Pulp Research Books From Altus Press

From Altus Press, five research books by pulp fan and scholar Tom Johnson. Visit Altus Press at www.altuspress.com for pricing and ordering.

One of the most beloved pulp characters, The Black Bat, is finally celebrated with this 340 page deluxe retrospective. Author Tom Johnson has indexed each issue, listing everything you need to know about the series, along with the following highlights: - A complete reprint of the rejected Black Bat adventure, "The Lady's Out for Blood" - A breakdown of the newly-discovered final Black Bat story, "The Celebrity Murders" - All 800 German Black Bat stories newly identified for the English audience - Nine complete reprints of the Black Bat's golden Age comic book stories - An interview with series creator Norman Daniels as well as his complete payment records... available here for the first time Featuring additional articles by Will Murray, this is the ultimate history of the series.

The longest-running hero of the pulp era! For the first time, the history of the Phantom Detective is brought to fans under one volume, completely updated! Includes an index to nearly 175 stories, hundreds of pages of articles, two unused Phantom story plots from the mid-1930s and nearly all of the Phantom's comic book appearances. It's 400 pages of must-own information for any pulp fan to enjoy.

The classic investigation of SECRET AGENT "X," revised and updated by the original writers, Tom Johnson and Will Murray, including new chapters, images and information! It's the last word on this classic character!

For nearly 20 years, Dan Fowler and his G-men battled crimedom in the pages of G-Men Detective. Now, author Tom Johnson has indexed each issue, listing everything you need to know about the series. Also included are complete reprints of the two best Dan Fowler stories as chosen by Johnson and pulp historian Will Murray: "Give 'Em Hell" by Norvell W. Page and "Bullet Justice" by Charles Greenberg. And reprinted in its entirety for the first time: "I Cover the Murder Front," the lost, rejected Dan Fowler story. Featuring additional articles by Johnson and Murray, this is the ultimate history of the series.

The entire history of The Purple Invasion, the War and Peace of the pulps which ran for over a year in the pages of OPERATOR #5! Written by Tom Johnson under the mythical Harrison Steivers, who chronicled the fall of America by the Purple Invaders, then its slow recovery.

Triple Detective From Altus Press

Altus Press www.altuspress.com/ published four issues of TRIPLE DETECTIVE. Tom Johnson was the guest editor for the four issues, plus wrote most of the stories. The tales were aimed at the hero characters from the pulp magazines. Readers who are not familiar with these characters, can get a nice sampling right here with TRIPLE DETECTIVE. Each issue is $13.46 and available from Altus Press and Amazon.

TRIPLE DETECTIVE #1 (each story rewritten by Tom Johnson)

“The Lady of Death” (Black Bat) by Stewart Sterling

“The Happiest Hours Murders” (Phantom Detective) By Norman Daniels

“The Stolen Formula” (Secret Agent X) by Elia Back & Tom Johnson

TRIPLE DETECTIVE #2

“Doctor Death Returns” (Doctor Death) by Steve Mitchell

“Murder Museum” (Phantom Detective) by K.G. McAbee

“Crime’s Last Stand” (Masked Avenger) by Tom Johnson

TRIPLE DETECTIVE #3

“The Black Bat’s War” by G.Wayman Jones

“The Eyes of Satan” (Phantom Detective) by Robert Wallace

“Dark Streets of Doom” (Masked Avenger) by Tom Johnson

TRIPLE DETECTIVE #4

“Gibbering Gas of Madness” (The Eagle) by Capt. Kerry McRoberts

“City of Phantoms” (Black Bat & Phantom Detective) by Robert Wallace

“The Death Plague” (Masked Avenger) by Tom Johnson

Tom's Pulp Research Books

One of the most beloved pulp characters, The Black Bat, is finally celebrated with this 340 page deluxe retrospective from Amazon and Altus Press www.altuspress.com/  for $29.95. Author Tom Johnson has indexed each issue, listing everything you need to know about the series, along with the following highlights:

•   A complete reprint of the rejected Black Bat adventure, "The Lady's Out for Blood"

•   A breakdown of the newly-discovered final Black Bat story, "The Celebrity Murders"

•   All 800 German Black Bat stories newly identified for the english audience

•   Nine complete reprints of the Black Bat's golden Age comic book stories

•   An interview with series creator Norman Daniels as well as his complete payment records... available here for the first time 

•   Featuring additional articles by Will Murray, this is the ultimate history of the series.

For nearly 20 years, Dan Fowler and his G-men battled crimedom in the pages of G-MEN DETECTIVE. Now, author Tom Johnson has indexed each issue, listing everything you need to know about the series. Also included are complete reprints of the two best Dan Fowler stories as chosen by Johnson and pulp historian Will Murray: "Give 'Em Hell" by Norvell W. Page and "Bullet Justice" by Charles Greenberg. And reprinted in its entirety for the first time: "I Cover the Murder Front," the lost, rejected Dan Fowler story.

Featuring additional articles by Tom Johnson and Will Murray, this is the ultimate history of the series. 414 pages, $34.95 from Amazon and Altus Press www.altuspress.com/

The entire history of The Purple Invasion by Harrison Stievers (Tom Johnson), the War and Peace of the pulps which ran for over a year in the pages of OPERATOR #5! Loaded with illustrations from the original pulps; 129 pages. $14.95 from Amazon and Altus Press at www.altuspress.com/

The longest-running hero of the pulp era! For the first time, the history of the Phantom Detective is bought under one volume, completely updated! Includes an index to nearly 175 stories, 100s of pages of articles, two unused Phantom story plots from the mid-1930s and nearly all of the Phantom’s comic book appearances. It’s 400 pages of must-own information for any pulp fan to enjoy.  $29.95 from Amazon and Altus Press www.altuspress.com/

The classic investigation of SECRET AGENT "X," revised and updated by the original writers, Tom Johnson and Will Murray, including new chapters, images and information! It's the last word on this classic character! 157 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black and white interior ink  $14.95 from Amazon and Altus Press at www.altuspress.com/

City Of Phantoms And More

City of Phantoms by Tom Johnson, now available on Kindle for $0.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CGMS9KI

When An Old Case Resurfaces, The World's Greatest Detective Is Pulled Back Into A New Battle With A Deadly Enemy, While Ex-Fighting District Attorney Tony Quinn's Lovely Secretary, Carol Baldwin Is Kidnapped By A Vicious Mob, Hoping To Force The Prosecution To Drop Its Case Against Their Boss. Two Champions Of Justice Meet In A Race Against Time!

The Soul Stealers now available from FADING SHADOWS in paperback, $12.00 plus postage from fadingshadows40@gmail.com

Angels have walked among mankind since the dawn of civilization. Although we may not recognize them, or even see their presence, they are always with us. Perhaps they whisper advice in our dreams, or guide our governments without their knowledge, angels are moving us towards a higher good. Some even protect us in our final day, when violent death reaches out for our very soul – these are the Soul Stealers.

New Classic Pulp Fiction Stories is now available from FADING SHADOWS in paperback at an introductory price of $12.00 plus postage. The price will eventually have to be raised because of cost, but order now at the lower price from fadingshadows40@gmail.com

Here are five stories in the pulp tradition. 200 pages, featuring the Moon Man, Secret Agent X, Colonel Jeremiah Custer (originally written as a Thaddeus C. ‘Doc’ Harker story), plus two more.

The books are perfect bound, and beautifully produced in 5 x 8 paperback format. It does feature the Moon Man on the cover. Publishing in small print runs, the first two printers quit on me and I had to search the web for others. Most printers wanted $19.00 per copy, which I felt was too high. I finally found one that specializes in small print runs, at just over $11.00 per copy (plus postage to ship to me). The $12.00 price tag is the lowest I can go with these, and will likely raise the price to at least $12.95 or more later. So order now while they are at cost. Cover scan for Classic Pulp Fiction Stories is available by sending me an email at fadingshadows40@gmail.com