Bob Pedroza. Moonstone Books |  | |||||
| Mundania Press
- Now available! Ed Lynskey’s third P.I. Frank Johnson mystery, PELHAM FELL HERE, is due out from Mundania Press. Set in West Virginia/Virginia, it has received a blurb from James Crumley ("a delight" and "rings true") as well as positive reviews in the LANSING STATE JOURNAL and MIDWEST. Synopsis: MP and part-time gunsmith Frank Johnson finds his cousin Cody Chapman killed by a twelve-gauge shotgun. Enraged, Frank wants some answers, and fast. Was Cody involved in an arms smuggling scheme? The mystery grows when a pair of murderous deputy sheriffs ambush Frank. Killing them in self-defense, Frank must take it on the lam while he continues his investigation. Eventually he discovers a group of Neo-Nazis, holed up at a remote castle, who may be behind his cousin's murder. Luckily, a couple of bounty hunter pals throw in with Frank to even up the odds. Dustjacket blurbs: "Ed Lynskey's new novel PELHAM FELL HERE is a delight. With a plot as complex as your grandmother's crocheted doilies, Mr. Lynskey creates a portrait of the rural hill country that rings as true as the clank of a Copenhagen can on a Pabst Blue Ribbon can, as does his handle on guns, love, and betrayal. This is a novel well worth the read and makes me want more." —James Crumley, Hammett Award winning author of THE LAST GOOD KISS "Ed Lynskey's PELHAM FELL HERE is as hard-bitten and hard-boiled as they come. The dialogue crackles with such sharpness that you'd swear sparks were jumping off the pages. And P.I. Frank Johnson is a character cut from the Tarantino mold: tough, wounded, conflicted, and bad-ass. Pick up a copy today!" —James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of THE JUDAS STRAIN "PELHAM FELL HERE is a gritty, fascinating thriller with colorful characters, snappy dialogue and plenty of plot twists. Ed Lynskey has created an interesting hero with Frank Johnson, a man with a mission who becomes a man on the run after killing some crooked cops. PELHAM FELL HERE kept me guessing--and on the edge of my seat." —Kevin O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author of ONE LAST SCREAM "Nobody captures rural America like Ed Lynskey . . . a thoroughly engrossing and satisfying read." —Anne Frasier, USA Today bestselling author of PALE IMMORTAL "Ed Lynskey writes in a voice utterly unique to the crime genre. His language cracks like a whip. His dialogue pops like fireworks on the Fourth. In PELHAM FELL HERE, he's crafted a story Indiana Jones would kill for, full of humor, action, neo-Nazi thugs, and the marvelous countryside of rural Virginia. If you haven't read this guy, drop everything right now and do it. You'll be very happy you did." —William Kent Krueger, Anthony Award winning author of THUNDER BAY "Ed Lynskey's followup to THE BLUE CHEER is another lean, tough slice of rural noir. Lynskey reminds us that for every mean street in the city, there's an equally mean dirt road out where the buses don't run. The writing is pure joy to read; he can evoke more powerful imagery with a single perfectly chosen phrase than most writers can with a half page of descriptive prose. Strong stuff, but always satisfying." —J.D. Rhoades, author of SAFE AND SOUND "PELHAM FELL HERE bears the richest nicotine and bourbon stains of the hardboiled genre, yet also bristles with vitality. The plot sings, the characters are twisty and textured and the violence brutal but inevitable. All of these elements would be more than enough yet Ed Lynskey offers so much more in the form of a perfectly pitched prose style that swings effortlessly from back-country grit to Appalachian poetry and back again." —Megan Abbott, Edgar nominee author of QUEENPIN "Ed Lynskey's PELHAM FELL HERE is top drawer PI fiction. Lynskey has a stark, original voice and he is not to be missed." —Jason Starr, Barry and Anthony winning author of THE FOLLOWER |  Pelham Fell Here
by Ed Lynskey Third series title Mundania Press Release Date: June 2008 ISBN: 978-1-59426-401-6 Price: $13.95 | |||||
| Paizo
Publishing: Planet Stories - New titles announced! The Reavers of Skaith by Leigh Brackett - Expected February 2009 Introduction by George Lucas. In this conclusion The Ginger Star and The Hounds of Skaith, Eric John Stark falls victim to a grim betrayal that turns old allies into dogged enemies. Poised to escape from the lawless planet, and chased through dangerous jungles and across predator-infested seas, the fugitive warrior dodges death at every turn in Leigh Brackett’s final science-fiction masterpiece. Price: $12.99 The Outlaws of Mars by Otis Adelbert Kline - Expected March 2009 Introduction by Joe R. Lansdale. Otis Adelbert Kline’s final triumphant sword-and-planet epic roars back into print for the first time in almost 50 years! Jerry Morgan accepts his scientist uncle’s offer to transport him to Mars for a series of thrilling adventures and exploits featuring terrible monsters, fantastic societies, and gorgeous princesses in the Edgar Rice Burroughs tradition. In the planet stories genre, Otis Adelbert Kline was the one true rival and equal of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Kline was on the original editorial staff of Weird Tales, and was literary agent to Robert E. Howard of Conan fame. His Mars and Venus books are considered by many Burroughs fans to be the only other tales worthy of the master. Price: $12.99 The Sword of Rhiannon by Leigh Brackett - Expected April 2009 Introduction by Nicola Griffith Greed pulls archaeologist Matt Carse into the forgotten tomb of the Martian god Rhiannon and plunges the unlikely hero into the Red Planet’s fantastic past, when vast oceans covered the land and the legendary Sea-Kings rule from terraced palaces of decadence and delight. Price: $12.99 Robots Have No Tails by Henry Kuttner - Expected May 2009 Introduction by F. Paul Wilson Hounded by creditors and heckled by an uncooperative robot, a binge-drinking inventor must solve the mystery of his own machines before his dodgy financing and reckless lifestyle catch up to him. Price: $12.99 | ||||||
| Pulpville
Press - Now available! HUGO GERNSBACK PRESENTS SCIENCE FICTION STORIES! Between 1929 and 1932, pioneering science fiction publisher (Amazing Stories) Hugo Gernsback published eighteen chapbooks containing one or two stories each in a minimum of 24 pages. Pulpville Press is reprinting some of these chapbooks, two to a softcover booklet, using the original page images of the chapbooks instead of retypesetting, and slightly enlarging the pages. The first two booklets are now available. Hugo Gernsback Presents SCIENCE FICTION STORIES #1 Featuring THE GIRL FROM MARS by Jack Williamson and Dr. Miles J. Breuer and THE INVADING ASTEROID by Manly Wade Wellman. Trade Paperback $8.50 Hugo Gernsback Presents SCIENCE FICTION STORIES #2 Featuring AN ADVENTURE IN VENUS by Reg Michelmore and THE BRAIN OF THE PLANET by Lilith Lorraine. Trade Paperback $8.50 Pulpville Press |  | |||||
| Red Sonja
- New feature film in the works! USA Today reports that the Red Sonja movie is again moving forward. Robert Rodriguez is now attached to produce, with Rose McGowan starring as Red Sonja. The film will be directed by Rodriguez associate Douglas Aarniokoski and is slated for a 2010 release. According to the USA Today report, McGowan was approached first and she then took the script to Rodriguez, who said he saw the actress as the perfect fit for the character. McGowan said that she will undergo extensive physical training for the film, which is slated to go in front of cameras in October. The movie’s story will tell Red Sonja’s origin, and will, according to Rodriguez, take its cues from the comics as well as creator Robert E. Howard’s themes. Rodriguez is hoping to use the film to launch a franchise. | ||||||
| SAVAGE
TALES #8 - Arriving in comic shops February 2nd! The Savage Tales from Dynamite Entertainment continue in issue #8! This month, Red Sonja and Quatermain continue! Plus: the return of the Hunter from the pages of Red Sonja and the return of Savage Tales Atlantis! Vito Delsante and Lui Antonio present the conclusion of an all-new Red Sonja short! In "Quartermain (Part 2)" by Luke Lieberman, Matt Wolpert, and Diego Bernard, the early adventures of the world-s greatest explorer continue to unfold! "The Trials of Osin" by Luke Lieberman and Fabiano Neves begins — taken from the pages of Red Sonja comes the untold trials of Osin, bridging the gap from the end of the Gath storyline and the bold new direction begun in Red Sonja #35! Finally, "Battle For Atlantis," by Leah Moore, John Reppion, and Pablo Marcos begins as the fan-favorite Savage Tales series returns with an all-new sequel serial! All the action and excitement (and sex and violence) under one incredible cover by Arthur Suydam! MATURE THEMES 48 pages, Full Color, SRP: $4.99 Dynamite Entertainment | ||||||
| Wildside Press - Now
available! VALLEY OF THE TALL GODS AND OTHER TALES FROM THE PULPS A collection of six stories by E. Hoffmann Price from the pages of Alibi, Strange Detective Stories, Thrilling Adventure, Thrilling Mystery, and others. $19 (softcover) $30 (hardbound) | 
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| Adventure House - The June pulp facsimile reprints are now available! REAL MYSTERY - July 1940, 7x10, 112 pages, $14.95 STAR DETECTIVE - April 1936, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 SECRET AGENT X - June 1938, 7x10, 96 pages, $14.95
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| Adventure House - Coming to comic shops
in September! HIGH ADVENTURE #101 featuring DAN FOWLER, G-MAN DETECTIVE in "Station D-E-A-T-H" by Brett Sterling When public mad dog number one sinks his fangs in the throat of American Commerce, the might of the F.B.I. is pitted against a gigantic nationwide hijacking combine! Follow Dan Fowler as he pursues a daring crime chief who hurls defiance at the forces of law! 7x10, 112 pages, $7.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #101 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL084420. |  | |||||
| Adventure House - Pulp facsimile reprints coming to comic shops in September! THE PHANTOM DETECTIVE - August 1935, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 THE PHARAOH'S MARK by Robert Wallace Grisly murder and baffling mystery stalk a museum! Is it the curse of ancient Egypt? Follow the Phantom on one of the most exciting cases in his career.... THE PHANTOM DETECTIVE is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL084421. Available direct from Adventure House in September SINGAPORE THUNDER by Rodney Blake The Sulu Queen's second Mate broke every law of the sea trying to quell that savage mutiny—for the lustful fate of a yellow hell awaited two innocent American girls! EAST OF BORNEO by Rex Evans Mild-looking maybe, but Cork of Borneo was trouble-shooter for that whole wild hill country. And when he found a Scotch lassie and a fortune in gold entangled with ruthless native swine, Cork was hell itself unleashed! DETECTIVE MYSTERIES - November 1938, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 CRACKDOWN ON CORPSES by Nels LeRoy Jorgenson They found Charlie Wiskauer, the whitest guy Tony Donovan had ever known, with his chest torn wide open—and they saw the light that came into Donovan's eyes. . . But read the thrilling story yourself, of a Special Operative's two-fisted fight against metropolitan corruption! THE THIRTEENTH GRAVE by William E. Barrett Somewhere in that eternal bivouac slept the staunch defender of a lost cause where disinheritance of the strong cursed his tragic line for three generations. But a sinister shadow broke that spell with a ghoul's blasphemy, and wove a glamour girl's fate into a Monte Cristo's murder mesh! |    | |||||
| Adventure House - The November pulp facsimile reprints are announced! THE PHANTOM DETECTIVE - June 1935, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 DOUBLE ACTION DETECTIVE - September 1939, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 THE LONE EAGLE - May 1935, 7x10, 96 pages, $14.95
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| Age
of Aces Presents - Downloadable PDF Air War pulp stories! Age of Aces Books is now offering a new feature on their Web site called "Age of Aces Presents". You can now download free PDF versions of some great Air War pulp stories. Visit them at http://ageofaces.home.att.net and look for the "Age of Aces Presents" link. New this week: "Wings for the King" by Arch Whitehousr from the December 1939 FLYING ACES featuring Crash Carringer. One of Arch Whitehouse’s many series characters from Flying Aces, Crash Carringer is an American aircraft salesman extraordinaire, adventurer, and soldier of fortune in any Army that came along. He was top man in the field for the Hale Aircraft Corporation of Long Island, the despair of those he selected as his enemies, the envy of those he aided, and at present the particular pal of the British Royal Air Force in the Near East. How much of a pal he was to be this night he could not know, for he was still unaware that the Second World War had broken out in Europe. And while you are visiting the Age of Aces website, make sure you checkout their fine Air War pulp reprints. Click
on any of the covers to order from Amazon.com!
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| Airship 27 Productions - Now available! Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Book Publishers are thrilled to announce the release of CAPTAIN HAZZARD – CAVEMEN OF NEW YORK; the fourth in this new series by pulpsmith, Ron Fortier. The adventures of the Champion of Justice were re-launched in 2006 when Fortier undertook to bring this long lost hero back to pulpdom’s center stage. He did this by completely re-writing the one and only Captain Hazzard adventure, PYTHON MEN OF THE LOST CITY, dated May 1938. Adding new chapters and filling in numerous plot holes, Fortier edited this new version and former DC artist, Rob Davis provided the artwork. Hot on the heels of that book’s debut and success, Fortier then co-wrote, with acclaimed comics writer Martin Powell, CITADEL OF FEAR; the first all new Captain Hazzard thriller in over 68 years. That book’s critical success soon prompted his re-write of the third chapter in the saga, CURSE OF THE RED MAGGOT, released in 2007 sporting a painted cover by Mark Maddox. Now comes another all new, thrilled packed adventure, CAVEMEN OF NEW YORK. When two evil madmen of science devise a fantastic scheme to bring New York City to its knees under a mountain of freezing snow, it’s up to Captain Hazzard and his Fighting Five to stop them. But can even their courage and daring prepare them to combat an army of savage cavemen? This time Captain Hazzard will ally himself with an intrepid pulp writer named Lester Dent, while his cousin, Doctor Martin Tracey, will employ all his medical skills to save the life of a very brave young boy. CAVEMAN OF NEW YORK is filled with all the pulse-pound pulp action and adventure pulp fans have come to expect from the one and only Captain Hazzard! CAPTAIN HAZZARD – CAVEMEN OF NEW YORK, available now from Airship 27 Prod. and Cornerstone Book Publishers. Written by Ron Fortier, with interior art and design by Rob Davis and cover by Mark Maddox. CAPTAIN HAZZARD – CAVEMEN OF NEW YORK by Ron Fortier Cover by Mark Maddox Interior llustrations by 2008 Rob Davis Production and design by Rob Davis with Anthony Schiavino ISBN: 1-934935-12-3 Produced by Airship 27 Productions Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers |  Release date: 6/18/2008 Retail Price: $24.95 | |||||
| Airship
27 Productions - Now available! Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Book Publishers take to the skies with the release of their reprint edition of LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER. This collection of new stories starring the long forgotten pulp hero was the first anthology title produced by Airship 27 Prod. dated 2006. Its overwhelming success helped launch the company’s ambitious plans to bring back classic pulp characters in brand new adventures. “Without LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER, there probably would have been no Airship 27 Prod.” claimed Editor Ron Fortier. “It was the book that got us going.” A product of the Canadian pulps, the original LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER graced the newsstands from 1939 to 1944, a Dutton Press publication. This anthology features four action packed tales of Lance and his loyal Sky Rangers. They include, Attack of the Birdman by Frank Dirscherl, Where the Sea Meets the Sky by Bobby Nash, Shadows Over Kunlun by Win Scott Eckert and Talons of the Red Condor by Bill Spangler with cover and interior art by comic pro, Rich Woodall of Johnny Raygun fame. The book also contains an article on the history of the character by Norman Hamilton and a second on airplane modeling in the 1930s and 40s by Larry Marshall. Included as an added bonus feature for this new edition is an excerpt from Bobby Nash’s full length novel, Lance Star – Sky Ranger: 1941 – The Road to War, coming soon! At the height of the pulps’ popularity, flying heroes like Dusty Ayers, G8 & His Battle Aces and Bill Barnes were among the biggest sellers on the market. Airship 27 Prod. is once again turning the spotlight on another such aviation daredevil, LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER! LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER Edited by Ron Fortier Introduction by Norman Hamilton “Attack of the Bird Man” by Frank Dirscherl “Where the Sea Meets The Sky” 2008 by Bobby Nash “Shadows over Kunlun” by Win Scott Eckert “Talons of the Red Condors” by Bill Spangler “Pulp Aviation Heroes & the Rise of the Model Aviation Press” by Larry Marshall Afterword 2008 by Ron Fortier Runner by Bobby Nash Cover and interior illustrations copyright © 2008 by Rich Woodall Lance Star logo design by Matt Talbot Production and design by Rob Davis ISBN: 1-934935-01-8 Produced by Airship 27 Productions Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers |  Release
date: 6/05/2008 Retail Price: $24.95 | |||||
| Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and
Nostalgia Ventures Inc Coming in September! THE SHADOW Volume 22:
"Tower of Death" & "The Hooded Circle" (Halloween Special) "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?
The Shadow Knows!" The Master of Darkness returns in two haunting pulp mysteries
by Walter B. Gibson (writing as "Maxwell Grant"). First, The Shadow investigates
unusual disappearances surrounding a bizarre family kept in seclusion in a decaying
mansion by the terms of an unusual will. What is the deadly secret of the "Tower
of Death"? Then, "The Hooded Circle" commit baffling robberies as they steal the
"Seven Hells," and the Dark Avenger must uncover the secrets of the Stonehenge-like
monuments in Druid Glen. BONUS: Lamont Cranston wages a war of invisibility against
King Malo's voodoo magic when he visits "Terror Island" in a lost thriller from
the Golden Age of Radio. This classic reprint also features both color pulp covers
by George Rozen and Graves Gladney, the classic interior illustrations by Tom
Lovell and Edd Cartier and historical commentary by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray.
(Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 THE SHADOW Volume 22 is
solicited in the July
PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL084422. |  | |||||
| Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and
Nostalgia Ventures Inc Coming in September! DOC SAVAGE Volume 21: "Hex" & "The Running Skeletons" (Halloween Special) The greatest superhero of the pulp era returns in two
chilling pulp thrillers by Lester Dent and William G. Bogart writing as "Kenneth
Robeson." First, after Renny Renwick is sticken by a bizarre malady in Salem,
Massachusetts, Doc Savage and his beautiful cousin Pat journey to Witches' Hollow
to investigate the "Hex" of a strange woman rumored to be a 100-year-old witch.
Then, in "The Running Skeletons," the Man of Bronze and his Iron Men must unravel
the mystery of a horde of skeletal gunslingers. BONUS: a horrifying lost Doc Savage
script from the Golden Age of Radio. This instant collector's item showcases both
color pulp covers, and reprints all the classic interior illustrations by Paul
Orban. Pulp historian Will Murray provides commentary while a descendent of one
of Salem's most famous families examines the 17th century witch trials. (Sanctum
Productions) Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 DOC SAVAGE Volume 21 is
solicited in the July
PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL084419. |  | |||||
| Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and
Nostalgia Ventures Inc Coming in October! THE SHADOW Volume 23: "Smugglers of Death" & "The Blackmail King" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The
Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness returns in two classic pulp thrillers by
Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." First, a sexy champion swimmer teams
up with The Shadow to investigate a murderess and her "Smugglers of Death." Then,
Lamont Cranston and Margot Lane battle a sinister extortionist to unmask "The
Blackmail King." BONUS: a lost thriller from the Golden Age of Radio. This
instant collector's item also features a foreword by Margot Stevenson (Orson Welles'
"lovely Margot Lane"), the original color pulp covers by Graves Gladney and George
Rozen, the classic interior illustrations by Edd Cartier and Paul Orban, and historical
commentary by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (Sanctum Productions) 978-1-934943-09-0
1-934943-09-6 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 1 book: $12.95 plus $3.00 (First Class) or
$2 (Media Mail) for postage and packaging 2 books: $25.90 (cover price) First Class postpaid Check, Money Order, or Paypal Subscriptions: Six issues for $72 (first class) or $66 (media mail) [postpaid] |  | |||||
| Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and
Nostalgia Ventures Inc Coming in October! DOC SAVAGE Volume 22: "Mystery Under the Sea" & "The Red Terrors" (classic edition) The greatest superhero of the
pulp era investigates the ancient mysteries of Atlantis in two thrilling undersea
adventures by Lester Dent writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, Doc Savage journeys
to the Caribbean in search of the lost underwater city of Taz to solve a "Mystery
Under the Sea," with three never-before-published chapters (totaling more than
6,000 words) restored from Dent's original manuscript. Then, the Man of
Bronze and his Iron Men discover a sunken fortress populated by amphibious "Red
Terrors." This classic reprint showcases the classic color pulp covers by Walter
Baumhofer and Emery Clarke, and reprints all the original interior illustrations
by Paul Orban. Historical commentary is provided by Will Murray, author of seven
Doc Savage novels. (Sanctum Productions) 978-1-934943-10-6 1-934943-10-X Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 1 book: $12.95 plus $3.00 (First Class) or
$2 (Media Mail) for postage and packaging 2 books: $25.90 (cover price) First Class postpaid Check, Money Order, or Paypal Subscriptions: Six issues for $72 (first class) or $66 (media mail) [postpaid] |  | |||||
| Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and
Nostalgia Ventures Inc Coming in October! DOC
SAVAGE Volume 22: "Mystery Under the Sea" & "The Red Terrors" The greatest superhero of the
pulp era investigates the ancient mysteries of Atlantis in two thrilling undersea
adventures by Lester Dent writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, Doc Savage journeys
to the Caribbean in search of the lost underwater city of Taz to solve a "Mystery
Under the Sea," with three never-before-published chapters (totaling more than
6,000 words) restored from Dent's original manuscript. Then, the Man of
Bronze and his Iron Men discover a sunken fortress populated by amphibious "Red
Terrors." This classic reprint showcases the classic color pulp covers by Walter
Baumhofer and Emery Clarke, and reprints all the original interior illustrations
by Paul Orban. Historical commentary is provided by Will Murray, author of seven
Doc Savage novels. (Sanctum Productions) 978-1-934943-14-4
1-934943-14-2(James Bama variant edition) Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 1 book: $12.95 plus $3.00 (First Class) or
$2 (Media Mail) for postage and packaging 2 books: $25.90 (cover price) First Class postpaid Check, Money Order, or Paypal Subscriptions: Six issues for $72 (first class) or $66 (media mail) [postpaid] |  | |||||
| Baen
Books: The Spider, City of Doom - Now available! Before
there was Batman, before Peter Parker’s alter ego got the bug to slip on
a mask, one Dark Avenger reigned supreme: the Spider! With sardonic
wit and fanatical drive, the Spider faces down a literally faceless master villain,
stops skyscrapers from melting, and corrals a mind-controlling madman. Let the
Spider rise again: a pulp legend forever!Three no-holds-barred pulp blockbusters by one of the greatest story-spinners of all time, the inimitable Norvell Page. Reprinted stories include: "The City Destroyer" from THE SPIDER, January 1935 "The Faceless One" from THE SPIDER, November 1939 "The Council of Evil" from THE SPIDER, October 1940 Cover by STERANKO! The trade paperback retails for $13.00. |  | |||||
| Black
Dog Books - Status update! There is an issue with the die stamping on the spine of this limited edition hardcover title. As soon as the printer can resolve their own internal issues and fix the problem, this book will print and ship. Thank you for your patience. Tom Roberts, Black Dog Books. THE GOOD DIE YOUNG—And Other Early Stories of Romance By Cornell Woolrich Edited and with an introduction by Gene Christie 35 uncollected works by this master of suspense! Remembered today as a master of mystery and edge-of-the-seat thrills, Cornell Woolrich began his career by imitating F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “Jazz Age” tales, selling light-heart stories to publications such as College Humor, Illustrated Love and The Smart Set. In these early romances, Woolrich developed his literary style and the motifs that he would later use so effectively to create truly unforgettable fiction. These stories have been “lost” and unavailable to the reading public for more than three generations. Now Black Dog Books presents The Good Die Young, a collection 35 early efforts by Woolrich that have never been reprinted or collected. Visit our new BLOG, Black Dog Books News From the Dog Pound, for news of upcoming titles and developments regarding projects from Black Dog Books, announcements, as well as occasional random thoughts and other information to share. Black Dog Books 1115 Pine Meadows Ct. Normal, Il 61761 http://www.blackdogbooks.net/ info@blackdogoboks.net | 
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| BUCK ROGERS IN 25TH CENTURY: THE COMPLETE NEWSPAPER DAILIES VOLUME 1: 1929-1931 - Coming in September! by Philip Francis Nowlan & Dick Calkins Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, the first, best, and original science-fiction newspaper strip, has it all - space ships, anti-gravity belts, space pirates, invaders from other worlds, nefarious villains, and, of course, heroes. Comic strip historian Maurice Horn notes that Buck Rogers in the 25th Century "introduced most of the staples of science-fiction plotting" to the American public - as well as to everyone else in the world who read it. Beginning in September 2008, Hermes Press will begin a complete reprint of the ground-breaking newspaper strip in a 9" x 12" landscape format, 2 strips per page. Reprinting over 900 strips, 2 years of the daily strip are presented in Volume One, beginning with the first strip dated January 7, 1929. A special 16-page color section contains an essay on the strip by a leading science-fiction author to place the series in historical perspective together with documentary materials and production artwork. See and experience the thrill and awe of the precursor of Star Trek, Star Wars, and every other science-fiction story to come after! Hardcover, 9x12, 336 pages, $39.99 Hermes Press BUCK ROGERS IN 25TH CENTURY Volume 1 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL084037. | ||||||
| CHRONICLES
OF CONAN VOLUME 15:
Written by J.M. DeMatteis, Roy Thomas, Larry Hama and Len Wein, art by
John Buscema, Neal Adams, Vincente Alcazar, Yong Montano, Ernie Chan and Bob McLeod.
THE CORRIDOR OF MULLAH-KAJAR AND OTHER STORIES Arriving in comic shops June 25th! Following a legendary writer like Roy Thomas is no easy task, but J.M. DeMatteis found himself doing just that when he collaborated with writer Len Wein on Conan #116 -- and then became the book's new regular writer with Conan #118! Dark Horse's latest Chronicles of Conan collects six issues from the regular series run, as well as the second Conan King-Size Annual. Readers will marvel at the strange new landscapes, creatures, and magical foes that DeMatteis brought to the series, while still getting a Roy Thomas fix with his "Phoenix on the Sword" adaptation from Conan Annual #2. 192 pages, $16.95 Dark Horse Comics |  | |||||
| CHRONICLES
OF CONAN VOLUME 16: THE ETERNITY WAR AND OTHER STORIES Coming
in November! Written by J.M. DeMatteis and Roy Thomas,
art by John Buscema, Ernie Chan and Bob McLeod. Following a renowned writer like Roy Thomas was no easy task, but J.M. DeMatteis ) found himself fit for the job when he became Conan the Barbarian's next regular writer with Conan #118! This volume continues the period when DeMatteis worked with legendary artist John Buscema, collecting five of their regular series issues, as well as Conan Annuals 4 and 5, which were created by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Ernie Chan! Enjoy the continuing story lines, growing cast of characters, and increasingly strange sorcerers and monsters in the regular series segments, while getting a look at an older Conan's fight for his throne and queen in the unbeatable Thomas/Buscema/Chan Conan Annual collaborations: "The Return of the Conqueror" and "Bride of the Conqueror"! Volume 16 features a foreword by J.M. DeMatteis and an afterword by Roy Thomas! Features a portion of J.M. DeMatteis's first year as a regular writer on Conan and two riveting Conan Annual stories written by Roy Thomas! 192 pages, $16.95, in stores on Nov. 26 Dark Horse Comics CHRONICLES OF CONAN #16 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL080018. |  | |||||
| THE CIMMERIAN, VOLUME 5, NUMBER 3
(June) - Now available! THE CIMMERIAN, VOLUME 5, NUMBER 3 Edited by Leo Grin | Illustrated by Socar Myles 40 pages Features an article investigating the details of Howard’s 1934 car accident, a piece on the ancient coinage of the historical Cimmerians that breaks new numismatic ground, an interview with one of the last people alive who knew the Howards, a detailed exploration of Howard’s years-long appearances in Colorado’s Summit County Journal, an obituary for one of the world’s premier Howard collectors, plus poetry by Richard L. Tierney, art from Socar Myles, and lots of letters in the Lion’s Den. Each issue was printed in two editions. The deluxe edition, numbered 1-75, uses a black linencover with foil-stamped amethyst text. The limited edition, numbered 76-225, uses an amethyst cover with solid black text. Visit The Cimmerian website for complete details. Deluxe edition: $15 Limited edition: $10 each. UNITED STATES 1 Book: First Class (arrives in few days) $4 2-4 books: Priority Mail (arrives in few days)$5 CANADA 1-4 books: Airmail (arrives in a few days) $5 INTERNATIONAL (most other countries — Europe, Australia, Asia, etc.) 1-4 books: Airmail (arrives in 4-7 days) is $10; Surface Mail (by boat, usually takes 4+ weeks) varies from country to country, please inquire with the editor. You can only pay with a credit card or bank account by using PayPal. Send PayPal payments to editor@thecimmerian.com. You can also send checkor money order, made payable to THECIMMERIAN, to: THE CIMMERIAN P. O. Box 5572 PLAYA DELREY,CA 90296 Visit The Cimmerian website for full ordering information and back issue availability. | ||||||
| THE
COMPLETE GREEN LAMA: FEATURING THE ART OF MAC RABOY VOLUME 2 Coming
in November! Written by various,
art by Mac Raboy and various. Dark Horse Archives completes the entire Green Lama series with this second high-quality hardcover of the Golden Age classic! The emerald-clad freedom fighter returns to mete out further justice courtesy of famed artist Mac Raboy and writer/editor Joseph Greene! In fact, the pair even makes an appearance in this volume, join us as millionaire playboy Jethro Dumont once again chants "Om Mani Padme Hum!" And, while this 1940s anthology series is best known for its eponymous Buddhist superhero, it featured an astonishing variety of short comics and prose pieces. Daring do-gooders the Boy Champions, Merlin-powered Lieutenant Hercules, flying ace Rick Masters, and the mischievous sprite Angus McErc together show off the creative experimentation that caught fire in the wake of Action Comics #1! 208 pages, $49.95, in stores on November 19. Dark Horse Comics THE COMPLETE GREEN LAMA #2 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL080039. |  | |||||
| CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #0 -
Arriving in comic shops June 25th! Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P/Cover), José Villarubia (C) Conan the Cimmerian #0 marks a transitional period in young Conan's life, as he spurns the magicians, turncoats, and legal trappings of the cities he's seen in order to return to the beloved northern frontiers of Cimmeria, where he was born and raised. It also marks a turning point in the artistic muscle that will fuel Conan's adventures throughout 2008 and beyond. Writer Timothy Truman and Argentine artist Tomás Giorello are joined by renowned colorist José Villarrubia in this special issue, as they deliver their adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "Cimmeria" poem. And what's up with Conan? He fights for his life when he crosses paths with a pack of Vanir raiders on the Cimmerian border! Full Color, 24 pages, $.99 Dark Horse Comics |  | |||||
| CONAN
THE CIMMERIAN #3 - Coming in September! Written by Timothy Truman, penciled by Tomas Giorello and Richard Corben, colored by Jose Villarrubia, cover by Frank Cho. A young Cimmerian huntress--a character seen in Conan Vol. 0: Born on the Battlefield--and Horsa--an Aesir leader from The Frost Giant's Daughter--both cross paths with Conan as he continues his dangerous trek through the snowy mountain passes of Cimmeria. Fighting his way through the natural dangers of his barbaric homeland has been a welcome change from the mind games and treachery Conan found in the cities of the East, but there's an unfortunate lesson in treachery in store for Conan here, too. In a Richard Corben flashback sequence, Connacht--Conan's grandfather--seems to have found a role for himself working in a busy city, but as the old saying goes, "Fleas will find a dog . . . and trouble will find a Cimmerian." 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on September 17. Dark Horse Comics CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #3 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL080017. |  | |||||
| CTHULHU
TALES #7 - Coming in September! by John R. Fultz & Mark Rahner BOOM! presents the Cthulhu Tales debut of Primordia writer and Lovecraft scholar John R. Fultz, writer for Weird Tales magazine, who tells the chilling tale of what happens when "A Stranger Comes to Night Hill!" Also, Seattle Times writer Mark Rahner pits the irresistible force of the old-god worshippers against the immovable object known as Child Protective Services - and no one wins! Features covers by Chee and Michel Fiffe. BOOM! STUDIOS COVER A-SC, 24 pages, Full Color, $3.99 COVER B-SC, 24 pages, Full Color, $3.99 CTHULHU TALES #7 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL083770. (Chee) The Diamond Item Code is JUL083771. (Fiffe) | ||||||
| E-texts on the
net this week The Shadow in Review: This weeks Shadow review is "The Getaway Ring" from February 1, 1940. Pulpgen-Online Pulps: Now with over 975 stories online! "He Gave Him a Gun" by Laurence Donovan from EXCITING DETECTIVE, Fall (August), 1940 To Avenge the Murder of His Best Friend, George Burke Grimly Battles to Outsmart a Wily Killer! "Once in Jeopardy" by Lon Williams from WESTERN ACTION, December, 1953 Featuring: Judge Steele At the mere sight of Cynthia Bondell, Judge Steele knew the jury would bring in any verdict her heart desired. But the judge also felt that nothing in the world would be better for Flat Creek than the hanging of defendant - one to which Cynthia was rumored to be engaged! | ||||||
| FALL OF CTHULHU: GODWAR #3 - Coming in September! by Michael Alan Nelson & Mateus Santolouco At last, Mr. Arkham's plans are coming to fruition and the warring cults of Cthulhu and Nodens begin their death-march toward battle. But as Cy and Lucifer continue to search for a way to stop the coming Godwar, an ancient city begins its slow ascent from the frigid depths of the ocean. Has Cthulhu finally heard the Call? Features two covers, one by series artist Santolouco. BOOM! STUDIOS COVER A-24 pages, Full Color, $3.99 COVER B-24 pages, Full Color, $3.99 FALL OF CTHULHU : GODWAR #3 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL083772. (Santolouco). The Diamond Item Code is JUL083773. | ||||||
| FEMME NOIR: THE DARK CITY DIARIES #4
- Coming in September! FEMME NOIR: THE DARK CITY DIARIES is a 4-issue monthly miniseries with completely original material (not reprints from the web comics) in full color. Written by Christopher Mills and illustrated by veteran comics artist Joe Staton, with inks by Horacio Ottolini and Mark Stegbauer. Covers are by Joe Staton and Alfredo Lopez Jr., with variants by Brian Bolland, Matt Haley, Phil Hester and the late Mike Wieringo. Issue #4: "Concrete Jungle" – when an ancient artifact is stolen from the natives of an uncharted island of monsters by unscrupulous adventurers, its protector – a beautiful young jungle girl – follows it to Port Nocturne with revenge in her heart and a spear in her hand. THE DARK CITY DIARIES #4 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL083648. (Staton & Lopez) The Diamond Item Code is JUL083649. (Wieringo & Staton) | ||||||
| FLASH GORDON #2 - Coming in September! by Brendan Deneen & Paul Green After crash-landing on the planet Mongo, Flash, Dale, and Dr. Zarkov find themselves separated from each other, with Flash wandering the deadly forests of Arboria and Dale waking up as a guest of none other than Ming the "Merciful"! Plus, a fan-favorite character from Alex Raymond's original comic-strip debuts! It's classic retro-pulp science-fiction action, for a whole new generation! Ships with two covers in a 50/50 ratio. 36 pages, Full Color, $3.99 Ardden Entertainment FLASH GORDON #2 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL083683. | ||||||
| GIANT-SIZED RED
SONJA #2 - Coming in September! by Various Return to the Hyborian Age with Robert E. Howard's fantasy heroine, Red Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword! Four stories of the red-haired barbarian warrior are presented. "Crimson Katherine," by Christos Gage and Adriano Batista, "The Wizard and Red Sonja Show," by Frank Thorne, "The Endless Stair," by Peter Gillis and Steve Carr, and "Wizards of the Black Sun," by Clair Noto, Roy Thomas, and Frank Thorne! Full Color, $4.99 GIANT SIZED RED SONJA #2 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL083882. | ||||||
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Haffner Press - Coming later
this year; pre-order now! HAFFNER
PRESS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE . . . Edmond Moore Hamilton (1904-1977) was one
of the early pioneers of American science fiction. For fifty years his stories
established and popularized many of the tropes in modern science fiction. Later
this year, Haffner Press will launch the first salvo in a program authorized
by the Estate of Edmond Hamilton to collect all the prose work of this neglected
master. All of his science fiction, all the fantasy, all the mysteries--all the
stories and novels (including the entire run of the "Captain Future" adventures)
will be assembled in this multi-volume set.THE COLLECTED EDMOND HAMILTON - AUTHORIZED EDITION •
The Metal Giants and Others: The Collected Edmond Hamilton, Volume One • The Star Stealers: The Complete Tales of the Interstellar Patrol, The Collected Edmond Hamilton, Volume Two • The Collected Captain Future, Volume One: Captain Future and the Space Emperor As with all Haffner Press titles, quality is of prime importance. Each volume of THE COLLECTED EDMOND HAMILTON will be printed on acid-free archival-quality paper with smythe-sewn hardcover bindings using full-cloth covered boards. Full-color dust jackets will reproduce digitally restored covers from the original pulp magazines. We are currently lining up a stellar group of writers, editors, historians, and friends of Hamilton to provide insightful introductions for each volume. Keep Watching the Skies and check the Haffner Press website frequently for updates on this project. We have a lot of neat tie-ins to this particular program, and you won't want to miss at thing. Click
on the cover image for a complete contents listing on the Haffner Press website!
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| Harold
Lamb - New titles on the horizon! News from Howard Jones indicates that Bison Books has the texts in hand for four new Harold Lamb books! This follows on the heels of Bison's successful first foray into collecting the works of this master of the adventure tale, with the previous four books concentrating on Lamb's stories of Cossacks and the Asian Steppe. The publication of the next four books will be: Spring 2009: Swords From the West, Swords From the Desert Spring 2010: Swords From The East, Swords From the Sea More info about these books as it comes available. Thanks to Howard Jones and Bri Zavitz for the information! | ||||||
| ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #24 -
Coming in September! This special edition issue of Illustration features an extensive look at the life and work of Mort Kunstler, featuring highlights from every facet of his long career. From paperbacks, pulps and adventure magazines, to Aurora model kits, slicks, and his recent work illustrating events from the Civil War, Mort is one of the most prolific and important illustrators from the last fifty years. The issue also features a look at Mort Kunstler the collector, with a special tour of his personal art collection. Also included are book reviews, and a run down of the latest exhibitions and events related to illustration history. Illustration Magazine Softcover, 112 pages, Full Color, $15.00 ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #24 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL084415. | ||||||
| INDIANA JONES AND
THE TOMB OF THE GODS #4 (of 4) - Coming in September! Written by Rob Williams, penciled by Steve Scott, colored by Michael Atiyeh, cover by Tony Harris. As the world's premier archaeologist and adventurer, Indiana Jones will go to incredible lengths to uncover the hidden mysteries of the past, but has his quest for knowledge finally gone too far? It's a race against the Nazis with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Follow Indy as he uses his wits, whip, and fists to keep a devastating discovery out of the hands of the evil Nazi scientist Dr. Friedrich Von Hassell! Hold on tight as this world-spanning romp makes its way to the treacherous tip of the globe--the North Pole! The explosive conclusion to Indy's greatest adventure as we finally find the answer to the question: What horror lies in wait in the depths of the Tomb of the Gods? 40 pages, $2.99, in stores on September 24. Dark Horse Comics TOMB OF THE GODS #4 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL080019. | ||||||
| James Rollins:
THE LAST ORACLE - Available in bookstores June 24th! What if you could bio-engineer the next great world prophet: scientifically produce the next Buddha, the next Muhammad, or even the next Jesus? Would it mark the Second Coming or initiate a chain reaction with disastrous consequences? A master at combining historical and religious intrigue with edge-of-your-seat adventure, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins brings back SIGMA Force to battle a group of rogue scientists who've unleashed a bioengineering project that could bring about the extinction of humankind. From ancient Greek temples to glittering mausoleums, from the slums of India to the toxic ruins of Russia, two men must race against time to solve a mystery that dates back to the first famous oracle of history — the Greek Oracle of Delphi. Hardcover, 448 pages, $26.95 William Morrow Visit James Rollins website at http://www.jamesrollins.com/home.html |  | |||||
| KULL OF ATLANTIS STATUE -
Now available! Robert E Howard's legendary warrior Kull of Atlantis comes to life in this dynamic, limited-edition statue! Clayburn Moore designed the pose, costume, and look entirely from Howard's text, and sculpted the piece with the incredible detail collectors have come to expect. This dramatic statue approximately 16" tall will be limited in production to orders received, so secure yours now! Comes painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in November 2007. Statue SRP: $249.00 C.S. Moore Studio |  | |||||
| LANKHMAR
BOOK 7: THE KNIGHT AND KNAVE OF SWORDS -
Coming in November! Written by Fritz Leiber Dark Horse's republication of Fritz Leiber's immortal tales of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser reaches a turning point with this new edition of Leiber's final stories of the two intrepid adventurers. Their journeys have taken them from one side of Nehwon to the other, facing life-risking peril at every turn. Now, in a set of stories that show us Fafhrd and the Mouser both on their own and together, they will face some of their most challenging obstacles, and--against assassins, angry gods, and even Death himself--the duo must battle for their very lives. 224 pages, $12.95, in stores on November 19. Dark Horse Comics LANKHMAR BOOK 7 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL080040. |  | |||||
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| THE
LONE RANGER #13 - Coming in September! by Brett Matthews & Sergio Cariello Hi-Yo Silver, The Lone Ranger rides again! Issue #13 continues our four part "Scorched Earth" storyline by Brett Matthews, Sergio Cariello and cover artist John Cassaday! With Cavendish aiming to re-stake his claim on the Western world (and Winthrop), the Ranger and Tonto learn more about each other as the two battle a wildfire! Also available is a Dynamite "Authentix" cover edition - each unsigned and unsketched! Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment MATURE THEMES 32 pages, Full Color, $3.50 THE LONE RANGER #13 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL083876. The Diamond Item Code is JUL083877. ("Authentix" cover) | ||||||
| Mike Chomko - June 2008 newsletter is now available! Mike's June 2008 newsletter is now available. Click here to view/download it. Orders over $20 are discounted approximately 10%. Shipping is between $2-6, depending on the weight of your order (media mail or bound printed matter). Michael Chomko, 2217W. Fairview Street, Allentown, PA 18104-6542 Please note that Mike Chomko has a new E-mail address. It is listed in his catalog. | ||||||
| NECRONOMICON #2 (of 4) - Coming in September! by William Messner-Loebs & Andrew Ritchie The history of the most infamous book known to man continues to unfurl! Student Ali Said is caught between the warring forces that want the Necronomicon's power for their own - but Said knows that neither side intends to leave the world better off. In order to save mankind, Said will have to plumb the mysteries of the book itself - and pray that he can do so without going mad! 24 pages, Full Color, $3.99 BOOM! STUDIOS NECRONOMICON #2 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL083762. | ||||||
| Otis Adelbert Kline
- New Yahoo pulp newsgroup! This site is devoted to Otis Adelbert Kline. His works in the science fiction, weird and historical fiction genre and his general biography can also be discussed here. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OTISKLINE/ to join! | ||||||
| Paizo
Publishing: THE SWORDSMAN OF MARS
- Coming in September! by Otis Adelbert Kline; with an Introduction by Michael Moorcock InThe Swordsman of Mars, Harry Thorne, outcast scion of a wealthy East Coast family, seeks the greatest adventure of his life. He exchanges bodies with his look-alike, Martian Sheb Takkor, and is transported millions of years into the past to a Mars peopled with mighty warriors, beautiful women, and fearsome beasts. Sheb Takkor, a great swordsman in his own right, must fight his way across the deserts and jungles of ancient Mars to save the lovely Princess Thane and to defeat his arch-enemy Sel Han - or die trying! Softcover, 160 pages, B&W SRP: $12.99 THE SWORDSMAN OF MARS is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL084481. | ||||||
| PIGEONS FROM HELL #3 (of 4) -
Arriving in comic shops June 25th! Joe R. Lansdale (W), Nathan Fox (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C) After last issue's bloody surprises and frightening, new terrors, Claire and Janet follow a mysterious lawman away from the gore-filled plantation house to seek advice from a strange, obsessive-compulsive hermit. While they can't leave their friends (or what's left of them) behind for long, this may be their only chance at escape. Or maybe they'll just find a quick death, if they're lucky. Haunted by dangerous shape-shifting shadows, reanimated bodies of the dead, and the dark heart of the mansion itself, the panic-stricken twins would rather take a chance finding answers in the demented shack of a madman than spend another minute in the hell that still holds their friends captive! Written by celebrated horror author Joe R. Lansdale (writer of Bubbu Ho-Tep, Batman, Jonah Hex, Conan) Based on the classic horror story by Conan creator Robert E. Howard! Full Color, 32 pages, $2.99, On sale June 18 Dark Horse Comics |  | |||||
| PRINCE VALIANT:
THE KNIGHT ERRANT - Coming in October!
by Gary Gianni & Mark Schultz Originally created by Hal Foster and now sketched by award-winning creators Gary Gianni and Mark Schultz, Prince Valiant is an epic comic adventure that has maintained a continuous story line since its debut in 1937. Noted for its realistic panoramas and its intelligent, humorous narrative, Prince Valiant depicts events taken from various time periods spanning from the late Roman Empire to the High Middle Ages. This collection follows Prince Valiant and his son Nathan as they prepare for battle following King Arthur's abdication. The knightly father and son encounter danger and adventure as they right wrongs throughout each step of their journey. Meanwhile, Aleta, Valiant's true love, holds court back at Camelot while facing challenges of her own. Prince Valiant appears weekly in more than 300 newspapers nationwide. Strips dating from November 21, 2004, to May 11, 2008 are included within this collection. Softcover, 8x11, 192 pages, Full Color, $19.99 PRINCE VALIANT: FAR FROM CAMELOT is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL083631. | 
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| Pulpville Press -
Now available! Gay Life Stories Volume 1 Number 2 Gay Life Stories Volume 1 Number 2, is one of the Spicy/Snappy type of pulp magazines sold under-the-counter at newstands. Besides the stories, poetry, and artwork, the center section of this magazine contained nude art studies. This is a reproduction of the original magazine. Published by Culture Publications. 50 pages, 6" x 9", saddle-stitch binding, black and white interior ink Trade Paperback $8.95 Pulpville Press | 
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| RED SONJA #38 - Coming in September!
by Brian Reed & Walter Geovani Know this, reader of these texts - Red Sonja has perished! Fallen in battle with the vile sorcerer Kulan Gath, Sonja gave her life to save all of Hyboria. For a time, the red-maned warrior did journey through Hades at the side of the boatsman Charon. Here, she did learn the truth of her own creation at the hands of the false Goddess Scathach. Twenty winters have passed since last Sonja walked these lands. However, now that she has returned, her new incarnation has yet to learn the truth of her existence - or the reasons for her miraculous rebirth! 32 pages, Full Color SRP: $2.99 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment RED SONJA #38 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL083881. | ||||||
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| SHEENA:
QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE VOLUME 2: DARK RISING #1 - Coming in September! Artist: Joe Abraham Forced against her will under the "protective" wing of her billionaire grandfather, SHEENA has been trapped in the concrete jungle of Val Verde City for months. But deep in the jungles of Val Verde lies a deadly secret, a relic from the glory days of Nazi Germany that will threaten SHEENA and all that she holds dear! Full Color, 32 pages, $3.50 DARK RISING #1 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL083851. (Jusko) The Diamond Item Code is JUL083852. (Franchesco) The Diamond Item Code is JUL083853. (Odagawa) | ||||||
| SOLOMON KANE #1 (of 5) - Coming in September! Written by Scott Allie, penciled by Mario Guevara, colored by Dave Stewart, covers by John Cassaday and Joe Kubert. Robert E. Howard's vengeance-obsessed puritan begins his supernatural adventures in the haunted Black Forest of Germany in this five-issue adaptation of Howard's "The Castle of the Devil." When Solomon Kane stumbles upon the body of a boy hanged from a rickety gallows, he goes after the man responsible--a baron feared by the peasants from miles around. Something far worse than the devilish baron or the terrible, intelligent wolf that prowls the woods lies hidden in the ruined monastery beneath the baron's castle, where a devil-worshipping priest died in chains centuries ago. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on September 24. Dark Horse Comics SOLOMON KANE #1 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL080016. |  | |||||
| ZORRO #8 -
Coming in September! by Matt Wagner & Francesco Francavilla The final issue of our "Year One" origin of Zorro is here! Finally, Zorro and Gonzales do battle, but who will survive? Find out in this issue by series writer/cover artist Matt Wagner, and artist Francesco Francavilla! Look for Zorro to continue under the guidance of Matt Wagner as he and Dynamite present a new set of classic and thrilling adventures! 32 pages, Full Color, $3.50 ZORRO #8 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (Available June 25th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL083887. | ||||||
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| Adventure
House - The October pulp facsimile reprints are announced! PHANTOM DETECTIVE - June 1937, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 THE RIO KID WESTERN - December 1939, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 DETECTIVE SHORT STORIES - June 1939, 7x10, 112 pages, $14.95
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Age of Aces Presents - Downloadable PDF Air War pulp stories! Age of Aces Books is now offering a new feature on their Web site called "Age of Aces Presents". You can now download free PDF versions of some great Air War pulp stories. Visit them at http://ageofaces.home.att.net and look for the "Age of Aces Presents" link. New this week: "Fat Cance" by Major George Fielding Eliot from the December 1933 SKY BIRDS. Everyone likes a fat guy, unless they have to fly with him. “Tubby” Gorkin could barely fit into the rear observer’s cockpit and no pilot wanted him as their observer. Now, with a new hard edged C.O. coming on, it looked like the end of Tubby’s dream of becoming a pilot. And while you are visiting the Age of Aces website, make sure you checkout their fine Air War pulp reprints. Click
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WEIRD HORROR STORIES coming in 2009! Michael Vance has signed with Cornerstone Books and Airship 27 for publication of “Weird Horror Stories”, an anthology of psychological horror, SF and fantasy short stories. Published in the style and tradition of pulp magazines from the ‘20s, ‘30s, and ‘40s, the book is scheduled for release in early 2009. "Michael Vance offers up 12 tales of horror in the Lovecraft tradition with a deft sense of suspense and heart-pumping terror,” said Ron Fortier, editor and producer of the Airship 27 line of books. “Perfect fare by candle light on a dark rainy night." These short stories about his fictional town of “Light's End” have been published in dozens of magazines, and have also been recorded by legendary actor William (“Murder She Wrote”) Windom. “The assumption of these stories is that there is something Other,” said the author, “larger than man and greater than our narrow view of reality. Each story, written to stand on its own, is related by setting, history, several prominent families, and a macro plot. It encompasses the Azrealites who work tirelessly to reinstate that something Other back on Earth through the manipulation of science and the occult.” Vance has written for national and international magazines, and as a syndicated columnist and cartoonist in over 500 newspapers. His history book, Forbidden Adventures: The History of the American Comics Group, has been called a "benchmark in comics history”. He briefly ghosted an internationally syndicated comic strip, and his own strip for five years that was reprinted as a comic book. Vance has written several comic books, and is listed in the Who's Who of American Comic Books and Comic Book Superstars. Vance’s weekly comics review column, Suspended Animation, has been continuously published for almost twenty years, currently reaching more than 700,000 readers. He also created the new Oklahoma Cartoonists Collection housed in the Toy and Action Figure Museum in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Cornerstone Books publishes Masonic and esoteric books, selected pulp fiction, art literature, limited children's books, and poetry collections. For more information about Cornerstone, go to www.cornerstonepublishers.com. Airship 27 packages and publishes anthologies and novels in the pulp magazine tradition. In the past, Airship 27 has released “Witchfire”, a series of “Captain Hazzard” pulp thrillers, more pulp fiction in “Brother Bones” and “Secret Agent X” and the WWII/SF thriller “The Light of Men”. For more information on Airship 27, go to www.airship27.com. | ||||||
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Black Coast Press - REH: Two-Gun Raconteur #12 is now available!
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| CTHULHU TALES #3 - Arriving in
comic shops June 18th! by William Messner-Loebs & Michael Alan Nelson Acclaimed writer William Messner-Loebs (Journey) joins the BOOM! family! Don't tell the Elder Gods, or they'll take him from us! Messner-Loebs and Michael Alan Nelson (Fall of Cthulhu) chill the blood in the new, monthly anthology series! Something big is happening in the horror universe in 2008 — and it starts here! Heed the call of Cthulhu! BOOM! STUDIOS COVER A-SC, 24 pages, Full Color, $3.99 COVER B-SC, 24 pages, Full Color, $3.99 | ||||||
| E-texts
on the net this week The Shadow in Review: There is no new Shadow review this week. Pulpgen-Online Pulps: Now with over 975 stories online! "Coffin For a Coward" by Robert Leslie Bellem from HOLLYWOOD DETECTIVE, December 1945 Featuring: Dan Turner The clean-living young movie star had emoted his final scene in the audible tintypes. He was now knifed deader than a poached egg, and maybe there'd been more in his life than was suspected by his associates. In any case, Dan Turner, having been in at the kick-off of this murder game, decided he'd throw his weight around until the final whistle! "Lilac and Lucia" by Howard Philip Rhoades from ALL-STORY WEEKLY, March 24, 1917 Thomas Tom is in the big city looking for his girl-friend. Hank Hicks, millionaire perfume manufacturer, is slumming in order to get a decent meal. He is also looking for a new perfume smeller. What happens when these two meet at a cafe? | ||||||
| Flesk Publications: THE PRINCE VALIANT
PAGE - Books ship June 15th! by Gary Gianni With a Foreword by Mike Mignola and an introduction by Robert Wagner, The Prince Valiant Page offers a well-rounded, informative look at both Gary Gianni’s rendition of the Prince Valiant Sunday strip and his own working procedures. After 25 years as a professional illustrator, Gianni describes his new role as an assistant to John Cullen Murphy (who assisted Hal Foster — Prince Valiant's creator), continuing with in-depth knowledge of the strip’s creative process. The Prince Valiant Page is also available in a deluxe, hardbound, slipcased edition — limited to 1,000 copies — that comes with a bound-in plate reproducing a bonus drawing. Flesk Publications Hardcover, 9x12, 208 pages, SRP: $29.95 Deluxe Signed Slipcased Hardcover, 9x12, 208 pages, SRP: $39.95 Pre-orders direct from Flesk receive free shipping and The Prince Valiant Page promotional poster. This offer is only good until June 20. |  | |||||
| MEN'S ADVENTURE MAGAZINES IN POSTWAR AMERICA
- New edition now available! By Max Allan Collins and George Hagenauer. Loaded with outrageous cover paintings featuring amazons, cannibals, Nazis and babes in distress, this hefty, comprehensive guide gives an in-depth overview of the history, culture and artistry of men's adventure magazines from the 1950s-70s. Packed with gripping cover artwork from titles such as All Man, Rugged Men, Man's Life, Escape to Adventure, Stag, Peril and True Men Stories, this is macho titillation at its finest. Includes publisher listings and profiles of artists and writers, plus an interview with Norm Eastman, one of the genre's most important artists. Same book as previously published by Taschen in 2005 (with same name), but this has a new format and new low price. Available from Bud's Art Books! Publisher: Taschen, 2008 Binding: Hardcover with dustjacket Dimensions: 7x9 Pages: 352 page Color: Full Color throughout ISBN: #9783836503129 Your price: $16.99 |  | |||||
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Now available! The adventures of TOM CORBET: SPACE CADET are available again from Pulpville Press! The first three books in the series, STAND BY FOR MARS, DANGER IN DEEP SPACE, and ON THE TRAIL OF THE SPACE PIRATES can be obtained in hardcover or soft cover editions for $24.95 and $14.95, respectively. With these first three books, millions of young interplanetary space enthusiasts who have followed Tom Corbett's adventures on radio, television, and in newspaper cartoon strips, will now have the opportunity to have them available on their own home bookshelves to read and reread and enjoy permanently. Head for the wide-open planetary spaces along with Tom Corbett, Astro, and Roger Manning aboard the spaceship Polaris. Visit the Pulpville Press website for links to order all three books. | 
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| Ramble House - Now available! THE BLACK BOX by M. P. Shiel M. P. Shiel is mainly known for his 1901 novel, THE PURPLE CLOUD, which was loosely adapted into the 1959 post-apocalyptic film, THE WORLD, THE FLESH AND THE DEVIL, starring Harry Belafonte and Inger Stevens. His first collection of short mysteries, entitled PRINCE ZALESKI, was also popular and will soon be published by Ramble House. But one of his most amazing, and obscure, novels is the 1930 THE BLACK BOX, which was written in a style perhaps borrowed from a contemporary writer like James Joyce. Long out of print, Ramble House is proud to bring it back for modern readers to struggle with, as did his readers of the previous century. Once you get settled into the dense, surreal prose you'll find a fantastic plot worthy of Harry Stephen Keeler. Introduced by professor of psychology, Richard L. Kellogg, this novel will amaze and amuse you — just as it did our grandfathers. $18 Trade Paperback $28 Hardcover with Jacket | ||||||
| Robert E. Howard - Now available! The Haunter of the Ring & Other Tales - Wordsworth Editions - May 2008, £2.99 Compiled and Introduced by M.J. Elliot From the unsurpassed imagination of the creator of Conan, Robert E. Howard, here are twenty-one tales of suspense, high adventure and Lovecraftian horror. Trade paperback, 397 pages. The contents include:
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| THE SAVAGE SWORD COLLECTION BUST #2: KULL
- Arriving in comic shops June 18th! Dark Horse will be creating new graphic stories of Kull, and has enlisted one of today's brightest talents, Andy Brase, to do covers. Comic Book Art Gallery called him "the most amazing talent to enter the comic book field in the last decade," and we don't disagree.
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| Wildside Press - Now available! THE SUPREME GETAWAY AND OTHER TALES FROM THE PULPS by George Allan England ISBN: 978-1-4344-0251-6 176 pages, trade paperback, $14.95 The latest volume in the Wildside Pulp Classics series contains eleven of George Allan England's stories from the pulp magazines, plus an introduction by John Gregory Betancourt. Included are: "The Supreme Getaway" (People's Magazine, October 1916) "A Flyer In Junk" (All Story, March 9, 1918) "The Silo" (Argosy-All Story) "Fire Fight Fire" (Munsey's Magazine, Vol. 35, 1906) "Speed Limit" (The Cavalier, November 15, 1913) "The Longest Side" (People's Favorite Magazine, November 10, 1921) "Test Tubes" (Short Stories, March, 1921) "In Mariners' House" (The Cavalier, February 7, 1914) "Rough Toss" (Complete Stories, May 15th, 1932) "Africa" (The Cavalier, November 1908) "A Worth-While Crime" (Detective Story Magazine, August 19, 1922). BLOOD ROYAL by H. Bedford-Jones "Had the king lived, there had been no murder of womenfolk; but Bedfort had shot down the king from behind and fled to Mackinac, untouched of the law, and the kingdom had fallen into hands weaker and more cruel. Therefore had come voyageur, lumberjack, fisherman, bearing with them retribution." Here in two sentences is the setting of this, the latest of H. Bedford-Jones' remarkable romances, which is also his best. The proof of the story is in the reading. Part of the Wildside Pulp Classics series. Originally published in December, 1914 issue of "The People's Magazine." $12.95 Visit the Wildside Press website to order! |  | |||||
| ZORRO #4 - Arriving in comic shops June 18th! by Matt Wagner & Francesco Francavilla Zorro continues to be a thorn in the side of brutal Sgt. Gonzales as he wages his one-man war against the oppressors. While the main story unfolds in the present day, flashbacks feature the formation of the man who would become “the Fox” along with his faithful companion Bernardo as they grow up among the wilds of California and the streets of Spain! Plus: Look for the alternate cover by Mike Mayhew (with the incredible colors of Dean White)! 32 pages, Full Color, SRP: $3.50 Dynamite Entertainment | ||||||
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Merritt - New Yahoo pulp newsgroup! This site is dedicated to all of the fiction of ABRAHAM MERRITT. Merritt's novels, short stories, paperbacks, hardcovers, pulps, reprints, and any movies based on these works can all be discussed here. Also, any artwork from any of the above pertaining to Merritt's writing can be discussed and displayed. If interested, questions and statements about other authors that copied or imitated Merritt's style can be posted. Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ABEMERRITTFANS/ to join! | |||||||||||
| Age
of Adventure - Now available! The first title from Age of Adventure, LEGENDARY HEROES, is now available! Only $7.95 for 60 pages of classic comic stories from the Golden Age titles STARTLING COMICS, and AMERICAS BEST COMICS. LEGENDARY HEROES #1 is comic book sized and features B&W reprints of a different featured character every issue. First up is Pyroman! Its set at a great price, probably less than you would pay at a comic shop. Check it out and with enough fan support we can make every issue Better (pun intended) than the one before. Currently we are scheduled to put out Legendary Heroes every two months. Upcoming issues will feature: Target & the Targeteers, Doc Strange, Fighting Yank, Skyman, Black Cat, Black Terror, The Air Heroes of Hillman Comics, and MORE!! You can check out Age of Adventure's news/blog at: http://ageofadventure.blogspot.com/ You can purchase the first issue at: http://www.lulu.com/content/2470935 | 
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| Age of Aces Presents - Downloadable PDF Air War pulp stories! Age of Aces Books is now offering a new feature on their Web site called "Age of Aces Presents". You can now download free PDF versions of some great Air War pulp stories. Visit them at http://ageofaces.home.att.net and look for the "Age of Aces Presents" link. New this week: "Assassin's Honor" by William E. Barrett from the January 1934 SKY BIRDS. Known on both sides of the lines as “The Assassin”, Hugh McQuillen was feared by the German’s, but his ruthless tactics were loathed by many of his Allied mates. In this the second of nine “Iron Ace” stories William E. Barrett wrote for Sky Birds in the mid ‘30s, McQuillen finds himself the target of a diabolical German scheme. William E. Barrett would later become famous as the author of “Lilies of the Field” and “The Left Hand of God”. And while you are visiting the Age of Aces website, make sure you checkout their fine Air War pulp reprints. Click on any of the covers to order
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| Airship 27 Productions - Now available! Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Book Publishers are extremely proud to announce the release of a truly unique science fiction adventure drama; THE LIGHT OF MEN by Andrew Salmon. The events in this gripping tale take place in a Nazis concentration camp towards the end of World War II and the setting is stark, brutal and historically accurate. Not a book for the squeamish, Salmon’s story of desperate men and women caught up in a war of survival, is a memorable experience no reader will ever forget. A when a stranger named Aaron arrives in camp, the other inmates immediately sense a difference about him. Is he an agent of the Allied Forces rumored to be nearing the camp or a German spy sent to unmask those prisoners planning a last ditch revolt? From the very first page, the mystery intensifies leading to a spectacular finale that resonates with the eternal power of human dignity. A resident of Vancouver, Canada, Mr. Salmon’s previous work, THE DARK LAND, was called by critics “an exceptional work in the tradition of Robert Heinlein.” The publication of THE LIGHT MEN is sure to add to his reputation as one of the new shining stars in the science fiction field. The Light of Men by Andrew Salmon Cover & Illustrations by Rob Davis ISBN: 1-934935-29-8 260 pages, 6 x 9 softcover Produced by Airship 27 Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers |  Release
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Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and
Nostalgia Ventures Inc Coming in June! THE SHADOW Volume 19 - FORESHADOWING THE JOKER: "Voodoo Trail" & "Death's Harlequin" "Who knows what evil lurks in
the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness returns in three
thrillers that foreshadowed two classic Batman villains. First, the Voodoo Master
returns from the dead to lead The Shadow on a "Voodoo Trail" to their final showdown,
in the story that inspired Batman's first supervillain, Doctor Death. Then, The
Shadow battles a murderous clown in "Death's Harlequin." Finally, The Dark Avenger
searches for a murderer who kills with a deadly formula that causes his victims
to laugh themselves to death in "The Laughing Corpse," a classic Shadow script
from the Golden Age of Radio, while The Shadow-Batman connection is examined in
a foreword by Bat-scribe Denny O'Neil. This instant collector's item also showcases
one of George Rozen's greatest covers (reproduced directly from the original oil
painting), all the interior illustrations by legendary illustrator Edd Cartier
and commentary by popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum
Productions) 978-1-934943-03-8 1-934943-03-7 Softcover, 7x10. B&W ........................................$12.95
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| Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and
Nostalgia Ventures Inc Coming in June! DOC SAVAGE Volume 18: "The Monsters" & "The Whisker of Hercules" America's
first superhero returns in two over-the-top adventures by Lester Dent writing
as Kenneth Robeson. First, Doc Savage battles scientifically-engineered giants
in "The Monsters," the classic pulp thriller that inspired the Hugo Strange story
in Batman #1. Then, the Man of Bronze and his Iron Crew discover that a metabolism-accelerating
elixir is creating an army of super-powered criminals. This classic pulp reprint
also features a foreword by Gerry Conway, the original color pulp covers by Walter
Baumhofer and Modest Stein, interior illustrations by Paul Orban and an article
on the Golden Age Doc Savage Comics by Will Murray, author of seven Doc Savage
novels. (Sanctum Productions) 978-1-934943-06-9 1-934943-06-1 Softcover, 7x10. B&W ........................................$12.95 | |||||||||||
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| B e b
B o o k s - Now available! Classic
adventures from vintage pulps in a low-cost affordable format! Reefer Madness! That's
how Victor Rousseau catapults his hero centuries into the future for an exciting
adventure against the Mongol conquerors of New York. Basil Clifford, a physician
at Dr, Moreland's sanatarium for rare disorders of the mind is experimenting with
the use of cannabis sativa in their treatment. Taking an injection himself,
Clifford finds himself travels far into the future, where he has been reincarnated
as Ruuf, son of Oz, emperor of Nyork, the ruins of New York City. There he must
battle the treachery of Prince Timour, a rival to the throne of Og, and for the
hand of Princess Alma, and for the liberation of the enslaved native Nyorkers.
Can Clifford / Ruuf thread his way through a maze of deceit, jealousy, twisted
prophecies and a mechanical, killing "Buddha" to find love and happiness, or will
he love by winning and win by losing? Only Time will tell.
"Draft of Eternity" by Victor Rousseau Victor Rouseau wrote a number of science fiction serials for All-Story Weekly and for nascent SF magazines some years later. He could be counted on for a fast paced story, thrilling action, striking imagery and unforgettable characters. Secret
Agent "X": "The Hooded Hordes" by Brant House In
the depths of the Great Depression men, thousands of men, broken of hope, desperate
to matter have joined a secret society, the Defenders of the American Constitution!
But are this great hearted patriots - - of the dupes of a sinister mastermind
exploiting their pain to further his own plans for a criminal empire. Secret
Agent "X" has vowed to get to the bottom of this, marshaling his own army of private
detectives to penetrate the mysterious cult. But the DOACS have captured Betty
Dale and threaten to fill her mouth with molten lead. Can "X" save her in time,
can he unmask the DOAC"S secret master in time? Only the Man of a Thousand Faces
could have a chance to pull this off.Secret Agent "X": "The Faceless Fury"
by Brant House Our Secret Agent "X" reprint
program continues with a story from later in the series, "Faceless Fury" by G.
T. Fleming-Roberts, writing as "Brant House." Someone is going around killing
people, seemingly at random, leaving as the only clue to the crime a wooden children's
block with a single letter. What do these letters mean? Do they refer to
a long ago crime gang, The ghosts? And who is this faceless fury, a man
with his face wrapped in bandages who can sear the flesh off his victims face
with a simple glance? Can Secret Agent "X's" keen sense and mastery of disguise
unravel this mystery before he becomes a victim of the Faceless Fury's deadly
gaze?Later this year Beb Books plans to reprint George Allen England's science fictional thriller, The Fatal Gift, as well as Francis Stevens' only unreprinted novel, Avalon. Plus, more adventures of Secret Agent "X" -- "Curse of the Waiting Death" and "Servants of the Skull" for sure, maybe more. Check "Coming Attractions" for announcements or visit our website at http://home.sprynet.com/~beb01/bebbooks/index.htm All orders are postpaid. Checks or Money Orders, only, made payable to Brian Brown.
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| Black Dog Books - Special announcement
from the publisher! THE GOOD DIE YOUNG by Cornell Woolrich, edited by Gene Christie, (398 page hardcover, $49.95) originally announced to ship mid to late May has not yet arrived from the printer. Fulfillment date for advanced order has been revised to July 1, 2008. Visit our new BLOG, Black Dog Books News From the Dog Pound, for news of upcoming titles and developments regarding projects from Black Dog Books, announcements, as well as occasional random thoughts and other information to share. Black Dog Books 1115 Pine Meadows Ct. Normal, Il 61761 http://www.blackdogbooks.net/ info@blackdogoboks.net | | ||||||||||
Black
Dog Books - ALEX RAYMOND: HIS LIFE AND
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CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 16: THE ETERNITY WAR AND OTHER
STORIES Coming in
November! Written by J.M. DeMatteis and Roy Thomas,
art by John Buscema, Ernie Chan and Bob McLeod. Following a renowned writer like Roy Thomas was no easy task, but J.M. DeMatteis ) found himself fit for the job when he became Conan the Barbarian's next regular writer with Conan #118! This volume continues the period when DeMatteis worked with legendary artist John Buscema, collecting five of their regular series issues, as well as Conan Annuals 4 and 5, which were created by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Ernie Chan! Enjoy the continuing story lines, growing cast of characters, and increasingly strange sorcerers and monsters in the regular series segments, while getting a look at an older Conan's fight for his throne and queen in the unbeatable Thomas/Buscema/Chan Conan Annual collaborations: "The Return of the Conqueror" and "Bride of the Conqueror"! Volume 16 features a foreword by J.M. DeMatteis and an afterword by Roy Thomas! Features a portion of J.M. DeMatteis's first year as a regular writer on Conan and two riveting Conan Annual stories written by Roy Thomas! 192 pages, $16.95, in stores on Nov. 26 Dark Horse Comics | | ||||||||||
| THE COMPLETE GREEN LAMA:
FEATURING THE ART OF MAC RABOY VOLUME 2 Coming
in November! Written by various,
art by Mac Raboy and various. Dark Horse Archives completes the entire Green Lama series with this second high-quality hardcover of the Golden Age classic! The emerald-clad freedom fighter returns to mete out further justice courtesy of famed artist Mac Raboy and writer/editor Joseph Greene! In fact, the pair even makes an appearance in this volume, join us as millionaire playboy Jethro Dumont once again chants "Om Mani Padme Hum!" And, while this 1940s anthology series is best known for its eponymous Buddhist superhero, it featured an astonishing variety of short comics and prose pieces. Daring do-gooders the Boy Champions, Merlin-powered Lieutenant Hercules, flying ace Rick Masters, and the mischievous sprite Angus McErc together show off the creative experimentation that caught fire in the wake of Action Comics #1! 208 pages, $49.95, in stores on November 19. Dark Horse Comics | | ||||||||||
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THE CIMMERIAN #3 - Coming in September! Written by Timothy Truman, penciled by Tomas Giorello and Richard Corben, colored by Jose Villarrubia, cover by Frank Cho. A young Cimmerian huntress--a character seen in Conan Vol. 0: Born on the Battlefield--and Horsa--an Aesir leader from The Frost Giant's Daughter--both cross paths with Conan as he continues his dangerous trek through the snowy mountain passes of Cimmeria. Fighting his way through the natural dangers of his barbaric homeland has been a welcome change from the mind games and treachery Conan found in the cities of the East, but there's an unfortunate lesson in treachery in store for Conan here, too. In a Richard Corben flashback sequence, Connacht--Conan's grandfather--seems to have found a role for himself working in a busy city, but as the old saying goes, "Fleas will find a dog . . . and trouble will find a Cimmerian." 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on September 17. Dark Horse Comics | | ||||||||||
| Dark Horse Comics: Robert E. Howard comics
featured in MySpace Dark Horse Presents! June is Robert E. Howard Month and MySpace Dark Horse Presents #11 will feature a showcase of REH characterters including Conan, Solomon Kane, and Sailor Steve Costigan! In addition, Jim and Ruth Keegan will provide a fresh biographical tale of REH in TWO-GUN BOB! MySpace Dark Horse Presents #11 debuted on June 4th! http://www.myspace.com/darkhorsepresents | |||||||||||
| E-texts on the
net this week The Shadow in Review: This weeks Shadow review is "Malmordo" from July 1946. Pulpgen-Online Pulps: Now with over 975 stories online! "Snatch Car" by Donald Bayne Hobart from POPULAR DETECTIVE, September, 1936 John Saxon Takes the Wheel in a Madcap Race With a Mob of Snatcheteers! "Wake Not the Dead" by John H. Knox from THRILLING MYSTERY, January, 1940 Willis Payne, mortician, is plunged into a maelstrom of mystery when he asks the question: "Are the dead really dead?" | |||||||||||
| FALL OF CTHULHU #13 - Arriving in comic shops June 11th! by Nelson & Santolouco As Lucifer and the Sheriff continue their search for the elusive Gray Man, they find themselves the hunted rather than the hunters. Either way, they must stop the Gray Man or the Cthulhu cultists will have their way — and that can’t be good for mankind’s survival! BOOM! STUDIOS COVER A-24 pages, Full Color, $3.99 COVER B-24 pages, Full Color, $3.99 | |||||||||||
| Girasol
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Collectables - June 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. Monthly Special: All three for $85 ($10 off) Our first Replica this month is The Spider in "The Coming of the Terror" from September 1936. $35 Our second Replica this month is WEIRD TALES #16 from January 1925. $35 Our third Replica is SPICY ADVENTURE STORIES #17 from February 1936. $25 Girasol also accepts Paypal as an alternate method of payment. Other than Replicas, please confirm availability first before ordering items such as pulp magazines or other books. Payments can be made to our regular info@girasolcollectables.com email address. 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. The only thing missing is the smell (alas) and the flaking newsprint. Email Girasol Collectables at: info@girasolcollectables.com. A complete listing, along with other items such as books, fanzines and of course pulps, can be found on the Girasol Collectables website at http://www.girasolcollectables.com/ All payments must be made in $US payable to Girasol Collectables and mailed to: Neil Mechem c/o Girasol Collectables 3501 GlenErin Drive, Apt. 1409, Mississauga, ON, Canada L5L 2E9 Here is a complete listing of the Pulp Replicas currently available for $25, $35, or $50 each postpaid within North America. Overseas will be a few dollars more. |    | ||||||||||
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| Gotham Pulp Collectors Club -
Next meeting is June 14, 2008! Gotham Pulp Collectors Club is a club for pulp collectors to meet in the NYC/Metro area. It meets the 2nd Saturday of every month. This is the 75th anniversary of the hero pulps with The Phantom, Doc Savage, Nick Carter (in the pulp), Lone Eagle, Spider, G-8, and Moon Man making their debuts. It's also the 85th anniversary for Weird Tales debut. All are invited to attend, so, if you have an interest in pulp magazines, please come and share tales of your interest in and collections with other pulp collectors. Some of us will bring representative issues of Doc Savage and Weird Tales to show from our collections and tall tales of how we got these books. All meetings are free and open to the public.
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| Hard Case Crime - Coming
in June and beyond! June 2008 SOMEBODY OWES ME MONEY by Donald E. Westlake; Cover art by Michael Koelsch Cab driver Chet Conway was hoping for a good tip from his latest fare, the sort he could spend. But what he got was a tip on a horse race. Which might have turned out okay, except that when he went to collect his winnings Chet found his bookie lying dead on the living room floor. Chet knows he had nothing to do with it—but just try explaining that to the cops, to the two rival criminal gangs who each think Chet’s working for the other, and to the dead man’s beautiful sister, who has flown in from Las Vegas to avenge her brother’s murder... July 2008 NO HOUSE LIMIT by Steve Fisher; Cover art by Richard B. Farrell Joe Martin ran the biggest independent casino on the Las Vegas strip—and the Syndicate wanted him out. So they brought in Bello, the most famous gambler in the world, to challenge Joe to a marathon craps game. The stakes: everything Joe owns... NO HOUSE LIMIT offers a sizzling insider’s view of Las Vegas written by the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of numerous classic noir films, including Raymond Chandler’s Lady in the Lake, Humphrey Bogart’s Dead Reckoning and Tokyo Joe, and the atypically dark final film in the Thin Man series. August 2008 BABY MOLL by John Farris; Cover art by Robert McGinnis Six years after quitting the Florida Mob, Peter Mallory is about to be dragged back in. Stalked by a vicious killer and losing his hold on power, Mallory’s old boss needs help—the kind of help only a man like Mallory can provide. But behind the walls of the fenced-in island compound he once called home, Mallory is about to find himself surrounded by beautiful women, by temptation, and by danger—and one wrong step could trigger a bloodbath... |  
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| Heroes Of Ancient Greece -
Now available! Stories By Tom Johnson, Michael A. Black, Ralph E. Horner, and Ron Wilber Two of the greatest of the Greek heroes were Hercules and Atalanta, and both have survived in their own identities, as well as being the patterns for many other heroes of print, song, and screen. But no hero has ever achieved the strength of the mighty Hercules. Nor has any arrow ever flown as swift and true as one shot from the bow of Atalanta! Monsters from the land, sea, and moon face our heroes in these exciting pulp adventures! This volume contains stories by Doc Atlas creator, Michael A. Black, paranormal author, Ralph Horner, and Tom Johnson, author of the popular Jur novels. Fully illustrated by Ron Wilber, including a three page comic by the artist. If you like your heroes strong, your heroines beautiful, and the action fast, then go no further, this adventure is for you! Now available from NTD http://www.bloodredshadows.com/newNTDbooks.htm ISBN #978-06152-1439-9 | 
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| Howard Days 2008
- June 13-14, 2008! Robert E. Howard Days in Cross Plains 2008 is just around the corner, and it’s not to late to still make plans to attend on Friday June 13 and Saturday June 14th. (Texas is a really big state, so there’s room for all of us!) Please click on the REH DAYS 2008 tab at the top of the REHupa page (www.rehupa.com) to find out all you’ll need to know, and now find out even more with a few changes & additions. Project Pride and The Robert E. Howard Foundation are pleased to announce that this year's guest for Robert E. Howard Days in Cross Plains will be Mark Finn. Finn is the author of Blood & Thunder: The Life and Art of Robert E. Howard (Monkeybrain Books, 2006), the 2007 Cimmerian Award winner for Book by a Single Author, which was also nominated for a World Fantasy Award and was a finalist for the Locus Award for Best Non-Fiction. Finn has written about REH for The Dark Man, The Cimmerian, and Dark Horse Comics, among others, and his “Fists of Robert E. Howard” in The Barbaric Triumph won the 2005 Cimmerian Award for Best Essay. He also writes regularly for The Cimmerian Blog. As Creative Director for The Violet Crown Radio Players, Mark has adapted several of Howard’s Steve Costigan stories for performance. He has been one of the most instrumental voices in bringing Howard’s boxing fiction greater exposure and critical attention, and he is a lively and entertaining speaker and raconteur. A quick note on the changes: the Friday morning 10:30 panel has been changed to a more generic “What’s Happening with REH”. REHupans, REH Foundation Board members and (hopefully) a Paradox Entertainment representative will present a discussion of what’s going on in the world of Robert E. Howard. We’ll disperse information, answer questions and encourage audience participation in talking about the Howard boom of the 21st Century. Arlene Stephenson, President of Project Pride in Cross Plains, tells me they’ve received over 100 items for the Friday night Silent Auction at the REH Banquet, but they’re always looking for more. Actually, paperback books are NOT what they need this year, so if you’ve got some other type of REH or related item, please consider donating it to the Silent Auction, c/o Project Pride POB 534, Cross Plains, TX 76443 (or bring it with when y’all come.) It would be much appreciated (and it’s tax deductible!) The nice folks down at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, caretakers of the Howard family plot there, have asked all Howard fans everywhere for help. They are underfunded and understaffed, but they are still bringing out that wonderful Texas hospitality during REH Days. There will be a canopy erected over the Howard gravesite to protect folks from the blazing Texas sun, and Greenleaf will also be providing some refreshments in the form of water and soft drinks and cookies, for all who visit to pay their respects to Robert E. Howard and his family. So, if you can see your way clear to make a donation to the Greenleaf Cemetery when you visit during Howard Days, it would be a wonderful and most appreciated gesture. The Gift Shop at the Robert E. Howard Museum will be selling a new t-shirt this year. Yours truly will also be peddling a new Howard shirt, and I would hope others of you would take advantage of the informal Howard dealer’s area on the tables in the Pavilion for those items you’d like to sell or trade. (Think about donating some of them to the Silent Auction, as well!) And don’t forget to make your donation to Project Pride if you do decide to take advantage of the “dealer’s area”. Robert E. Howard Days 2008 is almost here. Hope to see you there, for it’s the gala event of the year for all fans of Robert E. Howard! Y’all come! | |||||||||||
| INDIANA JONES AND THE TOMB
OF THE GODS #4 - Coming in September! Written by Rob Williams, penciled by Steve Scott, colored by Michael Atiyeh, cover by Tony Harris. As the world's premier archaeologist and adventurer, Indiana Jones will go to incredible lengths to uncover the hidden mysteries of the past, but has his quest for knowledge finally gone too far? It's a race against the Nazis with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Follow Indy as he uses his wits, whip, and fists to keep a devastating discovery out of the hands of the evil Nazi scientist Dr. Friedrich Von Hassell! Hold on tight as this world-spanning romp makes its way to the treacherous tip of the globe--the North Pole! The explosive conclusion to Indy's greatest adventure as we finally find the answer to the question: What horror lies in wait in the depths of the Tomb of the Gods? 40 pages, $2.99, in stores on September 24. Dark Horse Comics | |||||||||||
| It's A Pulp World Eric Jamborsky's blog, It's A Pulp World, has now posted the next installment. This time we take a look at the March, 1942, issue of Startling Stories. | |||||||||||
| JAMES BOND: THE PARADISE PLOT - Arriving in comic shops June 11th! by Ian Fleming, Jim Lawrence & John McLusky Stand by for two more adventures with the world's greatest and most famous secret agent, James Bond, as some of his most thrilling ultra-rare stories are collected for the first time ever in a deluxe collectors' library edition! In this latest action-packed volume, Bond teams up with fellow 00 agent Suzi Kew once again on another sun-soaked escapade, "The Paradise Plot!" This new, never-before-collected edition also features Lawrence and McLusky's rarely seen story "Death Mask!" Plus, a new introduction by Lois Chiles from the film Moonraker and an exclusive feature on rare and unusual James Bond comics from around the world! Titan Books Softcover, 9x12, 104 pages, B&W, SRP: $19.95 | 
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| LANKHMAR BOOK 7: THE KNIGHT AND KNAVE
OF SWORDS - Coming in November! Written by Fritz Leiber Dark Horse's republication of Fritz Leiber's immortal tales of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser reaches a turning point with this new edition of Leiber's final stories of the two intrepid adventurers. Their journeys have taken them from one side of Nehwon to the other, facing life-risking peril at every turn. Now, in a set of stories that show us Fafhrd and the Mouser both on their own and together, they will face some of their most challenging obstacles, and--against assassins, angry gods, and even Death himself--the duo must battle for their very lives. 224 pages, $12.95, in stores on November 19. Dark Horse Comics | | ||||||||||
| Lost
Continent Library - Issue #6 is now available! The new issue of LOST CONTINENT LIBRARY (#6) is now available at: http://www.mottimorphic.com Just scroll down, as usual, and click on the cover art. We're very excited to announce our recently acquired association with a major independent comics company which will bring more graphically presented stories to the magazine starting this summer. Remember, any of you writers out there who want to submit to submit a story for the magazine, just email me at: lostcontinentlib3@yahoo.com | |||||||||||
| Off-Trail Publications
- Now available! Two
new books from Off-Trail Publications debuted at the Windy City Pulp & Paper
Show SUPER-DETECTIVE FLIP BOOK: TWO COMPLETE NOVELS From the SUPER-DETECTIVE pulp: "Legion of Robots" (November 1940), Intro by John McMahan "Murder’s Migrants" (March 1943), Intro by John Wooley 6x9-inch perfect bound; 174 pages, $18.00 In the late-1930s, Culture Publications added a new imprint, Trojan Publications, and gave comic-book fansa reason to stay with the pulps. The reason was Super-Detective, introduced in 1940, a pulp featuring the novel-length adventures of Jim Anthony, detective extraordinaire. But Anthony was no mere sleuth. He possessed phenomenal physical and mental abilities. Patterned after Doc Savage, he battled super-villains bent on the destruction of the United States. After ten amazing adventures, Super-Detective transformed the Jim Anthony novels to a hard-boiled detective-story mode. The criminals were less ambitious, and more susceptible to guns and fists. Here, in this SUPER-DETECTIVE FLIP BOOK, a joint presentation of Off-Trail Publications and Reverse Karma Press, are two Jim Anthony novels, one from each phase of Anthony’s career. Flip the book and read the second novel. Also included are two introductions that explore the dual worlds of Jim Anthony, and the authors who brought him to life. GANG PULP Introduction by John Locke 6x9-inch perfect bound; 294 pages, $24.00 In 1929, a new kind of magazine appeared on newsstands, the gang pulps! And nothing that came before gave the pulps a worse reputation. Month after month, the stories luridly recounted the exploits of the most sadistic killers, the most craven squealers, the most coldblooded gun molls, the most corrupt cops, the most ruthless gang bosses, the most brutal mob wars, that ever escaped the realm of the imagination--a genre of extremes. There had been outlaw heroes in crime fiction before, but none like this new breed, who toasted with bootleg liquor while their bloody victims lay dying on the floor. Almost immediately, the gang pulps came under attack from the censors. America’s morals lay dying on the pulpwood pages, they claimed. Centered in the crosshairs was famed pulp editorHarold Hersey, creator of Gangster Stories, Racketeer Stories, Speakeasy Stories, and a raft of other gang magazines. He was threatened with prosecution. Clean up--or else! But the story of this clash has never before been told; nor have many of the stories been available since their original publication during the dying years of Prohibition. Included in GANG PULP are nineteen rare tales, selected from both the pre- and post-censorship periods. Did Hersey buckle under? Judge for yourself in violent and profane pulp classics like "One Hour Before Dawn," "Rough on Rats," and "City of Bullets." In "Glorifying the American Goon," an in-depth introduction based on all-new research, the world of the gang pulps is explored: what the stories were about, what happened during the attack on Hersey, how he responded, how the stories changed. Stories complete with original illustrations. Click
on the images at the right for larger images and a complete listing of Off-Trail Publications fine line of pulp reprints! Shipping: $2.50 media mail;
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| Pulpcon - July 31 to August 3,
2008 at the Dayton Convention Center! This year’s PulpCon will focus on Jack Williamson and the 70th anniversary of John W. Campbell's ascension to the editorship of ASTOUNDING SCIENCE FICTION/ANALOG SCIENCE FICTION & FACT. Activities will include a special presentation on Jack Williamson by Stephen Haffner. Complementing this presentation will also be a DVD interview of Jack Williamson conducted by the famed science fiction writer James Gunn during the 1970s. A presentation on ASTOUNDING will include a slide show featuring many of the pivotal issues of the magazine while under the helm of Campbell. Pulpcon is pleased to announce that the Guests of Honor for this year’s convention are the award winning authors Jerry E. Pournelle and Larry Niven. Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven are well known for their many varied interests and sense of humor. Their appearance at PULPCON 2008 should offer a great time for everyone. For complete registration details, dealer's room information, and auction information, visit the Pulpcon website and download the registration form. Visit the Pulpcon website at http://www.pulpcon.org/ | |||||||||||
| PULPDOM #51 (May 2008) -
Now available! The contents include: "Prince Izon," 1910 Aztec novel reviewed by Caz " Epic Pulps: ARGOSY WEEKLY, 1918" by Mike Taylor "Francis Stevens, The First Lady of Science Fiction" by Mike Taylor Reviews by Mike Taylor: "Sea Lure" and "Sun Test" by Francis Stevens "The Literary Father of John Clayton?" by Caz "James Branch Cabell" by Mel Madel This issue has a full color front
cover and is profusely illustrated with full color and black & white illustrations.
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| Pulpville
Press - Now available! THE POISON BELT by Arthur Conan Doyle Professor Challenger returns in the second book of the series as he, along with Lord John Roxton, Professor Summerlee, and Mr. E. D. Malone, must discover what is poisoning the world and how to stop it before everything on the planet is killed. Fully illustrated. Hardcover w/dust jacket $22.95 Trade Paperback $12.95 Pulpville Press |
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| Pulp Newsgroups -
Now online! There are numerous pulp newsgroups that are of potential interest to pulp fans. Information on several of these groups and a link to sign up is posted below. PulpMags: If you're interested in the old pulp magazines, this forum is the place to be. We deal with OLD pulps only! If you're looking for something dealing with modern "pulp fiction" style writing, you'd be bored here.This moderated list is setup along the lines of PEAPS, the Pulp Era Amateur Press Society, and all pulp fans across the world are welcome. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PulpMags/ CoverUps: Sharing and trading of Pulp Fiction covers. Discussion not only allowed, but encouraged! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cover_Ups/ REH ComicsGroup: This group is dedicated to the characters created byRobert E Howard that have appeared in comic book form from Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Cross Plains Comics, Dynamite Entertainment etc. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheREHcomicsgroup/ Flearun: This group is for fans of all the incarnations of Doc Savage. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flearun/ Edgar Rice Burroughs Group: This group is dedicated to the study and appreciation of one of the greatmasters of literary adventure, Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950). Creator of numerous famous characters, such as Tarzan, Carson Napier, and John Carter of Mars, and exciting worlds, such as Venus, Barsoom, and Pellucidar, Burroughs is widely recognized as one of the fathers of the Pulp Era and modern heroic fiction. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgarriceburroughs/ Pulp Swap Group: Place your swappable pulps and digest, plus wants, in the file section or individual messages. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PulpSwap/ Wild Cat Books: Here we share a mutual love of the great, thrilling literature from the early to late 20th Century, and focus on Discussion, Promotion, and any topic related to the "Bloody Pulps" and Classic Heroes such as TARZAN... JOHN CARTER OF MARS... SECRET AGENT X... KI-GOR... DOMINO LADY... THE MOON MAN... THE LENSMEN... and many more. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wildcatbooks_pulps | |||||||||||
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| SOLOMON
KANE #1 - Coming in September! Written by Scott Allie, penciled by Mario Guevara, colored by Dave Stewart, covers by John Cassaday and Joe Kubert. Robert E. Howard's vengeance-obsessed puritan begins his supernatural adventures in the haunted Black Forest of Germany in this five-issue adaptation of Howard's "The Castle of the Devil." When Solomon Kane stumbles upon the body of a boy hanged from a rickety gallows, he goes after the man responsible--a baron feared by the peasants from miles around. Something far worse than the devilish baron or the terrible, intelligent wolf that prowls the woods lies hidden in the ruined monastery beneath the baron's castle, where a devil-worshipping priest died in chains centuries ago. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on September 24. Dark Horse Comics |  | ||||||||||
| ThrillerFest 2008 - July 9 -12, 2008! ThrillerFest is just for you! And ThrillerFest 2008 promises to be better than ever with our star-studded cast: ThrillerMaster Sandra Brown and Spotlight Authors Eric Van Lustbader, Dr. Kathy Reichs, and Brad Thor. Sandra Brown will be receiving her ThrillerMaster Award from 2007 ThrillerMaster James Patterson. Come mix and mingle with your favorite authors. Learn what makes them tick, the secrets of their craft, and what inspires them to write what they do. And join us for a fabulous night on Saturday, July 12, for the party of the year, the International Thriller Writers Banquet featuring our ThrillerMaster Sandra Brown. So, register early and take advantage of the great package savings of between $25-$75 depending on your purchase. Of course, with advance pricing you save even more. And don't forget to book your room at the Grand Hyatt Hotel--rooms are limited. This is your event and we look forward to meeting you all in New York City! | |||||||||||
| Upcoming Modern Hero-Pulp Novels
by Christopher
R. Yates The Wolfman, Nicholas Pekearo, Tor, $23.95, May 13, 2008 - Now available! The Incredible Hulk (novelization), Peter David, Del Rey, $7.99, May 20, 2008 - Now available! Batman: Gotham Knight, Louise Simonson, Ace, $7.99, May 27, 2008 - Now available! Superpowers: A Novel, David J. Schwartz, Three Rivers Press,$14.95, June 10, 2008 Soon I Will Be Invincible, Austin Grossman, Vintage, $14.95, June 10, 2008 Hellboy II: The Golden Army (novelization), Robert Greenberger, Dark Horse, $6.99, June 15, 2008 Karma Girl, Jennifer Estep, Berkley, $7.99, July 01, 2008 The Dark Knight (novelization), Dennis O’Neil, Berkley, $7.99, July 18, 2008 Who Can Save Us Now?, Owen King & John McNally, editors, Free Press, $15, July 15, 2008 Hellboy: Oddest Jobs, Christopher Golden, editor, Dark Horse Books, $14.95, July 29, 2008 The Darker Mask, Gary Phillips & Christopher Chambers, editors, Tor, $24.95, August 19, 2008 The Darker Mask, Gary Phillips & Christopher Chambers, editors, Tor, $14.95, August 19, 2008 Wolverine: Election Day, Peter David, Pocket Star, $7.99, August 26, 2008 Last Days of Krypton, Kevin Anderson, HarperCollins, $7.99, August 26, 2008 Heroes: Saving Charlie, Aury Wallington, Del Rey, $7.99, August 26, 2008 Jinx, Jennifer Estep, Berkley, $7.99, September 02, 2008 Hellboy: The All-Seeing Eye, Mark Morris, Dark Horse, $12.95, October 15, 2008 Spider-Man: Requiem, Jeff Mariotte, Pocket Star, $7.99, October 28, 2008 Fantastic Four: Doomgate, Jeffrey Lang, Pocket Star, $7.99, November 25, 2008 The Flaxen Femme Fatale, John Zakour, DAW, $7.99, December 02, 2008 Wild Cards XIX: Busted Flush, George R.R. Martin, ed., Tor, $24.95, December 09, 2008 Wonder Woman, S.D. Perry & Britta Dennison, Pocket Star, $7.99, December 3, 2008 Iron Man (original novel), Del Rey, $7.99, January 27, 2009 |  | ||||||||||
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