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| Doc
Savage and The Shadow - New
pulp reprint update! Anthony Tollin's Sanctum Productions and Nostalgia Ventures Inc. are pleased to announce that Joe Wrzos has joined the editorial team of the new DOC SAVAGE and THE SHADOW reprints as copy editor, working with series editor Anthony Tollin and consulting editor Will Murray. Mr. Wrzos served as managing editor of AMAZING STORIES and FANTASTIC from 1965-67, and owns significant collections of THE SHADOW MAGAZINE and DOC SAVAGE. The first SHADOW book is scheduled to be bound next Thursday (7/6) and begins shipping the following day (Friday, 7/7). Girasol Collectables has been added to the list of distributors for these reprints so that Canadian SHADOW and DOC SAVAGE fans can more easily receive these reprints from within their own borders. Anthony Tollin will be glad to fulfill orders personally from Texas (add $3 for postage), and also in quantity discounts. However, fans can often save on shipping by combining their orders directly from the dealers listed below, and also supporting other pulp-related projects. Cases of The Shadow Volume 1 will be shipping simultaneously to all these dealers (except Bud Plant, who will receive their first books directly from Anthony Tollin at the beginning of San Diego's Comic-Con International. Each paperback will retail for $12.95 and contain two complete, unabridged pulp adventures of The Shadow, with reproduction of the original covers by George Rozen and interior illustrations by Edd Cartier. The Shadow Volume 1 can be ordered directly from: Anthony Tollin; P.O. Box 761474; San Antonio; TX 78245-1474 (sanctumotr@earthlink.net; add $3.00 for postage and packaging) or from Nostalgia Ventures' website (www.nostalgiaventures.com). The reprints will also be available from Adventure House, Bud Plant, Mike Chomko, Girasol Collectables, Vintage Library, and other pulp dealers. The first volume of The Shadow will be available at Pulpcon and the San Diego Comic-Con International. For last weeks complete press release regarding these exciting new reprints, click here. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Anthony Tollin 210-679-8556 sanctumotr@earthlink.net |   Click on the images above to view larger images. |
| Battered Silicon Dispatch Box - LOST TREASURES FROM THE PULPS! Coming in July 2006 and beyond! #11 THE COMPLEAT ADVENTURES OF THE PARK AVENUE HUNT CLUB (Philips) 2 Volume Folio Hard Cover ISBN 1-55246-593-4 $150.00 Mike Chomko is picking up his copies of this reprint collection at PULPCON. Contact Mike at chomko@enter.net to reserve your copy today! The following titles are in the works! #10 THE GOLDEN AMAZON (Fearn/Harbottle) Volume 2 Fall 2006 #10 THE GOLDEN AMAZON (Fearn/Harbottle) Volume 3 Fall 2008 #12 THE GREAT MERLINI OMNIBUS (Rawson/Roberts/Weinberg) Folio Hard Cover #13 THE JOHN SOLOMAN OMNIBUS (Rawson/Hoch/Roberts) 3 Volumes $250.00 #14 THE HAKE TALBOT PORTFOLIO (Nelms) Hardcover 400 pages #15 THE COMPLEAT ZAMBRA THE DETECTIVE (Hill) 500 pages #16 THE ADVENTURES OF SHARK GOTCH (Richard Wetjen/Ellis) Lost
Treasures from the Pulps can be ordered from: | |
| BLOOD
AND THUNDER: THE LIFE AND ART OF ROBERT E. HOWARD By Mark Finn - Now available for pre-order! Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Cimmerian, Solomon Kane, King Kull, and many other characters that helped define the genre of heroic fantasy, lived all of his thirty years in the small town of Cross Plains, Texas. While his books remain continually in print, Howard himself has fallen into obscurity, the details of his personal life become mired in speculation, half-truth, and lies. This engaging biography traces the roots of his writings, correcting many long-standing misconceptions, and takes us on a tour of Howard's world as he saw it best: through his own incomparable imagination. Mark Finn is an award-winning scholar, author, essayist and playwright. He was the recipient of the 2005 Cimmerian Award for Outstanding Achievement in Robert E. Howard studies, and he has presented papers on the author at many international conferences. He lives in Austin, Texas. This book is scheduled for November release from MonkeyBrain Books. Paperback: 400 pages; Dimensions (in inches): 6 x 9 Release Date: November 2006, List Price: $15.95 |  |
| CAPTAIN
HAZZARD HARDCOVER - LIMITED EDITION! Wild Cat Books is pleased to announce that Comic and Book Author RON FORTIER will be joining Wild Cat Books at PulpCon, and will be at their table to sign copies of his various books: "BROTHER GRIM," "HOUNDS OF HELL," and "CAPTAIN HAZZARD." As a Special Offer, Wild Cat Books is offering a LIMITED EDITION of "CAPTAIN HAZZARD" in HARDCOVER, strictly limited to ONLY 25 SIGNED & NUMBERED copies! This is a "PulpCon Special" and will only be offered for sale at PulpCon, with the first orders receiving the lowest numbers. Be the first in line to get this fabulous book, and once all 25 are sold there will be no further printings! Wild Cat Books has just received the Publisher's Proof copies and they are beautiful. Each book will come with a Certificate of Authenticity Bookplate featuring Tom Floyd's Cover Art (without all the title lettering), and will be 152 pages, 6.00" x 9.00," casewrap-hardcover binding, 50# interior paper, black and white interior ink, 100# exterior paper, full-color exterior ink. These books look awesome and will be a true collector's item! The price is $40.00 and includes S&H with Delivery Confirmation. Available only at PulpCon. Don't miss out on this! |  |
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CIMMERIAN, VOLUME 3, NUMBER 6, JUNE 2006 - Now available! Edited by Leo Grin Features an in-depth look at the very first Robert E. Howard Days in 1986, complete with lots of pictures, along with a series of excerpts from the highly anticipated Howard biography by Mark Finn, a tantalizing tidbit from Don Herron's interview with Howard friend and contemporary Norris Chambers, rousing battle poetry from Darrell Schweitzer, a huge Lion's Den, and more. 40 pages This issue was printed in two editions. The deluxe edition, numbered 1-75, uses a black linen cover with foil-stamped gold text. The limited edition, numbered 76-225, uses an gold cover with solid black text. Visit The Cimmerian website for complete details. Deluxe edition: $15 each. Limited edition: $10 each. 1 Book: First Class (arrives in few days) $4; Media Mail (arrives in few weeks) $3. 2-4 books: Priority Mail (arrives in few days) $5; Media Mail (arrives in few weeks) #3. SUBSCRIPTIONS: The Cimmerian now offers a subscription service. Click here for details. You can only pay with a credit card or bank account by using PayPal. Send PayPal payments to editor@thecimmerian.com. You can also send check or money order, made payable to THE CIMMERIAN, to: THE CIMMERIAN P. O. Box 5572 PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90296 Visit The Cimmerian website for full ordering information and back issue availability. | |
| The Cimmerian Library -
Volume 2 is now available! The Cimmerian Library is a new chapbook series of scholarly reference works about Robert E. Howard. As time goes on, the imprint will grow into a database of dozens of titles containing indexes, encyclopedias, glossographies, essays, and miscellaneous research. Occasionally other authors in the weird fiction and fantasy fields will be featured. The end result will be a treasure trove of information about our favorite author, housed in a uniform set of booklets suitable for collecting. Volume 2: "Them's Fightin' Words"— REH on Boxing by Chris Gruber A wide-ranging series of excerpts from Howard's letters wherein he discusses the Sweet Science, accompanied by commentary from the editor of the Bison Books release Boxing Stories. Includes Index. first printing, 100 numbered copies. — $8 All the chapbooks run 40 pages, measure 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, and are printed on a fine grey parchment stock with a shimmering red metallic cover. Designed with the quality and elegance Cimmerian readers have come to expect, each booklet is built rugged enough to refer to again and again. How to order: The Cimmerian Library doesn't use distributors, all copies must be purchased directly from the editor. Cost for the Cimmerian Library chapbooks is $8 per Limited edition copy. Shipping is $3 per every 1-4 books shipped in the US (1-4 books = $3, 5-8 books = $6, etc.). Canadian shipping for every 1-4 books is $5, International Priority Airmail is $10, International Surface Mail varies from country to country, please inquire with the editor. Send check or money order, made payable to THE CIMMERIAN, to: THE CIMMERIAN P. O. Box 5572 PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90296 You can only pay with a credit card or bank account by using PayPal. Send PayPal payments to editor@thecimmerian.com. | |
| CONAN AND THE SONGS OF THE
DEAD #1 - Available
in comic shops July 6th! Written by Joe R. Lansdale, art by Timothy Truman, colored by Dave Stewart. This five-part series begins in the wretched wastes of Stygia, a burning, grinding stretch of desert so desolate the only thing more unforgiving are its inhabitants. There, Conan comes to the aid of an old ally, uncovers a scheme to acquire untold-of wealth, and punishes his foolish enemies most cruelly. Yet when his treasure hunt reveals an alluring spirit with long unsatisfied needs, the Cimmerian knows a gentler touch is required to win the day. 32 pages, $2.99 For a peak at all the covers and some interior pages from this mini-series, visit Timothy Truman's website. There is also a preview available on the Dark Horse Comics website. |  |
| Dennis
McHaney: THE MAN FROM CROSS PLAINS - Now available in hardcover! THE MAN FROM CROSS PLAINS: A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, is a collection of essays by some of the top Howard scholars in the field today. The book is being published as a benefit for The City of Cross Plains Fire Relief Fund, and all profits will be donated to the fund to benefit the victims of the terrible wild fire that destroyed much of the town in December, 2005. The book also contains the first U. S. publication of "The Ghost with the Silk Hat," a nine chapter novella by Robert E. Howard. "The Ghost with the Silk Hat" was previously published in WRITER OF THE DARK by Dark Carneval Press (Switzerland) in 1986. This was a limited edition of 500 and, according to Dennis McHaney, about 40 changes were made to the text, including at one point, changing the identity of the characters speaking. McHaney used Howard's typescript for the version in THE MAN FROM CROSS PLAINS. 328 pages, 6.00" x 9.00", perfect binding, black and white interior ink There is a preview available for viewing on the Lulu.com website that includes the complete contents of this book. Hardcover $35.00 Trade Paperback $19.95 Please check this benefit book out and lend your support to this worthwhile cause. This book will only be available until May, 2007. |  |
| E-texts
on the net this week The Shadow in Review: This weeks review is "The Jade Dragon" from April 15, 1942. "Cafe De Mort" by John Olsen is this week's Two-Minute Shadow Mystery. Shadows of the Pulps: Nothing new this week. Larry Estep-Online Pulps: Now with over 700 stories online! "Then Live To Use It" by Greta Bardet from CRACK DETECTIVE, January 1943 "Pro Patria" by Achmed Abdullah from PEOPLE'S FAVORITE MAGAZINE, December 10, 1918 | |
| Flesk Publications -
Now available! Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Two Introduction by Gary Gianni. Designed by Randall Dahlk In this second volume of the ongoing Various Drawings series, Mark Schultz gives us a dynamic new collection of illustrations. Examples feature Schultz’s work for illustration, comics, private commissions, and stunning new works created especially for this book. Schultz takes you through the stages of the drawing process, from concept to finish. Several mediums are explored. Pencil, brush and ink, and Wolff pencil are employed to delineate his subjects. Showcased with over 50 drawings, the majority of the book features his most recent works. Schultz’s world of Xenozoic Tales is represented with specialty drawings. New concepts for future Xenozoic Tales covers and stories are included as well. A gatefold features an incredible private commission of a thirties-style Sunday newspaper strip. Each piece of artwork has been selected by Schultz for inclusion in this book. In addition, all stages of production have been overseen and approved by Schultz. 48 pages, 8.5”x 11” $19.95 softbound trade edition, ISBN: 1-933865-00-8 $29.95 hardbound limited signed edition, ISBN: 1-933865-01-6 The hardbound edition is limited to 1000 copies. Exclusive to this edition is a bound in plate reproducing an unpublished piece done in Wolff pencil. Each copy is numbered and signed. Visit Flesk Publications website at http://www.fleskpublications.com/ |  |
| The
Nostalgia League - Now available! The Nostalgia League will be posting "The Frontier Guard" by H. Russell Wakefield on Friday, June 30th! The Nostalgia League has a large number of stories online of interest to those interested in the Pulps. In the Library section of the site, you will find links to Edmond Hamilton's first story, the original version of "The Zayat Kiss," a complete reprinting of the first Hopalong Cassidy novel and a PDF reprinting of "Molemen Want your Eyes." In addition, most all the stories have introductory material that covers either the story or the author. The Gallery sections are also be of interest, since there are lots of covers displayed there. Here's how to get there: http://thenostalgialeague.com/olmag/index_olm.htm The Nostalgia League has been around since 1999 and does not have any plans to leave soon. The current schedule calls for a new story to go up about every other month, with "The Frontier Guard" by H. Russell Wakefield set to appear at the end of June. | |
| Pulpville Press - Now available! SNAPPY SPICY STORIES From the pages of Spicy Stories and Snappy pulp magazines comes this compilation of twenty stories, including "Foxing the Fox" by Jack Woodford, "Swell Little Doll", by Otto Nelson, "Stage Coach Sal" by Cliff Carruth, and "Honeymoon Bridge" by Ann Lawrence.. Fully illustrated with the original interior artwork. Hardcover $26.95 Trade Paperback $17.95 BREEZY STORIES From the pages of Breezy Stories comes this compilation of stories and poems. Breezy Stories published stories by unknown authors and by soon-to-be-famous authors, such as Johnston McCulley (Zorro), Erle Stanley Gardner (Perry Mason), Ray Cummings (Horror and Sci-Fi), and Murray Leinster (Sci-Fi). Illustrated. Hardcover $24.95 Trade Paperback $14.95 |  |
| Renaissance E Books and PageTurner Editions Renaissance E Books has opened a new, vastly improved webstore at http://renebooks.com. Visitors will find 20% off storewide for the entire first month. You can also sample audio clips from the new line of REB Inc. Audio Books. They are adding features the old store could not accommodate like author pages, customer reviews, audio clips, live chat sessions with authors - and more! And each month starting in July they will offer at least one of their regular $4.99 ebooks for just 10 cents! FORTHCOMING EBOOKS Renaissance E Books congratulates 93-years young veteran pulpster Stuart J. Byrne, whose magnum opus, "Star Quest," was the #1 bestselling science fiction ebook at several key sites for over three weeks - and spent more than two months in the top ten! Fans of his fabulous Star Man series will be delighted to know that Renaissance E Books will be publishing the entire series in omnibus editions, each volume showcasing two classic Star Man adventures. Plus, Renaissance E Books is bringing into print for the first time-ever all three novels in Byrne's classic Michael Flannigan pulp trilogy, exactly as the author wrote them: "Land Beyond the Lens," "The Golden Gods" and "The Return of Michael Flannigan" (the first two were published in a truncated volume many years ago, minus the concluding installment, and with a sexed up text the author did not approve, as Godman). Renaissance E Books is are truly excited that they have just acquired reprint rights from the good folks at Spectrum Literary Agency to a round two dozen classic pulp space operas by the writer who invented space opera, Edmond Hamilton. Find out why they didn't just give an award for Sense of Wonder to Edmond Hamilton - they named it after him! Most of these moody, poetic novellas and novels have never been reprinted since their first appearance in pulps like IMAGINATION, UNIVERSE, and THRILLING WONDER STORIES in the 1950s, when Hamilton was at the height of his powers as a writer, producing his most haunting and affecting prose works with one hand, while turning out memorable scripts for DC comics like Batman, Adam Strange, the Legion of Superheroes, and the first ever Superman-Batman team-up with the other. Something of the flavor of these wonderful lost space operas can be gleaned from their titles which include "Corridor of the Suns," "Citadel of the Star Lords," "Earthman," "Come Home" (AKA "The Sun Smasher"), "Planet of Exile," "The Ship from Infinity," "Fugitive of the Stars," "Lords of the Morning Star," "Thunder World," "Battle for the Stars," "World of Never-Men," and "Doom Star." This treasure chest of delights for those who love classic pulp space opera even includes a never-before-reprinted tale of the Star Kings, Star Hunter. Newer readers will get a chance to discover why THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE FICTION says "the scope, color, and dynamic clarity of [Hamilton's] liberated action did much to define the Sense of Wonder for generations of readers" and hails his work as "genuine space opera." BARGAIN OMNIBUS EDITIONS Renaissance E Books bargain omnibus editions of famous sf/f/h classics - typically three complete novels reprinted in one inexpensive ebook - have proved such a hit with ereaders that we are stepping up production of these reading feasts. Already in print are The First Lord Dunsany Omnibus: The Book of Wonder, A Dreamer's Tales, Fifty-One Tales, The Gods of Pegana, and the Sword of Welleran and Other Stories; The First William Morris Omnibus: House of the Wolflings, Well at World's End, Wood Beyond the World; The First H. G. Wells Omnibus: Invisible Man, War of the Worlds, ;Island of Dr. Moreau; The Second H. G. Wells Omnibus: Time Machine, First Men in the Moon, When the Sleeper Wakes; Three Classic Fantasy Novels: Stephen's Crock of Gold; Garnett's Lady into Fox; Thackeray's The Rose and the Ring. Just out and already on many fantasy ebook bestseller lists is Legends of an Extraordinary Gentleman: The Allan Quatermane Omnibus #1 - Allan's Wife, Marie, Child of the Storm, the first of a five volume omnibus reprinting of the strange encounters of H. Rider Haggard's immortal character with African magic, majesty and might. More omnibus editions will be forthcoming. | |
| Wildside Press -
Schedule update! Wildside Press has hired full-time production person Steve Segal to work on their various magazine publications and get them back on schedule. The Wildside Press production schedule got backed up during the first half of 2006 and Wildside Press apologizes to those who have waited longer than expected for issues to arrive, however, they are now getting things back on track. The new issues of WEIRD TALES, FANTASY MAGAZINE and ADVENTURE TALES (both the regular edition and the book paper edition) are on the press right now. The next issues of STRANGE TALES and H.P. LOVECRAFT'S MAGAZINE OF HORROR are scheduled for early September. From there, all the titles will move forward on a regular, predictable, quarterly schedule (except, of course, for WEIRD TALES, which is bimonthly). Wildside Press would really like to hear everyone's feedback on the magazines -- opinions on anything and everything, from subscription service to page design and whatever else happens to strike your brain. Please feel free to drop an email to Steve Segal directly with suggestions or complaints: stephenhsegal@yahoo.com. | |
| 23 June 2006 | |
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Doc Savage and The Shadow -
New authorized pulp reprints! The Shadow and Doc Savage are returning to thrill fans old and new. Anthony Tollin has acquired the license to reprint the original Shadow and Doc Savage pulp novels, and will be publishing trade paperback reprints in partnership with Nostalgia Ventures, Inc., a leader in the field of radio and television nostalgia. These Shadow and Doc Savage volumes are officially licensed by Condé Nast, the owner of the famous properties. "This is a dream come true for me," proclaims Anthony Tollin, the former DC Comics professional who is also a leading pulp and radio historian. Tollin co-authored Walter B. Gibson's THE SHADOW SCRAPBOOK in 1979, and has long desired to get Gibson's Shadow novels back in print. "We're reissuing the classic pulp stories with the original covers and interior art, with the type reset for clarity. We're initially releasing the stories in a double-novel format. Our first volume, already at the printers, reprints Walter Gibson's 'Crime, Insured' and 'The Golden Vulture,' a Shadow novel that Lester Dent wrote in 1932 that was later revised by Gibson and published in 1938. This is the Shadow novel that won Lester Dent the Doc Savage contract. Our first story, 'Crime, Insured' is recognized as Walt Gibson's greatest action thriller, in which a criminal organization penetrates The Shadow's operation and captures his major agents, and The Shadow is trapped as the entire New York underworld invades his sanctum." This series of trade paperbacks is the first licensed publication of The Shadow novels in 22 years, and the first authorized reprinting of the original Doc Savage pulp novels in 15 years. The Shadow Magazine debuted in 1931 and launched the 1930s hero-pulp boom, inspiring dozens of characters including the Phantom Detective, the Spider, the Avenger and the Green Lama. Bob Kane and Bill Finger cited The Shadow as a major influence on the creation of Batman, while Clark Savage Jr., the Man of Bronze, was a major influence on the creation and development of Clark Kent, the Man of Steel. "If Street & Smith had not published The Shadow and Doc Savage, there might never have been any Superman or Batman," observes popular-culture historian Will Murray, who collaborated with Lester Dent on seven posthumous Doc Savage novels. "Between them, Walter Gibson and Lester Dent created the archetype of the superhero, and most of the fiction formulas and trappings of the eternal battle between superhero and supervillain that has come to dominate popular culture in the last 75 years. I like to call Lester Dent 'the Father of the Superhero' because, while Superman and Batman had other influences, both borrowed liberally from Doc Savage, the original owner of the Fortress of Solitude." The first volume of The Shadow is at the printers and will be at selected specialty stores in mid-July, and shipping from Diamond Distributors in October. Each paperback will retail for $12.95 and contain two complete, unabridged pulp adventures of The Shadow, with reproduction of the original covers by George Rozen and interior illustrations by Edd Cartier. The reprints can also be ordered directly from: Anthony Tollin; P.O. Box 761474; San Antonio; TX 78245-1474 (sanctumotr@earthlink.net; add $3.00 for postage and packaging) or from Nostalgia Ventures' website (www.nostalgiaventures.com). The reprints will also be available from Adventure House, Bud Plant, Mike Chomko, Vintage Library, and other pulp dealers. The first volume of The Shadow will be available at Pulpcon and the San Diego Comic Con. The first volume of Doc Savage will follow in November and will contain "Fortress of Solitude" and "The Devil Genghis." These are the two pulp adventures that pitted the Man of Bronze against master-villain John Sunlight. Rounding out each volume are historical articles by pulp historians including Tollin and Murray. A second volume of The Shadow, reprinting "The Chinese Disks" and "Malmordo," will also be released in November. The third volume of The Shadow will contain "The Murder Master" and "The Hydra." Priority is being given to the pulp stories that haven't been previously reprinted in mass-market paperbacks or hardcovers. Only a small fraction of the 325 pulp novels were reprinted by Bantam, Pyramid/Jove, Dover and the Doubleday Crime Club. The goal is to help fill that gap and publish many of the good stories that have never been reprinted. "And that's only the beginning," Tollin adds. "The Shadow and Doc Savage aren't the only classic pulp characters I've been licensed to reprint. I think fans of classic adventure heroes are going to be very excited by some of our future projects." FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Anthony Tollin 210-679-8556 sanctumotr@earthlink.net |  Edd Cartier Click on the images above to view larger images. |
| The 18th Annual NYC
Collectable Paperback & Pulp Fiction Expo - October 1, 2006! The 18th big annual show will be held: Sunday, October 1, 2006, at the Holiday Inn on 57th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues, NYC. Confirmed AUTHOR guests include: LINTON BALDWIN, famous 1950s era Lion Books crime author! ANN BANNON, author of many fine lesbian novels for Gold Medal in the 50s! JACK KETCHAM, spine-tingling horror author! MORRIS HERSHMAN, classic 50s Manhunt and paperback crime author! CHARLES ARDAI, crime author and editor of Hard Case Crime paperbacks! JOHN NORMAN, famous author of the Gor science fiction novels! Confirmed ARTIST guests include: SANDY KOSSIN, classic 60s paperback cover artist also did Bantam Shadow covers! PETER CARAS, classic 70s era paperback cover artist, also did The Avenger covers! MARCUS BOAS, current heroic fantasy artist and paperback cover artist! JOE DEVITO, famous artist in many venues, also covers for Doc Savage paperbacks! Visit the Gryphon Books website for the latest information. | |
| Adventure House - Coming in September! HIGH ADVENTURE #90 The first issue of The Black Bat as seen in Detective Book Magazine in 1939! Doomed to darkness by a murderous monger, Tony Quinn a.k.a. the Black Bat, makes darkness his weapon and justice his goal! His main goal is to fight against a foul, ruthless Lord of Crime, a man who strikes terror throughout the city. Includes a full color cover and a perfect bound publication. Soft Cover, 112 pages, B&W, $7.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #90 is solicited in theJuly PREVIEWS (available June 28th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL063587. |  |
| ATHENA
VOLTAIRE: FLIGHT OF THE FALCON #2 - Coming in September! by Paul Daly & Steve Bryant A perilous dogfight rages in the skies over the mysterious Cobra Temple! The Nine Unknown unleash their mystical power! To top it all off, Athena comes face to face with SS Major Hannah von Helm. Talk about jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire! 32 pages, Full Color, $2.99 APE ENTERTAINMENT FLIGHT OF THE FALCON #2 is solicited in theJuly PREVIEWS (available June 28th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL062873. | |
| Audio
Realms: The Dark Worlds of H. P. Lovecraft - Now available! The H. P. Lovecraft Collection, Volume 4, is a 3 CD Set that brings three of Lovecraft's best stories to life. The retail price is $25.95 with free shipping in the continental U.S. Howard Phillips Lovecraft, has been hailed by literary critics as the inventor of modern horror, and a cultivating force behind such modern writers as Robert Bloch (Psycho), Wes Craven (The Craft, Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream), and Stephen King (Pet Semetary, Carrie, Children of the Corn), just to name a few. The Rats In The Walls After its complete restoration, the narrator of this tale moves into his ancestral family home. Soon afterward, however, he begins to hear noises in the walls. Suspecting rats, he sets out traps but finds these vermin are not the kind so easily dispatched. One of the all-time creepiest of Lovecraft's tales. The Shunned House In the city of Providence stands an antique home of which everyone whispers. Never called “haunted” exactly, it is known as a place “unlucky,” one in which people have supposedly died in alarmingly great numbers. This is what Lovecraft's narrator tells us, just before he and his uncle begin a series of investigations into the old place, a place with a terrible odor, one that is stronger in the basement than any place else-- The Music Of Eric Zann In the city of Lights, an impoverished student hears incredible music coming from peaked garret overhead. He knows little of the violin, but is certain from the fantastic pieces he hears night after night that he is in the presence of a highly original genius. But, it isn't long before he finds himself wondering, why does Zann only play at night? And why every night? Brought to life again by the incomparable Wayne June come horrors from the mind of the Master himself, in the way that only he can. 3 CDs, almost 3 hours of AudioBook entertainment! Visit the Audio Realms or Shocklines website to order. | |
| Chronicles of Conan - New collections
are coming soon! Dark Horse Comics' CHRONICLES OF CONAN Volumes 11 and 12 are currently in production and their contents will take us up through CONAN THE BARBARIAN #100. Dark Horse is working on obtaining the SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN materials and also putting together a massive two volume set of King Conan stories. The solicitation information should be appearing soon. CHRONICLES OF CONAN Volume 11 will be on sale in November 2006. Thanks to Terry Allen and the REHComics newsgroup for the information. | |
| Cimmerian Awards for 2006 The Cimmerian Awards for 2006 have been posted on The Cimmerian website. | |
| CONAN #32 -
Coming in September! Kurt Busiek (Writer) and Greg Ruth (Artist/Cover) Kurt Busiek and Greg Ruth return to Conan with another blood-stirring installment of “Born on the Battlefield,” a series of stand-alone stories chronicling Conan’s portentous formative years. Spring has come to the hard hills of Cimmeria and life is eventful for Conan—the robust youth earning the affection of more than one young woman. Yet gentle days are not long-lived in this land. A storm comes on the horizon. When it breaks, Conan will discover the consequences of his choices, determining not only his own fate, but that of his entire village—featuring the formative event from Robert E. Howard’s account of Conan’s youth: the boy vs. the bull! Dark Horse Comics On sale September 20, Full Color, 32 pages, $2.99 CONAN #32 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (available June 28th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL060018. |  |
| CONAN
AND THE DEMONS OF KHITAI TPB - Available in comic shops June 28th! Akira Yoshida (W), Paul Lee (P), and Pat Lee (Cover) King Conan travels to the far-eastern land of Khitai, only to run afoul of an evil sorcerer and his demonic retainers in this tale of silent shadow-warriors and ghostly monsters. Set many years in the future from the award-winning ongoing series, Conan and the Demons of Khitai marks Conan’s first appearance as King in Dark Horse’s best-selling comics revival of the legendary fantasy hero. When King Conan receives an invitation from the Eastern kingdom of Khitai to open trade in precious jewels and spices, he leads a small army into this long-mysterious land. Yet to do so is perilous, as those who have requested his company may have far more devious intentions, and beasts unseen by Western eyes lurk amidst the shadows. This handsome volume is topped off with a cover by the oft-imitated but never surpassed Pat Lee (Transformers; Darkminds; Warlands). Collecting the four-issue miniseries. Dark Horse Comics Softcover, 96 page, Full Color, 7" x 10", $12.95 |  |
| CONAN
AND THE SONGS OF THE DEAD #3 (of 5) - Coming in September! Joe R. Lansdale (Writer), Timothy Truman (Artist), and Dave Stewart (Colors) Conan lays waste to sorcerous abominations birthed from the wretched desert as famous horror and western writer Joe R. Lansdale continues to give Timothy Truman the most hard-hided sword-and-sorcery scenes ever drawn. Amidst the burning desolation of Stygia, Conan has acquired a camel, a drunken companion, and objects of great power coveted by a wizard whose greed is only rivaled by his hate. What Conan seeks is profit, but he will take a fight—especially if it means teaching a dark sorcerer about the merciless ways of Cimmerian steel. Dark Horse Comics On sale September 20, Full Color, 32 pages, $2.99 CONAN AND THE SONGS OF THE DEAD #3 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (available June 28th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL060019. |  |
| CONAN:
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE WORLD'S MOST SAVAGE BARBARIAN - Coming in September! Showcasing art by Frank Frazetta, Alex Ross, John Buscema, and Cary Nord, this first-ever illustrated reference guide to Robert E. Howard's epic fantasy world of Hyboria and Conan features detailed character profiles, maps, and art from original paperbacks, comic books, video games, and more. Hardcover, 9x12, 160 pages, Full Color, $24.99 CONAN: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (available June 28th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL063681. |  |
| CONAN
VOLUME 3: THE TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT AND OTHER STORIES TPB - Now available! Written by Kurt Busiek, penciled by Cary Nord and Michael Wm. Kaluta, colored by Dave Stewart. Continuing Dark Horse's best-selling Conan series with an adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard's greatest Conan tales, "The Tower of the Elephant." Fed up with both civilization and mysticism, Conan travels to the infamous City of Thieves to take out his frustrations. When a bar fight uncovers the legend of the impregnable Tower of the Elephant, he becomes determined to rob it, setting out on a quest unlike any he's undertaken--one that will involve new comrades, sudden death, horrifying creatures, and gruesome unsettling fates for both gods and men. Collecting Conan #0, #16-17, #19-22. Softcover, 168 pages, $15.95 Dark Horse Comics |  |
| E-texts
on the net this week The Shadow in Review: There is no new review this week. Next weeks review is "The Jade Dragon" from April 15, 1942. "The Coin-Toss Killer" by Jarret W. Buse is this week's Two-Minute Shadow Mystery. Shadows of the Pulps: Nothing new this week. Larry Estep-Online Pulps: Now with over 700 stories online! "The Night the World Turned Over" by Joel Townsley Rogers from STARTLING STORIES, November 1952 "Anything Can Happen In Texas" by Hapsburg Liebe from SHORT STORIES, May 25, 1947 | |
| FRAZETTA'S SNOW GIANTS STATUE
- Coming in December! ReelArt Studios proudly presents Frazetta's Snow Giants Statue, the first of a four-piece series depicting the greatest artwork of Frank Frazetta in sculptural form. Masterfully sculpted by Tony Cipriano as overseen and approved by Mr. Frazetta himself, Snow Giants is an incredibly detailed and painted 1/8th scale resin statue that stands 17" tall overall with figures at 9" and 7" respectfully. Strictly limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide, with a Certificate of Authenticity included. Statue is painted, securely packaged in an art box, and comes ready to display. Scheduled to ship in December 2006. SRP: $349.00 FRAZETTA'S SNOW GIANTS STATUE is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (available June 28th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL064190. |  |
| THE
GREAT PULP HEROES by Don Hutchison - Coming in August! Here is an affectionate look back at the outsized heroes who once occupied the imagination of millions of loyal readers - The Shadow, Tarzan, Doc Savage, Captain Future, The Spider, Zorro. They were the original super guys, godfathers and inspiration to the likes of Superman, Batman and James Bond. Fascinating and informative, THE GREAT PULP HEROES is a lively and entertaining history of those fabulous characters, of the gaudy, glorious magazines that spawned them, and of the amazing wordsmiths who churned out their monthly adventures Publisher: Book Republic Press, 6x9, 288 pages, ISBN: 1580421849, $12.95 NOTE: Don Hutchison is editing, revising, and expanding the original book for this new edition. Neil (Girasol Collectables) Mechem has been hired to do the cover--and it's really terrific! This will be a new, improved edition that every collector will want to own. THE GREAT PULP HEROES is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (available June 28th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL063753. | The previously shown cover featuring the Shadow was for early promotion and is not the actual cover. One the actual cover is completed, you will see it here! |
| James Rollins: BLACK ORDER
- Arriving in bookstores June 27th! High in Nepal, a monastery erupts with savagery and madness . . . Deep in a German mine, abomination wears the innocent face of a child . . . Hidden in the jungles of Africa, experiments rooted in a dark past have found fertile ground again . . . Go to the ends of the earth and back with the elite scientists of Sigma Force as they race to crack the ultimate mystery of mankind, a quest that will save—or destroy—us. William Morrow, 448 pages, $24.95 This is the third Sigma Force novel and Rollins recently signed with Morrow for three more! Visit James Rollins website at http://www.jamesrollins.com/ |  |
| THE
LONE RANGER #1 - Coming in September! by Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, & Dean White The Lone Ranger #1 is a powerful tale of the Old West and begins the origins of the Lone Ranger in a way never before presented. Evoking shades of such powerful Westerns as Unforgiven, the tone of such powerful modern interpretations of the Old West as Deadwood, and written in the most reverential way, this is the must-read comic of 2006. Written by Brett (Firefly) Matthews and art directed by John (Astonishing X-Men) Cassaday - who also provides each "dynamite" cover for the series. Lone Ranger #1 also features the interior veteran illustrator Sergio Cariello and colorist Dean (Punisher) White. Also available in a limited silver "bullet" foil edition ($12.50)! 32 pages, Full Color, $2.99 THE LONE RANGER #1 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (available June 28th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL063037. The Diamond Item Code is JUL063040. (silver "bullet" foil edition) | |
| MOONSTONE BOOKS -
Available in comic shops June 28th! THE PHANTOM #11 Written by Ben Raab, art by Rick Burchett, cover by Doug Klauba. When an ancient sea monster is spotted off Bangalla¹s coast, the Phantom¹s children investigate, unbeknownst to their dear old purple-clad dad. But the trouble they find is more mundane and most certainly more sinister than they expected, as desperate men prepare to savage their peaceful jungle home. The Phantom¹s on them in a heartbeat, but will he be ready to face these new foes who may just be the advance troops of an invasion planned by his oldest and deadliest enemies? 32 pages, $3.50 http://www.moonstonebooks.com |  |
| Moonstone
Books - Coming in September! THE PHANTOM #12: TIGER'S BLOOD Part 1 of 2 Written by Mike Bullock; Art by Gabriel Rearte; Colors by Ken Wolak; Cover by Joe Prado & Rod Reis When poachers come ashore in Bangalla to harvest the organs of jungle cats, they soon discover they're the ones being hunted. However, these are more than just ordinary poachers and just what do they want with these organs? And who is the mysterious man in the bar? 32 pages, Full Color, $3.50 Bonus feature: a new on-going column on Phantom history and lore by Phantom Scholar Ed Rhoades: "Behind the Mask"! http://www.moonstonebooks.com THE PHANTOM #12 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (available June 28th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL063309. |  |
| Moonstone
Books - Coming in September! KOLCHAK TALES: GHOST STORIES Written by Tom DeFalco, CJ Henderson, Dave Ulanski Art by: Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema, Ron Harris, Keith Williams, Dan Dougherty 2 covers ship in a 50/50 split, by Dave Aikins and Dave Ulanski After being fired from the Hollywood Dispatch, Kolchak must find a new way to pay the bills. In "Fifteen Minutes," our hero joins a team of ghost chasers, where he encounters a house with a very unhappy extra resident. Then, still a reporter at heart, he looks into a "Family Business" to learn why something from beyond the grave is killing truck drivers. And finally, Carl's new buddies try to give him "A Clue to the Truth" about why he's cut out for this work, by sending him on an eerie yet spiritual journey. Nothing says "Halloween" like ghosts and Kolchak the Night Stalker! 48 pages, black & white, $4.95 http://www.moonstonebooks.com KOLCHAK TALES: GHOST STORIES is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (available June 28th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL063311. |  |
| Moonstone
Books - Coming in
October! KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER CASEBOOK By Pierce Askegren, Mike Baron, Rachel Caine, Mark Dawidziak, Tom DeFalco, PN Elrod, John Everson, Joe Gentile, Christopher Golden, Elizabeth Massie, John Ostrander, Gary Phillips, James Reasoner, Robert J Randisi, Richard Dean Starr and Dave Ulanski, cover by Doug Klauba. Sixteen new tales of the surreal, bizarre, and the macabre. After the Stoker Award nominated success of the Kolchak Chronicles (and its various printings), Moonstone presents a new collection of original creepy-thriller Kolchak prose short stories! So listen in as Kolchak relays some of his most spine-tingling cases about voodoo, myths, ghost towns, time conundrums, Vikings, haunted amusement parks, pirates, big fish, and some startling revelations about Kolchak¹s past! Plus: the first ever original Kolchak novella, by Mark Dawidziak. "Cancellation"...you see, Kolchak has been hired to be the consultant on a new network TV show about someone very much like him...hmmm, sound like something you may have seen last year on TV...? Plus, an intro/memoriam of Darren McGavin. http://www.moonstonebooks.com 320 pages, $16.95. | |
| Pirates
of the Caribbean Keith Richards, who producers have been in talks with for years to play the role of Captain Jack Sparrow’s pop, has finally agreed to star in a “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie. According to The Star, Richards will probably film his “Pirates of the Carribean 3” role in August, whilst The Rolling Stones are taking a respite from their tour. Director Gore Verbinski said with a wink that Richards' role would be "open to interpretation." Though Internet scuttlebutt had it that producers tried to get Richards for “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” (due out next month), it was stated that the plan was always to get the rocker to do an appearance in the third film, and the third film only. Source: MovieHole PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST opens July 7th! | |
| RED SONJA #15
- Coming in September! by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi with Steve Sadowski The ultimate Red Sonja story continues by the all-star team of Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Brian Buchellato and friends! Kulan Gath continues to weave his evil, world-altering spell as Red Sonja, Suumarro, and Osin and captive King Quillo reach the Hall of the Old Gods! It is in this great Hall that our heroes gather new allies, and Red Sonja makes a fateful decision which will change the way those around her view her forever! This exciting new story arc is presented by the regular creative team of Michael Avon Oeming and artist Mel Rubi - along with "flashback" artist Stephen Sadowski. Includes covers by Steve (Civil War) McNiven, and his Civil War buddies Dexter Vines and his colorist Morry Hollowell. Plus, Jim Balent makes his Red Sonja cover debut! 32 pages, Full Color, $2.99 RED SONJA #15 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (available June 28th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL063050. | |
| THE
SAVAGE RED SONJA: QUEEN OF THE FROZEN WASTES #2 -
Coming in September! by Frank Cho, Doug Murray, & Homs Dynamite's newest Red Sonja mini-series event continues as writers Doug Murray and Frank Cho - along with our newest Sonja sensation Homs - present the second issue pitting the Savage Red Sonja against the Queen of the Frozen Wastes! Sonja battles for her very life against all manners of strange and powerful creatures, all under control of the deadly, beautiful Ice Queen. With a new series of fabulous cover art from series cover storyteller and artist Frank Cho, Stjepan Nebezial, and interior artist Homs! 32 pages, Full Color, $3.50 QUEEN OF THE FROZEN WASTES #2 is solicited in the July PREVIEWS (available June 28th). The Diamond Item Code is JUL063053. | |
| TARZAN:
THE JOE KUBERT YEARS VOLUME 3 HC -
Available in comic shops June 28th! Written and art by Joe Kubert. Writing, drawing, and editing a monthly Tarzan comic-book series in the 1970s, Joe Kubert was able to illustrate the adventures of his childhood hero and produce some of the most inspiring pages of his career. Dark Horse Comics is proud to present this final collection in a series of Joe Kubert's complete Tarzan comics. Tarzan: The Joe Kubert Years Volume Three features an incredible, four-part adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' 1934 adventure novel, Tarzan and the Lion Man. Tarzan attempts to protect two beautiful actresses and a Hollywood production crew from the many dangers lurking in Africa's jungles . . . and from a deranged geneticist who calls himself "God." This volume also includes previously unpublished pages of Kubert's original Tarzan notes and thumbnails from the early 1970s, the Tarzan stories "Moon Beast," "The Magic Herb," and "Ice Jungle," and a Korak, Son of Tarzan, tale, "Leap into Death," which was inked by Russ Heath. 216 pages, $49.95 Dark Horse Comics |  |
| 16 June 2006 | |
| The
100 Best Writers of Fantasy & Horror - Coming in November! This is the first book of its kind, something fantasy fans have wanted for years: they want to read more about the lives of their favorite authors! Leading fantasy anthologist and literary critic Douglas A. Anderson has now collected a unique assemblage of the English language's top hundred fantasy and horror writers, from classic to current authors. Each entry features a short biography, along with detailed accounts of the author's best books in the genre. A section headed "notable editions" will give the bibliographical details of the first editions, and mention significant revised or illustrated editions. Each entry will also have a section labeled "the author's voice" with some representative quotes by the author (from interviews or essays, or as a sample from a fictional work). And a final, separate bonus section headed "associations" will give brief accounts of similar worthy writers, extending coverage beyond the 100 main authors. Includes an appendix and index. Key authors featured include JRR Tolkien, Stephen King, Phillip Pullman, J. K. Rowling, Lucius Shepard, Clive Barker, Thomas Ligotti, John Crowley, L. Frank Baum, Jack Finney, H. P. Lovecraft, Terry Pratchett, Ursula K. Le Guin, Kenneth Morris, M. R. James, Bram Stoker, Robert E. Howard - among many others! Cold Spring Press Trade paperback, 416 pages ISBN: 1593600402 You can pre-order this title from Amazon.com |  |
| Adventure House - New issues of G-8 announced! G-8 and His Battle Aces #22: "Wings of the Juggernaut" - November 2006 There is something strange going on here in Germany. Watch for a new insignia on Fokkers. I will report more later. J-7" But half an hour later J-7 was dead. What had he suspected? Against what new danger had he tried to warn the Allies? There was just one way to find out—G-8 took it, baited a suicide trap with dynamite wings. And before that night was over he knew he and his battle aces were up against the most deadly menace they had ever faced in fighting skies! Originally published July 1935. 110 pages 7 x 10, $9.95 (U.S.) plus Media Mail Shipping $2.50 for a single copy. G-8 and His Battle Aces #23: "The Headless Staffel" - January 2007 G-8 stared in horror. The observer of that black plane had shoulders and arms—but no head. There was nothing but a neck that oozed blood. And on the neck a falcon perched! For an hour the Yank spy had hunted this black ship. And now that he had sighted it he knew that his assignment to "Find the Wizard—wipe him out!" was one of the most daring jobs he and his aces had ever tried to carry out in death skies! Originally published August 1935. 110 pages 7 x 10, $9.95 (U.S.) plus Media Mail Shipping $2.50 for a single copy. G-8 and His Battle Aces #24: "Staffel of Beasts" - April 2007 I'm going blind . . . I can't see!" From all along the Yank front those reports came in—pitiful reports from troops sent up to stage a victory drive—troops that now fought on—grimly, hopelessly. And G-8, watching from the air, vowed grimly to avenge their slaughter, to track this horror scourge to its source and bust it wide open with crimson lead! Originally published September 1935. 110 pages 7 x 10, $9.95 (U.S.) plus Media Mail Shipping $2.50 for a single copy. G-8 and His Battle Aces #25: "Claws of the Sky Monster" - July 2007 To the driver of the Geier who kills G-8, I will personally give one hundred thousand marks." Deep in Germany Herr Doktor Krueger made this offer . . . And now G-8 was taking off into war skies. He hadn't yet seen the giant geiers—didn't know that he was soon to pit his wings against the most horrible menace that ever patroled scarlet cloud lanes. Originally published Octobery 1935. 110 pages 7 x 10, $9.95 (U.S.) plus Media Mail Shipping $2.50 for a single copy. |   |
| Adventure House - Pulp facsimile reprint update! Adventure House has now scheduled several of their pulp facsimile reprints and added one new title! Coming August 2006: SPICY ADVENTURE STORIES November 1939, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 THE GANG MAGAZINE - May 1935, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 - Just scheduled! DANGER TRAIL - August 1928, 7x10, 160 pages, $14.95 - Just scheduled! Coming September 2006: SPICY ADVENTURE STORIES April 1941, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 SPICY MYSTERY STORIES October 1941, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 SPICY DETECTIVE STORIES September 1939, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 Coming October 2006: ADVENTURE NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES - July 1937, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 FAME AND FORTUNE MAGAZINE - February 25, 1929, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 SPICY ADVENTURE STORIES September 1938, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 - Just added! Coming November 2006: SPEAKEASY STORIES - Oct.-Nov. 1931, 7x10, 128 pages, $14.95 - Just scheduled! |  |
| Bison
Books - Coming in September and October! Coming in September are two more Edgar Rice Burroughs reprints: "Tanar of Pellucidar" and "Tarzan at the Earth's Core." Coming in October are two reprint volumes by Clark ashton Smith: "Lost Worlds" and "Out of Space and Time." | |
| Black Dog Books -
Two new titles are now available! Forced Luck by J. Allan Dunn From the pages of the February 10, 1922 issue of ADVENTURE. Barthelemy Portuguese's luck was legendary. Throughout the Spanish Main -- all through the Caribbean Seas he was known as the notorious freebooter "Lucky Bart." Uncounted times luck had come through when Bart needed it, winning him fame, fortune and a crew that too believed in his marriage to Lady Luck. But Bart had forced his luck once too often. Now it turned afoul. Captured by the hated Spanish, his ship seized, his loyal crew in irons, Bart imprisoned, awaits his fate at the gallows. Could he once more lure Lady Luck to dance with him? Could he force his luck one more time? Price: $9.95 Gods Guard the Brave by H. Bedford Jones From the pages of March and July issues of BLUE BOOK. Desperate adventure on strange tropic seas in these two thrilling novelettes by a master storyteller! The Pearl of Price ... an action crammed novelette of the frontier Pacific Islands. "Gods Guard the Brave"... desperate adventure on strange tropic seas. Price: $9.95 Each chapbook is 5x8 in size, 68 pages, and staple bound. Both titles are now available from the Vintage Library. |   |
| The
Bronze Gazette - Issue #47 is
now available! Last week my copy of THE BRONZE GAZETTE had not yet arrived, so here it is again with the cover! This issue features: Editorial "Doc Savage: Hard-Boiled Science Detective" by David Pettus Doc Savage Comic (Illustrated by Al Bare V4 #7) "Bronze Sunset" by Howard Hopkins Scenes from the Green Master by Ron Wilber 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 47, 48, and 49. 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. |  |
| Captain
Hazzard - Update and more! Ron Fortier has revived the pulp hero CAPTAIN HAZZARD. He has completely rewritten the one and only CAPTAIN HAZZARD pulp story, "Python Men of Lost City." It is now available as a trade paperback available from Wild Cat Books. A 15 page preview (PDF format) is available for viewing. 6"x9" Trade Paperback, 152 pages, $13.99 A brand new series of Captain Hazzard adventures by Ron and veteran comic-scribe, Martin Powell are in the works. The first of these new pulp adventures is "Citadel of Fear." It is now 99% complete and will be the newest Captain Hazzard novel in almost 70 years. It should be out this summer from Wild Cat Books. At the same time, Chris Mills and Ron have a three part comic mini-series based on PYTHON MEN in the works. Craig Shepart is the penciller for the project and he is embellished by inker Sean Tenoff. Rounding out the team will be Digital Caps own Jaymes as the letterer and Bishop Bowie of Graphic Balance as the colorist. Artist Craig Shepart had a small sample comic made up of the first few pages of the book that were printed and distributed to the folks who stopped by his local comic shop on Free Comic Book Day. One of the two covers is reproduced at the right. A larger image and the second cover are online to preview at Ron Fortier's website. Ron is also editing a new series of pulp books for Wild Cat Books that will feature a classic pulp hero. Each volume will have four brand new stories by today's wordsmiths. Some of these future books will star Secret Agent X and The Domino Lady amongst others. |  |
| Captain
Spectre and the Lightning Legion -
Captain Spectre Returns! After an absence from updates due to having to relocate his studio space and living quarters and attending the Iowa Comic Convention – Tom Floyd's Captain Spectre returns to regular updates starting Monday June 19th. The current story line “Secret Worlds” will resume right where it left off. Also on the website this week, Tom Floyd is offering a printed sketchbook. The first of, what he hopes to be, many more in a series of print items. As always the money from this sketchbook goes to supporting the website, and paying for the items needed to produce the strip. Thanks for your support and your patience in the Captain’s absence of update. Keep up the good work Legionnaires! Strike...like Lightning SWIFT SURE TRUE! Captain Spectre For those unfamiliar with Captain Spectre, "SECRET WORLDS" Chapter 3 of Captain Spectre is in progress and pages 1 through 12 are now posted online. http://www.captainspectre.com | |
| CONAN #29 -
Available in comic shops June 21st! Mike Mignola (W), Cary Nord (P), Dave Stewart (C), and Tony Harris (Cover) Hellboy creator Mike Mignola takes over writing duties on Conan for a three-part story adapting one of Robert E. Howard’s legendary “lost” story fragments, “The Hall of the Dead”! Pursued by a small army, Conan heads for shelter in the ancient ruins of a forgotten city, lured by a flimsy rumor of treasure. Instead, he finds the fallen idols of twisted gods and a lot of croaking creatures. Luckily, frogs are no match for a Cimmerian . . . right? From artist Cary Nord and comics visionary Mike Mignola comes one of the weirdest tales ever cooked up by Howard, taking Conan on an adventure far darker, and slimier, than he’s ever faced before. On sale June 21, Full Color, 32 pages, $2.99 |  |
| CONAN
#32 - Coming in September! Kurt Busiek (Writer) and Greg Ruth (Artist/Cover) Kurt Busiek and Greg Ruth return to Conan with another blood-stirring installment of “Born on the Battlefield,” a series of stand-alone stories chronicling Conan’s portentous formative years. Spring has come to the hard hills of Cimmeria and life is eventful for Conan—the robust youth earning the affection of more than one young woman. Yet gentle days are not long-lived in this land. A storm comes on the horizon. When it breaks, Conan will discover the consequences of his choices, determining not only his own fate, but that of his entire village—featuring the formative event from Robert E. Howard’s account of Conan’s youth: the boy vs. the bull! Dark Horse Comics On sale September 20, Full Color, 32 pages, $2.99 | |
| CONAN:
BOOK OF THOTH #4 (of 4) -
Available in comic shops June 21st! Kurt Busiek (W), Len Wein (W), Kelley Jones (A), and Michelle Madsen (C) Ancient evil dawns upon the land of Stygia in this horrifying conclusion to the origin of Conan’s greatest adversary, Thoth-amon! After a lifetime of scheming plots, bloody rituals, and murderous betrayals, Thoth-amon achieves his dark destiny as a dreaded sorcerer of the snake-god Set, and his ultimate display of power will devastate a nation and test the will of those dedicated to protecting a world lost and broken. It is the birth of a darkness beyond reckoning, and an unexpected finale to a story that has permanent ramifications for the Conan mythos! On sale June 21, Full Color, 48 pages, $4.99 |  |
| CONAN
AND THE MIDNIGHT GOD - New miniseries coming later this year! Joshua Dysart (SWAMP THING) is writing a Conan mini-series for Dark Horse. The first issue of CONAN AND THE MIDNIGHT GOD should be available before the end of this year. The art is by Tone Rodriguez. This is a story of King Conan at 46 years old. He's married with his first child on the way and has become the ruler of a great empire. That's right, time for a mid-life crisis! But instead of buying a sports car and having an affair with a woman half his age, Conan marches 5,000 soldiers to the Stygian border. What happens next is a bit of an epic. Thanks to Terry Allen and the REHComics newsgroup for the information. | |
| CONAN AND THE SONGS OF THE
DEAD #3 (of 5) - Coming in September! Joe R. Lansdale (Writer), Timothy Truman (Artist), and Dave Stewart (Colors) Conan lays waste to sorcerous abominations birthed from the wretched desert as famous horror and western writer Joe R. Lansdale continues to give Timothy Truman the most hard-hided sword-and-sorcery scenes ever drawn. Amidst the burning desolation of Stygia, Conan has acquired a camel, a drunken companion, and objects of great power coveted by a wizard whose greed is only rivaled by his hate. What Conan seeks is profit, but he will take a fight—especially if it means teaching a dark sorcerer about the merciless ways of Cimmerian steel. Dark Horse Comics On sale September 20, Full Color, 32 pages, $2.99 | |
| CONAN
- Boaz Yakin to write and potentially direct
"Conan the Barbarian" VARIETY reports that Warner Bros. is looking to re-establish Conan as more than a chat host. Warner Bros. has set Boaz Yakin to write and potentially direct "Conan the Barbarian," a new take on the Robert E. Howard-created character. WB is eyeing an early 2007 production start for the film, which will be produced by Irving Azoff, Jon Jashni, Richard Alexander and Akiva Goldsman. Peter Sederowsky and Fredrik Malmberg of Paradox Entertainment, the intellectual property company that controls rights to the Howard estate, exec produce. Yakin, best known for writing and directing "Fresh" and for directing the gridiron hit "Remember the Titans," has been a fan of the Howard series since childhood and came up with a take that impressed the studio. Yakin's concept is more faithful to the Howard story than were the two Dino De Laurentiis-produced "Conan" films that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger as the sword-wielding conqueror. WB has tried diligently to revive Conan and got close twice. "The Matrix" directors Larry and Andy Wachowski circled, and then Robert Rodriguez emerged, but hiring the latter became problematic after he quit the Directors Guild of America so he could co-helm "Sin City" with Frank Miller. Thanks to Rusty Burke and the REHComics newsgroup for the information. | |
| CONAN - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
TO THE WORLD'S MOST SAVAGE BARBARIAN Coming this fall is DK Publishing's "Conan - The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Savage Barbarian". This book is a genuine treasure chest of Conan lore, following Conan through the ages, through his different careers, as he meets friends and foes and travels across the Hyborian continent. At times the Nemedian Chronicles and other legends differ, but this book will cover most adventures Conan ever found himself in the middle of. And those are not few... Written by none other than Roy Thomas of Marvel fame, expect nothing less than an exciting tale which with art from some of the foremost Conan portrayers ever: Frank Frazetta, Mark Schultz, Gary Gianni, Cary Nord and more. Foreword by longtime Conan fan Todd McFarlane. The book will be released this fall. The Official Conan website has a sneak peak of this book now online. | |
| THE DARK HORSE BOOK OF MONSTERS
- Coming in November! Mike Mignola (W/A), Kurt Busiek (W), Evan Dorkin (W), Sarah Dyer (W), Leah Moore (W), John Reppion (W), Scott Allie (W), William Hope Hodgson (W), Keith Giffen (A), Timothy Green II (A), Jill Thompson (A), Paul Lee (A), Gary Gianni (A), Arvid Nelson (W), Juan Ferreyra (A), and Brian Horton (A) Mike Mignola takes Hellboy on a monster-crunching mission and Gary Gianni provides illustrations for a classic tale of South Seas horror by William Hope Hodgson in this fourth addition to Dark Horse's Eisner-nominated books of Hauntings, Witchcraft, and The Dead. Along with Mignola and Gianni, Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson--who won Eisners in both 2004 and 2005 for their stories in Hauntings and Witchcraft--return to unveil a new painted story starring everyone's favorite evil-fighting strays. Also included is an homage to the great creature comics of Jack Kirby, by Kurt Busiek and Keith Giffen, and many more terrifying yarns by some of the most talented folks in comics! Dark Horse Comics On sale November 22, Hardcover, 96 ges, Full Color, 6" x 9", $15.95 |  |
| THE
DARK MAN - Now available! The double-issue of THE DARK MAN, Volume 2, Numbers. 1-2 for 2006. The contents are: Editorial Comments Robert E. Howard and Poetic Narrative: The Bardic Tradition and "Popular Modernities" by Frank Coffman Robert E. Howard: New Deal Heroic Fantasist by Rusty Burke Crash Go the Civilizations: Some Notes on Robert E. Howard's Use of History and Anthropology by Mark Hall "Red Shadows" Through the Lens of Northrop Frye's Archetypal Criticism by Patrick Burger Letters to the Editor Reviews Conan: The Legend Returns by Terry Allen Review of Adventure Tales by Morgan Holmes Review of The Cimmerian by Charles Gramlich Review of Boxing Stories by Jeffrey Kahan Review of Bran Mak Morn: The Last King by Charles Hoffman Review of The Bloody Crown of Conan by Jeffrey Kahan The contents will be enclosed by a great color wrap-around cover designed by Larry Richter. The entire issue will run 98 pages. The retail price is $16. Order from Seele-Brennt Publications or Shocklines. Visit the Dark Man website at http://www.robert-e-howard.org/TDM/ | |
| E-texts
on the net this week The Shadow in Review: This weeks review is "Doom on the Hill" from November 15, 1934. "Diamonds of Despair" by Brandon Aldinger is this week's Two-Minute Shadow Mystery. Shadows of the Pulps: Nothing new this week. Larry Estep-Online Pulps: Now with over 700 stories online! "Another Pawn of Fate" by F. St. Mars from ADVENTURE, June 6, 1922 "The Conjuror of the Clouds" by Muriel A. Pollexfen from ADVENTURE, August 1911 Featuring: Gray Ghost | |
| Flesk Publications: JAMES BAMA: AMERICAN
REALIST - Scheduled for September! The illustration art of James Bama has now been collected into this impressive 160-page full color hardbound edition. James Bama: American Realist is the first book to span his entire career. Examples explore his diverse brush from magazine illustrations, paperback book covers, and advertising. Chapters examine his work in pop culture, horror, science fiction, adventure and western genres, concluding with his most recent fine art endeavors. This volume features a detailed biography exploring his noteworthy and singular career. Insightful quotes by Bama accompany many pieces. In addition, testimonials by leading artists, writers, and historians are contained throughout. During his career, Bama’s art graced many memorable pop culture paperback book covers. Among his most notable works are the 62 cover paintings for Bantam’s Doc Savage adventure series, all of which are contained within. His uncanny ability to render a multitude of genres, and under amazingly tight deadlines, made Bama highly sought after by top publishers. Combined with his exemplary work ethic, Bama’s artwork encompassed a wide spectrum of media. This, along with his unique realist approach, helped secure his place as one of the most influential artists of his time. Having achieved remarkable success in illustration, Bama changed direction, pursuing a career in fine art. His gamble led to higher acclaim. This book delves into the man, from illustrator to artist. Written and designed by Brian M. Kane in cooperation with Mr. Bama. Introduction by Harlan Ellison®. Foreword by Len Leone. 160 pages in color. Over 260 illustrations are featured, of which more than 85 are from the original art. Over 30 personal photographs of family and modeling shoots are contained within. Hardbound and limited hardbound signed edition available. The deluxe edition is limited to 1000 signed and numbered copies, with slipcase, and Paul Jilbert’s one hour documentary of the artist on DVD. 160 pages, 8.5"x11", full color on premium glossy stock $34.95 hardbound edition, ISBN: 0-9723758-8-0 $74.95 hardbound limited signed and numbered edition, ISBN: 0-9723758-9-9 Flesk Publications |  |
| HELIX
SF - New online magazine! There is a new quarterly on-line sf/fantasy magazine called HELIX SF. It is edited by William Sanders and Lawrence Watt-Evans. http://www.helixsf.com/ | |
| Indiana Jones 4 According to George Lucas, Sir Sean Connery – who has apparently retired, not that that ever means anything in Hollywood – will indeed be returning for “Indiana Jones 4”, reprising his role as Indy’s wise-old pop, Henry Jones. According to Lucas, Connery has been written into the script, so now it’s just a matter of coaxing him into doing it. "I would love him to be in the next Indiana Jones...maybe I can push him into it," Lucas told the show. "We are writing him in whether he wants to do it or not." Source: Moviehole | |
| LESTER DENT'S ZEPPELIN TALES
- Online preview now available! Lester Dent penned many pulp adventures before he created Doc Savage in 1933 under the house name Kenneth Robeson. LESTER DENT'S ZEPPELIN TALES collects five airship-themed stories published from 1930 to 1932, and includes material restored from Dent's original manuscripts! A free preview in PDF format is now available at http://e23.sjgames.com/media/HEL5820_preview.pdf LESTER DENT'S ZEPPELIN TALES is nearly 100,000 words of pulpy goodness. For a complete story listing, click here. LESTER DENT'S ZEPPELIN TALES is now available as a PDF download ($8) available from e23. LESTER DENT'S ZEPPELIN TALES is now available in a book edition from Amazon.com ($18.87). http://www.heliograph.com/zeppelinage/ |  |
| Pulp
Fiction Journal - New pulp product! Based on the classic pulp fiction magazines of the 30's and 40's, the journal has a front cover fr |
