(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. Mandrake the Magician whisked readers to exotic locales and immersed them in extended narratives with memorable villains and a colorful support cast. The strips presented in this series of reprints feature two staple characters in addition to the master magician: Lothar and Princess Narda, ruler of the mythical European kingdom, Cockaigne. This second volume of the series presents six stories: 'Return of the Clay Camal,' 'The Slave Traders of Tygandi,' 'Mandrake in the Lost World,' 'In the Cobra's Grip,' and 'Mandrake in America.'
(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.'
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 Harris (A) Bill Lignante (CA) George Wilson
The 1960s comic book adventures of The Phantom return in full, glorious color! Long out of print and in constant demand these classic Phantom stories are collected in two hardcover volumes. Volume Two collects issues #9-17. The Gold Key comic book version of the granddaddy of costumed heroes, the Ghost Who Walks, is available again, digitally remastered to look better than the original books. Featuring cover art by famed painter George Wilson with interior artwork by Bill Lignante and stories by Bill Harris. Chock of a extras, an in depth introduction by Phantom expert Pete Klaus accompanied by rare original artwork. This printing will be limited to 1,000 copies.
(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!