Comic books in 'Pulp Adventure'

Volume 1, Issue 1 - December, 1941. 7" x 10", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 2, Issue 6 - June, 1943. 6.75" x 9.75", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 1 of the complete reprinting of the Black Bat. By Norman Daniels and Tom Johnson. Blinded by a criminal's acid, DQ Tony Quinn is given a second chance thanks to an operation which not only restores his vision but also gives him the ability to see at night. Aided by Carol Baldwin, Butch O'Leary and Silk Kirby, crime doesn't stand a chance against the Black Bat! 6-in. x 9-in., black and white. Cover price $19.95.

Vol. 2 of the complete reprinting of the Black Bat. By Norman Daniels. Blinded by a criminal's acid, DQ Tony Quinn is given a second chance thanks to an operation which not only restores his vision but also gives him the ability to see at night. Aided by Carol Baldwin, Butch O'Leary and Silk Kirby, crime doesn't stand a chance against the Black Bat! 6-in. x 9-in., 344 pages, black and white. Cover price $19.95.

Vol. 3 of the complete reprinting of the Black Bat. By Whitney Ellsworth and Norman Daniels. The three short novels in this volume from 1940. Blinded by a criminal's acid, DQ Tony Quinn is given a second chance thanks to an operation which not only restores his vision but also gives him the ability to see at night. Aided by Carol Baldwin, Butch O'Leary and Silk Kirby, crime doesn't stand a chance against the Black Bat! 6-in. x 9-in., 344 pages, black and white. Cover price $19.95.

Vol. 4 of the complete reprinting of the Black Bat. By Norman Daniels, Norvell Page and V.E. Pyles. Blinded by a criminal's acid, DQ Tony Quinn is given a second chance thanks to an operation which not only restores his vision but also gives him the ability to see at night. Aided by Carol Baldwin, Butch O'Leary and Silk Kirby, crime doesn't stand a chance against the Black Bat! 6-in. x 9-in., 344 pages, black and white. Cover price $19.95.

Vol. 5 of the complete reprinting of the Black Bat. By Norman Daniels and Norvell Page. Cover by Rafael DeSoto. Blinded by a criminal's acid, DQ Tony Quinn is given a second chance thanks to an operation which not only restores his vision but also gives him the ability to see at night. Aided by Carol Baldwin, Butch O'Leary and Silk Kirby, crime doesn't stand a chance against the Black Bat! 6-in. x 9-in., 338 pages, black and white. Cover price $19.95.

Vol. 6 of the complete reprinting of the Black Bat. By Norman Daniels and V.E. Pyle. Blinded by a criminal's acid, DQ Tony Quinn is given a second chance thanks to an operation which not only restores his vision but also gives him the ability to see at night. Aided by Carol Baldwin, Butch O'Leary and Silk Kirby, crime doesn't stand a chance against the Black Bat! 6-in. x 9-in., 328 pages, black and white. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Ron Fortier and Bobby Nash. The original Black Bat returns in this thrilling collection of all-new action-crime stories! Read the character that was created at the same time as Batman! Ex-District Attorney Tony Quinn is blinded in a courtroom assault! He now seeks justice outside of the law as the relentless hero who can see in the dark: The Black Bat! Guest-starring The Green Lama, Domino Lady, and Golden Amazon! Stories by Ron Fortier, Bobby Nash, Adam L. Garcia, Colin B. Harvey, Sean Taylor, James Palmer, David Boop, David White, and Josh Vogt! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 270 pages, Text. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Brand of the Black Bat!" and "Murder Calls the Black Bat!"

Written by Norman A. Daniels. Art and cover by Harry V. Parkhurst.

Sanctum Books presents the 1939 novels that introduced the caped crimebuster whose adventures paralleled Batman's and inspired Two-Face's origin, written by Norman A. Daniels. Read the classic pulp thrillers that introduced the costumed hero recently featured in Dynamite's Masks series.

First, doomed to darkness by a murderous acid attack, D.A. Tony Quinn makes darkness his weapon with "The Brand of the Black Bat." Then, "Murder Calls the Black Bat" into a deadly war against corruption as Tony Quinn battles to prevent the biggest jewel haul of the century!

Plus, the debut of The Mask from Nedor's Exciting Comics #1.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Black Bat Strikes Again!" and "Black Bat's Challenge!"

Written by Norman A. Daniels. Art and cover by Harry V. Parkhurst.

Sanctum Books presents two more 1939 novels starring the cowled crimefighter whose adventures paralleled Batman's and inspired Two-Face's origin, written by Norman A. Daniels as "G. Wayman Jones" for future Batman editors Mort Weisinger and Jack Schiff.

First, mass murders set the Nemesis of Crime in pursuit of a ring of satanic killers as "The Black Bat Strikes Again." Then, "The Black Bat's Challenge" is to unmask the hidden leader of a vicious gang of beggars!

Plus, "The Mask Returns!" in a rare 1940 Golden Age classic from Nedor's Exciting Comics #2.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Captains of Death!" and "The Black Bat's Spy Trail!"

Written by Norman A. Daniels. Art and cover by Harry V. Parkhurst.

Sanctum Books presents two espionage thrillers showcasing the cowled superhero written by Norman A. Daniels!

First, with the outbreak of World War II, foreign spies flood the United States to challenge the Nemesis of Crime in "The Black Bat's Spy Trail," edited by future Batman editors Mort Weisinger and Jack Schiff! Then, a rogue Nazi agent offers former District Attorney Tony Quinn a deal he can't refuse in "Captains of Death."

Plus, The Mask returns in a rare 1940 illustrated classic from Nedor's Exciting Comics #3.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Black Bat's Crusade!" and "The Black Bat's Flame Trail!"

The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels and The Spider's Norvell Page.

First, voodoo drums sound in cities across the nation as a wave of mysterious murders fueled by ancient magic takes a terrifying toll in "The Black Bat's Crusade," edited by future Batman editors Mort Weisinger and Jack Schiff! Then, "The Black Bat's Flame Trail" leads to a sinister arsonist who wields a deadly torch of terror as New York tenements burn.

Plus, The Mask returns in an illustrated adventure from Nedor's Exciting Comics #4.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Markets of Treason!" and "The Black Bat's Triumph!"

The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels.

First, murder runs rampant as gruesome cloaked hunchback killers terrorize a city until "The Black Bat's Triumph," in a bizarre thriller edited by future Batman editor Mort Weisinger! Then, the Cowled Crimebuster tackles the toughest racket he's ever confronted when ex-bootleggers band together to manipulate "Markets of Treason."

Plus, The Mask returns in a Golden Age classic from Nedor's Exciting Comics #5.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The Black Bat and the Trojan Horse!" and "The Black Bat's Dragon Trail!"

The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic 1940 pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels and The Spider's Norvell Page.

First, murderous foreign agents make a deadly attack on America's prewar defenses in "The Black Bat and the Trojan Horse," an action-packed thriller edited by future Batman editor Mort Weisinger! Then, the Scourge of the Underworld foils the Dragon Master's nefarious plans in "The Black Bat's Dragon Trail," as Tony Quinn attempts to prevent the exploitation of China by a war profiteer!

Plus, the Mask returns in a Golden Age classic from Nedor's Exciting Comics #6.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "The Black Bat and the Red Menace!" and "The Black Bat's Justice!"

Art and cover by V E Pyles.

The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels.

First, when murder pays off in millions,"The Black Bat's Justice" snarls a corrupt killer's ingenious web of doom! Then, Tony Quinn follows the trail of Soviet saboteurs who seek to undermine America's defense effort in "The Black Bat and the Red Menace." Plus, the Mask returns in an illustrated adventure by Kin Platt from Nedor's Exciting Comics #7.

This instant collector's item showcases the classic color pulp covers and original interior illustrations by V. E. Pyles, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The White Witch!" and "The Black Bat's Summons!"

Cover by Rudolph Belarski.

The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by The Spider's Norvell Page and Norman A. Daniels.

First, the Masked Avenger of Crime fights to save a city from sinister looters, pitting himself against evil murderers with blank faces in "The Black Bat's Summons." Then, a Master Hypnotist materializes the Grim Reaper in his audience, hurling Tony Quinn into the bizarre mystery of "The White Witch." Golden Age Of Comics Bonus: The Mask returns in an illustrated adventure by Kin Platt from Nedor's Exciting Comics plus the origin of Super-Mouse, the only non-DC Golden Age superhero to continue into the Silver Age!

Softcover, 112 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Voice of Doom!" and "The Black Bat's Invisible Enemy!"

Cover by Rudolph Belarski.

The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels. First, the Masked Avenger of Crime rips aside the veil of secrecy that shrouds a mob leader's murderous activities in "The Black Bat's Invisible Enemy." Then, the Black Bat pursues "The Voice of Doom," a human scourge who attacks the underworld and upperworld alike! Golden Age of Comics Bonus: The Mask returns in another illustrated adventure from Nedor's Exciting Comics!

Softcover, 112 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

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(W/A/CA) Francesco Francavilla Black Beetle's investigation of two local mob bosses is interrupted when a mysterious explosion murders them and a pub full of gangsters-taking out most of Colt City's organized crime in one fell swoop. Who could pull off such a coup, and what danger might that murderous bomber do to Colt City and Black Beetle? Cover price $3.99.

In the 1990s, Greek pulp fan Dimitri "Jim" Hanos published an assortment of pulp reprints in a small format with color covers, sometimes as the Athenian Readers Club. These were released with print runs of 200 or less and many made it to America. This issue features "Brand of the Black Bat" by G. Wayman Jones from the July 1939 (Vol. 9 #2) issue of Black Book Detective. This is reprinted using the original pulp pages and therefore has very small type because of the reduced format. 4 3/4-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.00.

In the 1990s, Greek pulp fan Dimitri "Jim" Hanos published an assortment of pulp reprints in a small format with color covers, sometimes as the Athenian Readers Club. These were released with print runs of 200 or less and many made it to America. This issue features "Murder Calls the Black Bat" by G. Wayman Jones from the Sept. 1939 (Vol. 9 #3) issue of Black Book Detective. This is reprinted using the original pulp pages and therefore has very small type because of the reduced format. 4 3/4-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.00.

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In the 1990s, Greek pulp fan Dimitri "Jim" Hanos published an assortment of pulp reprints in a small format with color covers, sometimes as the Athenian Readers Club. These were released with print runs of 200 or less and many made it to America. This issue features "The Black Bat Strikes Again" by G. Wayman Jones from the Nov. 1939 (Vol. 10 #1) issue of Black Book Detective. This is reprinted using the original pulp pages and therefore has very small type because of the reduced format. 4 3/4-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.00.

In the 1990s, Dimitri "Jim" Hanos published an assortment of pulp reprints in a small format with color covers. These were released with print runs of 200 or less. This issue features "The Black Bat's Spy Trail" by G. Wayman Jones from the January 1940 (Vol. 10 #2) issue of Black Book Detective. This is reprinted using the original pulp pages and therefore has very small type because of the reduced format. 4 3/4-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.00.