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Hermes Press Mandrake the Magician The Complete Newspaper Dailies Volume 1
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.
£49.49
Titan Books Ltd Mandrake the Magician: Fred Fredericks Sundays Vol. 1: The Meeting of Mandrake and Lothar
The continuing adventures of the world's first costumed crime fighter. This is the first collection of the Fred Fredericks' Mandrake The Magician Sunday comic strips. Offering a heady mix of action, adventure, high jinx and drama!Following Frederick's updating of Mandrake Welcome to Mandrake the Magician of the 1960s, hipper and cooler than his 1930s incarnation thanks to the art stylings of Fred Fredricks. And yet, both Fredericks and Mandrake's creator Lee Falk managed to land our top-hatted hero into some pretty outlandish and action packed adventures on this Earth and beyond! This volume includes the unwelcome return of Mandrake's arch enemy, The Cobra, the introduction of a sinister new crime syndicate called The Underworld and the creation of counter crime organization called Inter-Intel, headed up by Mandrake.
£40.49
Hermes Press The Phantom the complete dailies volume 26: 1975-1977
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. 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 26th 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: “Hzzz,” “Star of Bangalla,” “Mystery of Kula-Ku,” “S.S. Blitz,” and “Return of the Terrorists.” Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature’s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.
£48.59
Hermes Press The Phantom The Complete Avon Volume 13 The Island of Dogs
For the first time ever, the Avon edition of The Phantom is back in print! Hermes Press is proud to announce that they will be publishing all fifteen pocket Avon books! This exciting installment, Volume 13 offers the classic Lee Falk tale: “The Island of Dogs!” Famed artist George Wilson (Dr. Solar, Magnus Robot Fighter, The Phantom) painted the cover for Volume #13 as he did with all of the covers used for the Avon series, and they are reproduced beautifully to keep all of the details from the original books intact for a new generation of Phans to enjoy! Why is the supposedly uninhabited Island of Dogs surrounded by an electrified fence which protects miles of rail tracks and concrete barracks? Those who venture to this island are confronted with warnings to leave and a shower of gun fire. Wh controls this island and what is their purpose? Only the Phantom can successfully penetrate its deadly mystery.
£13.99
Titan Books Ltd Mandrake the Magician: Fred Fredericks Dailies Vol.1: The Return Of Evil - The Cobra
These are the further newspaper comic strip adventures of Mandrake The Magician and his ever-faithful companion and trusty side-kick, Lothar. Join them on their never-ending quest as they once again unravel mysteries, battle intrigue and lock horns with Mandrake's arch enemy - the nefarious and ruthless, criminal mastermind, The Cobra armed with nothing more than a top hat, his incredible hypnotic abilities, a wand and the immense strength of Lothar, African Prince to save the day! Join Mandrake as he battles slavers, explores the Lost World, unlocks the mystery of the haunted house, travels to Hollywood, rescues Sonny the child movie star and meets Blozz the mysterious.
£40.49
Titan Books Ltd Mandrake the Magician: Dailies Vol. 1: The Cobra
Beginning in 1934, these are the original adventures of the famed magician and amateur detective, Mandrake the Magician. Join him as he uses his incredible hypnotic abilities and mysterious magical skills to combat criminal geniuses gangsters, mad scientists, evil despots and even men from the Moon! This collection introduces Mandrake's nemesis, The Cobra and a criminal campaign that would last the entire life of the Mandrake saga.
£32.39
Hermes Press The Phantom The Complete Avon Novels Volume 14: The Assassins
The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues! For the first time ever, the Avon edition of The Phantom is back in print! Hermes Press is proud to announce that they will be publishing all fifteen pocket Avon books! This exciting installment, Volume 14 offers the classic Lee Falk tale: “The Assassins!” Famed artist George Wilson (Dr. Solar, Magnus Robot Fighter, The Phantom) painted the cover for Volume #14 as he did with all of the covers used for the Avon series, and they are reproduced beautifully to keep all of the details from the original books intact for a new generation of Phans to enjoy! An airplane is skyjacked, a millionairess kidnapped, and an assassination attempt made on a king and princess during a diplomatic visit to the U.S. The Phantom rushes to the rescue and in his efforts to solve these crimes comes face to face with an ancient religious cult, The Assassins, whose goal is the destruction of Western civilization. Once again, the Phantom finds himself in deadly peril as he rallies to outwit and destroy evil!
£13.99
Hermes Press The Phantom the Complete Dailies volume 31
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. 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: “Tarashima Terrorists,” “The Snake Goddess,” “Zabadabah,” “The Man Thing,” and “Great Raptor of Rhua.” Also included is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.
£48.59
Hermes Press The Phantom the complete dailies volume 27: 1977-1978
Volume #27 features one of the most important stories in The Phantom canon, “The Phantom Wedding” ranked among the best tales of the Ghost Who Walks ever written. 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. 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.
£48.59
Hermes Press The Phantom The Complete Dailies Volume 29: The Phantom the complete dailies
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. 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 29th volume continues the SY BARRY YEARS! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you four complete continuities drawn by Sy himself which continue adventures of The Phantom, Diana, and his two children: “Gooroo's Jungle,” “The Hostages” “The Phantom's Vacation,” and “The Return of Gooroo's Mob.” Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature’s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.
£48.59
