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Secret Agent “X” – The Complete Series Volume 4

Matt — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:57:13 +0000

For 41 issues from 1934 to 1939, SECRET AGENT “X” battled the forces of evil in the page of his own pulp magazine. Now, for the first time… the complete pulp series is being reprinted in nine deluxe omnibus editions! The text has been reset and all the original interior illustrations have been remastered. This volume contains the next four stories, by Paul Chadwick, Emile C. Tepperman and G. T. Fleming-Roberts: “Devils of Darkness,” “Talons of Terror,” “The Corpse Cavalcade” and “The Golden Ghoul.” This is THE Secret Agent “X” reprint series to own!

The Crimson Mask Omnibus Volume 1

Matt — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:39:44 +0000

Part of the early 1940s pulp hero revival, pharmacist Bob Clarke takes on the underworld as The Crimson Mask! The first of three volumes collecting the entire series, this first volume includes an all-new introduction by pulp historian Tom Johnson. Volume contains the following: “Enter the Crimson Mask,” “The Crimson Mask’s Murder Trail,” “The Crimson Mask’s Death Gamble,” “Sign of the Crimson Mask,” and “The Crimson Mask’s Scorpion Trail.”

The Weird Adventures of The Blond Adder

Matt — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:38:28 +0000

It’s 1933 and pulp writer Lester Dent has created a new hero who used gadgets to solve mysteries and fight crime. No, it’s not Doc Savage, but Lee Nace, the Blond Adder! This volume collects for the first time all five Lee Nace adventures from the pages of Ten Detective Aces. The majority of these have not seen the light of day since their original publication nearly 80 years ago! We’ve gone back to the original manuscripts to restore deleted passages and also included Lester Dent’s original character Bible for the Blond Adder series. Rounded out by an all-new introduction by pulp historian Will Murray, it’s the must-own pulp publication of the year.

The Curse of the Harcourts

Matt — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:13:52 +0000

A Millennium of Terror! This is the complete history of the grim saga of the house of Harcourt and the fearful doom which for nine centuries overshadowed it… Running for six parts in the pages of Dime Mystery Magazine in 1935, this epic has never been reprinted before. Includes an all-new introduction by John Pelan.

The Black Bat Omnibus Volume 1

Matt — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:52:03 +0000

D.A. Tony Quinn, blinded by a criminal’s acid, begins a new career in his quest to fight crime as the Black Bat! This collection contains the first thee adventures of the Black Bat: “Brand of the Black Bat,” “Murder Calls the Black Bat,” and “The Black Bat Strikes Again,” uncut and restored. The first volume of the complete reprinting of the series.

Seekers of the Glittering Fetish: The Complete Adventures of Armless O’Neil, Volume 1

Matt — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:49:12 +0000

For the first time, Dan Cushman’s exotic locale hard-boiled adventure stories are collected in two editions. This volume collects the first six adventures of Armless O’Neil, from 1945-48 issues of Jungle Stories and Action Stories: “Seekers of the Glittering Fetish,” “Black Mahogany,” “Jackal Kill,” “Five Suns to Angola!,” “Dread Safari,” and “Blood-Spoor of the Devil-Stones.”

The Complete Adventures of The Griffon Volume 1

Matt — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:45:21 +0000

Fighting the aerial forces of evil for nearly ten years in the pages of Flying Aces, Kerry Keen AKA The Griffon returns to print! This edition begins a complete reprinting of the entire series. Volume 1 contains his first six stories, all from 1935:

“Guns of the Griffon”: Meet Kerry Keen sky sleuth in this new series of modern thrillers.
“The Griffon’s Gamble”: Kerry Keen, sky sleuth, solves a strange new mystery.
“Hawks of Hate”: A Fox steals The Griffon in this latest bang-up Kerry Keen yarn.
“Red-Heads of Death”: Death hurtled upon the plane carriers—yet only the Griffon penetrated its mask.
“Guile of the Griffon”: A death-dealing plane sped through the sky—yet no one was at its controls.
“Legions of the Flame”: Kerry Keen solves the mystery of the man who died twice.

Also included is an article by series author, Arch Whitehouse.

The Casebook of Seekay and Other Prototypes of The Avenger

Matt — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:03:42 +0000

It’s well known that Walter Gibson and Lester Dent pitched ideas that led to the creation of The Avenger, but what aspects did writer Paul Ernst introduce? This collection explores this relatively-unexplored question. From the pages of Popular Publications from 1936-38, these ten stories examine characters whose weapons, physical traits, unique facial quirks and back story were similar to The Avenger. Included are all five stories of Seekay, a private detective whose disfigured face is hidden behind a plastic mask; The Wraith, a triple-identitied crimefighter who utilized a knife and a gun; Dick Bullitt and his gray features; Old Stone Face, the G-man with the emotionless visage; The Gray Marauder, who used a dual identity to fight crime; and Karlu, the mystic. Includes an introduction by Will Murray.

The Hand of Red Finger

Matt — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:54:45 +0000

“Der Rote Finger!” the foreign spy gasped as he came face to face with America’s top agent. Ford Duane, a mild mannered bookstore owner is, in truth, the dreaded Red Finger, top agent of P.A.T., hunter and destroyer of foreign spies. Carrying only a strange gas gun, foreign agents end up dead after they meet this nemesis. His black gloves have one oddity, the trigger finger is painted blood red, giving him the name foreign spies have come to recognize and fear—The Red Finger!
For the first time, all 12 stories by Arthur Leo Zagat from the back pages of Operator #5 are collected in one edition. And a newly-written story, “Obituaries are Final” by Tom Johnson—published here for the first time—puts closure on this classic series.

Super-Detective Jim Anthony: The Complete Series Volume 1

Matt — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:05:02 +0000

Another complete series collection from Altus Press, this time focusing on the classic Doc Savage clone Jim Anthony, complete and uncut from the pages of the Super-Detective pulp magazine from 1940-43. Volume 1 contains the first three adventures, collecting the Rado Ruric trilogy: “Dealer in Death,” “Legion of Robots” and “Madame Murder.” These also include editor notes and correspondence, and this edition contains an all-new introduction by Will Murray.

Secret Agent “X” – The Complete Series Volume 3

Matt — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:54:46 +0000

Volume 3 of the complete reprinting of SECRET AGENT “X” is here! This volume contains the next four stories, by Emile C. Tepperman and Paul Chadwick: “Servants of the Skull,” “The Murder Monster,” “The Sinister Scourge” and “Curse of the Waiting Death,” along with an all-new introduction by Stephen Payne. This is THE Secret Agent “X” reprint series to own!

Alias Mr. Death: The Complete Series

Matt — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:19:19 +0000

Collecting the entire nine-part series from the pages of Thrilling Detective in 1932. Written by D.L. Champion, this was the inspiration for The Phantom Detective series. And as a bonus, this collection includes the two “Alias Mr. Death” revival stories from 1939. And for the first time, the unpublished story “Alias Mr. Death” by pulp scribe Harold Ward. This also includes all-new introductions by Tom Johnson and Matthew Moring, and it’s housed under a replica of the original hardcover edition’s dustjacket.

Ki-Gor: The Complete Series Volume 1

Matt — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:31:41 +0000

For the first time, the Ki-Gor series from the pages of Jungle Stories is collected, complete and in order! Volume 1 is introduced by Tom Johnson and includes the first six Ki-Gor stories: “Ki-Gor, King of the Jungle (Winter 1938-1939),” “Ki-Gor and the Stolen Empire (Summer 1939),” “Ki-Gor and the Giant Gorilla-Men (Fall 1939),” “Ki-Gor and the Secret Legions of Simba (Winter 1939-1940),” “Ki-Gor and the Forbidden Mountain (Spring 1940),” and “Ki-Gor and the Cannibal Kingdom (Summer 1940).”

Doctor Death Vs. The Secret Twelve, Volume 2

Matt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:13:04 +0000

For the first time, all five Doctor Death pulp adventures are collected in two volumes in this series authorized by the Ward estate. Volume 2 contains the two unpublished stories from 1935: “Waves of Madness” and “The Red Mist of Death,” both complete for the first time. Includes an all new introduction by Matthew Moring.

Doctor Death Vs. The Secret Twelve, Volume 1

Matt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:07:58 +0000

For the first time, all five Doctor Death pulp adventures are collected in two volumes in this series authorized by the Ward estate. Volume 1 contains the first three stories from 1935: “12 Must Die,” “The Gray Creatures” and “The Shriveling Murders.” As a bonus, Harold Ward’s treatment for a Doctor Death comic strip is included. All new introduction by pulp historian Will Murray.

The Secret 6: The Complete Adventures

Matt — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:32:03 +0000

For the first time in one volume: all four adventures of Popular Publications’ classic pulp heroes, The Secret 6! Contains “The Red Shadow,” “The House of Walking Corpses,” “The Monster Murders” and “The Golden Alligator.” Includes an all-new introduction by Will Murray.

The Cobra: The King of Detectives

Matt — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:25:48 +0000

A slithering collection of Richard B. Sale’s reptile-related pulp stories, several of which are reprinted here for the first time. This selection includes all three appearances of The Cobra, Sale’s early pulp hero. Includes articles by Sale for writers’ magazines of the day as well. With an intro by Will Murray, author of Python Isle.

The Bat Strikes Again and Again!

Matt — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:09:29 +0000

The inspiration for Batman! For the first time in one collection, all four appearances of the pulp hero The Bat, as written by pulp legend Johnston McCulley (Zorro). These stories from 1934-35 detail the adventures of Dawson Clade, a man who was inspired to fight crime by a bat’s sudden appearance. Includes an all-new introduction by pulp historian Will Murray.

The Strange Adventures of The Purple Scar

Matt — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:22:55 +0000

Dr. Miles Murdock dons the face of his murdered brother to become the terrifying avenger known as the Purple Scar! Contains all four adventures of the most offbeat pulp hero. Includes an all-new introduction by Will Murray as well as notes by possible author George A McDonald.

Tarrano the Conqueror: Master Edition

Matt — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:49:21 +0000

The classic science fiction epic, restored to its original version from Science and Invention magazine from 1925 and 1926! Includes over 50 original illustrations by science fiction icon Frank R. Paul (the cover artist for Marvel Comics #1) which appeared in the original version.