Comic books in 'Illustrated Book'

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

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.

Add to cart Very Good $5.49

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Shiden Kanzaki. Art and cover by Saki Ukai. The battle for the future has just begun in this futuristic hit light novel series for which an anime adaptation has just aired! The future, where a terrible battle against a parasitic virus called "Gastrea" has been fought, and lost. Humanity is cornered, and lives in despair. Rentaro and Enju face constant danger in their work as a team anti-Gastrea specialists known as "Civil Security." If the daily fight against oblivion weren't enough, they'll soon face a threat that could destroy all of Tokyo! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.00.

1st Printing. 6.5" x 7.75", 24 pages, full color.

2nd or later printings. 6.5" x 7.75", 24 pages, full color.

Add to cart Very Fine $10.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Class Trip from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Oh, no!

It's the class trip from the Black Lagoon. The kids have no idea where they're going but they imagine a day full of ferocious animals, maniacal monsters, and scary aerial acrobatics. And their teacher, mean Mrs. Green, is going to quiz them on everything! When the kids stop letting their imaginations run wild they soon realize that they're going to a very cool zoo. But that won't change the fact that there's never a dull moment in the Black Lagoon!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Good $3.20

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Talent Show from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

The kids have to perform in the talent show just because mean Mrs. Green says so! Everyone will have to show a talent for exactly one minute -- in front of the whole school and their parents! Starring in the talent show from the Black Lagoon would give any kid stage fright - but with a little luck this performance might just turn out to be fun!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 2 - Reprint. "The Talent Show from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

The kids have to perform in the talent show just because mean Mrs. Green says so! Everyone will have to show a talent for exactly one minute -- in front of the whole school and their parents! Starring in the talent show from the Black Lagoon would give any kid stage fright - but with a little luck this performance might just turn out to be fun!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Class Election from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Mean Mrs. Green is forcing everyone to run in the school election, but everyone just wants to run for their lives! YIKES! Hubie is running for president against Doris. Hubie doesn't think he stands a chance against Doris and the free ice cream that's she's giving away to voters. Mix that in with the fact that he has to do lots of crazy stuff like shaking Coach Kong's paw and Mrs. Green's claw, and kissing a bunch of babies to stay in the presidential race. Hubie's chances look slim, but in the end he wins by being the candidate who stands for something -- not just on top of something! HA!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "The Class Election from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Mean Mrs. Green is forcing everyone to run in the school election, but everyone just wants to run for their lives! YIKES! Hubie is running for president against Doris. Hubie doesn't think he stands a chance against Doris and the free ice cream that's she's giving away to voters. Mix that in with the fact that he has to do lots of crazy stuff like shaking Coach Kong's paw and Mrs. Green's claw, and kissing a bunch of babies to stay in the presidential race. Hubie's chances look slim, but in the end he wins by being the candidate who stands for something -- not just on top of something! HA!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

The fifth trade release from the hugely popular book club series by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee. These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. Mean Mrs. Green says that everyone has to invent something for the school science fair. But everyone would rather invent a way to get out of it! Hubie can't decide on what to invent and all of his friends have already started their projects! It comes down to a choice between cloning himself or building a laugh machine. But after a bad dream, he decides to build the machine. Will his innovation be enough to earn a passing grade, or will mean Mrs. Green have the last laugh?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

The fifth trade release from the hugely popular book club series by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee. These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. Mean Mrs. Green says that everyone has to invent something for the school science fair. But everyone would rather invent a way to get out of it! Hubie can't decide on what to invent and all of his friends have already started their projects! It comes down to a choice between cloning himself or building a laugh machine. But after a bad dream, he decides to build the machine. Will his innovation be enough to earn a passing grade, or will mean Mrs. Green have the last laugh?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Get ready to scream, beacuse it's Halloween time in the Black Lagoon. Hubie has no costume for the scariest Halloween party ever. Too bad he can't just go as the invisible man and stay at home.

Plus, there will be a ton of monsters at the party. He'd better find a costume quick or he might become a tasty treat for all those cruel ghouls!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Get ready to scream, beacuse it's Halloween time in the Black Lagoon. Hubie has no costume for the scariest Halloween party ever. Too bad he can't just go as the invisible man and stay at home.

Plus, there will be a ton of monsters at the party. He'd better find a costume quick or he might become a tasty treat for all those cruel ghouls!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.99

Add to cart Near Mint $3.99

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The Field Day from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

There's just one week until field day at the Black Lagoon and Hubie is going to be ready! But getting in shape in one week is harder than he thinks - especially when the workout kit he has seems to be for chickens. Why else would he be developing his pecs and thighs? When the two teams finally meet on the big day, there's more than winning at stake. Will their friendships survive the cut - throat water balloon tosses and three - legged races that await them?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. "The Field Day from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

There's just one week until field day at the Black Lagoon and Hubie is going to be ready! But getting in shape in one week is harder than he thinks - especially when the workout kit he has seems to be for chickens. Why else would he be developing his pecs and thighs? When the two teams finally meet on the big day, there's more than winning at stake. Will their friendships survive the cut - throat water balloon tosses and three - legged races that await them?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $4.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "The School Carnival from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Every class has to come up with an idea for a booth at the school carnival. Too bad your class has chosen your idea -- a dunking booth. And they want you to be the one who gets dunked! Boy are you sunk -- because you can't even swim! And to top it all off, you heard there might be sharks in the dunking tank! Yikes!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Valentine's Day from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Love strikes in the Black Lagoon! Everyone has to make a card for Valentine's Day. And even worse you have to give it to someone in your class. Plus, you can't draw a green-colored square or a dinosaur. You must draw a pink or red heart or a cupid. Yuck! You'd rather eat worms! And you know how it goes: First you give a Valentine card and the next thing you know, you're married! You're just not ready for this!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Christmas Party from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 9 - Second or later printing. "The Christmas Party from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "The Little League Team from the Black Lagoon!" W

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

The next trade release from the hugely popular book club series by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee. These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. Hubie just HAS to make the Little League team this spring! But to make the team he needs a new mitt. Thankfully, his mom buys him one. Hubie practices day and night to get ready for the tryouts -- and nobody better lay their mitts on his mitt! But will all his work be enough for him to make the cut?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.99

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

A blizzard covers the town with snow and school is cancelled. Hubie, who doesn't like winter, is convinced it will mean a no day--nothing moving, nothing happening. But after spending all afternoon putting on so many layers of clothes that he can barely move, he plows through the snow (and his worries) and has fun exploring the winter wonderland, drinking hot chocolate, and telling scary snowman stories with his friends.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.10

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Volume 11 - 2nd and later printings. "The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

A blizzard covers the town with snow and school is cancelled. Hubie, who doesn't like winter, is convinced it will mean a no day--nothing moving, nothing happening. But after spending all afternoon putting on so many layers of clothes that he can barely move, he plows through the snow (and his worries) and has fun exploring the winter wonderland, drinking hot chocolate, and telling scary snowman stories with his friends.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "April Fools' Day from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

It's the end of March, and Hubie is struggling to prepare his pranks for the big day. The whoopee cushion, the rubber tarantula, and the fly in the ice cube just aren't good enough anymore -- not when the worst joke comes from the place he least expects it. The joke's on you in the April Fools' Day from the Black Lagoon!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Back-to-School Fright from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.99

Add to cart Good $2.50

School market Edition

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "New Year's Eve Sleepover from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Eric is having a New Year's Eve sleepover, but Hubie has never spent the night away from home. He's going to be in a strange bed, in a strange room, in a strange house. What if Hubie gets sick or has a bad dream? What happens if Eric starts telling his cheesy jokes? And what's all this talk about making a New Year's revolution?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

School market Edition

Volume 14 - 2nd and later printings. "New Year's Eve Sleepover from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Eric is having a New Year's Eve sleepover, but Hubie has never spent the night away from home. He's going to be in a strange bed, in a strange room, in a strange house. What if Hubie gets sick or has a bad dream? What happens if Eric starts telling his cheesy jokes? And what's all this talk about making a New Year's revolution?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "The Spring Dance from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "The Thanksgiving Day from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 17 - 1st printing. "Summer Vacation from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. "The Author Visit From the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. "St. Patrick's Day from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 19 - 2nd and later printing. "St. Patrick's Day from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. "The School Play from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "The 100th Day of School from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. "The Class Picture Day from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. "Earth Day from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 24 - 1st printing. "The Summer Camp from the Black Lagoon!" Written by Mike Thaler. Art and cover by Jared Lee. Trapped in the woods... Hubie is being sent far away to summer camp and he can't even bring his TV or computer. But there's plenty for him to do there, like avoiding the snakes in the lake. Will Hubie survive his "vacation"? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.99

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 24 - 2nd and later printings. "The Summer Camp from the Black Lagoon!" Written by Mike Thaler. Art and cover by Jared Lee. Trapped in the woods... Hubie is being sent far away to summer camp and he can't even bring his TV or computer. But there's plenty for him to do there, like avoiding the snakes in the lake. Will Hubie survive his "vacation"? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 25 - 1st printing. "Friday the 13th from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. "The Big Game from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. "The Amusement Park from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 28 - 1st printing. "The Secret Santa From the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Volume 29 - 1st printing. "Ground Hog Day From The Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Volume 30 - 1st printing. "The Reading Challenge from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.