Coming Attractions: The latest news on pulp related publications (books, comics, magazines, and fanzines) plus films and TV shows.

25 February 2005
ADVENTURE - Now available for pre-order! ADVENTURE Volume 1 edited by Chris Roberson is now available for pre-order from MonkeyBrain Books. ADVENTURE, the first volume of an annual anthology of original fiction in the spirit of early twentieth-century pulp fiction magazines, features stories from all genres, promising both literary sophistication and pulse-pounding action. Contributors to the first volume, among them leading lights and award-winners in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and western, include John Edward Ames, Lou Anders, Neal Asher, Kage Baker, Barry Baldwin, O'Neil De Noux, Paul Di Filippo, Mark Finn, Michael Kurland, John Meaney, Michael Moorcock, Chris Nakashima-Brown, Kim Newman, Mike Resnick, Chris Roberson, Matthew Rossi, and Marc Singer. Now Available for Preorder, orders to ship in November Paperback, 400 pages, 6 x 9, $14.95 $3.00 shipping & handling for all domestic orders.
Astounding Hero Tales Hero Games ventures into the wondrous world of fiction with ASTOUNDING HERO TALES, an anthology of pulp short stories to accompany Pulp Hero. Original stories by Hugh B. Cave, Robert Weinberg, Will Murray, Darrell Schweitzer, and a previously unpublished weird mystery story by Lester Dent, creator of Doc Savage, from 1935. Foreword by Hugh B. Cave. Authors: Various; edited by James Lowder Tentative Release Date: Late 2005 Visit Hero Games on the web at http://www.herogames.com/
BACK-ISSUE #10 - Pulp Fiction Issue! "Bring on the Bad Guys" explores the history of Batman foe, Ra's al Ghul, with commentary by Neal Adams and Denny O'Neil (and rare art by Adams)! Denny O'Neil returns to join artist Mike Kaluta for a "Pro2Pro" interview about The Shadow, and Roger Stern and Ron Frenz go "Pro2Pro" about their much-loved story, "The Kid Who Collected Spider-Man." Plus: Mike Grell's Jon Sable, Freelance (including a "Backstage Pass" look at the Sable TV show); a Howard Chaykin interview; Mike W. Barr's examination of Doc Savage in comics; a spotlight on The Human Target; a speculative look at why DC bypassed the black-and-white boom of the 1970s; a Batman "Rough Stuff" art gallery, featuring Bill Sienkiewicz, Walter Simonson, Paul Smith, Brian Bolland, Ed Hannigan, David Mazzucchelli, and others; and a "New in Print" look at Batman: Dark Detective, reuniting Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, and Terry Austin! With an eye-popping Ra's al Ghul cover by Neal Adams! Edited by Michael Eury. Twomorrows Publishing Magazine, 8x11, 100 pages, B&W SRP: $5.95 Ships 18 May 2005
COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #119 - Now available! COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #119 features radio heroes including The Shadow, Lone Ranger, Dick Tracy, Green Hornet , Captain Midnight, and more! This issue features three articles by Will Murray! Mystery of the Green Hornet runs 8 profusely illustrated pages. Walter Gibson's Secret Comics Career runs 11 profusely illustrated pages. Charles Spain Verral runs 4 profusely illustrated pages. Plus, Pat Calhoun explores the connection between comics, pulps, and radio. This is an issue no pulp fan will want to miss! SRP: $6.95
Conan - More Marvel reprints are coming! There is some news from Jeremy Barlow, associate editior, over on the Dark Horse Comics board. Jeremy said that Dark Horse is working on CHRONICLES OF CONAN Volume 8 and it is likely that there will also be a Volume 9. After that, Dark Horse is considering moving into Savage Sword/King Conan territory for a while. It's all very preliminary at this point, so don't get your hopes up just yet. Thanks to Terry Allen and the The Robert E Howard Comics Group for the tip.
CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR #3 (of 3) - Coming in June! P. Craig Russell (Writer/Artist) The cover for CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR #3 is posted over at Craig Russell's Message Board at http://www.lurid.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43& postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=60 Thanks to Terry Allen and the The Robert E Howard Comics Group for the tip.
Doc Savage Reprints - Three more books (6 more stories) are now available! The Blackmask Online Store has more Doc Savage reprints available. Each volume is 6x9, perfectbound, and features two stories for $11.85. 01 The Man of Bronze and The Land of Terror 02 Quest of the Spider and The Polar Treasure 03 Pirate of the Pacific and The Red Skull 04 The Lost Oasis and The Sargasso Ogre 05 The Czar of Fear and The Phantom City 06 Brand of the Werewolf and The Man Who Shook the Earth 07 Meteor Menace and The Monsters 08 The Mystery on the Snow and The King Maker 09 The Thousand-Headed Man and The Squeaking Goblin 10 Fear Cay and Death in Silver 11 The Sea Magician and The Annhilist 12 The Mystic Mullah and Red Snow 13 Land of Always-Night and The Spook Legion 14 The Secret in the Sky and The Roar Devil 15 Quest of Qui and Spook Hole 16 The Majii and Dust of Death 17 Murder Melody and The Fantastic Island 18 Murder Mirage and Mystery Under the Sea 19 The Metal Master and The Men Who Smiled No More 20 The Seven Agate Devils and Haunted Ocean 21 The Black Spot and The Midas Man - NEW! 22 Cold Death and The South Pole Terror - NEW! 23 Resurrection Day and The Vanisher - NEW!
The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Victoriana - Now available for pre-order! The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Victoriana by Jess Nevins with an Introduction by Michael Moorcock is now available for pre-order from MonkeyBrain Books. This enormous volume is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of fantastic literature of the nineteenth century. From detective fiction to historical novels, from well-known authors like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, to Russian newspaper serials and Chinese martial arts novels, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FANTASTIC VICTORIANA is a truly exhaustive look at every aspect of fantastic literature in the days of Queen Victoria. Readers of science fiction and fantasy will be surprised to find here the roots of genres thought to be strictly contemporary, and students of literature will be amazed at the breadth and scope of writings produced in the Victoriana era. This is an invaluable reference, and truly one-of-a-kind. Now Available for Preorder, orders to ship in November Hardcover, 1,200 pages, 8 x 10, $50.00 $3.00 shipping & handling for all domestic orders.
E-texts on the net this week The Shadow Magazine: Crime Insured is reviewed this week. .50 Caliber Death by Jim Mennella is this week's Two-Minute Shadow Mystery. Shadows of the Pulps: Nothing new this week. Blackmask Online: Nothing new this week. Larry Estep-Online Pulps: Now with over 550 stories online! The Flying Tigers by Cornelius Morgan from FIVE-NOVELS MONTHLY, October 1942 Before Election by Ward Ainsworth from PRIVATE DETECTIVE STORIES, August 1940 Cloud Rider by Arthur J. Burks from SKY FIGHTERS, February 1936 The Salt Wagons by Lon Williams from REAL WESTERN STORIES, August 1955 Featuring: Lee Winters
Gary Gianni Interview in Realms of Fantasy Magazine The April issue of Realms of Fantasy Magazine features an interview with Gary Gianni. The start of the interview is now available online at http://www.rofmagazine.com/2005/apr/col-gallery.html. Realms of Fantasy is available in better bookstores eveywhere. Thanks to Terry Allen and the The Robert E Howard Comics Group for the tip.
History of Pulp Magazines Frank Robinson will offer a presentation of the history of pulp magazines at Borderlands Books in San Francisco, CA, at 2 p.m.on Sunday March 27th.
James Bond 21 Martin Campbell, director of 007 efforts "Goldeneye" and (the looming) "Casino Royale", blabbed to The New York Daily News about his plans for the new Brosnan-less blockbuster. "In the new film, Bond is essentially starting out in his career, and has just recently become part of the double-0 section," says the helmer. "The idea is to put a bit of the dash back in Bond. By the end of the movie, the character will have been forged into the wiser, harder Bond we know." Campbell says they're going to have to change some elements in the transition from the book, "Casino Royale", to the film version. "The Cold War elements will have to be reconfigured, for example, but 'Casino Royale' will be a grittier, tougher and more realistic Bond movie. We'll be getting away from the huge visual effects kind of films." Campbell said he's enthusiastic about the film, because it'll bring a bit of edge to the Martini-swilling superspy. "I'm looking forward to humanizing Bond a bit. In the novel, Bond smokes 70 cigarettes a day - unbelievable. And he gets a little drunk." In other Bond news: According to Julian McMahon, he's one of two chaps being considered for the role of 007 right now. "I'm a big James Bond fan. I met the producers for a final audition", the "Nip/Tuck" star tells The Mirror. "They told me to expect a decision in a couple of months and they said it was between me and one other person. It's going to a very nervous wait." The other person? long-time contender Clive Owen.
LEGEND #1 - In comic shops March 2nd! Written by Howard Chaykin, art and cover by Russ Heath Inspired by Philip Wylie's novel Gladiator, Legend is a 4-issue mini-series telling the story of Hugo Danner, a man blessed with super-human strength and invulnerability, but cursed with all-too-human failings. This mini-series details the physical, emotional and social ramifications of Hugo's abilities as he grows to manhood, desperately searching for acceptance -- and for the role he's meant to play in the world. 48 pages, $4.95
Life and Work of J Allen St John Volume 1 - Available February 28th! OLD TIGER PRESS will publish a series of books on J. Allen St. John. The first volume, a biography of St. John, by Darrell C. Richardson, should be available February 28th. Price details are not yet available. Click here for a special preview of this exciting new series and watch Lulu.com on Monday to order. Volume 2 of the St. John series features a great look at St. John's art through the eyes of a number of his students. Professional artists who studied under St. John in his later years in Chicago relate personal stories that make this a really fascinating insight into the artist. This volume will feature a TON of unpublished St. John art. The third volume will be an all Edgar Rice Burroughs volume. The sixth volume features an update of the J. Allen St. John bibliography. The J. Allen St. John books are all in full color and will be available from Lulu.com. The preview and cover are copyright Darrell C. Richardson and Dennis McHaney. Thanks to Dennis McHaney for allowing me to bring you the advance look at the first book in this series.
Lost in Space - Available March 1st! LOST IN SPACE - Season 3, Volume 1 will be available on March 1st. LOST IN SPACE - Season 3, Volume 2 has been announced for release on June 14th. Fox Home Entertainment is getting the final season of the show out in two DVD installments, just like they did with the second season. Here are the details on the first half of the season. There were 24 episodes in the 3rd Season, and based on the running time of 735 minutes, it looks like the first DVD set from that year will contain around 14 episodes, give or take. Fox hasn't specified that, but they have told TV Shows on DVD that the "extras" on this set consist of the "Next On Lost In Space " previews which ended each episode and led into the next. Those will only be present on the first 8 episodes of the set, though: The Condemned of Space (previews Visit to a Hostile Planet), Visit to a Hostile Planet (previews Kidnapped in Space), Kidnapped in Space (previews Hunter's Moon), Hunter's Moon (previews The Space Primevals), The Space Primevals (previews The Space Destructors), The Space Destructors (previews The Haunted Lighthouse), The Haunted Lighthouse (previews Flight into the Future) and Flight into the Future (previews Collision of the Planets). Video is in 1.33:1, and still in color of course. Audio is in English Mono, Spanish Mono, and French Mono, and subtitles are present for each of those languages. List price in the USA is $39.98, and in Canada the cost is CAN $54.98 SRP.
Mike Chomko - March 2005 newsletter is now available! Mike's March 2005 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, 2217 W. Fairview Street, Allentown, PA 18104-6542 Contact Mike by email at chomko@enter.net
MYTHS FOR THE MODERN AGE: PHILIP JOSE FARMER'S WOLD NEWTON UNIVERSE MYTHS FOR THE MODERN AGE: PHILIP JOSE FARMER'S WOLD NEWTON UNIVERSE is now available for pre-order from MonkeyBrain Books. In his classic “biographies” of fictional characters (Tarzan Alive and Doc Savage: His Apocalyptic Life), Hugo- and Nebula-award winning author Philip José Farmer introduced the Wold Newton family, a collection of heroes and villains whose family-tree includes Sherlock Holmes, Fu Manchu, Philip Marlowe, and James Bond. In books, stories, and essays he expanded the concept even further, adding more branches to the Wold Newton family-tree. MYTHS FOR THE MODERN AGE: PHILIP JOSÉ FARMER’S WOLD NEWTON UNIVERSE collects for the first time those rarely-seen essays. Expanding the family even farther are contributions from Farmer’s successors—scholars, writers, and pop-culture historians—who bring even more fictional characters into the fold. Now Available for Preorder, orders to ship in November 2005. Paperback, 400 pages, 6 x 9, $14.95. $3.00 shipping & handling for all domestic orders.
Night Shade Books Letters from New York: The Lovecraft Letters Volume 2 is at the printer, and should ship early in March. Letters From New York is the second volume of Night Shade's Lovecraft Letters series. This volume collects the letters written by H. P. Lovecraft while in New York - first, while visiting the city in 1922 and 1923, and then, as an unhappy resident, from 1924- 1926. The letters from this turbulent and unsatisfying period of his life provide keen insights into his creative and personal life. Pages: 350 Price: $40.00
Pulps on CD - Now available! Spinsmart.com is offering various pulp collections on CD. Included are: The Collected Works of The Shadow featuring 130 stories in Microsoft Reader, HTML, and PDF format. $9.49 Also inlcuded are: Next Issue Teasers; Pulse of the Nation (Readers Letters) 17 issues; The Whisperer - 7 stories; Grace Culver- 6 Stories; Danny Garrett - 1 Story; and Hooks McGuire - 1 Story. The Collected Works of Doc Savage featuring 325 stories in Microsoft Reader and HTML format. $9.49 Collected Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs featuring 28 stories in Microsoft Reader and HTML format. $5.49 Collected Works of Sax Rohmer featuring 25 stories in Microsoft Reader, HTML, and PDF format. $5.49 Collected Works of H. Rider Haggard featuring 45 stories in Microsoft Reader and HTML format. $5.49 The CDs feature text only, no interior illustrations or covers. Also available are collections of old time radio shows featuring The Avenger, Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, Boston Blackie, Captain Midnight, and more!
Robert E. Howard book cover bibliography - Update! Taking a cue from the Howard Works website, a Robert E. Howard book cover bibliography is now available online at http://members.shaw.ca/zav_sto/reh.htm. Unfortunately, web space limits prevents including full size cover scans of the books, but it's still a useful resource with the thumbnails. Any corrections, requests, or missing scans can be e-mailed to zav_sto@yahoo.ca. The site has just been updated to include Small Press/Fanzines.
Robert E. Howard Days - June 2005 The Guest of Honor this year will be publisher Marcelo Anciano of Wandering Star. Marcelo will hopefully provide a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Wandering Star volumes and a look at what is to come. Panels are still being finalized and include several revolving around the Wandering Star books. Registration information should be available in March. Source: THE CIMMERIAN Volume 2 Number 1
Serial Box #1 DVD Collection - Now available! This limited edition collector's boxed set includes four classic serial adventures on DVD: Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe starring Larry "Buster" Crabbe (1940) The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935) wherein Tarzan goes to Guatemala to rescue a friend Zorro's Fighting Legion (1939) starring Reed Hadley as the masked hero Radar Men From the Moon (1952), in which Commando Cody is sent to investigate a deadly "atomic ray" originating on the moon The SRP is $29.95. It is available from Bud Plant and where ever DVDs are sold.
SPECTRUM SUPER SPECIAL #3 - Delayed until July! This squarebound, giant-size issue (over 100 pages!), a follow-up to the Conan-themed #2, features all-new interviews with writers and artists talking about their work over the years on Robert E. Howard projects: Frank Brunner (Bran Mak Morn), Dave Sim (REH, Cerebus), Roy Thomas (Marvel's REH), and Alan Weiss (Solomon Kane); plus interviews with Gary Gianni (Bran Mak Morn, Solomon Kane) and Kevin Sorbo (Kull, Hercules) from previous sold-out issues of Spectrum. Win-Mill Productions, Magazine, 100 pages, B&W, $14.95
Visco Release 2.09 25th February 2005 This is an important update, not only on account of its new content but for reasons which will become evident when you visit. Terry Gibbons would like the site to get as much visibility as possible over the next few months so please, not only visit the updated site yourself, but also circulate the link to www.sfcovers.net as widely as you can. From Terry: First, an apology for the few days that Visco was off the air. My domain name registration expired and the renewal notice was sent to an out-of-date emeail address. All fixed now. Release 2.09 is, if not the biggest, much the most complex update I have attempted. It adds no less than 22 new editions and updates six others and, with a small change in the layout of the index, you will find it much easier to locate the new content. There are some genuinely rare titles now included and possibly some you have never even heard of, still less seen on the Internet. Many good reasons to visit and spread the news to others. Enjoy and share! Visco can be found at http://www.sfcovers.net
Wild Cat Books - Now available! BROTHER GRIM... Written by comic-book author Ron Fortier ("Green Hornet" and "Terminator"), this thrilling book of supernatural crime is a must-have for fans of pulp fiction! It features the complete collection of 6 short stories starring Brother Grim, a Dark Avenger in a town of strange happenings and weird menace. In the tradition of The Shadow, The Spider, and The Avenger, Brother Grim stalks the streets of Port Nocturne delivering justice to those who deserve it... and death to those who would oppress the innocent with their evil ways! Stories include: "The Brothers Grim", "The Shield And The Claw", "The Scales Of Terror", "See Spot Kill", "The Root Of Evil", and "Gorilla Dreams". Illustrated by Rob Davis, with a wonderful cover painting by Thomas Floyd. Introduction by Christopher Mills. ISBN: 1-4116-2481-5, 162 pages, 6"x9", Trade Paperback, $12.99 Available at: http://www.lulu.com/wildcatbooks
Wonder Woman Season Two on DVD - Available March 1st! The special 90-minute episode The Return of Wonder Woman opened the second season as Princess Diana convinced her mother the Queen that 30 years later, the world still needed Wonder Woman. 21 more episodes would follow during the second of three seasons that the show lasted. All of them will be found on Warner's March 1st release of Wonder Woman - The Complete 2nd Season. Special Features: Documentaries : Revolutionizing a Classic: From Comic Book to Television - a documentary that explores the adaptation from the page to the screen with comparison, illustrations and interviews with Lynda Carter, Douglas S. Cramer, Phil Jimenez, Alex Ross, Adam Hughes and Andy Mangels. This is a 4-DVD set. Retail Price: $39.95
ZORRO #1 - Coming in May! by Don McGregor Announcing an all-new full-color Zorro comic from Papercutz. With The Legend of Zorro soon to return the masked swordsman to the big screen, re-uniting Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones, Zorro returns to comics as well, re-uniting editor Jim Salicrup with acclaimed Zorro writer Don McGregor. As usual you can expect the unexpected. For the very first time, Zorro is presented in a stunning new manga-like art style, sure to appeal to the ever-growing fans of both manga and anime. Plus, Zorro travels up to the frigid northern parts of California, you¹ve never seen him in before, to battle deadly new foes. And wait till you see the mysterious, beautiful woman he's brought with him! So, when we say Papercutz is presenting Zorro as you've never seen him before, we're not kidding! But we're also keeping everything that's made him one of the true classic swashbucklers and beloved action heroes of our time! 32 pages, Full Color, SRP: $2.95 Update: Papercutz is planning quarterly Zorro graphic novels collecting the story serialized in the new comics. Click here and here for a look at the art by Sidney Lima. Lima's style combines the best elements of many top fan favorite superhero artists with a manga influence. ZORRO #1 is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (Now available). The Diamond Item Code is MAR053050.

18 February 2005
Adventure House: G-8 AND HIS BATTLE ACES #16 - Coming in May! SCIENTIST MURDERED IN BERLIN - It was that headline in a German newspaper that sent G-8 on the trail of one of the most ghastly war schemes that ever blasted the fighting skies. Intelligence was not impressed by the news story; but G-8 suspected the motive behind the crime - knew that it promised a horror campaign that might destroy the world - and grimly he set out to combat it! Reprinting the entire story, "The X-Ray Eye," from G-8 and His Battle Aces (originally published in January 1935) in facsimile format. Magazine, Soft Cover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W SRP: $9.95 G-8 #16 is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR053348.
Adventure House: HIGH ADVENTURE #82 - Coming in May! This issue presenest Frederick Painton's "The Conquest of America," originally serialized in the pages of BATTLE STORIES. Is America Doomed? Will the Asian Hordes of Wu Fang descend upon a helpless America and claim the United States soil as their own? Has America gone too far in disarming after the Great War? Find out in the pages of this stunning action novel, reprinted exactly as it appeared in the pages of the late-'20s-era pulp, BATTLE STORIES! Magazine, Soft Cover, 7x10, 112 pages, B&W SRP: $7.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #82 is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR053350.
Adventure House - Now available! A new series of complete pulp replica/reprints. Except these are printed on acid-free paper and guaranteed not to crumble into dust while you read them. Adventure House will bring you some of the scarcest pulps imaginable in this great new series, reprinting them as the reading public saw them on the newsstands, at a fraction of their current collectors prices. SAUCY MOVIE TALES July 1936 - Now available! Cover Artist: Norman Saunders Size: 7x10 Pages: 96 Pulp replica - full color cover, complete with all ads, illustrations and facsimile pages. Price: $14.95 Media Mail Shipping $2.50 for a single copy. SPICY MYSTERY STORIES February 1938 - Now available! Cover Artist: H. Parkhurst Size: 7x10 Pages: 128 Pulp replica - full color cover, complete with all ads, illustrations and facsimile pages. Price: $14.95 Media Mail Shipping $2.50 for a single copy. SPICY MYSTERY STORIES May 1936 - Now available! Cover Artist: H.J. Ward Size: 7x10 Pages: 128 Pulp replica - full color cover, complete with all ads, illustrations and facsimile pages. Price: $14.95 Media Mail Shipping $2.50 for a single copy. SPICY MYSTERY STORIES MAY 1936 is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR053354.
AGE OF CONAN: HYBORIAN ADVENTURES - LEGENDS OF KERN VOLUME 1 MMPB by Loren L. Coleman In the bleak northlands, one name inspires fear like no other - Grimnir. He is a Nordheim raider and the living god of the pundering Vanir. His coming brings a long and desperate winter that grips Cimmeria, birthplace of King Conan, in an icy stranglehold. Destined to confront the dreaded Grimnir, the young, exiled warrior Kerd, the "Wolf-Eye," must confront his legacy and lead his people to deliverance - or certain death! In bookstores June 7. Soft Cover, 272 pages SRP: $6.99 Volume II will be available on June 28 and Volume III will be available on July 26. LEGENDS OF KERN VOLUME 1 is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR053452.
AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST #5 - In comic shops February 23rd! By Howard Chaykin, Kevin McCarthy, Roy Thomas, Jason Hall, Eric Wight, Paul Grist, Jeffrey Brown, David Hahn, Shawn Martinbrough and more, cover by Matt Wagner. The blue-suited Escapist is back in the limelight. Howard Chaykin and David Hahn team up for "Siren Song," wherein a mesmerizing saxophone player forces her listeners to commit dastardly deeds/ Writer Kevin McCarthy and artist Shawn Martinbrough present "The Death of the Escapist," with our favorite hero caught by a totalitarian despot. The dictator will crush his citizens' aspirations for freedom‹starting with the Escapist! Jason Hall, of Creeper and Pistolwhip fame, writes the polemic "The Final Curtain" -- featuring the return of artist Eric Wight, winner of the 2004 Russ Manning Award! Also in this issue, the Master of Elusion takes on the Physician of Illusion‹Doc Hypnosis!--in a story written and drawn by Paul Grist, and veteran comics scribe Roy Thomas returns with more Escapist lore of the 1960s. Last but not least, a very special story written and drawn by alternative comics wunderkind, Jeffrey Brown. 80 pages, $8.95
ARGOSY QUARTERLY #3 - Coming in May! The main volume in this illustrated anthology series features a cover and slipcase art by Mark Summers, and stories by World Fantasy Award-winner Zoran Zivkovic, Marly Youmans, Richard Lupoff, Steve Rasnic Tem, and many more! Also a non-fiction piece on John Dillinger by William F. Nolan, all illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz! The second volume is the first third chapter of a novel by John Grant, The Dragons of Manhattan, with a cover by Joan Hall. Set includes two squarebound volumes in an illustrated heavy paperboard slipcase. Volume 1: 144 pages; Volume 2: 112 pages (novella). Set (x2), Soft Cover, SRP: $20.00 ARGOSY QUARTERLY #3 is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR052736.
Bison Books - Five new Robert E. Howard titles are now available! Boxing Stories by Robert E. Howard Edited and with an introduction by Chris Gruber Hardcover $35.00 ISBN : 0-8032-2423-0 Paperback $14.95 ISBN : 0-8032-7352-5 http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/bookinfo/4751.html The End of the Trail Western Stories by Robert E. Howard Edited and with an introduction by Rusty Burke Hardcover $35.00 ISBN : 0-8032-2423-0 Paperback $17.95 ISBN : 0-8032-7352-5 http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/bookinfo/4787.html The Riot at Bucksnort and Other Western Tales by Robert E. Howard Edited and with an introduction by David Gentzel Hardcover $35.00 ISBN : 0-8032-2425-7 Paperback $14.95 ISBN : 0-8032-7354-1 http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/bookinfo/4779.html Lord of Samarcand and Other Adventure Tales of the Old Orient Oriental Tales By Robert E. Howard Edited by Rusty Burke With an introduction by Patrice Louinet Hardcover $35.00 ISBN : 0-8032-2422-2 Paperback $18.95 ISBN : 0-8032-7355-X http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/bookinfo/4793.html The Black Stranger and Other American Tales By Robert E. Howard Edited and with an introduction by Steven Tompkins Hardcover $35.00 ISBN : 0-8032-2421-4 Paperback $17.95 ISBN : 0-8032-7353-3 http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/bookinfo/4778.html
BRAN MAK MORN: THE LAST KING TP - Coming May 31st! by Robert E. Howard, with illustrations by Gary Gianni In ages past, the Picts ruled all of Europe. But the descendants of those proud conquerors have sunk into barbarism, all save one - Bran Mak Morn, whose bloodline remains unbroken. Threatened by the Celts and the Romans, the Pictish tribes rally under his banner to fight for their very survival, while Bran battles to restore the glory of his race! Lavishly illustrated by award-winning artist Gary Gianni, this collection gathers together all of Howard's published stories and poems featuring Bran Mak Morn - including the eerie masterpiece "Worms of the Earth" and "Kings of the Night" - as well as previously unpublished stories and manuscript reproductions. Soft Cover SRP: $15.95 BRAN MAK MORN: THE LAST KING is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR053455.
The Bronze Gazette - Issue #41 is now available! This issue features: Doc Savage: The Man and his Machines by Scott Cranford 8 page Doc Savage comic book reprint in full color. Editor's Corner The front and rear covers are by Tim Faurote Single issues are: U.S. $6.00 each; Canada $6.50 each; Overseas $8.00 each. Back Issues - please inquire. Subscriptions are now available for THE BRONZE GAZETTE issues 41, 42, and 43. Rates: U.S. $16.50 for three issues; Canada $18.00 for three issues; Overseas $22.00 for three issues. Makes checks and money orders payable to: Green Eagle Publications, 2900 Standiford Ave 16B, PMB #136, Modesto, California 95350.
COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #119 - In comic shops February 23rd! COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #119 will feature radio heroes including The Shadow, Lone Ranger, Captain Midnight, and more! SRP: $6.95
COMPLIMENTS OF THE DOMINO LADY TP - In comic shops April/May! by Lars Anderson, with cover & interior illustrations by Jim Steranko Prowl through the alleyways and smoking rooms in these pulp noir thrillers, and discover the mystery and beauty of Domino Lady! Featuring a startling new cover and interior illustrations by Jim Steranko, this anthology collects all six, original Domino Lady pulp tales that initially appeared in SAUCY ROMANTIC ADVENTURES and MYSTERY ADVENTURE MAGAZINE. Resolicitation from Previews XIV #4. COMPLIMENTS OF THE DOMINO LADY is available NOW from Bold Venture Press. Soft Cover, SRP: $14.95 COMPLIMENTS OF THE DOMINO LADY is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR053454.
Conan #13 - In comic shops Februray 23rd! Thoth-amon launches a terrible magical attack on Conan as the High Priest Kalanthes calls upon the power of an ancient holy site. The natural world explodes in a monstrous outpouring of beetles and weeds, and an acolyte of Kalanthes succumbs to the power of the evil god Set. Writer: Kurt Busiek Artist: Cary Nord, Thomas Yeates Cover Artist: Leinil Francis Yu Colorist: Dave Stewart Publication Date: February 23, 2005 Format: Full color, 32 pages Price: $2.99
CONAN #16 - Coming in May! Kurt Busiek (Writer), Cary Nord (Pencils), and Thomas Yeates (Pencils) The third major arc in the critically acclaimed, best-selling Conan series begins with Conan once again rejecting civilization, but quickly learning that sorcery reaches out into the wild as well. Cary Nord begins a much-anticipated run on covers of the series that he made a hit, as we lay the groundwork leading up to the adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard’s most popular stories, "The Tower of the Elephant." "A writer as prominent as Kurt Busiek delivers many great works; however, this may very well be his crowning achievement. Cary Nord captures the essence of Howard’s vision, with a respectful nod to the legendary Conan art created by Frank Frazetta. Together, Busiek and Nord have truly earned this award." Broken Frontier on awarding Conan their Paper Screen Gem Award in the Fantasy category. On sale May 18, Full Color, 32 pages, $2.99 CONAN #16 is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR050041.
CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR #2 (of 3) - Coming in May! P. Craig Russell (Writer/Artist) For once, it’s not Conan doing the beheading—and he doesn’t like it. Conan manages to play everyone into the positions he needs them in order to steal the coveted jewels, but he’s still victim to the mystical fortress in which they’re contained, and the primitive thugs who worship the dead oracle watching over the Teeth of Gwahlur. P. Craig Russell has proved himself not only one of the greatest fantasy artists in the history of comics, from his early work on Elric through collaborations with Neil Gaiman, and the only man to make a reputation adapting stories from other media, including his award-winning Ring of the Nibelung. His adaptation of Howard is a real masterpiece, as inventive and intricate as anything he’s done to date. On sale May 11, Full Color, 32 pages, $2.99 JEWELS OF GWAHLUR #2 is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR050042.
CONAN T-Shirt - In comic shops February 23rd! The works of Robert E. Howard strikes a visual cord on the new Conan IV T-shirt featuring the art of Gary Gianni screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. S-XL $17.95, XXL $20.95 The shirt will be available in comic shops and direct from Graphitti Designs.
CTHULHU GUG PLUSH - Coming in May/June! One of the most popular of the Cthulhu monsters, this 12" long Gug Plush was designed by the fervid imagination of Ron Spencer, based on the description by HP Lovecraft himself. "The eyes jutted two inches from each side, shaded by bony protuberances overgrown with coarse hairs. But the head was chiefly terrible because of the mouth. That mouth had great yellow fangs and ran from the top to the bottom of the head, opening vertically instead of horizontally." First time ever released. Limited production. Scheduled to ship in May/June 2005. Plush SRP: $29.95 CTHULHU GUG PLUSH is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR053869.
Doc Savage Resin Model Kits MojoResin has available two Doc Savage resin model kits. The first is a Doc Savage bust that retails for $45. The second is a Doc Savage full figure sculpture that retails for $20. Visit the MojoResin website at http://www.mojoresin.com/
E-texts on the net this week The Shadow Magazine: There's no new review of a classic Shadow pulp mystery this week. This week, THE SHADOW IN REVIEW proudly presents its 100th Two-Minute Shadow Mystery, The Spirit of Xitli by John Olsen. This Two-Minute Shadow Mystery is based on an incident in the April 1, 1940 pulp novel Xitli, God of Fire. Shadows of the Pulps: Nothing new this week. Blackmask Online: Nothing new this week. Larry Estep-Online Pulps: Now with over 550 stories online! In This Corner--Death! by Emile C. Tepperman from TEN DETECTIVE ACES, April, 1943 Aces Without Wings by Lew Martin from THE AMERICAN EAGLE, Winter 1943 Country Boy by Karl Detzer from SHORT STORIES, April 10, 1936 Herm the Germ by Tom Thursday from ALL SPORTS, Winter 1944-45
H.P. LOVECRAFT: AGAINST THE WORLD, AGAINST LIFE by Michel Houellebecq In this prescient work, the author focuses his considerable analytic skills on H.P. Lovecraft, the seminal, enigmatic horror writer of the early 20th century. Lovecraft and Houellebecq are kindred spirits, sharing a uniquely dark worldview. But even as he outlines Lovecraft's rejection of this loathsome world, it is Houellebecq's adulation for the author that drives this work and makes it a love song, infusing the writing with an energy and passion not seen in the author's previous works. Hard Cover, 5.5x8.5, 150 pages SRP: $18.00 This book is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR053468.
H.P. Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror #2 - Now available! Both the newsprint and book paper editions of H.P. Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror 2 are now available, and with fiction and poems by John Glasby, Richard Matheson, Ray Russell, Jean Paiva, Chris Bunch, Tanith Lee, Mike Allen and many more, you don't really want to miss out on this issue! (the book paper includes a bonus short story, "Pit of Madness" by E. Hoffmann Price!). Cover by Stephen Hickman. The book paper edition is $15. The regular edition is $5.99. Visit the Wildside Press website to order and subscribe.
Hugh B. Cave The home of late writer Hugh B. Cave was severly damaged during two huge storms that hit Florida in December. A tree fell onto the roof during one of the hurricanes, leaving a gaping hole and resulting in large amounts of water damage. The sole room to escape damage was Cave's office containing his books, writings, photos, and memorabilia. Milt Thomas, caretaker of the Cave estate, has been working with Cave's step-daughter to inventory his books and papers and to transcribe his legacy onto disk. They are asking for assistance transcribing Cave's pulp stories into Microsoft Word. If you are interested in helping, please contact Milt Thomas at MiltThomas@aol.com and he will let you know what stories have already been done. Thomas has also handled several permission requests and says Cave's work will continue to be seen in publication, inckluding several previously unpublished short stories and an epic novel. The Official Hugh B. Cave website is at http://www.hughcave.com. Source: LOCUS - February 2005
LEGEND #4 - Coming in May! Written by Howard Chaykin, art and cover by Russ Heath. The conclusion. Hugo Danner continues of search for his true self and his place in this world, but how can he help people when all they see is a pariah? And what happens when he realizes that all his powers cannot help him when his true foe is human nature? 48 pages, $5.99, in stores on May 25. LEGEND #4 is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR050465.
Moonstone Books: THE PHANTOM #6 - Coming in May! by Rafael Nieves, Jerry DeCaire, & Art Lyons DAMNATION GAME: Part 2 (of 2 ) - After Mbeye's newest zombie fails to assassinate him, the Phantom moves swiftly through the streets of Chicago to topple the necromancer's drug empire. He finds in this job some real horror, as the entranced dead are commanded to stop him with a brute power no normal man could ever endure! But this is the Phantom! No spell can hide or shadow a man from his mighty call to Justice. 32 pages, Full Color, SRP: $3.50 THE PHANTOM #6 is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR053037.
PLANETARY #23 - Coming in May! Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by John Cassaday. The secret history of The Drummer is revealed at last. With Elijah now hiding his actions from the rest of the team, it's down to The Drummer to work out what Elijah's really doing, what he should be doing, and why... 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 25. PLANETARY #23 is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR050468.
RGK: THE ART OF ROY G. KRENKEL Soft Cover - Coming in May! Edited by Barry Klugerman & J. David Spurlock Influenced by early masters J. Allen St. John, J.C. Coll, and Franklin Booth, Roy G. Krenkel has inspired generations of fantasy artists with his portrayals of futuristic cities, prehistoric beasts, Mongol hordes, jungle men, and bodacious beauties. From pulp-styled drawings of the late '40s to early work in EC Comics' Weird Science, and defining art on Tarzan, Conan, and The Wizard of Oz, RGK: The Art of Roy G. Krenkel is of interest to anyone whose imagination has been inspired by the stories of Edgar Rice Burroughs or Robert E. Howard! Resolicitation from Previews Vol. XIV #8 Soft Cover, 132 pages, SRP: $19.95 RGK: THE ART OF ROY G. KRENKEL is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR053231.
Robert E. Howard book cover bibliography Taking a cue from the Howard Works website, a Robert E. Howard book cover bibliography is now available online at http://members.shaw.ca/zav_sto/reh.htm. Unfortunately, web space limits prevents including full size cover scans of the books, but it's still a useful resource with the thumbnails. Any corrections, requests, or missing scans can be e-mailed to zav_sto@yahoo.ca.
SwordandSorcery.org New articles are now online: Heny Kuttner's Elak of Atlantis: http://www.swordandsorcery.org/swordsmen-elak.asp Conan Pastiche Reviews: http://www.swordandsorcery.org/book-reviews.asp The Elric Saga: http://www.swordandsorcery.org/elric-saga.asp
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Wildside Press - Coming mid-March! The expected delivery date of The Moon of Skulls, Volume Two of The Weird Works of Robert E. Howard, has been finally confirmed as the second week of March. Volume Two picks up where Volume One left off — collecting Robert E. Howard's fiction and prose published in WEIRD TALES Magazine from October 1929 to November 1930, plus one from ORIENTAL STORIES. You can advance order your copy now. Price: $35
Wildside Press - Now available! The Opium Ship by H. Bedford Jones Originally published as a four-part serial in the legendary pulp magazine THE THRILL BOOK, here is the tale of Sir Gerald Desmond, late officer in his majesty's Royal Flying Corps. Broke and drunk in Manila, he befriends a consumptive Irish fiddler, Michael O'Sullivan, and the two become involved in a free fight with the native constabulary. From this brawl they are rescued -- but when they come to their senses, they find they have been shanghaied! Typhoons, smugglers, a beautiful woman, opium, and mutiny are just the beginning of their adventures -- for two Irishmen, worldly and wise, will always come out on top in the end! Price: $15.95
Secret Agent "X": Claws of the Corpse Cult The identity of Secret Agent "X" is an enigma. He comes and goes veiled in a cloak of mystery. His name, his background, and even his date of birth are riddles, even to those who know him best. He is a man of a thousand faces — master of make-up, voice impersonation, and acting. With the dogs of war snarling at the door of the United States, Secret Agent "X" goes where other investigators dare not follow . . . to the cesspits of Hawaii, where spies and plots abound, where a secret Hindu cult does the bidding of a foreign government bent on plunging the U.S.A. into the midst of a new global war! Price: $15
THE THRILL BOOK A legendary magazine, one of the holy grails of pulp collecting. Original copies sell for thousands of dollars — if you can find them. Running for sixteen issues in 1919, it was a magazine of "strange, bizzare, occult, mysterious tales," but not quite a fantastic-fiction magazine, mixing various types of adventure stories with often outstanding fantasy, horror, and science fiction by Murray Leinster, Seabury Quinn, Francis Stevens, Perley Moore Sheehan, Tod Robbins, Edward Lucas White, Greye La Spina, and other giants of the pulp era. Price: $19.95
ZORRO #1 - Coming in May! by Don McGregor Announcing an all-new full-color Zorro comic from Papercutz. With The Legend of Zorro soon to return the masked swordsman to the big screen, re-uniting Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones, Zorro returns to comics as well, re-uniting editor Jim Salicrup with acclaimed Zorro writer Don McGregor. As usual you can expect the unexpected. For the very first time, Zorro is presented in a stunning new manga-like art style, sure to appeal to the ever-growing fans of both manga and anime. Plus, Zorro travels up to the frigid northern parts of California, you¹ve never seen him in before, to battle deadly new foes. And wait till you see the mysterious, beautiful woman he's brought with him! So, when we say Papercutz is presenting Zorro as you've never seen him before, we're not kidding! But we're also keeping everything that's made him one of the true classic swashbucklers and beloved action heroes of our time! 32 pages, Full Color, SRP: $2.95 ZORRO #1 is solicited in the March PREVIEWS (available February 23). The Diamond Item Code is MAR053050.

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BURROUGHS BULLETIN OMNIBUS EDITION OF #1-12 (1947-1956) - Now available! An authorized reprint of the 1963 BURROUGHS BULLETIN OMNIBUS EDITION OF #1-12 is now available. In 1963 Vern Coriell did an omnibus reprint edition of the first 12 issues of THE BURROUGHS BULLETIN. That edition was in a 6" x 9" format, but this reprint has the pages enlarged 20% to 8 1/2 x 11. It contains all the pages of the original edition in facsimile, plus has new full color covers, the front using the Frank R. Paul art from the cover of the 1927 AMAZING STORIES ANNUAL and the back cover from a 1960s British paperback edition of A PRINCESS OF MARS. This 126 page volume includes articles by Philip Jose Farmer ("The Golden Age and the Brass"), Forrest J Ackerman (a short article on ERB when he was still alive), articles on Hal Foster, Tarzan movies (including vintage news from when the films were new), a checklist of ERB books and magazine appearances, a Tarzan merchandise checklist, Tarzan radio programs, reviews of Tarzan movies, "The Works of ERB And The Sands of Time" by Thomas S. Gardner, "What Makes Tarzan Act That Way" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, "Science Fiction Discussion" by John Harwood and many more articles. Plus artwork by Rex Maxon, Russ Manning, Hannes Bok, J. Allen St. John and more. Order for $20.00 plus $6.00 priority mail or $2.00 media mail (or outside the US for $9.00 Global Priority mail) to James Van Hise, 57754 Onaga Trail, Yucca Valley, CA 92284. Via Paypal pay to Jimvanhise@aol.com
Chaosium The next book to be sent to the printer is The Terror and Other Tales by Arthur Machen. This fiction anthology will probably release in late March or April. ARKHAM TALES: Chaosium is putting together a new fiction collection for either late 2005 or 2006. If you're interested in submitting a story, you can read the submission guidelines at Chaosium.com. Visit the Chaosium website at http://www.chaosium.com/
Conan #13 - Preview now available online! Dark Horse Comics has posted a preview of Conan #13 on the Dark Horse website. Thoth-amon launches a terrible magical attack on Conan as the High Priest Kalanthes calls upon the power of an ancient holy site. The natural world explodes in a monstrous outpouring of beetles and weeds, and an acolyte of Kalanthes succumbs to the power of the evil god Set. Writer: Kurt Busiek Artist: Cary Nord, Thomas Yeates Cover Artist: Leinil Francis Yu Colorist: Dave Stewart Publication Date: February 23, 2005 Format: Full color, 32 pages Price: $2.99
CONAN #16 - Coming in May! Kurt Busiek (Writer), Cary Nord (Pencils), and Thomas Yeates (Pencils) The third major arc in the critically acclaimed, best-selling Conan series begins with Conan once again rejecting civilization, but quickly learning that sorcery reaches out into the wild as well. Cary Nord begins a much-anticipated run on covers of the series that he made a hit, as we lay the groundwork leading up to the adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard’s most popular stories, "The Tower of the Elephant." "A writer as prominent as Kurt Busiek delivers many great works; however, this may very well be his crowning achievement. Cary Nord captures the essence of Howard’s vision, with a respectful nod to the legendary Conan art created by Frank Frazetta. Together, Busiek and Nord have truly earned this award." Broken Frontier on awarding Conan their Paper Screen Gem Award in the Fantasy category. On sale May 18, Full Color, 32 pages, $2.99
CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR #2 (of 3) - Coming in May! P. Craig Russell (Writer/Artist) For once, it’s not Conan doing the beheading—and he doesn’t like it. Conan manages to play everyone into the positions he needs them in order to steal the coveted jewels, but he’s still victim to the mystical fortress in which they’re contained, and the primitive thugs who worship the dead oracle watching over the Teeth of Gwahlur. P. Craig Russell has proved himself not only one of the greatest fantasy artists in the history of comics, from his early work on Elric through collaborations with Neil Gaiman, and the only man to make a reputation adapting stories from other media, including his award-winning Ring of the Nibelung. His adaptation of Howard is a real masterpiece, as inventive and intricate as anything he’s done to date. On sale May 11, Full Color, 32 pages, $2.99
CONAN - Upcoming fill-in issue and other news! At last weekend's Emerald City Comic convention, Conan editor Scott Allie had dinner with a significant portion of the Conan creative team - Kurt, Cary and Dave. Kurt ran through the next arc for everyone, the lead in and adaptation of "Tower of the Elephant," which features Cary's first run of covers on issues #16 through #19, as well as the John Severin/Bruce Timm fill-in issue in #18. Issues #20 through #22, the actual "Tower" adaptation, will have covers by Jose Ladronn, who helped to design the bizarre City of Thieves for Dark Horse. Besides talking over the series, Scott was also able to give Dave, Cary, and Kurt copies of the first Conan hardcover, collecting issues #0 through #7. The fans who were able to get a look at the book were impressed - Dark Horse really dressed this one up, a great cover illustration on a heavy dust jacket, thick interior paper that Dave Stewart felt held his color up better than the monthly printing - the difference between night and day, he said. The backup material, including glimpses of Cary's sketchbook, round this out into one of the biggest books Dark Horse ever made, and, an award magnet. P. Craig Russell's Conan mini-series, Conan and the Jewels of Gwalhur, is almost done. The book looks gorgeous so far, and Dark Horse is already making plans for a hardcover collection including a sketchbook and a look back to Craig's work on Conan the Barbarian #22, with Roy Thomas, Barry Smith, Dan Adkins, Val Mayerik, and others - a must for the history buff. Scott also reports that the other two Conan side projects are stalled on the runway. A Conan adventure in the eastern lands of Khitai is moving very slowly despite the scripts in hand from Akira Yoshida (Thor: Son of Asgard). Kurt Busiek, Len Wein, and Kelley Jones's Thoth-amon series hasn't quite gotten off the ground yet either. With a lot riding on both series - the creation of the eastern lands and an in-depth look into the history of Conan's greatest foe - these are not books which can be rushed. So you might find yourselves with only one Conan book a month for a little longer than intended, but quality can't be rushed. Check out Scott's periodic Conan updates in the Dark Horse Comics Conan Zone.
Cthulhu: Gug Plush - Coming in May/June! One of the most popular of the Cthulhu monsters, this Gug was designed by the fervid imagination of Ron Spencer, based on the description by HP Lovecraft himself. "The eyes jutted two inches from each side, shaded by bony protuberances overgrown with coarse hairs. But the head was chiefly terrible because of the mouth. That mouth had great yellow fangs and ran from the top to the bottom of the head, opening vertically instead of horizontally." First time ever released - limited production! Price: $29.99. Cthulhu: Gug Plush can be pre-ordered from Entertainment Earth.
Cthulhu: Moon Beast Plush - Coming in June! The Moon Beasts are slippery white toad-like beings whose only sensory organs are pinkish tentacles protruding from their snouts. Designed by Ron Spencer, this 13-inch tall and 12-inch wide "corpse like" plush is a servant of Nyarlathotep who can serve your evil purposes as well! Price: $29.99. Cthulhu: Moon Beast Plush can be pre-ordered from Entertainment Earth.
Cthulhu Plastic Action Figure - Now available! Now, you can get Cthulhu the 3 ½” plastic figure! He's evil, he devours humans, and wants to destroy the world, and he would look so cute next to your computer or perched on your bookshelf. For the first time ever, limited production. Price: $9.99. The Cthulhu plastic action figure may be available through your local comic shop. The Diamond Item Code is AUG043804. The Cthulhu plastic action figure is available from Give Me Toys or Troll and Toad.com.
The Dark Man: The Journal of Robert E. Howard Studies - Now available! THE DARK MAN #8 is now available. The contents of Issue no. 8 include: "Texas as Character in Robert E. Howard's Fiction" by Mark Finn. The influence of the state of Texas on Howard and his use of said state within his fiction. "Robert E. Howard in the Gothic Tradition" by Charles Gramlich. The influence of Gothic authors, particularly Edgar Allan Poe, on Howard's fictional output. "Two Views on The Barbaric Triumph" by Fred Blosser and S.T. Joshi. Two critical reviews on the Don Herron edited collection The Barbaric Triumph. "Adventures--Imperial and Otherwise" by Mark E. Hall. A focused study on Richard Phillips' Mapping Men and Empire: A Geography of Adventure and the influence that Imperialism had upon pulp authors, Howard in particular. Power of the Writing Mind reviewed by Scotty Henderson. Graveyard Rats reviewed by Charles Hoffmann. "Through a Prism, Darkly" by David Robbins. Critical review of The Savage Tales of Soloman Kane. For more information and to order, visit the Seele-Brennt website at http://reh.seele-brennt.com/eight/ The retail price is $8
E-texts on the net this week The Shadow Magazine: Wizard of Crime is reviewed this week. The Vengeful Ghost by John Olsen is this week's Two-Minute Shadow Mystery. Shadows of the Pulps: Nothing new this week. Blackmask Online: Nothing new this week. Larry Estep-Online Pulps: Now with over 550 stories online! Quick Pay for Maverick Men by Ed Earl Repp from ACTION STORIES, June 1942 King Solomon's Throne by Lon Williams from REAL WESTERN STORIES, October 1952 Featuring: Lee Winters Plumb Amusing by Jackson Cole from MASKED RIDER WESTERN, June 1949 Murder's Crystal Ball by Nicholas Zook from 10-STORY DETECTIVE, February 1949 The Ebony Cat by Rex Whitechurch from CRACK DETECTIVE STORIES, May 1949
Flash Gordon According to the Digital Bits website, industry sources revealed that Universal is currently working on a Flash Gordon: Special Edition for release on DVD later this year, in honor of the film's 25th anniversary.
F. Paul Wilson's Repairman Jack novel THE TOMB Craig Spector has penned a screen adaptation of F. Paul Wilson's Repairman Jack novel, THE TOMB, for Beacon Pictures' and Universal Studios' $80M action-thriller film. Word is filming will commence this year.
Gryphon Books - Now available! Gryphon Books is proud to release the latest 3 books in our ongoing historic publishing program which will bring out the entire 26 book series of Golden Amazon SF novels by John Russell Fearn. These classic science fiction pulp adventures feature a female Doc Savage-type hero in spine-tingling sense-of-wonder exciting pulp SF thrillers. Out now are books: #21: World In Duplicate #22: Lords of Creation #23: Duel With Colossus NOTE: BOOKS #22 & 23 are ORIGINAL NOVELS They have Never before been Published in ANY form!! All 3 books are available now in attractive trade paperbacks at $15 each + postage. (All 23 Golden Amazon books are currently in stock, $15 per copy + postage) *Pulp Crime Classics* edited by Gary Lovisi, new 188 trade paperback featuring a baker’s dozen of great crime stories from the digest magazines of the 50s and 60s, includes Mike Avallone, Morris Hershman, Hal Masur, Dan Sontup, Bruce Cassidy and others, with great sexy cover art by Ron Wilber, $20.00 *Barsoom: Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Martian Vision* by Richard A. Lupoff, first new edition in 30 years and first paperback, a great survey and history of ERB and the Martian and John Carter series, great fun, with a gorgeous new cover by George Barr and interior illos, a excellent addition to ERB-dom, out now, $16 + postage. *Collecting Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Paperbacks* by Gary Lovisi, a reprint and new edition of this popular collectors book on these three popular genres in paperback, many covers shown along with history, key books, authors, artists, collectables, as new, $15 + postage. [copies gladly signed upon request] Sherlock Holmes & The Terror Out Of Time by Ralph Vaughan, incredible original novel as Holmes joins Doyle’s other hero Professor Edward Challenger in London as they fight the minions of Cthulhu. In the process they meet Aliester Crowley and assorted luminaries of the period in this mix of Doyle and H.P. Lovecraft. Out now at $15 + postage. Dark Centauri by John Glasby, classic pulp science fiction adventure, latest book in the Gryphon SF Rediscover Series, first US edition and first appearance in 50 years of an SF classic, $15 + postage. *The Pulp Crime Digests* is a survey, index and price guide to the hundreds of traditional mystery and expliotation crime digests of the 50s and 60s with information found nowhere else. It features an Introduction by Harlan Ellison and cover art by Robert Maguire (from Manhunt), and an Afterword by Peter Enfantino. It contains an issue by issue list with contents, author, cover artist, value for each issue for digests such as Manhunt, Trapped, Guilty, Man From UNCLE, Two Fisted, Bloodhound, Off Beat, Web Detective, Hunted, and about 90 more, some very obscure. The book is a large-size paperback, about 150pp, and sells for $35 + postage. Signed copies available upon request. Media Mail is $2.00 for 1st book and 50 cents each additional book. Priority Mail is $4.00 for 1st book and $1.00 each additional book. Visit the Gryphon Books website at http://www.gryphonbooks.com/
Hard Case Crime - New titles due in two weeks! The Mystery Writers of America announced this year's nominations for the Edgar Allan Poe Award, and they chose to nominate two of Hard Case Crime's first six books: THE CONFESSION by Domenic Stansberry for "Best Paperback Original" and LITTLE GIRL LOST by Richard Aleas for "Best First Novel." If you haven't yet read THE CONFESSION or LITTLE GIRL LOST, you can get copies through the Hard Case Crime web site, http://www.hardcasecrime.com, or order them through your favorite local bookseller. Hard Case Crime's next two titles (HOME IS THE SAILOR by Day Keene and KISS HER GOODBYE by Allan Guthrie) will be out in just a few weeks. HOME IS THE SAILOR was originally published in 1952, so as amazing as it is, it's not eligible for awards; but KISS HER GOODBYE is brand new, so...who knows? Around the same time that HOME IS THE SAILOR and KISS HER GOODBYE hit stores, Hard Case Crime will be making a very exciting announcement about the lineup of authors for their second year of publication!
Harold Lamb - Khlit the Cossack stories to be published beginning spring 2006! The Wildside Press Harold Lamb books previously announced have been cancelled. University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books has agreed to publish the complete adventures of Khlit the Cossack, along with all the tales of Khlit's companions and standalone Cossack stories. Four large volumes are slated for publication. The first two will be printed in the spring of 2006, and the final volumes will be printed in fall of 2006. Provided that they sell well, other volumes of Lamb work will follow, including the proposed Swords of the West Crusader story collection. Visit the Harold Lamb website at http://www.haroldlamb.net
Jack Williamson Lectureship The Jack Williamson Lectureship Committee is proud to announce the 29th Annual Williamson Lectureship, to be held March 3, 2005, on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University. This event honors distinguished Emeritus Professor of English Dr. Jack Williamson, science fiction author and scholar. You are cordially invited to join Dr. Williamson and the Lectureship’s guests, Walter Jon Williams and Gregory Benford, for luncheon on Thursday, March 3, and for a panel presentation by the authors at 7 p.m. that evening, in Buchanan Hall in ENMU’s Music Building. Our guest convener of Lectureship events will be author Connie Willis, a long-time friend of the Lectureship. A campus tradition since 1977, the Williamson Lectureship annually invites well known authors to visit campus and discuss the interactions of science and the humanities. Visit the Eastern New Mexico University website for more information.
James Rollins/James Clemens MAP OF BONES officially hits bookstores Tuesday, April 26th. MAP OF BONES is Rollin's attempt to tell a historical thriller set against a background of intrigue, Catholicism, and current-day technology. You can read the opening prologue on James Rollins website. SHADOWFALL will be available in July. Visit James Clemen's website for a peak at the cover.
Midnight House - Horrible Imaginings by Fritz Leiber is now available! HORRIBLE IMAGININGS is almost sold out at the publisher. HORRIBLE IMAGININGS can also be ordered from Shocklines. Midnight House is pleased to announce a new collection of tales by the legendary Fritz Leiber. Considered by many to be the greatest writer in the field of fantastic fiction, Fritz Leiber's long and productive career spanned fifty years. This present collection assembles stories from sources ranging from 1940s issues of WEIRD TALES to rare fanzines like AMRA and WHISPERS. As a special treat, this book includes a "lost" story, "Skinny's Wonderful", apparently written for ESQUIRE or PLAYBOY which was recently discovered in the author's papers. Most of the stories gathered here are making their first appearance in book form or have been virtually unobtainable for many years. Fritz Leiber was the winner of every major award for science fiction, fantasy, and horror during his career. While many of his novels remain in print, much of his great short fiction has been virtually unobtainable for decades. This is the third of a series of volumes dedicated to preserving all of Fritz Leiber's weird and macabre tales under the Midnight House imprint as a companion set to the volumes of science fiction published by Darkside Press. Midnight House is dedicated to the preservation of classic horror and weird fiction in handsome, inexpensive editions. Printings are limited to 500 numbered, casebound copies with sewn signatures. Horrible Imaginings features a striking cover by noted artist Allen Koszowski and will be ready for shipping in September of this year. All previous Leiber collections have sold out on publication and advance orders are strongly recommend. Casebound - $45.00 Orders can be placed on the Midnight House website at http://www.darksidepress.com/leiberhorrible.html.
Nemesis Magazine #6 - Now available! Nemesis Magazine is an e-publication presenting new stories in the style of the Golden Age pulps. Free sample chapters are available for download from http://www.geocities.com/solitary_bird/nemesis.html. Nemesis Magazine #6: Rachel Rocket in "March of the Molten Image" RACHEL ROCKET IN THE CLUTCHES OF A FASCIST MILLIONAIRE'S DEATH MACHINE! Investigating a mysterious cloud of smoke on the Caribbean Sea, Rachel Rocket and her partner, Hank Rowan, crash land on an island where an evil industrialist is building the world’s most terrible weapons of mass destruction! Soon Rachel has been sentenced to a life of soul-destroying drudgery in the bowels of a mysterious factory no one leaves alive. While Hank and his newfound companion, an island native longing for escape, battle the sea in an open boat, Rachel Rocket discovers the secret her masters have worked so hard to protect – a weapon that harnesses the power of the universe to rain down fire upon from the sky upon helpless victims of tyranny’s lust for power. With the aid of unexpected allies, Rachel resolves to destroy the weapon – even if it costs her life. Battling a machine-gun wielding army of guards and dodging the blazing fury of a U.S. Navy air raid, Rachael faces barehanded the unimaginable power of a dictator’s most dangerous toy, the Molten Image. Fighting for her life, Rachel knows that stopping the March of the Molten Image will be only the first step in her desperate effort to save the East Coast from destruction. Back issues of Nemesis Magazine are available from Renaissance E-books. Nemesis Magazine #1: Featuring Gun Moll, Undercover Nemesis of Crime Stephen Adams Nemesis Magazine #2: Featuring Rachel Rocket in "Hell Wings over Manhattan" Stephen Adams Nemesis Magazine #3: Featuring Victory Rose in "The Fuhrer's Final Trumpet" Stephen Adams Nemesis Magazine #4: Femme Noir in "Hell's Hungry Darlings" Stephen Adams Nemesis Magazine #5: Featuring Gun Moll in "Angel with No Hands" Stephen Adams
Rafael Sabatini Two of Sabatini's swashbuckling films, The Sea Hawk and Captain Blood, will be available on DVD in April. Captain Blood, stars Basil Rathbone, Errol Flynn, Lionel Atwill, and Olivia de Havilland. This rousing adventure chronicles the travails of Peter Blood (Flynn), a righteous doctor unjustly sold into slavery for treating the wounds of rebels, a kind of British Dr. Mudd. Sent to a Jamaican plantation where he toils under the brutal whip of Lionel Atwill and seethes with passion for his fair niece (the astonishingly beautiful Olivia de Havilland), he escapes from bondage with his fellow prisoners and becomes the gentleman rogue pirate of the Caribbean. The Sea Hawk, stars Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, and Claude Rains. Flynn plays the dashing gentleman pirate as dedicated patriot, looting Spanish ships for English coffers with the private blessing of Queen Elizabeth (Flora Robson, reprising the role from Fire over England). The film opens with a rousing sea battle: broadside cannon fire sends masts falling and splinters a-flying before Flynn's men take their Spanish quarry in a furious shipboard cutlass battle. The fearless fighter becomes a stumbling schoolboy when he falls for the Spanish ambassador's niece, but he's back in his element when he sails to the New World for treasure and lands in the middle of a deadly conspiracy. Both films will be available April 19th with a Suggested Retail price of $19.95.
REH: TWO GUN RACONTEUR #8 - Coming in June! TGR #8 will feature a great line-up of artists, including David Burton, Bill Cavalier, Gene Day, Stephen Fabian, Greg Ruth and others. Also, due to brisk sales for issues 5, 6 and 7, the print run will be increased from 250 to 300 copies. TGR #8 is scheduled for June. Visit the REH: TWO GUN RACONTEUR website at http://rehtwogunraconteur.com.
The Savage Tales of Soloman Kane - Now available! The Science Fiction Book Club is now offering an exclusive hard cover edition of The Savage Tales of Soloman Kane to members for only $12.99.
Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow has been nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film. The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror films was founded in 1972 by Dr. Donald A. Reed to recognize the high achievements of genre filmmaking, television and home entertainment. The Saturn Awards are presented annually to honor and recognize the genres of the fantastic. This year’s 31st Annual Saturn Awards will take place on Tuesday, May 3, at the Universal City Hilton Hotel.
Tarzan II Disney Home Video has today announced plans to release a straight to video Tarzan II this coming June. The details are still very sketchy at the moment, as the disc has yet to be officially announced. However, the disc has been slated to arrive on the 14th of June this year. The retail price should be set at around $29.99.
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