(W) VARIOUS (A) Various Just when you thought it was safe to venture out - we bring you the strangest tales ever told at Midnight! I mean, c'mon! The original copies of these comics will have been swapped a hundred-fold or sold for pennies when the recess bell sounded in the magical long-ago frightful freakin' fab 'n' fantastic fifties schoolyards. And now you can pick 'em up for peanuts! Go get, 'em folks! I'm getting all wistful so you'll have to excuse me... it starts good and just keeps right on gettin' gooder. But then it's PS Artbooks, you warriors, so get with the program! Collects Midnight Vol. 1 #1-5 from Farrell Comics, published between April 1957 and February 1958. Available in Hardcover and Slipcased Hardcover editions.

(A) Ogden Whitney & Various Maybe the brightest light in the ACG firmament and long overlooked is Operation Peril This second volume of Operation Peril from PS Artbooks is another winner for me, boasting stories by Richard E. Hughes (of course) and artwork by Ogden Whitney (double of course) plus Leonard Starr, Ken Bald, Morris Waldinger, Paul Gattuso, Edvard Moritz, Al Camy and George Wilhelms. Packed full of yarns of adventure and science fiction and whole host of other stuff like to make your eyes water! Collects Operation Peril #5-9 (June/July 1951 to February/March 1952).

(A) George Roussos & Various Standard Comics did not believe in #1 issues. They were convinced that comics sold better if they appeared to have been around for awhile, and therefore they started all their horror titles with #5. Those titles were The Unseen, Out of the Shadows, and Adventures into Darkness, each lasting about ten issues of fairly well-done E.C. imitations. Collects issues #10-14 (October 1953 to August 1954).

(A) Various & Various Johnny Dynamite, created by Pete Morisi, was a hard-boiled private detective, known as 'The Wild Man from Chicago.' Good friends with the D.A. but readily accepted by the underworld-he smoked cigarettes constantly, cursed frequently and had a bad habit of getting shot and beaten by his enemies. But always gave as good as he got; he was an experience and persistent detective taking his cases very personally and killed many of his early foes, claiming they were reaching for a weapon. Myra Benz, who had shot him in the eye, was brazenly killed without any true justification beyond his own sense of justice. Collects Dynamite #1-5 (May 1953-January 1954).

(A) Various & Various Johnny Dynamite, created by Pete Morisi, was a hard-boiled private detective, known as 'The Wild Man from Chicago.' Good friends with the D.A. but readily accepted by the underworld, he smoked cigarettes constantly, cursed frequently and had a bad habit of getting shot and beaten by his enemies. But always gave as good as he got; he was an experienced and persistent detective taking his cases very personally and killed many of his early foes, claiming they were reaching for a weapon. Myra Benz, who had shot him in the eye, was brazenly killed without any true justification beyond his own sense of justice. Collects Dynamite #6-9 (January-September 1954) and Johnny Dynamite #10 (June 1955).

(A) Don Heck, Pete Morisi Synopsis: COMIC MEDIA : Dynamite (1953 Series) Issues #6 - #9 January 1954 - September 1954 CHARLTON : Johnny Dynamite (1955 Series) #10 June 1955 Special Notes: Variant Covers If collated need the ratio, /Free or ordering Criteria Johnny Dynamite created by Pete Morisi was a hard-boiled private detective, known as 'The Wild Man from Chicago.' Good friends with the D.A. but readily accepted by the underworld - he smoked cigarettes constantly, cursed frequently and had a bad habit of getting shot and beaten by his enemies. But always gave as good as he got - he was an experience and persistent detective taking his cases very personally and killed many of his early foes, claiming they were reaching for a weapon. Myra Benz, who had shot him in the eye, was brazenly killed without any true justification beyond his own sense of justice. The other main artist across Comic Media titles was Don Heck, who in 1955 would be recruited by Stan Lee to Atlas Comics, later to become Marvel Comics. Where he became one of the architects of what became known as '

Hey, it's all here, culture-lovers: walking dead folks (loads of 'em), some of them even still sporting their heads, plus witches, ghosts, werewolves, and enough vampires to go into the second-hand dentures business. Collects issues #8-14, July 1952 to July 1953.

(A) Mike Sekowsky & Various The only thing baffling about this baby is why we didn't bring it out this super softee version sooner-I mean, c'mon! Mike Sekowsky, Maurice Gutwirth, George Appel, Gene Colan, Jim McLaughlin, Ace Baker, Lou Cameron, Bill Molno, Chic Stone, and Ken Rice and all of 'em from the frightfull freakin' fab 'n' fantastic fifties! Hey, throw another log on the fire and lets get down to business! Collects Baffling Mysteries #5-9 (November 1951-July 1952).

(A) Harry Harrison & Various And here, fresh from the fear-fraught fifties, comes the first seven issues of Trojan's Beware, dragging along a whole bunch of festering corpses by way of an atists repertoire that includes The Stainless Steel Rat himself, the great Harry Harrison, plus Gerald Altman, Vince Napoli, Henry Kiefer, Roy Krenkel, Al Gordon, Leo Hagler, John Forte, William Zeller, Albert Tyler, A.C. Hollingsworth, and Myron Fass. And you thought it couldn't get any better. Pah! Shame on you, Bertram! Collects issues #1-7 (January 1953 to January 1954).

(A) Don Rico & Various Daredevil is a fictional superhero created by Jack Binder. As a child, Bart Hill was witness to his parents' brutal murder. The murderer also branded Bart with a hot iron, leaving a boomerang-shaped scar on the left side of his chest. This traumatic experience left the boy mute. He trained his entire life in the art of the boomerang, eventually becoming a master boomerang marksman. He then donned a costume and took to the streets as the vigilante crime-fighter known as Daredevil. However... for Bart Hill/Daredevil's second appearance showed him able to speak and it was later revealed that his parents were killed while in Australia, with Bart then raised by a tribe of aborigines who taught him the art of using boomerangs. As an adult, he returned to the U.S. and fought crime as Daredevil. Lev Gleason launched Daredevil's own comic with Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 (July 1941), in which Daredevil and other Silver Streak heroes fought the German chancellor. It was written and partially drawn by Charles Biro, who in his 16-year run would make the character one of t

(A) Don Rico & Various Synopsis: Lev Gleason - DAREDEVIL COMICS VOL 1 - Silver Streak Comics #6 - #17 September 1940 - December 1941 and Daredevil [Battles Hitler] Comics #1 July 1941 Special Notes: Variant Covers If collated need the ratio, /Free or ordering Criteria Daredevil is a fictional superhero created by Jack Binder. In the character's first appearance, his origin was said to have been told to the artist of the story by someone named 'Captain Cook...' The story was that, as a child, Bart Hill was witness to his parents' brutal murder. The murderer also branded Bart with a hot iron, leaving a boomerang-shaped scar on the left side of his chest. This traumatic experience left the boy mute. He trained his entire life in the art of the boomerang, eventually becoming a master boomerang marksman. He then donned a costume and took to the streets as the vigilante crime-fighter known as Daredevil. However... It appears Captain Cook lied, for Bart Hill/Daredevil's second appearance showed him able to speak and it was later revealed that his parents were killed while in Aust

(A) Maurice Whitman & Various This often unfairly forgotten series, surely boasted some of the most magnificent covers of any of the EC wannabes, despite the artists being a anything but 'household names.' One of these forgotten masters is Maurice Whitman, plus you get EC's very own Jack Kamen regularly popping up. Wonderful stuff. This was material that suggested unpleasantness rather than just stepped forward and pulled the old schlock-it-up-lever. Heartily recommended for the more discerning horror comics reader. Presented in our popular 'softee' format for the very first time! Collects Ghost Comics #6-11 (Spring 1953-1954).

(A) Myron Fass & Various Toby Press was a small but respectable comics publisher, which also used the imprint Minoan; they put out one issue of Tales of Terror, then got hit by a cease-and-desist order from E.C., which used that title for their annuals (don't worry we'll bring you that particular issue later on). Toby dropped that and started over with Tales of Horror, which ran for 13 issues. Toby may be the only comics publisher to swipe the urbane and cynical stories of John Collier, rather than relying on Poe, Lovecraft, and the like. Collects Tales of Horror #1-5 (June 1952-March 1953).

(A) Bill Molno & Various Toby Press was a small but respectable comics publisher, which also used the imprint Minoan; they put out one issue of Tales of Terror, then got hit by a cease-and-desist order from E.C., which used that title for their annuals (don't worry we'll bring you that particular issue later on). Toby dropped that and started over with Tales of Horror, which ran for 13 issues. Toby may be the only comics publisher to swipe the urbane and cynical stories of John Collier, rather than relying on Poe, Lovecraft, and the like. Collects Tales of Horror #6-10 (Aug. 1953 - Apr. 1954).

(A) Clarence Doore & Various Synopsis: THE HAWK VOL 1 Ziff Davis #1 - #3 Winter 1951 - December 1952 St. John #4 - #5 October 1953 - March 1954 The western genre was exploding across television, Saturday morning serials and movies in the 1950's. A trend and an opportunity seized by comic publisher Ziff Davis who introduced the first three adventures of The Hawk, aka 'Bob Hardie' Fighting Marshall of the American West in the winter of '51and with St. John taking over duties in October 1953 with #4 through #12. The Hawk a western hero able to use skill, courageousness and an honorable attitude to thwart lawlessness in the fight for good against evil with a nearly superhuman speed and ability with their six-gun shooter. So saddle up your horse and lasso your very own copy of this comic presented to you just like the original from cover to cover - but don't delay cos The Hawk will have cleaned up this town by sun rise!

(W/A/CA) Bob Powell First appearing in comics in 1952 and on film in Columbia Pictures serial 'King of the Congo' starring Buster Crabbe. Thun'da was a fictional Tarzan-esque character scripted by Gardner Fox and originally created by artist Frank Frazetta, who left after the first issue and was replaced with Bob Powell for issue #2 who carried on the title until its demise after issue #6. Thun'da was Roger Drum, a World War II United States Air Force officer who was shot down while flying over a valley deep in the heart of Africa. He was captured by hostile ape-men but managed to escape and wandered through the valley, pushing his exercise daily to become a paragon of physical perfection with the help of Pha, the queen of the valley people, who worshipped him after he killed 'the mother of all serpents' with his last three bullets. Collects Thun'da, King of the Congo #2-6 (1952-1953).

(A) John Celardo & Various It was the 1950's - the Atomic Age, the Cold War, and just the before the Space Race. Comics books were the education, the entertainment, and, according to some, the downfall of America. What a great time! We loved to be scared - still do, it seems - from the comfort of our own home, secure in the knowledge that there's no real danger (or so we think). Nothing could match the imagination, the surprise, and the chilling-of-your-spine like the great horror comics of yesteryear. Collects The Unseen #5-10 (June 1952 to May 1953).

(A) Chuck Cuidera & Various We probably already said this before but this title has the lot... including persuasive evidence that animated corpses (that's zombies to you, fella) used to be gray and had see-through rib-cages. Just shows you how far medical science has come in the almost seventy intervening years. They're all good, these books we're bringing out (bringing out? Heck, we're unleashing 'em!) but this one may well be the gerkin on the burger. Presented in our popular 'Softee' format for the very first time! Collects Baffling Mysteries #5-9 (November 1951-July 1952).

(A) Reed Crandall The eleventh volume in this popular ongoing series collects issues #55-#59 of Quality Comics' Blackhawk.

(A) Reed Crandall The twelfth volume in this popular ongoing series collects issues #60-#64 of Quality Comics' Blackhawk.

(A) Reed Crandall & Various The thirteenth volume in this popular ongoing series collects issues #65-#69 of Quality Comics' Blackhawk.

(W) Joe Millard (A) Jack Binder 'Captain Midnight: Skies of Valor' is a gripping Fawcett comic series brought to life by the creative talents of Jack Binder and Joe Millard. Set against the backdrop of a world in turmoil, the indomitable Captain Midnight takes flight to protect justice and uphold the values of honor and bravery. With Binder and Millard's masterful storytelling, readers are immersed in the thrilling escapades of Captain Midnight as he battles against a rogues' gallery of cunning adversaries, utilizing his exceptional skills, quick wit, and unwavering determination. As the skies become a battleground and danger looms from every corner, join Captain Midnight in a heart-pounding adventure that showcases the triumph of good over evil in a high-flying, action-packed saga.

(A) Various & Various Johnny Dynamite, created by Pete Morisi, was a hard-boiled private detective, known as 'The Wild Man from Chicago.' Good friends with the D.A. but readily accepted by the underworld, he smoked cigarettes constantly, cursed frequently and had a bad habit of getting shot and beaten by his enemies. But always gave as good as he got; he was an experienced and persistent detective taking his cases very personally and killed many of his early foes, claiming they were reaching for a weapon. Myra Benz, who had shot him in the eye, was brazenly killed without any true justification beyond his own sense of justice. Collects Dynamite #6-9 (January-September 1954) and Johnny Dynamite #10 (June 1955).

(A) Bob Powell & Various The sixth volume in this popular continuing series Collects Quality Comics' Military Comics issues #21-23 (1942).

(A) Alex Kotzky & Various The eighth volume in this popular continuing series Collects Quality Comics' Military Comics issues #27-29 (1944).

(A) Al Bryant & Various Following on from the classic Military Comics series, Modern Comics brings back all your favorite heroes. Join Blackhawk and gang as they continue their daring escapades in land, sea and air! Collects Modern Comics issues #44-46 (Nov. 1945 - Feb. 1946)

(A) Bob Powell Get ready to hit the fast lane with Speed Comics from Harvey Comics! Join the dynamic duo of Biff Bannon and Shock Gibson, two larger-than-life characters who live for the thrill of adventure and the rush of speed. With their unwavering courage and lightning-fast reflexes, they zoom through action-packed stories that will leave you breathless. But that's not all - Blinky, the pint-sized genius, joins the mix, adding a dash of ingenuity to the team's high-octane escapades!

(A) C. C. Beck & Various Introducing the third installment of America's Greatest Comics from Fawcett Publications! Follow the legendary Captain Marvel, also known as Billy Batson, as he leads a fearless team of heroes. Witness his incredible transformation into the mighty hero "Shazam!" captivating audiences of all ages. Joining him are Spy Smasher, the ultimate master of espionage; Bulletman, a flying crime-fighter endowed with super strength and Commando Yank, the spirit of American resilience and bravery during World War II. Together, they courageously battle evil in the pages of America's Greatest Comics, inspiring generations with their heroic exploits and unyielding dedication to justice! Collects issues 5 & 6.

(W) Joe Simon (A) Mort Meskin & Various The third in an ongoing series of amazing accounts of the strangest stories ever told by masters of the genre Jack Kirby & Joe Simon, ably assisted by Mort Meskin. All in our popular Softee format, four comics in each volume! Collects Black Magic issue #9-12.

(W) Joe Simon (A) Mort Meskin & Various The fifth in an ongoing series of amazing accounts of the strangest stories ever told. By masters of the genre Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Ably assisted by Mort Meskin. All in our popular Softee format, four comics in each volume. Collects Black Magic #18-22.

(W) Charles Nicholas Wojtkoski (A) Pierce Rice Blue Beetle Issues 4-6 are a testament to The Fox Publication's dedication to reviving the magic of the Golden Age. With dynamic visuals and a narrative that captures the spirit of a bygone era, this collection is a must-read for both seasoned comic enthusiasts and those discovering the timeless allure of Blue Beetle for the first time. Join us on a journey back to the roots of superhero storytelling, where it all began! Collects Blue Beetle (Fox Publications) #4-6. Collects Blue Beetle #2.

(A) Mac Raboy Bulletman and Bulletgirl are back in this third installment of Bulletman! Continue the story of Jim Barr and Susan Kent in these Golden Age classics by the legendary Mac Raboy. This third volume collects Bulletman issues #7-9.

(A) Various & Various We've unearthed some more little horrors for Volume 6 of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with Fantastic Comics #10 from 1954-a hush falls over the audience as the lights dim... steady now... for when the curtain rises 'Fate Laughs at Clowns!' Eerie Tales #10 you better not miss the secret of 'Dr. Hill's Lab!' In issue #11 The Purple Claw encounters a creepy old man that turns into a huge 'Death Flower' at night that lives in the Florida swamps and feasts on human flesh. Issue #12 tempts us with another terrible secret this time of 'The Pit.' And finally #15 asks where did if come from - what was it that caused the strange happenings-what was 'The Unknown Presence?' All brought to you by those masters of 1950's comics Bob Webb, Ross Andru, L.B. Cole, Ben Brown, Moe Marcus, Fred Kida, Jay Disbrow and Basil Wolverton.

(A) Various & Various More horror and suspense for Volume 7 of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with tales of stalking terror with Fantastic Fears #4 (November 1953) and in Fantastic Fears #5 (January 1954) we have Steve Ditko's 'Stretching Things' story, his first sold to a publisher! Followed up with the iconic Purple Claw (issues #1-3, January-May 1953)-after Dr. Jonathon Weir told an African witch doctor how to combat malaria he was given, in gratitude the Purple Claw! All brought to you by those masters of 1950's comics-Iger Shop, Howard Nostrand, Steve Ditko, Jack Abel and Ben Brown. Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be-just like the original comic! Previously released as a hard cover and now available for the first time in our popular SOFTEE format.

(A) Various & Various More horror and suspense for Classic Horror Comics Volume 8! Starting with this little gem-Front Page Comic Book is a Pre-Code anthology from Harvey that contains the origin and first appearance of the Man in Black. This was the only issue of the series. Prize Mystery added a cash incentive for the lucky 1950s reader if they could solve a two-page mystery involving murder. Ironically, solutions to the prize mysteries were to be announced in the issue #4? but, alas it never happened. Man in Black, the faceless occult avenger, tells strange stories, sometimes intervening in person, other times merely letting ironic fate unfold. Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comic! Collects Front Page Comic Book #1 (1945), Prize Mystery #1-3 (May-September 1955), and Man in Black #1 (September 1957).

(A) Various & Various We've unearthed some more little horrors for Volume 6 of Classic Horror Comics! Starting with Fantastic Comics #10, a hush falls over the audience as the lights dim ... steady now... for when the curtain rises 'Fate Laughs at Clowns!' Eerie Tales #10 you better not miss the secret of 'Dr. Hill's Lab!' In issue #11 The Purple Claw encounters a creepy old man that turns into a huge 'Death Flower' at night that lives in the Florida swamps and feasts on human flesh. Issue #12 tempts us with another terrible secret, this time of 'The Pit.' And finally #15 asks where did if come from - what was it that caused the strange happenings-what was 'The Unknown Presence?'' Collects Fantastic Comics #10 (Nov/Dec 1954) and Eerie Tales #10-12 and #15 (1963-1964).

(A) Various & Various Starting with tales of stalking terror with Fantastic Fears #4 (November 1953) and in Fantastic Fears #5 (January 1954) we have Steve Ditko's 'Stretching Things' story, his first sold to a publisher! Followed up with the iconic The Purple Claw (issues #1-3, January-May 1953); after Dr. Jonathon Weir told an African witch doctor how to combat malaria he was given, in gratitude, the Purple Claw! All brought to you by those masters of 1950's comics-Iger Shop, Howard Nostrand, Steve Ditko, Jack Abel, and Ben Brown. Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comic!

(A) Various & Various More horror and suspense for Classic Horror Comics Volume 8! Starting with this little gem: Front Page is a Pre-Code anthology from Harvey that contains the origin and first appearance of the Man in Black. This was the only issue of the series. Prize Mystery stories with an added cash incentive for the lucky 1950s reader if they can solve a two-page mystery involving murder. Ironically, solutions to the prize mysteries were to be announced in the issue #4, but, alas it never happened. Man in Black - the faceless occult avenger tells strange stories, sometimes intervening in person, other times merely letting ironic fate unfold. Reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be - just like the original comic! So if your mom tells you that you're restricted to just one comic book this week, then this baby is for you, no question! So don't miss the chance to buy this little horror! Also available in a Deluxe Slipcased edition.