Piñon comic books issue 1

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The Pioneers, 1st Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 37, 5/47). Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Lee Falk. Art and cover by Sy Barry. Adventures of the seemingly immortal crime-fighter called The Phantom. Reprints The Phantom Sundays November 23rd, 1980 to April 1982. A collection of Phantom adventures from the Sunday strips, which carried different storylines than the daily strip: The Phantom's son Kit puts himself in danger when he goes looking for the island's legendary Little People. The Little People storyline continues in issue #3. Crook's Haven; Crazy Louie's Story; Kit and the Little People, part 1. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Stories and art by Frank Robbins. Cover by Howard Chaykin. Reprints of Frank Robbins's aviation comic strip from the 1950s. Daredevil pilot-for-hire Johnny Hazard has a high-flying adventure involving Baroness Flame, Aunt Tizzie, the crew of a Chinese junk - and an encounter with a mysterious flying disc. The Riddle of the Discs!; Hostage! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Stories by Lee Falk, Hal Foster, Archie Goodwin and Alex Raymond. Art and cover by Hal Foster, Fred Fredericks, Al Williamson and Alex Raymond. Sometimes listed as Official Prince Valiant Monthly #1 (the title on the indicia). Reprints of classic adventure strips from King Features Syndicate, including Mandrake the Magician, Prince Valiant, Rip Kirby and Secret Agent Corrigan. Mandrake joins his old friend Captain Jon in the search for the legendary sea monster called the Kraken. Mandrake the Magician: The Kraken, part 1; Prince Valiant; Rip Kirby; Secret Agent. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Written by James Van Hise. Published to coincide with Tim Burton's 1989 Batman movie, this book primarily covers the first wave of Batmania, which occurred during the original 1960s run of the campy, but highly popular Batman television series. The book includes interviews with stars of the TV show, features on Batman collectibles (cards, toys, records, etc.), a history of the Batman serials, and much more. Includes lots of photos. Softcover, 154 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Miwabe Sakura. Japanese Language.

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The Great Grando, part 1. Story by Lee Falk. Art and cover by Phil Davis. Adventures of the crime-fighting magician, considered one of the first superheroes of comics. Reprints Mandrake The Magician daily strips June 23rd to August 27th, 1941 Once Mandrake's assistant, the brilliant Grando now uses his vast knowledge of magic for crime. Story continues in Official Mandrake (1988 $2.00-2.50) #14. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Dragon God!" Stories by Lee Falk. Art by Ray Moore and Wilson McCoy. Cover by Ray Moore. Adventures of the seemingly immortal crime-fighter called The Phantom. Collects The Phantom Sunday strips from March 24, 1946 to December 23, 1947. The Phantom must complete 12 tasks to save Diana from marriage to a foreign prince. The theft of a rare necklace pits Diana and the Phantom against a (male) gangster called Poison Ivy, as well as the mysterious King of Beasts. King of Beasts; The Scarlet Sorceress; The 12 Tasks; The Dragon God; The Marshall Sisters, part 1. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in. 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - August, 1937. 6.75" x 9.75", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 1, No. 2 - 7" x 9.75", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing.

By James Van Hise.

Lessons from the Masters!

How to generate ideas. How to choose drawing materials. How to break down a story. How to play out a page. How to draw action. How to pencil, ink, letter, and color for America's most popular medium!

The masters of comic art discuss their craft explaining their approach to storytelling and the specifics of drawing art for the comic book medium. From legendary talents Richard, Corben, Will Elder, Hal Foster, Joe Kubert, Harvey Kurtzman, Alex Raymond, Art Spiegelman, Dick Sprang, Gil Kane, and Al Williamson.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings.

By James Van Hise.

Lessons from the Masters!

How to generate ideas. How to choose drawing materials. How to break down a story. How to play out a page. How to draw action. How to pencil, ink, letter, and color for America's most popular medium!

The masters of comic art discuss their craft explaining their approach to storytelling and the specifics of drawing art for the comic book medium. From legendary talents Richard, Corben, Will Elder, Hal Foster, Joe Kubert, Harvey Kurtzman, Alex Raymond, Art Spiegelman, Dick Sprang, Gil Kane, and Al Williamson.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Written by Trina Robbins. Art and cover by Anne Timmons and Mo Oh.

In 1938, Lily Renée Wilheim is a 14-year-old Jewish girl living in Vienna. Her days are filled with art and ballet.

Then the Nazis march into Austria, and Lily's life is shattered overnight. Suddenly, her own country is no longer safe for her or her family. To survive, Lily leaves her parents behind and travels alone to England. Escaping the Nazis is only the start of Lily's journey. She must escape many more times-from servitude, hardship, and danger. Will she find a way to have her own sort of revenge on the Nazis?

Follow the true story of a brave girl who becomes an artist of heroes and a pioneer in comic books.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.95.

Written by Lee Falk. Art and cover by Phil Davis. Adventures of the crime-fighting magician, considered one of the first superheroes of comics. Reprints Mandrake The Magician daily strips February 8 to May 27, 1943. "Baron Kord" continues from Official Mandrake Deluxe (1989 $6.95) #4. Mandrake, Narda and Lothar travel to Baron Kord's strange island and witness his mind-control drug at work. Now they must stop him before he can use the same drug on a global scale to take over the world. Baron Kord, part 3; The Witch of Kaloon, part 1. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Art and Cover by Miwabe Sakura. 20 pages. Full Color. Japanese Language.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "January 6, 1969 to October 11, 1969!" By Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson. SECRET AGENT CORRIGAN by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson was a continuation of the Secret Agent x-9 series originally created by Dashiell Hammett and Alex Raymond in the 1930s. Goodwin (Epic Comics) and Williamson (EC, Warren, and Star Wars) updated the series for another generation after it had fallen into despair in the intervening decades. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. By Tim Jackson. Syndicated cartoonist and illustrator Tim Jackson offers an unprecedented look at the rich yet largely untold story of African American cartoon artists. This book provides a historical record of the men and women who created seventy-plus comic strips, many editorial cartoons, and illustrations for articles. The volume covers the mid-1880s, the early years of the self-proclaimed black press, to 1968, when African American cartoon artists were accepted in the so-called mainstream. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. Story and art by Francois Boucq. In this collection of eleven zany vignettes, contemporary and primitive realities conspire like the red and green lenses of 3-D glasses. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature readers Cover price $10.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories by Ward Greene and Alex Raymond.  Art by Alex Raymond. Cover by John Bolton. Pioneer Comics presents reprints of the classic detective strip from Flash Gordon creator Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is an urbane, pipe-smoking detective who puzzles out mysteries with the help of his assistant Desmond. Collects the daily strips from March 4, 1946 to July 20, 1946. Rip's girlfriend Honey goes undercover as a model after a woman is killed on Rip's doorstep; Rip's mentor calls him back to his alma mater to find a stolen germ warfare formula; Rip's old foe The Mangler escapes prison. Cover by comics legend John Bolton.  The Chip Faraday Murder; The Hicks Formula; Liquid Murder. Softcover, 9-in. x 11.5.-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By James Van Hise. THE BATMAN with ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER are among the world's most popular comic strip adventure heroes and have been for over four decades. THE BATMAN AND ROBIN SERIAL was the second screen appearance of this popular duo. Now, for the first time, the complete story of the rare serial is told along with a profile of the comic book origins of the characters. Screen credits are included for the completist. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing.

By Meagan Marie.

Women in Gaming: 100 Pioneers of Play is a celebration of female accomplishments in the video game industry, ranging from high-level executives to programmers to cosplayers. This insightful and celebratory book highlights women who helped to establish the industry, women who disrupted it, women who fight to diversify it, and young women who will someday lead it. Featuring household names and unsung heroes, each individual profiled is a pioneer in their own right. A select few of the remarkable women featured in this book include Amy Hennig, Senior creative director and writer; Perrin Kaplan, Former vice president of marketing for Nintendo of America; Ashly Burch, Award-winning writer and voice actress; and Lorraine McLees, Senior Artist at Bungie.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Ray Pointer and Jerry Beck. The history of animated cartoons has for decades been dominated by the accomplishments of Walt Disney, giving the impression that he invented the medium. In reality, it was the work of several pioneers. Max Fleischer, inventor of the Rotoscope technique of tracing animation frame by frame over live-action footage, was one of the most prominent. Where Disney reflected a Midwestern sentimentality, Fleischer presented a sophisticated urban attitude with elements of German Expressionism and organic progression. This book covers his life and work and the history of the studio that bore his name, with previously unpublished artwork and photographs. Softcover, 278 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Roy Crane. Pioneer Comics presents reprints of the classic adventure strip from influential cartoonist Roy Crane. Collects the daily Buz Sawyer strips from November 29, 1943 to June 24,1944. Buz and his pals are stranded on a desert island after a crash landing, but luckily, it's inhabited by a beautiful woman, and Buz's pals can't believe his luck. Softcover, 9-in. x 11.5-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Wally's Gang Early Years (1928-1949) and The Bowser Boys (1946-1950)!" Story and art by Frank Johnson. Edited by Chris Byrne and Keith Mayerson. Foreword by Chris Byrne. Introduction by Keith Mayerson. An astonishing historical and artistic discovery: a 2300 page proto-graphic novel begun by a "weekend cartoonist" in 1928 and continuing over the next 50 years! When Frank Johnson, an itinerant musician and shipping clerk, died in 1979, he left behind a startling discovery: more than 2,300 notebook pages of comics and 131 unbound drawings, among them a massive, continuous story line beginning in the earliest surviving notebook dated 1928 - before the existence of comic books! - and following the exploits of his own cast of characters across 50 years until Johnson passed away. During this lifelong project, Johnson invented in private many of the conventions and tropes that define comics storytelling, effectively enacting an alternative secret history of the comics medium. This debut publication of Johnson's work is the first of two 600+ page volumes that will collect the best 1200 pages of his comics, including Wally's Gang, his 50-year magnum opus chronicling the humorous, cliff-hanging adventures of a group of bachelor friends; The Bowser Boys, a seamy, darkly slapstick depiction of bohemian street life that could be considered the first underground comic series; and, coming in Volume 2, Juke Boys, absurd, self-reflexive graphic experimentation. Curator and historian Chris Byrne and fine artist and graphic novelist Keith Mayerson have brought this astounding work into the light of day and provide historical background and analysis. Softcover, 634 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Written by Jason Glaser. Art by Bob Lentz. Only one jersey number is retired throughout baseball - Jackie Robinson's #42. The man who broke baseball's color divide joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first black major league baseball player of the modern era. Softcover, 7-in. x 8 1/2-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. Written by Walt Reed. Art by Harvey Dunn. Harvey Dunn was one of twentieth century America's most powerful illustrators, painters and teachers. For this book, many original paintings were tracked down and re-photographed in order to reintroduce the work of this important artist. This comprehensive volume covers Dunn's illustration art, pioneer and western works, and the powerful World War I pieces inspired by his battlefield sketches. Also included is a reprinting of Dunn's "An Evening in the Classroom," compiled from notes made during critiques, passing on his inspirational teaching philosophy. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing.

Story and art by Nathan Hale.

The Donner Party expedition is one of the most notorious stories in all of American history, but it's also a fascinating snapshot of the westward expansion of the US. From the preparation for the journey to each leg of the trip, this book shows the specific bad decisions that lead to the party's predicament in the Sierra Nevadas. Hale focuses on the Reed family (all of the children in this family survive), and their father, James Reed, is a central figure in the story. It's hazardous, it's got a lot of funny moments, it's got kids in central roles - and it's America's favorite gruesome horror-history story.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.95.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Nathan Hale.

Another fan-favorite Hazardous Tale gets BIG!

The Donner Party expedition is one of the most notorious stories in all of American history, but it's also a fascinating snapshot of the westward expansion of the US. From the preparation for the journey to each leg of the trip, this book shows the specific bad decisions that lead to the party's predicament in the Sierra Nevadas. Hale focuses on the Reed family (all of the children in this family survive), and their father, James Reed, is a central figure in the story. It's hazardous, it's got a lot of funny moments, it's got kids in central roles - and it's America's favorite gruesome horror-history story.

This special edition of Donner Dinner Party features a larger trim size, a deluxe package, and 16 pages of bonus material, including research photos, sketches, and mini-comics.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Drew Friedman. Foreword by Al Jaffee. Portraits of: Max Gaines, Malcolm Wheeler Nicholson, Harry "A" Chesler, Sheldon Mayer, Creig Flessel, Jerry Iger, Will Eisner, Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Martin Goodman, Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, John Goldwater, Bob Montana, Lev Gleason, Charles Biro, C.C. Beck, William Moulton Marston, Irwin Hasen, Mort Meskin, Syd Shores, Lou Fine, Alex Schomburg, Carmine Infantino, Reed Crandall, Bob Powell, Mac Raboy, Dick Sprang, Wayne Boring, L.B. Cole, Dick Briefer, Basil Wolverton, Jack Cole, Dan Barry, Alfred Harvey, George Carlson, Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, John Stanley, Woody Gelman, Otto Messmer, Gil Kane, Gardner Fox, Boody Rogers, Matt Baker, Lily Renee, Al Hollingsworth, Al Jaffee, Dave Berg, Graham Ingels, Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein, William M. Gaines, Harvey Kurtzman, Will Elder, John Severin, Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Jack Davis, George Evans, Marie Severin, Jack Kamen, Frank Frazetta, Jack Oleck, Ramona Fradon, Al Hartley, Jesse Marsh, Steve Ditko, Ogden Whitney, Joe Kubert, Howard Nostrand, Mort Drucker, Russ Heath, Alex Toth, Bernard Krigstein and Fredric Wertham. DREW FRIEDMAN TURNS HIS KEEN EYE TOWARDS THE GREAT COMIC BOOK ALL-STARS - Featuring approximately 75 full-color portraits of the pioneering legends of American comic books, including publishers, editors, and artists from the industry's birth in the '30s, through the brilliant artists and writers behind EC Comics in the '50s. All lovingly rendered and chosen by Drew Friedman, a cartooning legend in his own right. Featuring subjects popular and obscure, men and women, as well as several pioneering African-American artists. Each subject features a short essay by Friedman, who grew up knowing many of the subjects included (as the son of writer Bruce Jay Friedman), including Stan Lee, Harvey Kurtzman, Will Eisner, Mort Drucker, Al Jaffee, Jack Davis, Will Elder, and Bill Gaines. More names you might recognize: Barks, Wood, Wolverton, Frazetta, Siegel & Shuster, Kirby, Cole, Ditko, Wertham... it's a Hall of Fame of comic book history from the man BoingBoing.com calls "America's greatest living portrait artist!" Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st Printing. Reprints of the Adventures of Jungle Jim Sunday comics from July 14, 1935 - May 16, 1937. Softcover, horizontal format, 10.5" x 8", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By James Van Hise. THE MAN WHO CREATED STAR TREK reveals Roddenberry's career as never before, in both its triumphs and failures. More importantly, it tells the story of the man behind the public figure. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Written by by Lee Falk. Art and cover by Phil Davis.

Adventures of the crime-fighting magician, considered one of the first superheroes of comics. Reprints Mandrake The Magician Sundays January 30, 1955 to November 25, 1956. The Sleeping Forest continues from Official Mandrake Sundays (1989) #6. A collection of Mandrake adventures from the Sunday strips, which carried different storylines than the daily strip: A mysterious forest causes visitors to fall into a sleep-like trance; A strange creature emerges from a fallen meteorite; A castaway claims to be an Earth scientist recently returned from the planet Jupiter. The Sleeping Forest, part 2; Isle of the Giant; Universal Love; Magnetic Island; The Castaway; City in the Deep; Witchmen's Peak;  The Miss Galaxy Beauty Contest, part 1. Final issue of the series.

Softcover, 11 1/2-in. x 9-in.,100 pages, B&W.

1st Printing. Television has been a part of American life for multiple decades and science fiction had been a major part of television from the beginning. Yet it wasn't until the 1960's that sci-fi TV emerged as more than just cheaply done kiddy fare. This book tells the complete story of each popular series. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Alex Raymond. Jim Bradley, a.k.a. Jungle Jim, is a fearless Big Game hunter that faces down the wild animals and wild natives in the dark steamy jungles of East Asia. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by by Lee Falk and Hal Schuster. Art and cover by Phil Davis.

Adventures of the crime-fighting magician, considered one of the first superheroes of comics. Reprints Mandrake The Magician Sundays January 30th, 1944 to November 4th, 1945.

A collection of Mandrake adventures from the Sunday strips, which carried different storylines than the daily strip: Mandrake investigates strange accidents at a circus; In the Florida Keys, luxury yachts are hijacked by the mysterious Santa Claus Pirate; Mandrake encounters the Fountain of Youth and a domed civilization at the bottom of the sea. Also featuring an interview with Phantom and Mandrake creator Lee Falk. The Garden of Wuzzu; The Colossal Circus; The Santa Claus Pirate; The Fountain of Youth; The King of the Wind; The Atalan Deep; Interview with Lee Falk.

Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2.-in.,124 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Hal Foster. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "X-Planes - Research Aircraft 1891-1970!" Written by Hugh W. Cowin. The development of aviation inevitably included not only moments of genius but also blind alleys - some of them deadly. The excitement of manned flight was bound to attract the photographer, exponent of another science still in it's infancy. This collection of photographs, many never before published in book form focuses upon the failures as well as the breakthroughs and as such will delight the aviation enthusiast with its breadth of reference. Softcover, 98 pages, Text (with B&W photos).

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories by Lee Falk. Art and cover by Wilson McCoy (not Ray Moore, despite what the cover says). Adventures of the seemingly immortal crime-fighter called The Phantom. Collects The Phantom Sunday strips from September 15, 1957 to July 12, 1959. The Phantom seeks the truth about The Monster of Green Valley; A female journalist investigates rumors of a plant-worshipping cult; The story of how the modern-age Phantom assumed the title from his father. The Frameup, Part 2; The Monster of Green Valley; The Plant God of the Massau; A Tale of the Good Mark; The Childhood of the Phantom, part 1. The first story is continued from Phantom Sundays TPB (1989 Pioneer) #6-1ST. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in. 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Photo cover features Monte Hale and Paul Hurst. Sometimes listed as Fawcett Movie Comic #4. Story by Joe Millard, from the screenplay by Robert Creighton Williams. Art by Clem Weisbecker. Fawcett presents an adaptation of Pioneer Marshal, a 1949 Republic Western starring Monte Hale. A US Marshal goes undercover in the outlaw haven of Santa Dolores, ruled by outlaw boss Burnett. Discovering fugitive Larry and his sister Susan in Santa Dolores, the marshal arrests the fugitive, but then realizes he must save Susan from the outlaws' revenge. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $108.00 View scans Paper: Tan to Cream Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - December, 1950. 6.75" x 9.75", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Short comic produced by Superior Coach Corporation teaching school children the do's and don't of riding the bus. 6 1/2-in. x 3 1/2-in., 16 pages, full color.

1st printing. Written by Robin King. Art and cover by Charles Beck. The story of America's expansion. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 92 pages, PC/PB&W.

Set of 40 cards featuring "Pioneers of Country Music" illustrated by R. Crumb. 3" x 4", Box of 40 color illustrated trading cards.

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An historical guide through some of Sci-Fi's most iconic TV shows by James Van Hise. Softcover, square bound, 160 pages, B&W text and photos. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By James Van Hise. THE BATMAN is one of the world's most adventure heroes and have been on screen almost since he first appeared in comics over seventy years ago. THE BATMAN SERIALS are among the rarest of all time. The adventures of the Dark Knight Detective spring to life as they have for no other screen appearance. . Now, for the first time, the complete story of the rare serial is told along with a profile of the comic book origins of the characters. Screen credits are included for the completist. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By James Van Hise. Pioneer presents a series of books on the great superhero serials by James Van Hise, a writer who focuses on pulp, comics and sci-fi history. Blackhawk and the entire Blackhawk Squadron appeared in Blackhawk: Fearless Champion of Freedom, a 1952 Columbia serial. Blackhawk was played by Kirk Alyn, better known as the first actor to play Superman on film. The team battled the mysterious Leader in a series of fifteen twelve-minute episodes. Screen credits are included for the completist. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By James Van Hise. Pioneer presents a series of books on the great superhero serials by James Van Hise, a writer who focuses on pulp, comics and sci-fi history. Among the most famous of the movie serials, the Flash Gordon series influenced a whole generation of science fiction fans, writers and filmmakers, and were the direct inspiration for Star Wars. Buster Crabbe starred in Flash Gordon (1936), followed by Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938), and Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940). Screen credits are included for the completist. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $16.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By James Van Hise. Pioneer presents a series of books on the great superhero serials by James Van Hise, a writer who focuses on pulp, comics and sci-fi history. Radio superhero (and the Lone Ranger's 1930s nephew), The Green Hornet came to the screen in two Universal serials in 1940 and 1941, starring Gordon Jones and Keye Luke (as co-hero Kato). Interestingly, whenever Britt Reid put on the mask of The Green Hornet, his voice was dubbed by Al Hodge, who played GH on the radio. Screen credits are included for the completist. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $14.95.