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multipack #1 - The "JUSTICE, INC." Collection - Foreword by Michael Uslan Sanctum Books collects eight Kenneth Robeson pulp novels that inspired Dynamite Comics' newest superstar in a deluxe collector's set, including a NEW expanded variant edition of THE AVENGER #1 with 16 additional pages including a new foreword by BATMAN film producer Michael Uslan, the scriptwriter of Dynamite's recent JUSTICE, INC. miniseries! A personal tragedy forges Richard Henry Benson into a "man of steel," leading him to assemble the crime-fighting team called "Justice, Inc." in one of the all-time greatest hero pulp novels. The Avenger searches for the secret treasure of the Aztecs in "The Yellow Horde" and confronts "The Sky Walker" in an epic thriller that was adapted to comics by Jack Kirby. Then, Justice, Inc. cleans up big city corruption in "The Devil's Horns," saves the world's greatest city from "The Frosted Death" and investigates an ancient Indian rain god on "The Glass Mountain." A deadly Egyptian curse is revived by "The Blood Ring" while "Stockholders in Death" launch a deadly trail of murder. BONUS: the debut of the Scarlet Avenger by Irv Novick, a Golden Age classic from the first issue of ZIP COMICS, plus two lost Avenger radio scripts! This spectacular collection showcases eight classic color pulp covers by H. Winfield Scott and the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban with historical commentary by Will Murray, Ron Goulart and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-182-0 Softcover, 7x10, 528 pages, B&W, $44.95 |
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Volume 12: "The Wilder Curse," "Midnight Murder" & "To Kill a Dead
Man" The pulps' legendary "Man of Steel" returns in three action-packed pulp thrillers by Paul Ernst and Emile Tepperman writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, Justice, Inc. must unmask a serial murderer before "The Wilder Curse" claims further innocent victims. Then, a deadly plane crash sets Dick Benson on the trail of the incredible0 new .. invention behind "Midnight Murder." PLUS "To Kill a Dead Man," the final Avenger thriller from the back pages of The Shadow Magazine by Spider-scribe Emile Tepperman! This classic pulp reprint showcases the classic color pulp covers by Lenosci and A. Leslie Ross, Paul Orban's interior illustrations and commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-126-4 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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"The Happy Killers" "The Black Death" & "Cargo of Doom" The pulps' legendary "Man of Steel" returns
in three action-packed pulp thrillers by Paul Ernst and Emile Tepperman
writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, a stolen formula provides crime with
a pill that transforms subjects into superhuman murder machines in "The
Happy Killers." Then, targeted with "The Black Death," The Avenger must
unmask the satanic mastermind behind the Black Wings Cult before his own
life is forfeit! PLUS "Cargo of Doom," a bonus Avenger thriller by Spider-scribe
Emile Tepperman! This classic pulp reprint showcases the classic color
pulp covers, Paul Orban's interior illustrations and commentary by pulp
historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-118-9 Softcover,
7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95
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| THE AVENGER #10: "Pictures
of Death," "The Green Killer" & "Calling Justice Inc." The pulps' original "Man of Steel" returns in three action-packed pulp thrillers by Paul Ernst and Emile Tepperman writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, smuggled "Pictures of Death" are only the sinister prelude to deadly sabotage and mass destruction. Then, Justice Inc. hunts for the antidote to a deadly malady that transforms men into apelike monstrosities in "The Green Killer." Will the cure bring death to The Avenger? PLUS "Calling Justice Inc.," a bonus Avenger thriller by Spider-scribe Emile Tepperman! This classic pulp reprint showcases the classic color pulp covers by Lenosci and William Timmons, Paul Orban's interior illustrations and commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-113-4 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE AVENGER #9: "Nevlo"
& "Death in Slow Motion" The original "Man of Steel" returns in three action-packed pulp thrillers by Paul Ernst and Emile Tepperman writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, The Avenger is blamed when massive power outages black out North America. Can Dick Benson locate the mastermind called "Nevlo" in time to prevent a deadly final blackout? Then, "Death in Slow Motion" cripples an American industry, and Justice, Inc. must find an antidote in time to save hundreds from the deadly paralysis plague! Finally, a defeated crook returns to plot "Vengeance on The Avenger" in an exciting novelette by Spider-wordsmith Emile Tepperman. This classic pulp reprint includes both color covers by Graves Gladney, Paul Orban's dynamic interior illustrations and commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-102-8 Softcover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
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THE AVENGER Volume 8: "House of Death," "The Hate Master" & "A Coffin for
The Avenger"
The Pulps' original "Man of Steel" returns
in three action-packed tales by Paul Ernst and Emile Tepperman writing
as "Kenneth Robeson." First, The Avenger enters a "House of Death" to
unravel the mysterious murders befalling the owners of strange gold medallions!
Then, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance as Dick Benson attempts
to prevent "The Hate Master" from winning the presidential election!
Finally, a single misstep could result in "A Coffin for The Avenger"
in an exciting novelette by Spider-wordsmith Emile Tepperman. BONUS:
a Nick Carter mystery by Bruce Elliott! This classic pulp reprint leads
off with a knockout color cover by Graves Gladney, and also features Paul
Orban's classic interior illustrations and commentary by pulp historian
Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-095-3 Softcover,
7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95
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| THE AVENGER Volume 7: "Murder on
Wheels," "The Three Gold Crowns" and "Death to The Avenger" The
Pulp Era's most unusual mystery man returns in three action-packed
adventures by Paul Ernst and Emile Tepperman writing as "Kenneth Robeson."
Dick Benson's life will be forever changed after "Murder on Wheels"
and the mysterious Cole Wilson lure The Avenger into a deadly trap! Then,
"The Three Gold Crowns" and a dentist's forceps leads The Avenger to
Mr. Death's house of murder. PLUS: "Death to The Avenger," a bonus Avenger
novelette, and a Whisperer thriller by Alan Hathway. This classic
pulp reprint features the color pulp covers by H. W. Scott, Paul Orban's
original interior illustrations and historical commentary by Will Murray.
(Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-084-7 Softcover, 7x10, 128
pages, B&W, $14.95
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| THE AVENGER Volume 6: "The River of
Ice" & "The Flame Breathers" The Pulp Era's strangest mystery man returns in two more epic adventures by Paul Ernst writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, can Justice, Inc. prevent secrets of an ancient civilization buried for centuries in The River of Ice from destroying the modern world? Then, scientists in Paris, Berlin and Montreal exhale fire as they die, setting The Avenger on the trail of The Flame Breathers and a deadly secret that threatens to plunge the world into a fiery infernal! BONUS: a thrilling adventure of Police Commissioner James Gordon, a.k.a. The Whisperer! This classic pulp reprint showcases H. W. Scott's classic pulp covers, all the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban, and historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-067-0 Softcover, 7x10. 112 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE AVENGER Volume 5: "Tuned for
Murder" & "The Smiling Dogs" The Pulp Era's strangest mystery man returns in two action-packed adventures by Paul Ernst writing as "Kenneth Robeson." What is the bizarre connection between a howling canine and an overly generous banker? Alone, Dick Benson confronts a vicious mastermind who is Tuned for Murder. Then, in The Smiling Dogs, The Avenger investigates the nightmarish secret behind a tiny red man and his smiling green dachshund. BONUS: "Run, Actor, Run," a Gadget Man story by Doc Savage's Lester Dent. This classic pulp reprint features the color pulp covers by H. W. Scott, Paul Orban's original interior illustrations and historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-041-0 Softcover, 7x10, 128 pages, B&W, $14.95 |
| THE AVENGER Volume 4: "The Blood
Ring" & "Stockholders of Death" The Pulp Era's most unusual mystery man returns in two epic adventures by Paul Ernst writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, a famous museum becomes a killing site when an ancient Egyptian curse is revived by a strange ritual involving "The Blood Ring." Then, an unholy partnership between Organized Crime and Big Business produces a deadly trail of murder. Only The Avenger and Justice, Inc. can challenge the "Stockholders in Death." BONUS: a lost Avenger radio script from the Golden Age of Radio! This classic pulp reprint showcases H. W. Scott's classic pulp covers, all the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban and historical commentary by Will Murray. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-027-4 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $14.95 |
| THE AVENGER Volume 3: "The Frosted
Death" & "The Glass Mountain" The Pulp Era's strangest mystery man returns in two more epic adventures by Paul Ernst writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, a snowlike powder releases a deadly plague upon the residents of New York City. Can The Avenger save the world's greatest city from The Frosted Death? Then, a bizarre cloud emits deadly lightning bolts that kill without warning. Has an ancient Indian Rain God returned to deliver supernatural vengeance? This classic pulp reprint showcases H. W. Scott's classic pulp covers, all the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban, and historical commentary by Will Murray. Bonus: "My Business is Death!" Paul Ernst's 1936 story that introduced the Avenger prototype, The Wraith. (Sanctum Books) 978-1-60877-019-9 Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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Volume 2: "The Sky Walker" & "The Devil's Horns" The Pulp Era's strangest superhero returns in two more epic adventures of Justice, Inc. by Paul Ernst writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, Chicago skyscrapers collapse after "The Sky Walker" is seen striding above the skyline, sparking fears of an alien invasion in the pulp epic that was later adapted to comics by Jack Kirby. Then, "The Devil's Horns," a cryptic message traced in a dying man's own blood provides the clue that helps The Avenger clean up a corrupt city. This instant collector's item showcases H. W. Scott's classic color pulp covers in the same format as Sanctum's popular Doc Savage reprints, along with all the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban. BONUS:"Boulevard of Death," a Whisperer thriller by Lawrence Donovan from the back pages of The Shadow Magazine, plus historical commentary by pulp historian Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. (Sanctum Books) Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |
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Pulp Era's most intriguing superhero returns in his first two
epic adventures by Paul Ernst writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First,
a devastating personal tragedy forges adventurer Richard Henry Benson
into a "Man of Steel," leading him to assemble the crime-fighting
team called "Justice, Inc." Then, murder sets The Avenger on the trail
of "The Yellow Horde," the secret treasure of the Aztecs. This
instant collector's item showcases H. W. Scott's classic pulp covers,
and reprints all the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban.
Pulp historian Will Murray provides commentary, revealing how The Shadow's
Walter Gibson and Doc Savage's Lester Dent helped develop The Avenger,
a character who also appeared in Street & Smith and DC comics. (Sanctum
Productions) ISBNs TO FOLLOW
Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 |