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| Adventure House - Auction
#2 is now open! We are still adding items, but you can bid on any or all items now currently on display! Not all items have a complete information, but the images are nearly complete and the items are now available for bidding! Auction will close October 5th! More great stuff to be able to bid, just register, choose your password and away you go! No hassles. Only a small 10% buyers premium. Fair and accurate grading. Well packaged, expert shipping at a reasonable cost. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. To bid, you must register, so please CLICK HERE to go to the auction site and register. | |
| AMERICAN
SUPERNATURAL TALES - Available in bookstores October 2nd! by S. T. Joshi (Editor) The ultimate collection of weird and frightening American fiction. As Stephen King will attest, the popularity of the occult in American literature has only grown since the days of Edgar Allan Poe. American Supernatural Tales celebrates the richness of this tradition with chilling contributions from some of the nation’s brightest literary lights, including Poe himself, H. P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, Shirley Jackson, Ray Bradbury, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and—of course— Stephen King. By turns phantasmagoric, spectral, and demonic, this is a frighteningly good addition to Penguin Classics. This anthology includes "Old Garfield's Heart" by Robert E. Howard. Penguin Classics, 432 pages, $16 |  |
| Clark Ashton Smith - "The Black Abbot of Puthuum" Update! In February of 1935, Clark Ashton Smith submitted three stories to WEIRD TALES. Editor Farnsworth Wright accepted all but "The Black Abbot of Puthuum," until the tale was drastically cut and rewritten. When the story finally appeared in the March, 1936 issue, it was 1500 words shorter, a pivotal character was excised from the tale, and the ending was completely different. The rejected manuscript lay buried in the collection of H. P. Lovecraft's executor Robert H. Barlow, and only now, more than seventy years later, is the story published as the author originally conceived it. Complementing the text is a tipped-in illustration reproduced from the original WEIRD TALES artwork of Virgil Finlay. The artwork--long thought lost--was located in the collection of a friend of Clark Ashton Smith's and has not been seen since its first appearance. The RAS Press was founded in 1961 by Roy A. Squires who produced beautiful booklets until 1987, when he printed his final book, his bibliography, The Private Press of Roy A. Squires. Under the guidance and expertise of Master Printer & designer Gerald Lange, Terence McVicker has revived the RAS Press in honor of that notable anniversary with its first publication in twenty years: "The Black Abbot of Puthuum" by Clark Ashton Smith. This digitally produced edition is limited to 250 numbered copies. The tipped-in reproduction of the illustration by Finlay was ink-jet printed by McVicker. The papers are Mohawk 50/10 Matte and Curtis Flannel. The cover was letter-pressed printed by Lange. The book sells for $49.95, but pre-publication subscribers are invited to take advantage of a 20% discounted price of $39.95 (plus 8.25% sales tax for California residents). "The Black Abbot of Puthuum" will debut at the 2007 World Fantasy Convention in Saratoga Springs, New York. Copies of the prospectus for "The Black Abbot of Puthuum" which shows the typefonts, the inking, and the quality of the printing is now ready for mailing. It is printed upon the paper that will be used for the edition. Gratis copies will be mailed to subscribers this week. A hardcopy of the Prospectus is free to anyone who requests one. Inquiries may be directed to Terence McVicker at mcrarebooks@earthlink.net Update: This book is forty-eight pages not counting the covers. The covers are soft-cover, letterpress printed, there is a reproduction of the Virgil Finlay artwork, and the book is handsewn. The book is roughly 4.5 x 8.5. Pre-publication price is $39.95 including shipping. Checks are preferred and should be made out to: Terence McVicker 1745 W. Kenneth Road Glendale, California 91201-1451 You can also pay via Paypal to the email address mcrarebooks@earthlink.net. |  |
| Clive
Cussler: THE CHASE - Coming November 6th! April 1950: The rusting hulk of a steam locomotive rises from the deep waters of a Montana lake. Inside is all that remains of three men who died forty-four years before. But it is not the engine or its grisly contents that interest the people watching nearby. It is what is about to come next . . . 1906: For two years, the western states of America have been suffering an extraordinary crime spree: a string of bank robberies by a single man who cold-bloodedly murders any and all witnesses and then vanishes without a trace. Fed up by the depredations of the "Butcher Bandit," the U.S. government brings in the best man they can find-a tall, lean, no-nonsense detective named Isaac Bell, who has caught thieves and killers coast to coast. But Bell has never had a challenge like this one. From Arizona to Colorado to the streets of San Francisco during its calamitous earthquake and fire, he pursues what is quickly becoming clear to him is the sharpest criminal mind he has ever encountered, and the woman who seems to hold the key to the bandit's identity. Using science, deduction, and intuition, Bell repeatedly draws near only to grasp at thin air, but at least he knows his pursuit is having an effect. Because his quarry is getting angry now, and has turned the chase back on him. The hunter has become the hunted. And soon it will take all of Isaac Bell's skills not merely to prevail . . . but to survive. Filled with intricate plotting, dazzling signature set pieces, and not one but two extraordinary villains, this is the work of a master writing at the height of his powers. Putnam, 416 pages, $26.95 |  |
| CONAN #44 - Arriving in comic shops October 3rd! Written by Timothy Truman, pencils by Cary Nord, colored by Richard Isanove, cover by Nord and Isanove. A favorite of fans and critics alike, the seminal Conan story "Rogues in the House" first appeared in Weird Tales. Now, writer Timothy Truman and artist Cary Nord bring you the tale of the Red Priest, as you've never seen it before. Trapped in the labyrinthine halls of the Red Priest's house, and stalked by a mysterious horror, Conan and Murillo have made a wary alliance with the Priest himself. 32 pages, $2.99 Dark Horse Comics |  |
| CONAN
THE PHENOMENON - Arriving
in comic shops October 3rd! Paul Sammon (W) and Frank Frazetta (Cover); Foreword by Michael Moorcock This in-depth tour through the history of fantasy’s greatest hero covers everything from the earliest prose, to Frazetta’s explosive artwork, through the Schwarzenegger film, and into the recent rebirth of the character as a leading comic-book hero. Since his first appearance in a 1932 pulp magazine, Conan the Barbarian has enjoyed every success available to a fictional character. Robert E. Howard created the genre of sword and sorcery with his original stories; Frank Frazetta’s definitive Conan book covers set the standard for dynamic fantasy artwork; Roy Thomas, with Barry Smith and later John Buscema, used the character to push the boundaries of comic-book adventure; and Arnold Schwarzenegger launched his amazing film career. Now, with the character’s popularity renewed thanks to the award-winning comics series, all of these eras of Conan are examined under one cover in this lavishly illustrated book. Conan historian Paul Sammon looks at all the stages of the character’s development, with commentary and archival material from the most integral players in that history. The definitive guide to everything Conan! Hardcover, 9x12, Full Color, 200 pages, $29.95 Checkout the online preview at http://www.darkhorse.com/downloads.php?did=696&qt=dhnl114s Dark Horse Comics |  |
| Cornerstone
Book Publishers - Coming October 8th! New from Cornerstone Book Publishers - WITCHFIRE - a brand new thriller from the minds of sci-fi Master, Ardath Mayhar, and horror pulp writer, Ron Fortier; with Illustrations by DC/Marvel Artist, Rob Davis. This supernatural pulp thriller was designed by Airship 27 Production, the creative team of Ron Fortier & Rob Davis. ISBN: 1-887560-81-5 176 Pages, 6x9, Softcover, $18.95 Release date: October 8, 2007 Available for pre-sales on September 21, 2007 Cornerstone Book Publishers http://www.cornerstonepublishers.com |  |
| E-texts
on the net this week The Shadow in Review: This weeks Shadow review is "The White Column" from March 15, 1941. "The Cautious Collector" by Jonathan Blade is this week's Two-Minute Shadow Mystery. Shadows of the Pulps: Nothing new this week. Pulpgen-Online Pulps: Now with over 850 stories online! "Fog of the Forgotten" by Basil Wells from PLANET STORIES, Winter 1946 The fog of their world matched the fog in their minds. Rebelling against science, they smashed it, dragged their people down into the ancient mists. But Ho Dyak wanted light. "Murder Rides High" by Leonard Finley Hilts from MAMMOTH DETECTIVE, September 1946 They told Buzz his flying days were over. But when a killer broke loose on the Naval Air Station, he remembered that a man may have bad nerves but an excellent nerve! | |
| Flesk
Publications - Coming in 2008! The Prince Valiant Page by Gary Gianni - June 2008. Mark Schultz: Storms at Sea - Summer 2008. William Stout: Prehistoric Life Murals - Summer 2008. Al Williamson's Flash Gordon: One Man's Journey through the Ages - Fall 2008. Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Four - Winter 2008. | |
| FRANK
FRAZETTA — ROUGH WORK - Arriving
in comic shops October 3rd! edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner Featuring personal and previously unpublished material, this intimate glimpse of Frank Frazetta's creative process showcases not only black-and-white and full-color renderings from the modern master artist's sketchbook, but concept art as well. Hardcover, 7x9, 128 pages, $19.95 |  |
| Indiana Jones For more than 25 years, audiences have thrilled to the adventures of Indiana Jones. The three original films -- Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade -- garnered 14 Academy Award nominations, won 7 Oscars, and grossed more than $1.1 billion at the box office. In the cinematic event of 2008, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford join forces again, bringing Indiana Jones back to the silver screen for his biggest adventure ever. Del Rey Books was the publisher of the original movie novels, and this new adventure will be penned by New York Times-bestselling author James Rollins (The Judas Strain, Black Order, Map of Bones and Sandstorm). Del Rey will also be publishing The Making of Indiana Jones by Laurent Bouzereau and J. W. Rinzler, a behind-the-scenes look at the people, places, technology, and events that went into the creation of all four Indiana Jones movies, beginning with the classic Raiders of the Lost Ark and culminating with an up-close-and-personal look at the brand-new blockbuster. | |
| THE LONE RANGER: NOW AND FOREVER
- Now available! by Matthews, Cassaday, Cariello, White & Bowland "A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi-yo Silver. The Lone Ranger!" With those words, fans young and old alike grew to love The Lone Ranger, and now Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents the definitive collection of their all-new Lone Ranger series! Featuring the all-star creative team of writer Brett Matthews, art director and cover artist John (Planetary, Astonishing X-Men) Cassaday, artist Sergio Cariello, colorist Dean White and letterer Simon Bowland, The Lone Ranger has grown to be the most talked about comic of the year! And now, all six issues are presented in one ultimate hardcover collection - the complete story of how John Reid was transformed into The Lone Ranger and, along with his partner Tonto, set a new standard of justice in the Old West! Also features a complete cover gallery featuring all of Cassaday's covers for the series, and more! Hardcover $24.99 Trade paperback, $19.99 Dynamite Entertainment |  |
| Lost
Worlds: The Journal of Clark Ashton Smith Studies #4 -
Now available! Most of the issue consists of a variorum edition of "Necromancy in Naat," comparing the original and published versions of these stories. We show what CAS originally wrote, what he cut, what he changed, and what he added. There is also a memoir of pioneering CAS scholar Charles K. Wolfe, by Don Herron; and reviews by Donald Sidney-Fryer (of THE SHADOW OF THE UNATTAINED, the complete CAS-George Sterling correspondence) and John Alfred Taylor (of THE FREEDOM OF FANTASTIC THINGS), plus a color painting by CAS. Price is $15 Lost Worlds #4 should be posted shortly on the Seele Brennt Publications website. Lost Worlds #4 is now available from Gavinicuss Books. | |
| The Man from U.N.C.L.E. -
Complete DVD series announced from Time-Life! The classic TV series Man From U.N.C.L.E. is finally here! Authorized for the very first time on DVD and offered exclusively by Time Life. You’ll get all 105 episodes of the Emmy® Award-nominated series, each remastered for stunning clarity and sound, on 41 DVDs! PLUS you get over 10 hours of bonus material, including:
TV Shows on DVD has a breakdown of the special features included in this 41 disk DVD set. You can also get a special features breakdown by following the SHOW ME THE EPISODES link on the ordering site. This DVD set will not be sold in stores until the end of 2008. It is exclusively available from Time Life only at this time. For those only interested in a particular season of the show, Time Life will be selling each of the four seasons individually at a later date. |  |
| Matthew Reilly:
SIX SACRED STONES - Coming soon! "The Six Sacred Stones" is a sequel to "Seven Ancient Wonders" and features the return of Jack West Jr, the Australian ex-SASR hero of "Seven Ancient Wonders", as he embarks on another global treasure hunt. The end of the world is here... Unlocking the secret of the 'Seven Ancient Wonders' was only the beginning. The world is in mortal danger. For Jack West Jr and his loyal team of heroes, the challenge is to set six legendary diamonds known as 'the Pillars' in place at six ancient sites around the world before the deadline for global destruction arrives . The locations of these sites, however, can only be revealed by the fabled Six Sacred Stones. Their quest will involve the death-defying hijack of a mountaintop railway in China... A midnight expedition to Stonehenge... A headlong chase across the deserts of Egypt... And a trek into the dark realm of an Ancient tribe forgotten by time... With only the riddles of ancient writers to guide them, and time rapidly running out, Jack and his team must fight their way past traps , labyrinths and a host of deadly enemies - knowing that this time they cannot, will not, must not fail. The mission is incredible. The consequence of failure is unimaginable. The ending is unthinkable. U.S. and U.K. Release: Simon and Schuster, January 8, 2008 Australia Release: October 2007 In an interview, Reilly stated that he started writing a third book in the Seven Wonders/Six Stones series, titled THE FIVE. He hesitated to call it "a new Jack West novel", as he can’t guarantee that Jack will survive "The Six Sacred Stones"! After that, Reilly is looking to give Shane Schofield another run. He stated that he has had a good break from Schofield, but thinks it’s time to throw him into another massive adventure. |  |
| Mike Chomko
- October 2007 newsletter is now available! Mike's October 2007 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 Contact Mike by email at chomko@enter.net | |
| Planetary
Stories - #8 is now available! Planetary Stories #8 is now available online at http://www.planetarystories.com/PS8.htm for the current issue or go to http://www.planetarystories.com for access to all of them. This issue is an homage to the pulps of the '30s, 40s and 50s -- and 'The Return of Space Opera'. However, in addition to Space Opera we have a Pulp Spirit section that carries things like Jerry Page's Armadillo, and we've published a recreation of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries and, next issue, will have two Western stories. Also in next issue we are carrying an action Space Opera comic. | |
| Pulp
Fiction Reviews Syndicated After two years of writing Pulp Fiction Reviews on his private blog, Ron Fortier has started to expand its posting. Recently it was added to AC Media, a huge internet site that is quickly becoming the USA of the digital world. The reviews can be found under Books in the Arts & Entertainment section. And the good people at Astonishing Adventures Magazine (an on-line pulp mag) will also be running the column on a regular basis. Here you'll find reviews of a wide range of pulp related genres from horror, sci-fi to noir thrillers like this new release by Robert Terrall from Hard Case Crime. | |
| The Pulp Rack -
New addition! I've set up a basic store front for The Pulp Rack for purchasing books. One of the categories is "New Retro-style Adventures," which includes some work by folks here. I'll be adding more items and categories in the weeks to come. The URL for New Retro-style Adventures is http://astore.amazon.com/thepulprack-20/105-3259733-0100467?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=5 As always, thanks for your patronage. Duane Spurlock proprietor The Pulp Rack http://www.pulprack.com Sign up for the Pulp Rack email list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pulprack/ | |
| Robert Weinberg
- Website updated! Robert Weinberg's website has undergone extensive additions, ranging his latest science Book (The Science of Stephen King available right now) to more great stuff in the pulps, comics, short stories, rare books, etc. etc. sections. Take a look when you have a chance. http://www.robertweinberg.net/ | |
| The Spectre
Library - Now available! THE SURGEON OF SOULS - He was an expert hypnotist and received delicate cases from all parts of the country; lost and multiple personality, amnesia, agraphia, aboulia, all the odds and ends of neurouses that had been give up in despair by the "regulars." He was at that time professor of nervous diseases at the hospital. Ivan Brodsky, he called himself, and it was said that he was a cross between two races whose blend of shrewdness and mysticism was probably accountable for the production of so remarkable a personality as his own. Dr. Ivan Brodsky is . . . The Surgeon of Souls. Written by Victor Rousseau, these stories are collected here for the first time ever—$40. Only 21 copies remain as of 13 September. THE TRACER OF EGOS - here are twelve weird and occult tales featuring Dr. Phileas Immanuel, soul-specialist. Advocating that problems of the abnormal psychic state could be remedied with treatment upon the basic theory of reincarnation: that each soul will reappear after an interval of 1,820 years—shorter or longer according to the individual. The great neurological psychic physician must exorcise discarnate thieves, murderers, and religious madmen in these tales and if he fails, those possessed will face grave consequences. Written by Victor Rousseau, these stories are collected here for the first time ever—$40 (hard, limited to 200 copies) Coming in 2008, a third title reprinting a lost science fiction series. Visit The Spectre Library website at http://www.spectrelibrary.com |  |
| TALES OF H.P. LOVECRAFT [MIGNOLA
COVER EDITION] - Now available! edited by Joyce Carol Oates Combining the nineteenth-century gothic sensibility of Edgar Allan Poe with a daring internal vision, Lovecraft's tales foretold a psychically troubled century to come. Lovecraft's universe is a frightening shadow world where reality and nightmare intertwine, and redemption can come only from below. Now, at last, the most important tales of this distinctive American genius are gathered in one volume by National Book Award-winning author Joyce Carol Oates. A collection of ten prototypical stories by Lovecraft, the influential myth-and monster-maker of Providence, Rhode Island, whose extravagantly gothic tales have spawned and inspired such latterday disciples as Stephen King and Ramsey Campbell. It's ingenuous for Ecco to claim that "Now, at last'' we have a representative Lovecraft (considering all that several publishers have done over the years to keep even his ephemera in print). Still, here are some of his best, including such comparatively little-known triumphs as a harrowing depiction of a surrender to madness ("The Dreams in the Witch-House'') and a superb haunted-house tale ("The Shunned House''). Oates's brief, incisive introduction suggestively compares Lovecraft's experiences and temperament with those of his mentor Poe, and helpfully summarizes the content of the former's apparently immortal "Chthulu Mythos.'' One misses only Lovecraft's hair-raising novella "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward.'' But even without it this attractive volume offers a fine chance to sample Lovecraft's ghoulish pleasures. Softcover, 6x9, 160 pages, $14.95 HarperCollins Publishers |  |
| Tarzan/Lone
Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour - Lone Ranger/Zorro DVDs coming soon! BCI is preparing to release THE LONE RANGER/ZORRO Volume 1 on DVD in January 2008. This will be a two disc set with one DVD featuring The Lone Ranger and the second featuring Zorro. The final street date and pricing has not been announced. Volume 2 will be released later in 2008. THE TARZAN/LONE RANGER ADVENTURE HOUR was produced by Filmation and debuted on CBS in 1981. The second season of the show added Zorro to the mix. The series ran from 1981 to 1983. William Conrad provided the voice of The Lone Ranger. The Edgar Rice Burroughs estate owns the rights to Tarzan, but Entertainment Rights has the rights to The Lone Ranger and Zorro, along with the Filmation library, and the DVD rights were licensed to BCI. | |
| Wild
Cat Books - Now available! KI-GOR... THE JUNGLE LORD returns in All-New Adventures based on the popular Pulp Hero of "Jungle Stories"... Stories include: "Armaana's Dark Mirror" by Peter Currane, "The Lost Valley of Ja Far" by Tom Johnson, "Curse of the White Witch" by Wayne Skiver, and "Moon of the Demon Men" by Duane Spurlock. Cover Art by Tom Floyd, with Interior Illustrations by Ron Wilber. Also features a Gallery of original "Jungle Stories" Pulp Covers, and Essays on KI-GOR by each author. If you love Exciting Jungle Action, then experience the Thrills and Chills that await you within these pages! SPECIAL OFFER FROM WILD CAT BOOKS: For One Month Only, this great new book is available for only $14.95 printed, and $6.30 for PDF Download. Regular Retail Price is $19.95, so if you order BEFORE OCTOBER 31, 2007you can save $5.00 OFF THE RETAIL PRICE! 206 pages, 6" x 9" Trade Paperback, $14.95 until October 31, 2007 Available at: http://www.lulu.com/wildcatbooks |  |
| Wild Cat Books
- New blog site! WCB has created a new Blog Site for all of you who want to review the latest in pulp entertainment. This will include Books, Pulps, Magazines, Movies, TV Shows, etc. No limits, everything is acceptable. Let us know what you think of things! WE WANT YOUR OPINIONS! I hope this new web-site will help to promote everyone's work, as well as providing a Forum for your Personal Reviews of "The Classics". http://pulpculturereviews.blogspot.com/ | |
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| Adventure House - Auction #2 Preview! Our Second Auction is Previewing NOW! As we add new items, you can take a preview of coming attractions. Although the images are yet to come, and the list of items is incomplete, we thought you'd all like to get a sample of what's coming in this second auction. More great stuff! To bid, you must register, so please CLICK HERE to go to the auction site and register. Choose your password and away you go! No hassles. Only a small 10% buyers premium. Fair and accurate grading. Well packaged, expert shipping at a reasonable cost. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. | |||||||
| Adventure House - Pulp facsimile
reprints coming to comic shops in December! THE ADVENTURES OF KA-ZAR THE GREAT JANUARY 1937 REPLICA EDITION Ka-Zar, the white youth, fights the Rajah of the Congo and his savage warriors to rescue the golden-haired Belgian girl. A Red Circle Book that later became a comic book character through Marvel Comics! NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. Magazine, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 THE ADVENTURES OF KA-ZAR THE GREAT is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073953. SECRET AGENT X AUGUST 1934 REPLICA EDITION A metropolis writhed in the clutch of horror's hand. The mightiest of the mighty fled in stark terror before its groping fiendish fingers. And the wake was a trail of macabre milestones, marking the way with bloated dead. One man — alone, unaided — followed in that awesome wake. He was that enigma of enigmas, that Man of a Thousand Faces — Secret Agent "X." NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. Magazine, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 SECRET AGENT X AUGUST 1934 is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073955. Also available in December direct from Adventure House. SPICY-ADVENTURE STORIES - November 1942, 7x10, 112 pages, $14.95 |   | ||||||
| Adventure House - New pulp facsimile
reprints announced for 2008! COMING FEBRUARY 2008 ACTION STORIES - March-April 1934, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 Featuring Breckinridge Elkins in "Mountain Man" by Robert E. Howard. SPICY ADVENTURE STORIES - May 1941 PLANET STORIES - Fall 1943 COMING MARCH 2008 TRUE CRIME MAGAZINE - November 1936 PHANTOM DETECTIVE - August 1933 SAUCY MOVIE TALES - April 1937 COMING APRIL 2008 SPICY MYSTERY STORIES - November 1942 DOUBLE ACTION GANG MAGAZINE - December 1937 PLANET STORIES - Winter 1947 |  | ||||||
| Age of Aces Books - Now available! Age of Aces Books is proud to announce our new release, "The Adventures of the Three Mosquitoes: The Wizard Ace" by Ralph Oppenheim. This $16.99 trade paperback edition is 222 pages and is designed by the great team of David and Chris Kalb. It includes all of the original Frederick Blakeslee illustrations. You can get it at Amazon.com or get free shipping by ordering directly from Age of Aces (email ageofaces@att.net). Free shipping is for U. S. only. Journey back to an Age of Aces! Their familiar war cry rings out: "Let's Go!" And the greatest fighting war-birds on the Western Front are once again roaring into action - The Three Mosquitoes! Flying in their usual close V, the three khaki colored Spads were piloted by U.S. Intelligence's finest. In the lead Spad was their impetuous young leader Kirby, while flanking him were "Shorty" Carn, the mild eyed, corpulent little Mosquito and lanky Travis, eldest and wisest of the trio. These three men were always raring for action, always recklessly anxious to go out and match their wings against any odds! Although Ralph Oppenheim had never had a flying lesson, he created one of the longest running aviation series to grace the pages of Popular Publications. Here we present a trio of 1933 Mosquito adventures from DARE-DEVIL ACES: "The Wizard Ace," "The Cannonball Ace" & "The Midnight Ace." We have also included a bibliography of The Three Mosquitoes adventures which appeared over twelve years, through nine different magazines, and in over five dozen stories! Also still available are our first two books: Captain Babyface – The Complete Adventures by Steve Fisher The Red Falcon: The Dare-Devil Aces Years Volume 1 by Robert J. Hogan Coming soon: Volume 2 of The Red Falcon which will include an awesome biography of master pulp artist Frederick Blakeslee by this year's Pulpcon Guest of Honor David Saunders To order "The Three Mosquitoes" and receive free shipping, contact Age of Aces Books at ageofaces@att.net Visit the Age of Aces website at http://ageofaces.home.att.net/index.htm Coming soon: Red Falcon 2, Chinese Brady, Red Falcon 3, Sky Devil, Red Falcon 4, Smoke Wade, and Red Falcon 5. |   | ||||||
| Altus Press
- Now available! Secret Agent "X" - Halo of Horror by Stephen Payne An ALL-NEW novel featuring the classic pulp hero, Secret Agent "X"! This is the next faze in new fiction based upon classic pulp heroes, as this is designed to match the original Secret Agent "X" pulps perfectly, in both design and packaging. $12.95 128 pages, 6.63" x 10.25", perfect binding, black and white interior ink Order from Lulu.com Visit the Altus Press website at http://www.altuspress.com/ |  | ||||||
| Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and
Nostalgia Ventures Inc Coming in December! DOC SAVAGE Volume 13: "Brand
of the Werewolf" and "Fear Cay" The pulp era's greatest superman teams up with his beautiful cousin in the Lester Dent novels that introduced the character of Patricia Savage. First, the Man of Bronze and his Iron Crew investigate the murder of Doc's uncle. The only clues, a strange ivory cube and the mysterious "Brand of the Werewolf," set them on the trail of an ancient mystery. Then, after a failed kidnapping attempt, Doc and Pat Savage travel to the West Indies and encounter flesh-eating ants and a 130-year-old man on the strange island called "Fear Cay"? This collector's item pulp reprint features the classic color pulp covers by Walter Baumhofer, interior illustrations by Paul Orban and historical articles by Will Murray, author of seven Doc Savage novels. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10, B&W, $12.95 Visit
The Shadows Sanctum at: http://www.shadowsanctum.com DOC SAVAGE #13 is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073954. |  | ||||||
| Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and
Nostalgia Ventures Inc Coming in December! THE SHADOW Volume 14: "The Grove
of Doom" and "The Masked Lady" "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!" The Knight of Darkness returns in two of Walter Gibson's personal favorites. To solve the mystery of Chinatown smuggling, feuding families and a series of strange disappearances, The Shadow must enter "The Grove of Doom," where those who enter never return. Then, Lamont Cranston and Inspector Cardona seek the truth behind a series of murders perpetrated by "The Masked Lady." This classic pulp collection showcases one of George Rozen's greatest pulp covers (reproduced directly from the original art), restores more than 13,000 words deleted from previous reprintings of "The Grove of Doom," and includes all the original interior art by illustrators Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, and new commentary by popular culture historian Will Murray. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 Visit
The Shadows Sanctum at: http://www.shadowsanctum.com THE SHADOW #14 is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073956. |  | ||||||
| Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and
Nostalgia Ventures Inc Coming in January! THE SHADOW Volume 15: "The Shadow
Unmasks" & "The Yellow Band" (ORIGIN SPECIAL) Who knows what secrets lurk in The Shadow's mysterious past? The Dark Avenger's enigmatic origins are revealed in the first-ever reprint of one of the rarest (and most expensive) Shadow pulps. In The Shadow Unmasks, the real Lamont Cranston's whereabouts become front-page news, and the Dark Avenger is forced to resurrect his long-buried true identity of Kent Allard, missing aviator and former spy. Then, while investigating a Miami crime ring, Kent Allard is framed by The Yellow Band and must revert to his Lamont Cranston alter ego to clear his name, This collector's item special showcases George Rozen's spectacular pulp covers and all the original interior art by pulp-legends Edd Cartier and Tom Lovell, BONUS: Walter Gibson and Will Murray reveal behind-the-scenes revelations about The Shadow's origins, while Anthony Tollin examines the bizarre saga of Colonel P. H. Fawcett, the legendary explorer whose real-life exploits inspired Kent Allard's creation. (Sanctum Productions) Softcover, 7x10. B&W, $12.95 Visit
The Shadows Sanctum at: http://www.shadowsanctum.com |  | ||||||
| Clark Ashton Smith
- "The Black Abbot of Puthuum" In February of 1935, Clark Ashton Smith submitted three stories to WEIRD TALES. Editor Farnsworth Wright accepted all but "The Black Abbot of Puthuum," until the tale was drastically cut and rewritten. When the story finally appeared in the March, 1936 issue, it was 1500 words shorter, a pivotal character was excised from the tale, and the ending was completely different. The rejected manuscript lay buried in the collection of H. P. Lovecraft's executor Robert H. Barlow, and only now, more than seventy years later, is the story published as the author originally conceived it. Complementing the text is a tipped-in illustration reproduced from the original WEIRD TALES artwork of Virgil Finlay. The artwork--long thought lost--was located in the collection of a friend of Clark Ashton Smith's and has not been seen since its first appearance. The RAS Press was founded in 1961 by Roy A. Squires who produced beautiful booklets until 1987, when he printed his final book, his bibliography, The Private Press of Roy A. Squires. Under the guidance and expertise of Master Printer & designer Gerald Lange, Terence McVicker has revived the RAS Press in honor of that notable anniversary with its first publication in twenty years: "The Black Abbot of Puthuum" by Clark Ashton Smith. This digitally produced edition is limited to 250 numbered copies. The tipped-in reproduction of the illustration by Finlay was ink-jet printed by McVicker. The papers are Mohawk 50/10 Matte and Curtis Flannel. The cover was letter-pressed printed by Lange. The book sells for $49.95, but pre-publication subscribers are invited to take advantage of a 20% discounted price of 39.95 (plus 8.25% sales tax for California residents). "The Black Abbot of Puthuum" will debut at the 2007 World Fantasy Convention in Saratoga Springs, New York. Copies of the prospectus for "The Black Abbot of Puthuum" which shows the typefonts, the inking, and the quality of the printing is now ready for mailing. It is printed upon the paper that will be used for the edition. Gratis copies will be mailed to subscribers this week. A hardcopy of the Prospectus is free to anyone who requests one. Inquiries may be directed to Terence McVicker at mcrarebooks@earthlink.net | | ||||||
| CONAN
#47 - Coming in December! Written by Timothy Truman, penciled by Tomas Giorello, colored by Richard Isanove, cover by Cary Nord. Dark Horse Comics and the Conan team introduce new series artist Tomás Giorello! Best known for the powerful fantasy illustrations for Wizards of the Coast and other prominent publishers, Giorello has also made his mark on comics, contributing to a slew of Star Wars titles. Now, he lends his pencils to the barbarian, joining writer Timothy Truman as he takes Conan from the boisterous "Rogues in the House" to an adaptation of the darker Howard fragment "The Hand of Nergal." Conan has escaped the city with his head intact, but little else to show for his labors. Little does he know that a piece of his past still follows him, stalking the Cimmerian with the patience of the grave . . . 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on December 19. Dark Horse Comics CONAN #47 is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT070028. |  | ||||||
| CONAN THE PHENOMENON - Coming October
10th! Paul Sammon (W) and Frank Frazetta (Cover); Foreword by Michael Moorcock This in-depth tour through the history of fantasy’s greatest hero covers everything from the earliest prose, to Frazetta’s explosive artwork, through the Schwarzenegger film, and into the recent rebirth of the character as a leading comic-book hero. Since his first appearance in a 1932 pulp magazine, Conan the Barbarian has enjoyed every success available to a fictional character. Robert E. Howard created the genre of sword and sorcery with his original stories; Frank Frazetta’s definitive Conan book covers set the standard for dynamic fantasy artwork; Roy Thomas, with Barry Smith and later John Buscema, used the character to push the boundaries of comic-book adventure; and Arnold Schwarzenegger launched his amazing film career. Now, with the character’s popularity renewed thanks to the award-winning comics series, all of these eras of Conan are examined under one cover in this lavishly illustrated book. Conan historian Paul Sammon looks at all the stages of the character’s development, with commentary and archival material from the most integral players in that history. The definitive guide to everything Conan! Hardcover, 9x12, Full Color, 200 pages, $29.95 Checkout the online preview at http://www.darkhorse.com/downloads.php?did=696&qt=dhnl114s Dark Horse Comics | | ||||||
| Dial
P For Pulp Podcast - Highly Recommended! Dial P For Pulp is a podcast for anyone interested in any aspect of the pulps. The first podcast is now available online and highly recommended! There is no cost involved. Just download the mp3 file and enjoy! Dial P for Pulp is the brain child of David Drage and David has done an excellent job putting the program together. Show No.1 features a book review (Hardboiled Cthulhu), an interview with illustrator Tom Roberts about his work on Doc Savage: The Lost Radio Scripts of Lester Dent and also a reading of the first part of Red Shadows a Solomon Kane story by Robert E. Howard. Show No.1 runs just over 43 minutes. The first show is available for download at: http://www.dialpforpulp.com or you can subscribe to the RSS feed at: http://dpfp.libsyn.com/rss/podcasts You can also join the Dial P for Pulp Yahoo newsgroup at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dial-p-for-pulp/ | |||||||
| Doc Con X - November 3, 2007! In 1998 a group of Doc Savage fans in Phoenix, Arizona started a small annual event to celebrate their interest in Doc Savage. Over the years they attracted enough interest to keep the Doc Con going year after year. This year’s con will be at Rob Smalley’s house in Chandler, Arizona on November 3rd. The event agenda has varied over the years, but activities have included: Role Playing Games Doc Savage Jeopardy and other games Recording of Radio Plays complete with sound effects recorded on CD Fan Surveys And lots and lots of talking Doc Doc Con also has: Buying, selling and trading table Doc Savage give-aways, many of which were made by the attendees For sale - Doc Con T-shirts, pins, resin figures, mugs, etc Raffle of Doc Savage and pulp-related items donated by the attendees, including some very unique custom made items by attendees. For complete details, visit the Supreme Adventurer website at http://www.supremeadventurer.com/DocCon | |||||||
| E-texts on the
net this week The Shadow in Review: There is no new Shadow review this week. Next weeks review is "The White Column" from March 15, 1941. "Medicine For Death" by Charles W. Johnson II is this week's Two-Minute Shadow Mystery. Shadows of the Pulps: Nothing new this week. Pulpgen-Online Pulps: Now with over 850 stories online! "Cursed Edition" Joe Archibald from 10-STORY DETECTIVE, April 1945 Featuring: Alvin Hinkey Alvin Hinkey, the understudy flatfoot, would rather do his research in a beer-parlor than a book-hall. But when Hinkey borrowed a crook-book from the library, he seemed slated to drink in its sinister wisdom only out of a Roscoe's muzzle. "Killer Ace" by David Goodis from THE LONE EAGLE, February 1941 Dane Kern scours the bullet-torn heavens to match machine-gun slugs with a cowardly German who won't fight on the level! | |||||||
| THE FALL OF CTHULHU #6 - Available
in comic shops September 26th! by Michael Alan Nelson & Jean-Jacques Diazlowski Beginning a new arc! Connor travels to the edge of the world to retrieve a lost artifact for... Mister Arkham? What darkness does it hold? Secrets are revealed as the next chapter in the war of Lovecraftian gods continues! 24 pages, Full Color, $3.99 Boom Studios | |||||||
| FRANK CHO'S JUNGLE GIRL #4 - Coming in December! by Frank Cho & Doug Murray, Adriano Batista, & Frank Martin A Previews Exclusive! Dynamite proudly presents Frank Cho’s Jungle Girl! Co-Plotted and overseen by Frank Cho, scripted by Doug Murray and crafted by artist Adriano Batista and Frank Martin, the Jungle Girl is destined to be the Dynamite series of 2007! Issue #4 continues the excitement and adventures of Jana the Jungle Girl as we head towards our thrilling conclusion! Featuring two covers — one by "Mr. Jungle Girl" himself, Frank Cho (shipping at 75%), and the variant chase cover by Adriano Batista (shipping at 25%)! 32 pages, Full Color, $2.99 JUNGLE GIRL #4 is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073393. | |||||||
| H. P. LOVECRAFT: HORROR IN THE MUSEUM
- Available in book stores September 25th! by H. P. Lovecraft & others This collection features twenty-four tales of terror revised, rewritten, and collaborated on by the Modern Master of Horror, H. P. Lovecraft. Del Rey, Softcover, 6x9, 544 pages, $16.95 | |||||||
| THE LONE RANGER
#11 - Coming in
December! by Brett Matthews, Sergio Cariello, & Paul Pope In this issue, writer Brett Matthews spins a tale that explores the events of the previous issues and their consequences for Rafael. Tonto pays the accused murderer a visit and tells a most unique tale. Featuring a cover by John Cassaday and a special sequence illustrated by Paul Pope! 32 pages, Full Color, $2.99 THE LONE RANGER #11 is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073398. | |||||||
| MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 15: MARK SCHULTZ
- Coming in
December! The mid-'80s was the age of independent comics. It was also the age of the dinosaur, thanks to Mark Schultz and Xenozoic Tales! Evocative of the master illustrators of the early 1900s, but with a decidedly modern flair, Schultz's artwork took off in Xenozoic Tales, and later spawned the Cadillacs & Dinosaurs cartoon and toy line. Schultz has also written Superman, Aliens, and Predator comics, as well as a novel featuring DC's Flash. Currently he writes the Prince Valiant newspaper strip. This book takes an exhaustive look into Schultz’s creative process. Included is a career-spanning interview with tons of art, including many rare and unpublished pieces! SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 TwoMorrows Publishing MODERN MASTERS VOL.15: MARK SCHULTZ is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073846. | 
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| Moonstone Books - Coming in
December! THE SPIDER, MASTER OF MEN LITHOGRAPH Everyone's favorite relentless pulp avenger, The Spider, Master of Men, is the subject of this artist signed-and-numbered limited edition fine art lithograph painted by none other than fan-favorite artist Doug Klauba! Measuring 18" x 24" and limited to 200 editions, this lithograph comes printed on heavy stock quality paper. Or for that special one of a kind collector’s item, the kind that gives you that bloodthirsty take no prisoners attitude, try the remarked edition! SIGNED & NUMBERED ED—18 x 24 SRP: $49.00 REMARKED ED—18 x 24 SRP: $89.00 Moonstone Books THE SPIDER LITHOGRAPH is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073696 (Signed & Numbered). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073697 (Remarked). |  | ||||||
| Moonstone Books - Available
in comic shops September 26th! THE PHANTOM #19 Written by Mike Bullock, Art by Silvestre Szilagyi, Colors by Bob Pedroza, covers by Marat Mychaels and by Darryl Banks, Terry Austin and Bob Pedroza. "Invisible Children," part 3 of 3. Torn from today's headlines, the electrifying conclusion to The Phantom's one-man war against the army of HIM is now! Don't miss out as our hero comes face-to-face with his worst nightmare. Can he overcome HIM or will The Phantom become his next recruit? 32 pages, $3.50 (Cover B, $4.50). Moonstone Books |  | ||||||
| Moonstone Books - Coming in
December! TALES OF ZORRO Presenting Tales of Zorro, a brand-new anthology featuring eighteen tales of the fox — the first collection of original Zorro short fiction ever published! Including the work of: Max Allan Collins, Greg Cox, Peter David, Loren D. Estleman, Nancy Holder, Guy Williams, Jr., Robert Greenberger, Jeff Mariotte, O’Malley, Andy Mangels, Michael A. Martin, and more! With stunning cover artwork by award-winning artist Douglas Klauba and original interior illustrations by legendary Disney animator and sculptor Ruben Procopio! Featuring cover art by Sherlock Holmes and Peter Pan illustrator Sergio Martinez, Tales of Zorro is available in both a trade paperback and special numbered limited edition hardcover signed by the contributors. REGULAR EDITION SOFTCOVER— 6x9, 288 pages, $16.95 LIMITED SIGNED & NUMBERED HARDCOVER ED— 6x9, 288 pages, $129.99 Moonstone Books TALES OF ZORRO is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073698 (Softcover). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073699 (Limited Signed & Numbered Hardcover). |  | ||||||
| Paizo Publishing - Now available! BLACK GOD'S KISS by C. L. Moore (Trade Paperback) - $12.99 First published in the pages of WEIRD TALES in 1934, C.L. Moore’s Jirel of Joiry is the first significant female sword-and-sorcery protagonist and one of the most exciting and evocative characters the genre has ever known. Published alongside seminal works by H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard, the five classic fantasy tales included in this volume easily stand the test of time and often overshadow the storytelling power and emotional impact of stories by Moore’s more famous contemporaries. A seminal work from one of fantasy’s most important authors, Black God’s Kiss is an essential addition to any fantasy library. 160-page softcover trade paperback Also available is the August release: CITY OF THE BEAST/WARRIOR OF MARS by Michael Moorcock (Trade Paperback) - $12.99 Michael Moorcock’s Eternal Champion returns as Kane of Old Mars, a brilliant American physicist whose strange experiments in matter transmission catapult him across space and time to the Red Planet. Kane’s is a Mars of the distant past, a place of romantic civilizations, fabulous many-spired cities, and the gorgeous princess Shizala. To win her hand and bring peace to Mars, Kane must defeat the terrible Blue Giants of the Argzoon, whose ravaging hordes threaten the whole planet! Adventure in the Edgar Rice Burroughs tradition from the creator of Elric of Melniboné. 160-page softcover trade paperback For all the upcoming PLANET STORIES releases, visit http://paizo.com/store/paizo/planetStories | 
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| Paizo Publishing - Coming in
December! THE SECRET OF SINHARAT by Leigh Brackett The Planet Stories classic returns! Enter Eric John Stark, adventurer, rebel, wildman. Raised on the sun-soaked, savage world of Mercury, Stark lives among the people of the civilized solar system, but his veneer of calm masks a warrior's spirit. In the murderous Martian Drylands the greatest criminals in the galaxy hatch a conspiracy of red revolution. Stark's involvement leads to the forgotten ruins of the Martian Low Canals, an unlikely romance, and a secret so potent it could shake the Red Planet to its core! Softcover, $12.99 THE SECRET OF SINHARAT is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT074039. |  | ||||||
| Pulp Adventurecon #7 - November 3, 2007! Pulp Adventurecon #7 will be on November 3rd at : Ramada Inn 1073 Route 206 Bordentown, NJ Just off Exit 7 of the New Jersey Turnpike 10 am - 5 pm No confirmed guests yet. More news when available. | |||||||
| ReelArt/Dark Horse
Comics: Frazetta Egyptian Queen Statue - Coming
in January! ReelArt Studios and Dark Horse Comics are proud to present Frazetta's Egyptian Queen, the third offering of a four-statue collection inspired by the original artwork of one of the world's most beloved fantasy illustrators, Frank Frazetta. The fully hand-painted statue, as sculpted by Gabriel Marquez, depicts one of Mr. Frazetta's most famous works and was personally overseen and approved by the master. Frazetta Egyptian Queen Statue is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT070075.
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| ROBERT
E. HOWARD'S CONAN: THE FROST GIANT'S DAUGHTER -
Coming in December! Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Cary Nord, colored by Dave Stewart, cover by Frank Frazetta. This December, Conan turns 75! But while the Cimmerian may be seasoned, he's still going strong, as Dark Horse celebrates the barbarian's birthday with the first in a series of special-edition reprints of their adaptations of Robert E. Howard stories -- with cover art by definitive Conan illustrator Frank Frazetta. The Frost Giant's Daughter reprints Conan #2 and features Frazetta's original cover painting "The Frost Giants," first seen on the jacket of Lancer's 1969 edition Conan of Cimmeria. 24 pages, $3.50, in stores on December 6. Dark Horse Comics THE FROST GIANT'S DAUGHTER is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT070026. |  | ||||||
| Robert E. Howard Foundation - THE LAST OF THE TRUNK is now available for pre-order! THE LAST OF THE TRUNK
should ship in November. Robert E. Howard
generated an enormous volume of written works, around 3.5 million words. In his
tiny room in his house in Cross Plains, REH kept a trunk to hold all his output
that was still awaiting a sale, as well as works that were rejected, unfinished,
something he especially wanted to save, or simply copies of early drafts that
he would reuse the back of in typing up another story. At the time of his death,
that trunk held literally tens of thousands of pages of material, all hand-typed
by REH.In the early 1960s, Glenn Lord obtained the contents of REH's trunk. He had the duty, pleasure, and challenge of sorting it all out, and to begin sheparding those works into print. Hundreds of stories and poems poured forth, to see print in assorted books, magazines, and fan publications. Ever since the publication of Glenn Lord's THE LAST CELT in 1976, collectors of the works of REH have been aware of, but unable to read, more than a hundred unpublished stories and fragments. A few were published in the intervening years, but not many. Finally, in this volume, THE LAST OF THE TRUNK is being revealed. Virtually all the remaining unpublished prose will be included. While this certainly is not his most memorable or impressive work (those works are already in print), it does fill in lots of blank spaces for the scholars and collectors, and perhaps yield a little more understanding of one of the greatest pulp writers. This will be the largest REHF publication to date, at 672 pages. Hardback with dust jacket by Tom Foster. Edited and with an introduction by Patrice Louinet. Design by Dennis McHaney. Many of the works are incomplete or unfinished. Many of the complete stories are either boxing or high school papers. Ordering and payment information Some of the content in these letters could be considered adult in nature and inappropriate for children. Hence, the Robert E. Howard Foundation requires that each purchaser certify that they are at least 18 years of age. The price will be $53 for REHF members, $59 for non-members. Shipping rates PER VOLUME. Shipping options are:
All books will be securely packed. REH FOUNDATION PRESS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS BY THE POST OFFICE. PURCHASE INSURANCE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO TAKE THE RISK. Those wishing to ship via some other carrier (UPS, FedEx, etc.) will need to contact us at info@rehfoundation.org to make arrangements and determine costs. To order, pay directly via PayPal to paypal@rehfpress.com, via check (personal or cashier's) or money order sent to: The REH Foundation Press, PO Box 251242, Plano, TX 75025. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE IN US DOLLARS. Be sure that all the necessary shipping information is included and accurate, and that the total price includes correct shipping and insurance (if wanted). Books will not be shipped prior to checks clearing the bank. If you have any questions or comments regarding pricing or shipping, please contact us at info@rehfoundation.org. A detailed list of the contents is below the cover:
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| Robert E. Howard and Two-Gun Bob: Drawings
by Jim & Ruth Keegan - Now available! As with previous sketchbooks in the Wandering Star and Del Rey series (all but the Solomon Kane designed by Jim), this sketchbook features both finished illustrations and the pencil (or, in some cases it appears, ink and wash) sketches that represent various stages in their development. In addition to the illustrations for The Best of REH, they have included two splendid examples of their outstanding The Adventures of Two-Gun Bob comic strip in color, as well as a pencil version of another and a variety of character sketches. For fans of the Two-Gun Bob strip, as well as those unfamiliar with the Keegans’ work, the art herein will be a revelation: they are not only brilliant comic-strip artists, but formidable graphic artists and designers, drawing their inspiration herein primarily from the great German master Ludwig Hohlwein, very much in the spirit of the Golden Age of Illustration. 32 pages, Full-color covers, $10.00 plus $1.60 for domestic U.S. shipping Outside U.S. please inquire directly with Jim Keegan at FORNOBULAX@aol.com Paypal payments should be made to FORNOBULAX@aol.com If Paypal is not an option for you, contact Jim Keegan at FORNOBULAX@aol.com to arrange a payment option. Robert E. Howard and Two-Gun Bob: Drawings by Jim & Ruth Keegan is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT074007.
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| SAVAGE PLANET: SECRETS OF THE EMPIRE - Available
in comic shops September 26th! by Dan Parsons Lone Astronaut Capt. Hawkins and his beautiful native companion fight for survival in the mysterious lost regions of Terra One! This brand-new special SAVAGE PLANET one-shot also features artwork from the 2004 Edgar Rice Burroughs Exhibition (ECOF). Numerous Tarzan, John Carter: Warlord of Mars, Carson of Venus, and other artwork is presented. 32 pages, B&W SRP: $3.50 Basement Comics / Amryl Entertainment | |||||||
| THE SAVAGE SWORD
COLLECTION BUST #2: KULL - Coming in February! 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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| THE
SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN VOLUME 2 - Coming in
February! Written by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith and John Buscema. In the mid 1970s a comics magazine was published containing some of the most exciting epic fantasy tales the world has ever known -- The Savage Sword of Conan. Based off of the work of renowned author Robert E. Howard, each issue offered multiple thrilling tales of the legendary barbarian. The magazine was also a showcase of comics talent, headed up by Conan aficionado Roy Thomas. Now for the first time ever, these stories are being collected in a series of omnibus-style books, with over five hundred pages of classic sword and sorcery -- for the complete Conan collector! Included in this volume are tales featuring the stunning art of such comics luminaries as Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Pablo Marcos, Walter Simonson, and many more. 544 pages, $17.95, in stores on February 27. Dark Horse Comics THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #2 is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT070029. |  | ||||||
| SHEENA #7 - Coming in
December! Author: Robert Rodi; Artist: Matt Merhoff Based on a concept by Stephen E. De Souza Cover Artists: A) Mike Huddleston, B) Kalman Andrasofszky, C) Tim Seeley NOW AN ONGOING SERIES! ALL-NEW STORY ARC! The adventures continue! Sheena strives to conquer the most dangerous wilderness she’s ever faced: the city! Can even her amazing skills – and her new secret identity – help her survive the dangers she faces there? Plus: who is Tyler Pinto, and why does she, like, want to kick Sheena’s butt? That’s so not hot. 32 pages, Full Color, $3.50 Devil's Due Publishing SHEENA #7 is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073445. |  | ||||||
| SHEENA:
QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE VOLUME 1 - Coming in December! Author: Robert Rodi Concept by Steven E. De Souza Artist: Matt Merhoff, Steven Cummings Cover Artist: Mike Huddleston The country of Val Verde is rife with dissent – political, environmental and financial problems plague this country… how does the life of the original jungle queen, Sheena fit into all of this? Just how did she become the incarnation of the jungle in the first place? The complete first story arc is collected here! Collecting issues #1-5 of the ongoing series, and the 99 cent preview issue! Softcover, 7x10, 144 pages, Full Color, $18.99 SHEENA: QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE VOL 1 is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073443. | |||||||
| The Spectre Library - Now available! THE TRACER OF EGOS—here are twelve weird and occult tales featuring Dr. Phileas Immanuel, soul-specialist. Advocating that problems of the abnormal psychic state could be remedied with treatment upon the basic theory of reincarnation: that each soul will reappear after an interval of 1,820 years—shorter or longer according to the individual. The great neurological psychic physician must exorcise discarnate thieves, murderers, and religious madmen in these tales and if he fails, those possessed will face grave consequences. Written by Victor Rousseau, these stories are collected here for the first time ever—$40 (hard, limited to 200 copies) Available from Mike Chomko. Contact Mike by email at chomko@enter.net | |||||||
| THE SWORD OF RED SONJA: DOOM OF THE
GODS #3 - Coming in
December! by Luke Lieberman & Lui Antonio Sonja confronts Thulsa Doom at the height of his power, while Sonja rages at the height of her infected madness! All the action is brought to you by writer Luke Lieberman and artists Lui Antonio and Will Murai! Featuring cover art by Paul Renaud (50%), Aaron Lopresti (25%), and Mel Rubi (25%)! 32 pages, Full Color, $3.50 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment DOOM OF THE GODS #3 is solicited in the October PREVIEWS (available September 26th). The Diamond Item Code is OCT073410. | |||||||
| Wildside Press: THE RETURN OF THE
NIGHT WIND - Now available! THE RETURN OF THE NIGHT WIND by Varick Vanardy is now available! Written by the “father of [serial detective] Nick Carter,” Frederic Van Rensselaer Dey, and published by the man who introduced the “pulp” magazine to the world, Frank A. Munsey, the Night Wind was a super-endowed character whose fictional life-span ran from 1913 to the early 1920s. The only thing that kept Police Lieutenant Rodney Rushton from a date with the Night Wind's maiming and crippling fists was Bingham Harvard's determination to keep a charge of murder from ruining his prospects of marriage to Lady Kate. But now newlyweds Bing and Kate have returned from Europe determined to clear the Night Wind's name. But there still remains a price on Bingham's head -- dead or alive! Click here for further information on this title. Click on the links below to order. Hardcover, 256 pages, $29.95 Trade paperback, 252 pages, $14.95 | |||||||
| Wildside Press
- Now available! Wildside Press has released 3 new Johnston McCulley books! All three are facsimile reprints of Chelsea House hardcovers (from the early 1920s) that reprint mystery/adventure stories from the pulp DETECTIVE STORY MAGAZINE, putting them in order and turning them into novels. The Demon From the creator of Zorro comes this detective novel, featuring material originally published in the classic pulp magazine, DETECTIVE STORY MAGAZINE. Library-quality sewn, jacketed hardcover on acid free paper: $32.95 Trade paperback: $19.95 The Avenging Twins Collection From the pages of DETECTIVE STORY MAGAZINE comes Johnston McCulley's collection of classic pulp stories featuring "The Avenging Twins" -- brothers who have turned to crime to right the wrong done to their father. Library-quality sewn, jacketed hardcover on acid free paper: $32.95 | |||||||
