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 And for the first time, the unpublished story "Alias Mr.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.
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.
For the first time under one cover, all three of the stories from STORIES OF SHEENA QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE as well as the story from the final issue of JUNGLE TALES! All the type has been reset and includes an introduction.
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.
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.
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 Volume 2 contains the two unpublished stories from 1935: "Waves of Madness" and "The Red Mist of Death," both complete for the first time.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.
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)."
For the first time in one volume, all three adventures of the classic Golden Age hero The Black Hood, taken from the pages of "Black Hood Detective" and "Hooded Detective" pulp magazines from 1941-42. Includes an all-new introduction by pulp historian Will Murray.
An ALL-NEW novel featuring the classic pulp hero, Secret Agent "X"! This is the next phase in new fiction based upon classic pulp heroes, as this is designed to match the original Secret Agent "X" pulps perfectly, in both design and packaging.
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!
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 and Emile C. Tepperman: "City of the Living Dead," "Hand of Horror," "Octopus of Crime" and "The Hooded Hordes." This is THE Secret Agent "X" reprint series to own!
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 Emile C. Tepperman and Paul Chadwick: "Servants of the Skull," "The Murder Monster," "The Sinister Scourge" and "Curse of the Waiting Death." This is THE Secret Agent "X" reprint series to own!
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Available for the first time... the complete saga of Thunder Jim Wade! Written by fantasy legend Henry Kuttner, this collection reprints all five adventures of Thunder Jim Wade from 1941. Long discounted as a Doc Savage clone, "THUNDER JIM WADE: THE COMPLETE SERIES" brings to life this classic pulp hero and shows him to be much more than a knock-off! Includes an all-new introduction by pulp historian Will Murray!
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.
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!
Back again for another issue! Thrill to the all-new adventures of The Black Bat, The Phantom Detective and The Masked Avenger! Written by G. Wayman Jones, Robert Wallace, and Tom Johnson.
