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| Art: Steven Wilcox |
Sinbad - The New Voyages Vol. 1 is still available.
You can find more of Steven’s work here.
Two Fisted News from the World of Pulp!
Monday, February 18, 2013
SINBAD SAILS AGAIN!
Sinbad - The New Voyages Vol. 1 is still available.
You can find more of Steven’s work here.
NEW INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR BOBBY NASH
To find out what’s next from Bobby, visit www.bobbynash.com
Tell 'em All Pulp sent ya.
HOLMES AGAIN, HOLMES AGAIN, JIGGITY JIG-THE NEW PULP BESTSELLER LIST FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2013
Welcome to the February 18, 2013 installment of All
Pulp’s New Pulp Best Seller List, originally created by Barry Reese! Before we
get to what you’re all waiting for, here are the rules by which this little
list comes together.
1) This list
only tracks sales through AMAZON. It does not keep track of sales through
Barnes and Noble, face-to-face or anything else!
2)
This
list only tracks PRINT sales. Exactly how Amazon calculates these things is
mostly a trade secret and they vary wildly from day to day. If we checked this
tomorrow, the list could be very different. This list reflects sales ranks as
of Monday morning February 18, 2013.
3) In order
to keep the focus on new releases, eligible works must have been published
within the last three months. So, since this list is being done on February 4,
2013, we are only looking at books published since November 18, 2012. Please
keep that in mind before complaining that Title X is not listed. Also, keep in
mind that for the most part, we are tracking sales from smaller and mid level
press publishers who actively publish New Pulp material. We won’t generally
track sales from Simon and Schuster or places like that — they have the New
York Times Bestseller List for that. If one of the major publishers starts
doing The Shadow or something, we’ll track that, but some publishers will not
be listed here in order to keep the focus on the publishers actively working to
produce and promote New Pulp.
4)
Like the
name suggests, we’re tracking “New” pulp —not sales rankings for reprints of
classic material. In order for something to qualify for this list, it has to be
at least 50% new material that has not been printed in book form before.
5) We
are human. If you are aware of a title that should be listed below (keeping in
mind all the rules above), please let us know and we will make sure to remedy
the situation.
6) This
information is garnered mostly from All Pulp, New Pulp, the Pulp Factory
mailing list and a few other sites. If you think we might miss your release,
let us know in advance — drop All Pulp a line and tell us when it’s being
released.
Without further ado, here’s the completely and
totally unofficial New Pulp bestseller list as of right now (title, then
publisher, then release date, then sales rank):
1) The
Detective, The Woman, and the Winking Tree by Amy Thomas (MX Publishing,
January 22, 2013) – 48,357
2) Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective, Volume 4
by Various (Airship 27, January 19, 2012) – 59.480
3) Sherlock Holmes and Young Winston: The Deadwood
Stage by Mike Hogan (MX Publishing, December 10, 2012) – 281.858
4) Sherlock Holmes and Young Winston: The Jubilee
Plot by Mike Hogan (MX Publishing, February 18, 2013) – 313,897
5) Fourteen Western Stories by Lloyd Fonvielle
(Lloyd Fonvielle, January 23, 2013) – 354,460
6) Sherlock Holmes and the Texas Adventure by Dicky
Neely (MX Publishing, December 14, 2012) – 424,878
7) Finn’s
Golem by Gregg Taylor (Autogyro, January 10, 2013) – 554,763
8)
Prohibition by Terrence McCauley (Airship 27 Productions, December 15, 2012)
561,277.
9) The Cestus Concern by Mat Nastos (Nifty
Entertainment, January 4, 2013) – 1,081,653
10) Fight Card: Bluff City Brawler by Heath
Lowrance as Jack Tunney (Fight Card, January 31, 2013) – 1.212.585
Just missing the list were: Monster Earth by Various (Mechanoid Press, January 18, 2013) -1,322,176,
The Fangslinger and the Preacher by Bret Lee Hart ( Western Trail Blazer,
January 3, 2013) - 1,440,987, Three
Against the Stars by Joe Bonadonna (Airship 27, November 26, 2012) – 1,491,938,
Pro Se Presents 15 by Various (Pro Se Productions, November 29, 2012)
-1,494,161
This is quickly becoming the Holmes list as the top
four spots are held by books featuring Conan Doyle’s classic character. It might be said that recent news
concerning suits against the author’s estate may have something to do with
that, but it’s much more likely it is simply the popularity of the
character.
The list is fairly soft again this week, but with
upcoming releases from Altus, Pro Se, Airship 27 and others in the near future,
that is very likely to change.
Pro Se doesn’t appear in the list this week, which
may be a first or at least a rarity. That will most likely change in the near future with
the rate at which Pro Se produces new titles.
One notable new entry on the list is ‘Fourteen
Western Stories’ by Lloyd Fonvielle, the author of the screenplay for ‘The
Mummy’, usually a favorite among New Pulp Fans.
This week, MX Publishing carries four titles in the list, with Airship
following up with two. Lloyd
Fonvielle, Nifty Entertainment, Fight Card, and Autogyro all make the list with
one title each. Don’t forget, folks.
This list comes with its own grain of salt and should be taken with
same.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
FORTIER TAKES ON 'STEIN AND CANDLE VOLUME 1'!
All Pulp Reviews by Ron Fortier
STEIN AND CANDLE
Detective Agency Vol. One
By Michael Panush
Curiosity Quill Press
250 pages
One of the finest pulp novels we enjoyed last year was
Michael Panush’ “Dinosaur Jazz.” In fact this reviewer nominated it as Best
Pulp Novel in 2012 for both the Pulp Factory Awards and the Pulp Ark
Awards. Yes, it is that good and
if you haven’t read it yet you should certainly go out and do so immediately.
Of course having discovered Panush’s marvelous fiction, we
went hunting up some of his earlier works. We found two volumes of stories starring a duo of occult
detectives operating in the years after World War Two known as Stein and
Candle. We’ve just finished
reading the first collection and are thrilled to report Micael Panush is by no
means a one-trick literary magician.
“Stein and Candle” features seven hair-raising, fast paced, pulp tales
of the most unusual and original new occult heroes ever invented.
Mort Candle was an army sergeant with the 101st
Airborne during the war and is one tough as nails character. During the last days of the European
campaign, he and his squad were sent on a mission to rescue a Jewish family,
the Steins, being held captive in their Austrian castle by a group of sadistic
Nazis SS unit. Count Wolfgang
Stein was a scientist who dabbled in arcane lore and the Germans wanted him to
create a zombie army with which to stem the tide of the war and save the Third
Reich. When Stein refused, he and
his wife Hannah, during a daring escape attempt, were killed and only their
young eight year old son, Weatherby survived to be rescued by Sgt. Candle and
his team.
This volume opens six years later as we learn Candle, now a
civilian private investigator, has become the fourteen year old Weatherby’s
legal guardian. Together they take
on weird cases tainted by the occult.
These pit them against all manner of horrific adversaries such as
vampire bikers, a deadly ghost haunting a British movie company and a zombie
plague in a Los Vegas like city in the California desert. Each case is narrated by Candle in his
rough, non-frills voice, and is a thrill ride this reviewer relished to the
max. Whereas the volume contains
only one story presented in the third person style and it is the actual origin
story of the young occultist, Weatherby Stein. It is a most moving story and Panush deserves much credit
for holding back towards the end of the volume.
Bottom line, dear readers, if you like hard-edged fantasy
that combines both horror and pulp action, “Stein and Candle” is the book for
you. Panush continues to whip up
fresh new ideas coupled with truly great characters establishing him as one of
the best new writers in the New Pulp arena. We fully expect his name and award titles are going to be
synonymous all too soon.
Tags
Michael Panush, Curiosity Quills Press, Occult Detective,
Pulp Fiction, Action, Adventure, Ron Fortier, Pulp Fiction Reviews
AIRSHIP'S LATEST RELEASE DEBUTS! GHOST BOY!
Airship 27 Productions announces the release of their second
title for 2013, GHOST BOY.
The during the 1960s America was locked in a tense Cold War
with the Soviet Union, Ian Fleming’s James Bond unleashed a spy craze and the
Beatles swept across American shores with their version of new pop-rock and
roll. Meanwhile American comics
had entered into the Silver Age with the birth of Marvel Comics. Every week new titles seem to
proliferate drug store magazine racks.
Now Airship 27 Productions has dug deep into those long
forgotten comic vaults to revive Jigsaw Comics’ odd-ball hero, GHOST BOY. Created in 1964 by writer Art Croxton
and artist Ric Sippo, the short lived series starred young Alex Conroy as the
top agent of S.O.S (Science Operational Security) who is possessed with strange
superhuman abilities. His best friend was an eight foot robot called P.O.P.S
(Photoelectric Optimal Protection Sentry).
Writers Terry Alexander, Micah Harris and Andrew Salmon
recapture the fun and magic of this 60s forgotten character and offer up four
brand new adventures. As an extra bonus, Ron Fortier and artist Gary Kato
recreate the origin tale of GHOST BOY in a special 9 pg strip which kicks off
this thrilling collection all gathered under a gorgeous cover by Laura Givens.
Comics fans rejoice, GHOST BOY is back!
“Actually he never left,” explains Airship 27 Productions’
Managing Editor Ron Fortier with a mischievous grin in his eyes. “That’s because there never was such a
title and this particular project is in reality our homage to those wonky
Silver Age comics we all grew up loving.”
Fortier goes on to explain the idea came about when the company looked
into adapting an authentic 60s comic series only to discover the property was still
under license. “That’s when we
collectively had this idea to make-up our own comic hero from that decade and
see if could recapture the odd-ball exuberant charm those books contained. We will let our readers judge if we’ve
succeeded or not.”
AIRSHIP 27 PRODUCTIONS – PULP FICTION FOR A NEW GENERATION!
Available now at Create Space –
(https://www.createspace.com/4176057)
As a PDF download from our website for only $3.
(http://robmdavis.com/Airship27Hangar/index.airshipHangar.html#ghostboy)
Within another week on Amazon proper and Kindle.
And within two weeks at (www.IndyPlanet.com)
Saturday, February 16, 2013
JIM BEARD TAKES A TRIP TO SKULL ISLAND
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| Art: Joe DeVito |
New Pulp Author Jim Beard reviews Altus Press’ Doc Savage “Skull Island” novel by New Pulp Author Will Murray.
DOC SAVAGE: SKULL ISLAND
A review by Jim Beard
If you’re like me, you probably wondered what exactly we’d be getting in the new Doc Savage novel, SKULL ISLAND, it being both a Doc story featuring King Kong and a way to celebrate the 80th anniversaries of both legendary creations. Well, after reading the book, I’m happy to report that author Will Murray’s put some definite heart and soul into it and crafted what is now my most favorite of the recent “Wild Adventures of Doc Savage” series of novels.
But, that said, it’s different from just about any other Doc book you’ve ever read, something we’re clued in on by the “Will Murray” byline and the absence of the traditional “Kenneth Robeson” house name.
For me, the story was literally one that I didn’t want to put down; it’s that engaging. It begins at the end, right after Kong’s infamous nosedive off the Empire State Building, which leads directly to Doc’s involvement – or, rather, his telling of a tale to his aides of when he first met the giant simian. Yes, the great majority of the novel is a flashback to Doc Savage’s early days and therein is found its fascinating core. In essence, what we have here is the heretofore Secret Origin of Doc Savage.
Doc and his father – yes, you read that right; his father – head off on a quest for Doc’s grandfather, Stormalong Savage, which takes them into strange waters and exotic climes…and ultimately Skull Island. There they run afoul of enemies of many different stripes and discover wonders beyond their imagining. And a humongous ape-like “god-beast” called Kong.
Murray’s defining of the relationship here between Clark Senior and Clark Junior is practically worth the price of admission alone. This is a young Doc, fresh out of World War I and not exactly the bronze hero of the pulp adventures we know so well, and it’s with that admission that I can see some potential backlash with diehard Doc fans. This is a Doc who has not quite found his mission in life yet, nor honed all his skills and formed his famous tenets – most especially the rule against killing. This Doc kills and kills in often savage ways, which at points drenches the narrative in a bloodbath that may even disturb some readers. But, and it’s important to point this out, there’s a method behind Murray’s seeming madness – it all leads to something and something significant, namely the forging of the Doc Savage of the famous pulp adventures. And Murray does this all with style and careful thought and exciting imagery and action.
One of the things I loved about this novel is its use of language, precisely that which flies back and forth between elder and younger Savage in many bouts of witty verbal “fencing.” Will Murray has obviously crafted all his Doc books with care, but in SKULL ISLAND I believe I saw even more attention to detail, to dialogue, to atmosphere and to adventure. The story moves right along, only slightly bogging down a bit past its mid-section, and really defines the term “page turner.” Murray gives this one his best and finest and the book benefits from that in ways too numerous to list.
As I said before, this is a story of origins. Here we learn the origin of Doc’s trilling, of his disdain of guns and his inexhaustible search for knowledge, even the origin of the Hidalgo Trading Co. hanger. We also discover more information on the Savage family then we’ve ever had revealed to us before and hints of not only some of Doc’s other early adventures – did you know he was on the Titanic? – but also those of his father and grandfather, both famous explorers in their own right. Heck, we even hear about Doc’s uncle, another adventurer in the family. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the author is suggesting here that readers might care to hear more of these adventures, as separate works.
But, again, it’s the relationship between father and son that really stands out in the novel, one that careens between dysfunctional and loving, and it’s that which will stay with me for some time to come. In fact, knowing the fate of Clark Savage Senior in 1933’s MAN OF BRONZE will perhaps add another layer of pathos to your reading of SKULL ISLAND.
And, oh yes, King Kong is here, too. You will discover much more about his origins, also, as well as Skull Island’s original inhabitants. And that’s all fascinating as well. Dinosaur fans will especially have reason to love this book. Kong and his environs are not given short shrift in the slightest; the King looms over this book with all the weight and gravity he deserves.
In all, I’m a richer pulp fan for having read SKULL ISLAND. Will Murray takes our expectations and delivers upon them while still striking off on his own path, assembling a story that will please both Savage and Kong aficionados and remind us all just how cool pulp can be. There’s heart and soul here, like I said, and I for one can’t quite see how Murray will manage to top this one….but I know he will, somehow.
Get this book and settle in for a trip to the South Seas and beyond, Savage style.
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February 15, 2013
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“I’m The Comic Weekly Man, the jolly Comic Weekly Man and I’m here to read the funnies to you happy boys and honeys.”
This memorable theme song welcomed its audience to one of the most unique programs of the era of Classic Radio. The concept was simple. The Comic Weekly Man sang his song, then picked up the newspaper, flipped right to the comic strips, and read them aloud to millions of listeners, replete with different voices, music, and sound effects.
Airing on Mutual beginning in 1947, The Comic Weekly Man combined two pastimes important to American families, Radio and Comic strips. Reading from Puck: The Comic Weekly found in the papers owned by William Randolph Hearst, The Comic Weekly Man brought comic strip favorites – from Flash Gordon to Beetle Bailey, from Prince Valiant to Snuffy Smith - to life in a way most strips had never been heard.
One amazing aspect of this program is just how many voices were heard each week. The Comic Weekly Man, voiced by veteran radio actor Lon Clark, voiced all the male parts while Little Miss Honey, a young girl, assisted with the female roles. A whole cast of comic strip heroes and villains performed by two actors.
Fully restored, the sparkling audio quality of this collection features 12 episodes of comic strips turned radio adventures. Listen as the comic strips of your childhood joke, fight, and tickle their way to your ears with the The Comic Weekly Man. 6 hours $17.98 Audio CDs / $8.99 Download.
Listen to Lon Clark discussing The Comic Weekly Man from a 19944 FOTR panel discussion.
Read by Roy Worley. Liner Notes by Will Murray
One of the most successful pulp magazines ever envisioned was Ranch Romances. Combining Wild West settings with the eternal struggle to snag a mate, it ran from the 1920s clear to the ‘70s. Naturally, other publishers jumped on the wagon train. Popular Publications did so in 1935 with Rangeland Romances. First editor Rogers Terrill described his approach this way:
“Over a year ago we started a new magazine with a new idea. We started a romance magazine in which the hero and heroine fight side by side, live an adventurous life together, experience hope and despair, defeat and success, and finally love together. We brought out a magazine that was true to life; that was about characters who really could have lived and done those things that the author writes about.”
In other words, Rangeland Romances wasn’t just another Cinderella love pulp. The formula—which succeeding editors tinkered with from time to time—worked like a charm. Rangeland Romances ran for a generation.
For our first Rangeland Romances audiobook, we’ve chosen to record the August, 1948 issue in its entirety. All seven stories. It’s a hoot.
Described as a novel of “Border Romance,” Marian O’Hearn’s “Fiesta Kisses are Sweetest” leads off the collection. It’s followed by a brace of fun frontier novelettes, Art Lawson’s “Cupid Rules the Roost” and Isabel Stewart Way’s “No Sirens Wanted.” Four sizzling short stories follow. “Salty but Susceptible,” “Petticoat-Corralin’ Hombre,” “I’m Claiming That Guy!” and “Gambling Gal.”
These are sweet yet salty stories of determined cowgirls navigating the complicated courtship rituals of ranches ranging from the Dakotas to the Southwest. Pistol-packin’ Doris Day in Annie Get Your Gun! gives you a good idea of the flavor of the festivities. High Noon, this ain’t!
Read by Roy Worley. Gary Cooper, he ain’t either. 6 hours $23.98 Audio CDs / $11.99 Download.
New Will Murray's Pulp Classics eBooks
The best of timeless Pulp now available as cutting edge eBooks! Will Murray's Pulp Classics brings the greatest heroes, awesome action, and two fisted thrills to your eReader! Presenting Pulp Icons such as the Spider and Operator #5 as well as wonderfully obscure characters like the Octopus and Captain Satan. Will Murray's Pulp Classics brings you the best of yesterday's Pulp today!
Never more was the Spider to stalk the Underworld — so Richard Wentworth decreed when he retired to the quiet countryside to nurse his beloved Nita back to health. Yet into the very heart of that peaceful sanctuary swept such a bloody tidal wave that even Wentworth had never seen its like! From New York's foul sewers had crept Crime's mad dogs, turned loose to transform the whole country into a racket-ridden ruin! In that moment of ordeal, himself hunted by crook and law officer alike, Richard Wentworth knew that the Spider must rise again — to wage bitter warfare against a lawless legion that threatened to make ever America into an Empire of Terror! Total Pulp Experience. These exciting pulp adventures have been beautifully reformatted for easy reading as an eBook and features every story, every editorial, and every column of the original pulp magazine. $2.99.
From the quaking earth, itself, roared the devilish decree that threatened to demolish New York — "Your souls are mine! When I speak you will obey!" For a satanic dictator, loosing the hordes of hell, had turned America's greatest city into an Underworld Kingdom of Crime, and untold helpless thousands died, strangling, when the Emperor of Hades scattered his scarlet, slaying devil-dust! Reeking of sulphur and brimstone, it floated over Manhattan like a sinister death-cloud, and but one man — Richard Wentworth, with the Spider's weird weapons — could hope to wage battle against that Mephistophelean murderer who had set a metropolis aflame with one blasting, furnace-like breath and turned loose the kill-maddened legions of the damned! Total Pulp Experience. These exciting pulp adventures have been beautifully reformatted for easy reading as an eBook and features every story, every editorial, and every column of the original pulp magazine. As a special bonus, Will Murray has written an introduction especially for this series of eBooks. $2.99.
America, last citadel of freedom and democracy in the world, has made a valiant but futile stand against the ravening war hordes of the cruel conqueror, Rudolph I, the man whose super fighting machine is ruthlessly putting the nations of civilized man in thrall. Daily mass executions of men and women — even children — on the Eastern seaboard, are but one of the diabolical means of bringing the surviving patriots to heel. But there is one band that will never yield, who grimly say: “Death before dishonor!” Their leader, Jimmy Christopher, known to them as Operator 5, realizes that only one bold, desperate move can furnish his fellow Americans with the thundering fleet of air destroyers with which alone they can hope to save their country. Grimly, quickly, silently, he sets his plan in action! Total Pulp Experience. These exciting pulp adventures have been beautifully reformatted for easy reading as an eBook and features every story, every editorial, and every column of the original pulp magazine. As a special bonus, Will Murray has written an introduction especially for this series of eBooks. $2.99.
In 1934 a new type of magazine was born. Known by various names — the shudder pulps, mystery-terror magazines, horror-terror magazines — weird menace is the sub-genre term that has survived today. Terror Tales magazine was one of the most popular. It came from Popular Publications, whose publisher Harry Steeger was inspired by the Grand Guignol theater of Paris. This breed of pulp story survived less than ten years, but in that time, they became infamous, even to this day. This ebook contains a collection of stories from the pages of Terror Tales magazine by Hugh B. Cave, reissued for today’s readers in electronic format. $2.99.
Murder, swift and unseen — taking as its toll the most prominent citizens of New York, and marking with blood and horror, the trail of the mysterious Black Lotus. What was the purpose of this silent scourge, that stilled the innocent in sudden death? Val Kildare knew this much at least; that the fiend behind this slaughter killed not for vengeance, but for pleasure! Wu Fang is a Chinese criminal mastermind and scientific genius. With his hybrid monkey-men, he plans to conquer America. He is member of various secret societies and has spies everywhere. Opposing him is Val Kildare of the F.B.I. His aides, reporter Jerry Hazard, archaeologist Rod Carson and newsboy Cappy, help him in his battles against the sinister man of evil known as Wu Fang. $2.99.
99 cent eBook Singles
Each 99 cent eBook Single contains a single short story, one of the many amazing tales selected from the pages of Terror Tales and Rangeland Romances. These short stories are not included in any of our other eBooks.
How could Clay Cavanaugh protect his sweetheart from a man with Satan’s gifts? In 1934 a new type of magazine was born. Known by various names — the shudder pulps, mystery-terror magazines, horror-terror magazines — weird menace is the sub-genre term that has survived today. Terror Tales magazine was one of the most popular. It came from Popular Publications, whose publisher Harry Steeger was inspired by the Grand Guignol theater of Paris. This breed of pulp story survived less than ten years, but in that time, they became infamous, even to this day. This ebook contains a classic story from the pages of Terror Tales magazine, reissued for today’s readers in electronic format. $0.99.
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Even today Page's scenarios and his edge-of-the-seat writing style are still thrilling both new and old fans everywhere. For those who have never read one of these rollercoaster adventures, you are in for a thrill. If you already know how much fun a classic pulp is, make sure you get a copy of this classic.
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The legendary Master of Men returns in two classic stories from the 1930s. Hidden in the heart of New York's Chinatown, the Emperor of Vermin unleashes all manner of foul creatures to spread disease and death. The Spider wages a seemingly hopeless battle to protect mankind from the menace of a monster who personifies evil incarnate in "Dragon Lord of the Underworld" (1935). Then, in "Satan's Switchboard" (1937), no citizen, no corporation is safe from the dread schemes of The Silencer. No secret thought, no hidden act escapes his notice - and those he calls upon are found dead by their own hand, their faces horribly obliterated. Only The Spider dares defy this maniac, as he strikes back to end this terrible menace to society. These two exciting pulp adventures have been beautifully reformatted for easy reading and feature both of the original full color covers as well as interior illustrations that accompany each story. $14.95. On sale for $12.95, save $2.00
The Master of Darkness battles global crime conspiracies in two classic pulp novels by Walter B. Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant." Following the departure of Commissioner Weston, The Shadow attempts to prevent a Wall Street crisis brought on by "The Garaucan Swindle," in the pulp classic that introduced Police Commissioner Wainwright Barth. Then, The Shadow must find a way to stop the secret gas that causes "The Death Sleep" to prevent a criminal plot to crack the United States Mint and the Bank of London. This instant collector's item reprints both classic pulp covers by George Rozen plus the original interior illustrations of Tom Lovell, with historical commentary by Will Murray. $14.95.
The pulp era's legendary superman returns in two action-packed novels by Alan Hathway and Lester Dent writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, the Man of Bronze confronts the deadly menace of The Headless Men, decapitated zombies commanded by a mad genius in the landmark 100th Doc Savage novel. Then, in his first solo adventure, a disguised Doc Savage travels to King Joe Cay to infiltrate a gang of schemers. This double-novel collector's edition features the original color pulp covers by Emery Clarke and Modest Stein, Paul Orban's classic interior illustrations and historical commentary by Will Murray, writer of ten Doc Savage novels. $14.95.
Robert E. Howard
This is an authentic replica of an original pulp magazine published by Girasol Collectables. This edition is designed to give the reader an authentic taste of what a typical pulp magazine was like when it was first issued - but without the frailty or expense of trying to find a decades-old collectable to enjoy. The outer covers, the interior pages, and the advertisements are reprinted just as they appeared in the original magazine, left intact to give the reader the true feel of the original as well as an appreciation for the way in which these publications were first offered to their avid readers. To further enhance the “pulp experience”, this edition is printed on off-white bond paper intended to simulate the original look while, at the same time, assuring that this edition will last far longer than the original upon which it is based. The overall construction and appearance of this reprint is designed to be as faithful to the original magazine as is reasonably possible, given the unavoidable changes in production methods and materials. $25.00
The shattering sequel to Fortress of Solitude.
The Doc Savage exploit that went untold for 74 years—Death’s Dark Domain!
In the aftermath of the evil John Sunlight’s pillaging of the secret Fortress of Solitude, a dreadful super-weapon has fallen the hands of a Balkan dictator intent upon seizing control of the vampire-haunted zone of desolation known as Ultra-Stygia. War is imminent. Monsters are loose in the disputed region. A strange darkness falls over the sinister landscape. Only Doc Savage, the Man of Bronze, understands the terrible threat to humanity. And only he can prevent the terror from spreading…
There are unknown Things prowling the darkest patch of land on the planet. Haunted by creatures that might have emerged from the Hell’s lowest regions, ancient Ultra-Stygia has turned into a cauldron of conflict between rival countries. Monster bats careen through the night sky. Invisible Cyclopes patrol the scorched battleground. And a power beyond understanding robs men of their vision.
Can the 20th century’s premier scientist and superman untangle this Gordian knot of carnage before neighboring nations are drawn into an apocalyptic new world war? Or will the Man of Bronze succumb to an unstoppable power he himself has unleashed upon mankind?
From the frozen Arctic to the war-torn Balkans, Doc Savage and his fighting five follow a winding trail of terror to a blood-freezing climax.
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No one knows who—or what—the strange being who calls himself “X Man” truly is. He was found wandering the ruins of a crumbling Roman fort, dressed in a toga, speaking classical Latin—and clutching a handful of unearthly black seeds.
Declared insane, the X Man patiently tends his weird plants until the day, impelled by a nameless terror, he flees Wyndmoor Asylum to unleash a cyclone of violence that is destined to suck the mighty Man of Bronze into the blackest, most unbelievable mystery of his entire career. For far from Scotland lies a domain of death unknown to the world and called by the ancient Latin name of Novum Eboracum—New York!
From the wild Scottish moors to the unexplored heart of darkest Africa, Doc Savage and his indomitable men embarked upon a desperate quest for the Forgotten Realm….
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By John Olsen
Crime, Insured pits The Shadow against a new racket that has sprung up in Manhattan: crime insurance. Crime has gone ultra-modern. Bigshots have discarded old-fashioned methods and are now insuring their crimes against failure. But can they insure against intervention by that master of the night, The Shadow?
It all starts with Wally Drillick, a smooth operator who spends his leisure hours in smart night clubs and high-priced taprooms. He’s been hired by Duke Unrig, a big-time crime boss, to pilfer the Melrue jewels. But The Shadow is on the job, guarding the jewels.
What we know, although The Shadow hasn’t learned yet, is that Duke Unrig insured his crime. If the robbery is thwarted, he receives payment from a mysterious insurance company. Also, while all this has been going on, a mysterious figure has been watching. This mysterious figure has identified three of The Shadow’s secret agents. Yes, one by one, the agents of The Shadow are being revealed to a thin, stooped figure who hides in the shadows. And finally, Lamont Cranston is revealed as The Shadow. Even the location of The Shadow’s sanctum is discovered!The mastermind behind Crime, Insured now knows The Shadow’s agents, The Shadow’s sanctum and The Shadow’s disguise. And that means it’s time to attack. Attack the one man who stands to thwart crime, and cause Crime, Insured to pay out on its insurance policies. Without The Shadow, the company fortunes will soar.
Nearly all of The Shadow’s agents appear in this story. Criminologist Slade Farrow shows up along with his assistant Tapper, whose expertise at picking a lock is second only to The Shadow. Giant African Jericho Druke is another reserve agent who appears. Doctor Rupert Sayre joins in to assist with some radio direction finding tasks.The New York Police is represented by Commissioner Ralph Weston and ace inspector Joe Cardona. Both get small parts, but don’t get to do much. Still, it’s nice to see them included here.
Finally, as I read this story, it occurred to me that there is another of The Shadow’s agents that we always seem to forget. He’s that unnamed announcer at radio station WNX who reads The Shadow’s coded messages over the air, and emphasizes certain words to indicate the secret message. Who is he? What’s his name? We are never told. But I would like to know more about this unsung agent.This story is one of the pivotal ones in the saga of The Shadow. Only one other time, in the entire run of the magazine stories, was The Shadow’s sanctum invaded. Read as The Shadow battles the boldest and most amazing racket in the history of modern crime, and nearly loses his entire organization in the bargain. Get ‘Crime Insured’ and another classic Shadow novel in The Shadow Volume 1. Double Novel reprint $12.95
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