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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 And for the first time, the unpublished story “Alias Mr.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).”

The Phantom Detective Companion

Matt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:56:03 +0000

The longest-running hero of the pulp era! For the first time, the history of the Phantom Detective is bought under one volume, completely updated! Includes an index to nearly 175 stories, 100s of pages of articles, two unused Phantom story plots from the mid-1930s and nearly all of the Phantom’s comic book appearances. It’s 400 pages of must-own information for any pulp fan to enjoy.

Operator #5: The History of the Purple Wars

Matt — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:18:16 +0000

The entire history of the The Purple Invasion, the War and Peace of the pulps which ran for over a year in the pages of OPERATOR #5! Loaded with illustrations from the original pulps.

Secret Agent “X” – The Complete Series Volume 1

Matt — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:33:43 +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 first volume contains the first four stories, all by Paul Chadwick: “The Torture Trust,” “The Spectral Strangler,” “The Death-Torch Terror” and “Ambassador of Doom.” This is THE Secret Agent “X” reprint series to own!

Triple Detective #2 (Spring 1956)

Matt — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:08:44 +0000

Back for another issue, this time featuring the following stories. DOCTOR DEATH RETURNS by Steve Mitchell: Twenty years before, a sinister madman held the world at bay, using the twin powers of science and sorcery to unleash a crimson tide of murder and destruction that swept across America and Asia. Then he disappeared—leaving no clue as to his final fate. MURDER MUSEUM (featuring The Phantom Detective) by K.G. McAbee: The Phantom Detective, that nemesis of all evildoers in New York City, takes on the uncanny powers of the sinister Dr. Darkness! And CRIME’S LAST STAND (starring The Masked Avenger) by Tom Johnson: Will evil win out? Can even The Great Masked Avenger survive the final battle with the city’s underworld when crime makes its last stand!

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Doctor Death: The Complete Doctor Death in All-Detective

Matt — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:10:37 +0000

For the first time in one collection, all four original Doctor Death stories from ALL-DETECTIVE in 1934-35: “Doctor Death,” “Cargo of Death,” “Death’s I O U” and “Thirteen Pearls.” Written by Edward P. Norris, this series leads into the classic DOCTOR DEATH pulp series of 1935. Contains an all-new introduction written by Tom Johnson.

Triple Detective #1 (Winter 1956)

Matt — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:30:11 +0000

With the release of the new series, three important stories are included in the first issue for the pulp fan. Norman Daniels’ “The Happiest Hour Murders” was written as a Phantom Detective entry in 1934, but rejected, and published later with all reference to the Phantom removed from the story. When Black Book Detective folded in 1953, Stewart Sterling’s “The Lady of Death” was left unpublished, and appeared later, with all traces of the Black Bat removed. These two stories have been restored to their original characters and published here for the first time. The Secret Agent “X” story, “The Stolen Formula” was originally written and published in Greece in 1950, and this is its first American publication in English.

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The Secret Agent “X” Companion

Matt — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:26:51 +0000

The classic investigation of Secret Agent “X,” revised and updated by the original writers, Tom Johnson and Will Murray, including new chapters, images and information! It’s the last word on this classic character!

Tales of Masks & Mayhem

Matt — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:23:58 +0000

Back in print! All-new pulp tales featuring Doc Atlas, The Night Hawk, The Tarantula, The Scarecrow, The Black Ghost, The Grey Monk, and Secret Agent “X” and written by Maxentius Andor Scarlatti, Therese Drippe, John L. French, Lance Curry, Michael A. Black, Debra Delorme, and Will Murray.