(W) Anthony Taylor (A/CA) George Wilson What made many of the great adventure comics of the 1960s so attractive were their fantastic painted covers by artist George Wilson. Wilson also turned in hundreds of painted covers for paperback books that range from The Phantom and Flash Gordon to romance, adventure and war titles, all illustrated in the extensive survey of his work. Unlike the majority of comic book covers of the era, Wilson's covers harkened back to the era of pulp magazines and were spectacularly eye-catching. He turned in efforts for literally hundreds of comics titles ? this important monograph on the artist provides examples of every genre he worked in. Presented are cover paintings scanned from the original artwork from Classics Illustrated, The Twilight Zone, Ripley's Believe It or Not, Doctor Solar, Magnus Robot Fighter, Turok, Son of Stone, Star Trek, Korak, Son of Tarzan, Mighty Samson, Brothers of the Spear, Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery, Space Family Robinson, Dark Shadows, and The Occult Files of Doctor Spektor to name but a few.This new art book focuses on ov

(W) Craig Hurd-McKenney (A) Jok & Gervasio (CA) Nathan Ooten Hermes Press presents an original graphic novel adding a new chapter to the classic vampire/gothic romance universe of Dark Shadows ? The Curse of Dark Shadows with a spell-binding script by Craig Hurd-McKenney and artwork by Jok. This 176 page color graphic novel presents a tale of drama and suspense: Carolyn Stoddard-Hawkes made a deathbed promise to her mother. But, in order for Carolyn to complete that promise, she must rely on the one person in the world she doesn?t want to see: vampire Barnabas Collins. His return home after an extended period away sets in motion a chain of events that will change the Collins family forever. Can Carolyn and her cousin David survive the newly-awakened Curse of Dark Shadows, or will Barnabas be the end of the family line? Also included are documentary content with art and supplemental materials. ?John Logan, Playwright Screenwriter and Creator of PENNY DREADFUL after reading this new chapter in the Dark Shadows saga observed: ?If you, like me, long for more adventures at Collinwood and

(A/CA) Ken Bald Out of print for five years, the iconic gothic romance vampire television series Dark Shadows was so popular and influential that it was adapted in numerous media. In addition to finding its way into 35 Gold Key comic books, Dark Shadows was also adapted into one of the most striking comic strips of the 1970s, running for only one year, from March 14, 1971 through March 11, 1972, with stand out, eye-catching artwork by seasoned comic book and comic strip artist Ken Bald. Hermes Press' new archival edition of the strip features all of the dailies and Sundays, in their original half page format, and in full color, rarely seen documentary material, stills from the show that were used in preparation of the strip and more. The final word on this iconic newspaper strip highlighting the most historic and memorial gothic vampire series ever.

(W/A/CA) Kaz Windness Stabby is a unicorn who has had a very bad day. Who's positively magical and ready for sunshine, giggles, and sliding down rainbows? Not Stabby! Meet the world's surliest unicorn. This stab-happy unicorn is a fan-favorite character from 'Mother Goth Rhymes' and now he's getting his own book! If UR Stabby follows Stabby as he deals with life's challenges the only way he knows how-horn first.

(W/A/CA) Frank Robbins Frank Robbins' masterpiece, one of the all-time greatest action/adventure newspaper comic strips, Johnny Hazard, returns with Volume ten of the series! Continues the adventures of Johnny Hazard picking up the storyline where Volume Nine left off. See more trend-setting artwork by comics legend Frank Robbins in one of the most important adventure strips ever to grace newspapers. Reproduced entirely from original King Features press proofs.

(W/A/CA) Frank Robbins Frank Robbins' masterpiece, one of the all-time greatest action/adventure newspaper comic strips, Johnny Hazard, returns with Volume 11 of the series! Continues the adventures of Johnny Hazard picking up the storyline where Volume 10 left off. See more trend-setting artwork by comics legend Frank Robbins in one of the most important adventure strips ever to grace newspapers. Reproduced entirely from original King Features press proofs.

(W/A/CA) Frank Robbins Frank Robbins' masterpiece - one of the all-time greatest action/adventure newspaper comic strips, Johnny Hazard - returns with Volume Twelve of the series! This volume continues the adventures of Johnny Hazard picking up the storyline where Volume Eleven left off. See more trend-setting artwork by comics legend Frank Robbins in one of the most important adventure strips ever to grace newspapers. Reproduced entirely from original King Features press proofs!

(W) Lee Falk (A) Phil Davis From the creative mind of Lee Falk comes Mandrake the Magician! Created in 1934 with the story 'The Cobra.' Comics historian Don Markstein wrote, 'Some people say Mandrake the Magician, who started in 1934, was comics' first superhero.' Hermes Press is proud to continue their legacy of complete Lee Falk comic reprints, starting with the very first years of Mandrake. This first volume includes five stories, 'The Cobra' (June 11, 1934 - Nov. 24, 1934), 'The Hawk (Mandrake Meets Narda)' (Nov. 26, 1934 - Feb. 23, 1935), 'The Monster of Tanov Pass' (Feb. 25, 1935 - June 15, 1935), 'Saki, the Clay Camel' (June 17, 1935 - Nov. 2, 1935), and 'The Werewolf' (Nov. 4, 1935 - Feb. 1936). Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature's proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Lee Falk (A) Phil Davis Mandrake the Magician began as a daily strip on June 11, 1934, and whether Lee Falk knew it as a sophomore at the University of Illinois, he was making history. The strips presented in this series of reprints feature two staple characters in addition to the master magician: Lothar and Princess Narda (princess of the mythical European kingdom Cockaigne). Lothar appears within the first few days (June 14, 1934), and Narda is introduced in Mandrake's second adventure. Narda is similar to Flash Gordon's Dale Arden: beautiful, constantly in need of rescue, and the love interest of our hero. A Prince of the Seven Nations of Africa, Lothar is Mandrake's devoted servant, friend and companion. He is, 'the strongest man in the world,' and decked out in a fez, shorts, and a leopard shirt. This third volume of the series presents eight stories: 'Mandrake in Hollywood'; 'Sonny the Child Movie Star'; 'Mandrake and the Haunted House': 'Blozz the Chamption'; 'Mandrake in Love'; 'Visitors from Space'; 'The Deep South'; and 'Mandrake in Cockaigne.'

(W) Lee Falk (A) Phil Davis Mandrake the Magician began as a daily strip on June 11, 1934, and whether Lee Falk knew it as a sophomore at the University of Illinois, he was making history. The strips presented in this series of reprints feature two staple characters in addition to the master magician: Lothar and Princess Narda (princess of the mythical European kingdom Cockaigne). Lothar appears within the first few days (June 14, 1934), and Narda is introduced in Mandrake's second adventure. Narda is similar to Flash Gordon's Dale Arden: beautiful, constantly in need of rescue, and the love interest of our hero. A Prince of the Seven Nations of Africa, Lothar is Mandrake's devoted servant, friend and companion. He is, 'the strongest man in the world,' and decked out in a fez, shorts, and a leopard shirt. This third volume of the series presents eight stories: 'Mandrake in Hollywood'; 'Sonny the Child Movie Star'; 'Mandrake and the Haunted House': 'Blozz the Chamption'; 'Mandrake in Love'; 'Visitors from Space'; 'The Deep South'; and 'Mandrake in Cockaigne.'

Back in the 1950s, during the Cold War, every day beckoned with the possibility of the end of the world. Kids grew up in the shadow of bomb shelters and were treated to daily lessons at school on what to do in the event of a nuclear attack. Americans were besieged by constant reminders to police our borders, to carefully watch out for 'foreigners' who might be spies, and to be ever vigilant in preparing to combat the 'red' menace of communism. Comic books of this era played on these fears with stories of atomic war and World War III. This volume reprints the complete runs of Atomic War! (#1-4, November, 1952-April, 1953) and World War III (#1-2, March, 1952 and May, 1953) and can be read merely as great action/adventure stories, classic 'war' comics or as an eerie, unanticipated commentary on today's tribulations.

(W) Lee Falk (CA) George Wilson Accused of robbery and murder, The Phantom fights to find the real killers and solve the astounding secret of The Golden Circle! He also learns the truth in the old adage 'The female is deadlier than the male.'

(W) Lee Falk (CA) George Wilson The Avon editions of The Phantom are back in print! Hermes Press proudly presents their complete republishing of all fifteen Avon paperback novels featuring The Phantom! Volume 14 offers the classic Lee Falk tale: 'The Assassins!' An airplane is skyjacked, a millionairess kidnapped, and an assassination attempt made on a king and princess during a diplomatic visit to the United States. The Phantom rushes to the rescue and, in his efforts to solve these crimes, comes face-to-face with an ancient religious cult, 'The Assassins', whose goal is the destruction of Western civilization. Once again, The Phantom finds himself in deadly peril as he rallies to outwit and destroy evil!

(W) Lee Falk (CA) George Wilson The Avon editions of The Phantom are back in print! Hermes Press proudly presents their complete republishing of all fifteen Avon paperback novels featuring The Phantom! Volume 15 offers the classic Lee Falk tale: 'The Curse of the Two-Headed Bull!' To touch this ancient treasure can mean death, yet the safety and well-being of an entire people depends on their remaining possession of it. What is the mystery of the priceless two-headed bull for which men fight and die? When the priceless object suddenly disappears, the Phantom and his beautiful sweetheart, Diana, are drawn into a fantastic adventure that leads from the jungle to the harem of a potentate!

This exciting 27th volume continues the Sy Barry years! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you five complete continuities drawn by Sy himself: "The Tyrant of Tarakimo," "The Phantom Wedding" (rated among the best tales of the Ghost Who Walks ever writte), "The Three Bandits," "The Return to Tarakimo," and "Jungle City." Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature's proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Lee Falk (A) Seymour Sy Barry This exciting 28th volume continues the Sy Barry Years! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you five complete continuities drawn by Sy himself: 'The Heirs,' 'Jungle Gold,' 'The Return of General Bababu,' 'The Tree House,' and 'The Poachers.' Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature's proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Lee Falk (A) Seymour Sy Barry Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Horn as the 'granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,' The Phantom was created in 1936 by Lee Falk and set the standard for action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips and comic books. This exciting 30th volume continues the Sy Barry Years! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you five complete continuities drawn by Sy himself which continue adventures of The Phantom, Diana, and his two children: 'Queen Karola of Kula-Ku,' 'Ughland,' 'Visit to Baron Khan,' 'Luck and Wealth,' and 'The Kimberly Diamond.' Also included is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Lee Falk (A) Seymour Sy Barry Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Horn as the 'granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,' The Phantom set the standard for action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips and comic books - it has frequently been copied but never equaled. This exciting 31st volume continues the Sy Barry years! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you five complete continuities drawn by Sy himself which continue the adventures of The Phantom, Diana, and his two children: 'The Embassy Siege,' 'The Presidents,' 'Drug Busters,' 'The Lake Lady,' and 'The Ruler of Baronkhon.' Also included is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Lee Falk (A) Seymour Sy Barry Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Horn as the 'granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,' The Phantom set the standard for action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips and comic books, frequently copied but never equaled. This exciting volume continues the Sy Barry Years! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you five complete continuities drawn by Sy himself which continue the adventures of The Phantom, Diana, and his two children: 'Tarashima Terrorists,' 'The Snake Goddess,' 'Zabadabah,' 'The Man Thing,' and 'Great Raptor of Rhua.' Also included is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Lee Falk (A) Seymour Sy Barry Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Horn as the 'granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,' The Phantom was created in 1936 by Lee Falk. The strip hit the funny pages of newspapers well before the Dark Knight or Superman made their first appearances and has been acknowledged as an influence on every 'masked man of mystery' since. This exciting 33rd volume continues the Sy Barry Years! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you five complete continuities drawn by Sy himself which continue the adventures of The Phantom, Diana, and his two children. Also included is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Bill Holbrook, H. H. Glynn (A/CA) Terrence & Isabel Marks When Dethany Dendrobia, the cheerful 12-year-old Goth, joins the neighborhood swim team, she assumes she is just helping out friends who need an extra person to qualify for meets. Outdoor sports are definitely beyond her comfort zone, but Dethany relishes the opportunity to spend the summer with her best buds before they move up to 8th grade--and before her family is transferred to a new town.?However, not long after her first meet, mysterious incidents begin happening at the pool, and Dethany is the prime suspect. As she and her friends fight to clear her name, they uncover evidence that leads to stakes more important than a simple relay race. This coming-of-age graphic novel features the normal milestones of puberty set against a dastardly plot of local intrigue. Dive in!

(W) Lee Falk (A/CA) Sy Barry Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Horn as the ?granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,? The Phantom was created in 1936 by Lee Falk. The strip hit the funny pages of newspapers well before the Dark Knight or Superman made their first appearances and has been acknowledged as an influence on every ?masked man of mystery? since. The Phantom set the standard for action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips and comic books ? it has frequently been copied but never equaled. This exciting 34th volume continues the SY BARRY YEARS! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you five complete continuities drawn by Sy himself which continue the adventures of The Phantom, Diana, and his two children: ?The Death Threat,?The Master of Eden,? ?Attack of the Witchmen,? ?The Valley of the Elephants,? and ?Zima the Rogue Elephant? Also included is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Walt Kelly, Thomas Andrae (A/CA) Walt Kelly Walt Kelly's Peter Wheat comics are renowned for their humor, artistic flair and appeal to both children and adults. Between 1948 and 1951, Kelly drew thirty-five issues of The Adventures of Peter Wheat, a sixteen page comic book given away to bakeries to promote Peter Wheat bread. The stories were fairy tales starring Peter Wheat, an elf-sized boy who lived in a hollow tree on the edge of a wheat field where he and the Little Folk battle Dragonel, Queen of the Hornets, and later The Wizard. Continuing in their reprint of the rare and never before collected Peter Wheat, Hermes Press' Walt Kelly's Peter Wheat the Complete Series: Volume Two collects issues #15-25!