Book & Comic Book/Strip Reprints
The Phantom the Sundays Volume 8: 1963-1966 DAMAGE
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The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues!
The long anticipated eighth volume of the reprint of the entire run of Lee Falk's full color Phantom Sundays continues! This volume continues the long awaited SY BARRY years of the Sunday stripes! Fans of The Ghost Who Walks have waited for years to have a complete series of full size hardcover volumes featuring the complete Phantom Sundays and this is the eighth book in the series. As with Hermes Press’ complete reprint of The Phantom dailies, this book contains every strip digitally reconstructed to perfection.
Presented in Volume Eight of the Complete Sundays are six storylines which encompass, “Old Baldy” (19 May 1963 - 15 Dec 1963) to “The Veiled Lady” (31 Oct 1965 - 8 May 1966). In addition to the strips this volume contains documentary materials and a detailed essay. Don’t miss it!
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Mandrake the Magician the Complete Dailies Volume 1: 1934-1936 PRE-ORDER
$ 52.00 $ 60.00
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.
Hardcover, approx 256 pages.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 21
$ 13.99 $ 14.99
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twenty-first book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Haunted Cave.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Harriet Turnbridge asks Barnabas Collins for help after her husband, her brother-in-law, and father-in-law are found dead, their throats savagely ripped open.
The police insist the killer is a mad beast. Harriet thinks that the phantom recently seen at Collinwood is responsible. Barnabas suspects that Quentin Collins, disguised as a wealthy hippie, is guilty.
Where will they find the murderer? In the nightmare world of Harriet's dreams? In the haunted cave beneath the Collins' family cemetery? Or in another century -- when witchcraft and demonology threatened Collinwood?
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 22
$ 13.99 $ 14.99
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twenty-second book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Ann and John Hayward's honeymoon at Collinwood slowly turns into a series of nightmares.
Soon after their arrival, John, who is recovering from a war injury, falls victim to strange, violent spells. In a fit of irrational jealousy, he accuses his wife of falling in love with Barnabas Collins.
Meanwhile, a series of attacks on her life frighten Ann into believing John is trying to kill her. Though tormented by doubts to John's sanity, she believes his warning that Barnabas is a vampire. Ann nevertheless accepts help from Barnabas -- and unknowingly becomes the prey to the evil forces at Collinwood!
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 23
$ 13.99 $ 14.99
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twenty-third book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpio Curse.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Is the sign of Scorpio the mark of death?
Terror reigns at Collinwood when several patients at a nearby psychiatric clinic at which Barnabas Collins is a patient are stabbed to death. Each victim's forehead is marked with a scorpion, the zodiacal symbol of death.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 24
$ 13.99 $ 14.99
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twenty-fourth book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Serpent.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Professor Gerald Collins returns to Collinwood from an archaeological expedition to Mexico with several crates of animals -- giant rats, poisonous snakes and rare lizards. His daughter, Irma, turns to Barnabas for help. She fears her father also brought back a Quetzalcoatl, the terrible, cursed feathered serpent of Aztec legend.
Suddenly, a mysterious murderer strikes at Collinwood, and a feathered serpent is reported flying over the area. The townspeople, already angered by the presence of Barnabas at Collinwood, now demand that Professor Collins turn his specimens over to a zoo before anyone else is killed.
Irma, with the help of Barnabas, tries desperately to clear her father's name, and in doing so, stumbles upon a monster even more dreadful than the Quetzalcoatl.
The Phantom the complete dailies volume 24: 1973-1974
$ 60.00
The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues!
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 24th volume continues the SY BARRY YEARS! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you six complete continuities drawn by Sy himself: "The Keeper of the Peace," and "The Giant of Kaluga," "The Trial of Patrolman Zokko," "The Things," "Vandal-Looters,"and "The Pampered Princess." Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature’s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.
The Complete DC Comic’s Phantom Volume 2
$ 50.00
The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues!
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.
Included in the volume is a special interview with artist Luke McDonnell and documentary materials.
The Phantom the complete dailies volume 25: 1974-1975
$ 60.00
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The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues!
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 25th volume continues the SY BARRY YEARS! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you three complete continuities drawn by Sy himself: "The Curse of the Sacred Image," and "The Normal Life," and "The Cavelands." Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature’s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.
The Complete DC Comic’s Phantom Volume 3
$ 50.00
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The Complete DC Comic’s Phantom Volume 3: ISBN 978-1-61345-273-8; 11.75 x 8.25 inches; full color; hardcover; printed laminated cover; special endpapers; 224 pages of action packed of stories nine through thirteen of the DC Comic Phantom, with scripts by Mark Verheiden and pencils and inks by Luke McDonnell; colors by Anthony Tollin; third of three volumes; includes introductory essay, extra art; $50.
Phantom DC Comics 3-Pack
$ 130.00 $ 150.00
This will include all three volumes of The Phantom DC Comics!
Includes:
The Complete DC Comic’s Phantom Volume 1: ISBN 978-1-61345-247-9; 11.75 x 8.25 inches; full color; hardcover; printed laminated cover; special endpapers; 224 pages of action packed of the first six stories of the DC Comic Phantom, with the first mini-series by Peter David with art by Joe Orlando, following that is two stories from the next series with script by Mark Verheiden and pencils and inks by Luke McDonnell; colors by Anthony Tollin; first of three volumes; includes introductory essay, extra art.
The Complete DC Comic’s Phantom Volume 2: 224 pages of action packed of stories three through eight of the DC Comic Phantom, with scripts by Mark Verheiden and pencils and inks by Luke McDonnell; colors by Anthony Tollin; second of three volumes; includes introductory essay, extra art; Included in the volume is a special interview with artist Luke McDonnell and documentary materials.
The Complete DC Comic’s Phantom Volume 3: ISBN 978-1-61345-273-8; 11.75 x 8.25 inches; full color; hardcover; printed laminated cover; special endpapers; 224 pages of action packed of stories nine through thirteen of the DC Comic Phantom, with scripts by Mark Verheiden and pencils and inks by Luke McDonnell; colors by Anthony Tollin; third of three volumes; includes introductory essay, extra art.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 25
$ 13.99 $ 14.99
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint #25, “Barnabas, Quentin and the Magic Potion,”; ISBN978-1-61345-245-5; $14.99; written by Marilyn Ross; paperback; 6 x 9 inches; printed text; archival edition; twenty-five in a series of 32 novels; available in June 2022.
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twenty-fifth book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Magic Potion.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Barnabas predicts trouble for Collinwood when Nicholas Freeze, in whose antique shop Carolyn Stoddard works, discovers a centuries-old potion that promises eternal youth. Soon after, Mr. Freeze's daughter Hazel, tricked into taking the serum, dies. Carolyn is grief-stricken over her friend's death. Barnabas insists she stay on at the shop to watch Nicholas Freeze and his associates, one of whom Carolyn suspects is Quentin Collins, back at Collinwood in a disguise.
Then Carolyn sees Hazel's ghost.
She interprets this as a warning that Mr. Freeze has marked her for his next victim. Barnabas still refuses to let her quit.
Has Barnabas made a fatal mistake by deliberately endangering Carolyn's life? Or will his plan avenge Hazel's murder and put her spirit to rest?
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 32
$ 13.99 $ 14.99
We're skipping ahead to get the limited edition out to fans sooner - don't worry, we'll be printing Books 26-31 in order after this!
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint #32, “Barnabas, Quentin and the Vampire Beauty,”; ISBN 978-1-61345-264-6-; $14.99; written by Marilyn Ross; paperback; 6 x 9 inches; printed text; archival edition; final in a series of 32 novels; available in June 2022.
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The final book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpio Curse.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
While on a ski vacation in Switzerland, beautiful model Adele Marriot meets Dr Stefen Soivak. He tells her of his discovery of an operating technique that will keep her forever thin. Adele agrees to have the operation and enters the doctor's clinic.
Once there Adele realizes she is virtually a prisoner. Against her will, she undergoes the operation. When she recovers she find she has been used for the evil purposes. To cure one of his wealthy vampire patients, the evil doctor has turned Adele herself into one of the living dead.
Adele manages to escape and flees to Collinwood to gain help of Barnabas and Quentin Collins. Little does she realize that by doing so she places herself and her two friends in the worst danger of their strange lives.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 32 Limited Edition
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We're skipping ahead to get the limited edition out to fans sooner - don't worry, we'll be printing Books 26-31 in order after this!
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint #32, “Barnabas, Quentin and the Vampire Beauty,”; ISBN 978-1-61345-264-6-; $14.99; written by Marilyn Ross; paperback; 6 x 9 inches; printed text; archival edition; final in a series of 32 novels; available in June 2022.
Limited edition of 200 - signed by Nancy Barrett!
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The final book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpio Curse.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
While on a ski vacation in Switzerland, beautiful model Adele Marriot meets Dr Stefen Soivak. He tells her of his discovery of an operating technique that will keep her forever thin. Adele agrees to have the operation and enters the doctor's clinic.
Once there Adele realizes she is virtually a prisoner. Against her will, she undergoes the operation. When she recovers she find she has been used for the evil purposes. To cure one of his wealthy vampire patients, the evil doctor has turned Adele herself into one of the living dead.
Adele manages to escape and flees to Collinwood to gain help of Barnabas and Quentin Collins. Little does she realize that by doing so she places herself and her two friends in the worst danger of their strange lives.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 26 PRE-ORDER
$ 14.99 $ 17.99
NOTE: Due to the increase of prices in paper around the world, we have had to raise the price of all of the Dark Shadows Paperbacks moving forward.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint #26, “Barnabas, Quentin and the Body Snatchers,”; ISBN978-1-61345-248-6; $17.99; written by Marilyn Ross; paperback; 6 x 9 inches; printed text; archival edition; twenty-six in a series of 32 novels; TENTATIVE AVAILABLE DATE DECEMBER 2022.
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twenty-sixth book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Body Snatchers.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
In an alien spaceship hidden in a swamp near Collinwood, Roger Collins and his friend, space scientist Murdoch Gray, lie bound and gagged -- yet no one even knows they are missing! For their captors are able to change shapes at will, and two of them have "become" Roger and Murdoch. Although Elizabeth and Carolyn sense a difference, they can't guess that they are at the mercy of beings who will stop at nothing to prevent the next U.S. space flight under Murdoch's direction.
Then, as the dark shadow of death draws closer to Collinwood, a bat soars over the hidden spaceship, flies close enough to see inside... and suddenly Barnabas and Quentin Collins find themselves joined in a desperate attempt to save Collinwood from the strangest menace it has ever known!
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 27 PRE-ORDER
$ 14.99 $ 17.99
NOTE: Due to the increase of prices in paper around the world, we have had to raise the price of all of the Dark Shadows Paperbacks moving forward.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint #27, “Barnabas, Quentin and Dr. Jekyll’s Son,”; ISBN978-1-61345-249-3; $17.99; written by Marilyn Ross; paperback; 6 x 9 inches; printed text; archival edition; twenty-seven in a series of 32 novels; TENTATIVE AVAILABLE DATE DECEMBER 2022.
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twenty-seventh book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and Dr. Jekyll’s Son.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Before the blizzard cuts Collinwood off from the rest of the world, Barnabas Collins arrives there from England, bringing with him a friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, who hopes to find a new life where no one knows he is the son of London's most savage murderer.
Another stranger also finds refuge at Collinwood from the storm. He calls himself Paul Faron, private detective -- but to Barnabas he is Quentin Collins, victim of the werewolf curse.
As the personal tensions and animosities at the strange old house increase, a senseless, brutal murder takes place -- and terror reigns at Collinwood. Obviously, the killer is someone living at the estate. And most under suspicion are Barnabas, Quentin and Dr. Jekyll's Son.
The Phantom the complete dailies volume 26: 1975-1977 PRE-ORDER
$ 52.00 $ 60.00
COMING 2023
The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues!
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: “Star of Bangalla,” “Mystery of Kula-Ku,” “S.S. Blitz,” and “Return of the Terrorists,” "The Proposal," and "Guardian of the Eastern Dark." Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature’s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.
SIGNED The Complete DC Comic’s Phantom Volume 1
$ 100.00
This edition is signed by both writer Peter David artist Luke McDonnell on the interior!
The corners on most of these are slightly dinged but there is no discount due to the signatures, and absolutely no returns.
The Complete DC Comic’s Phantom Volume 1: ISBN 978-1-61345-247-9; 11.75 x 8.25 inches; full color; hardcover; printed laminated cover; special endpapers; 224 pages of action packed of the first six stories of the DC Comic Phantom, with the first mini-series by Peter David with art by Joe Orlando, following that is two stories from the next series with script by Mark Verheiden and pencils and inks by Luke McDonnell; colors by Anthony Tollin; first of three volumes; includes introductory essay, extra art; $50; available May 2021.
Walt Kelly's Pogo: the Complete Dell Comics Volume Six DAMAGE
$ 30.00 $ 50.00
DAMAGED INVENTORY- Usually just damage to the dust jackets or cover; the books are totally readable.
Following on the heels of Hermes Press’ critically acclaimed Eisner nominated reprint of Walt Kelly’s Pogo stories from Animal Comics, Four Color Comics, and Pogo Possum in Walt Kelly’s Pogo the Complete Dell Comics Volumes One and Two ― with Volume Five having been released in December 2017― this sixth volume finishes off the complete reprint with Pogo Parade, a rare unpublished Pogo comic book, and more! Also included is a historical essay by noted comics historian Thomas Andrae.
Walt Kelly’s Pogo, acknowledged as one of the most important and influential comic strips of all time, first appeared not in newspapers but as a feature in the Dell comic book anthology Animal Comics, as well as in Dell’s Four Color Comics before getting its own title, Pogo Possum in 1949.
It was here, in the four color world of comic books, that the feature and its characters grew and matured, ultimately becoming one of the world’s most famous comic strips.
Now fans of Pogo can see it all from the beginning with Hermes Press’ reprint of the complete Dell Comics Pogo. Noted comics historian Thomas Andrae observed that with Pogo, “Walt Kelly created a strip that is both poetic and graphically stunning as well as an important commentary on our times.”
With Hermes Press’ complete reprint of Dell Comics Pogo admirers of this groundbreaking comics feature can now witness the strip’s evolution, in an archival hardcover, digitally reconstructed to perfection.
The Complete DC Comic’s Phantom Volume 1 DAMAGE
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The Complete DC Comic’s Phantom Volume 1: ISBN 978-1-61345-247-9; 11.75 x 8.25 inches; full color; hardcover; printed laminated cover; special endpapers; 224 pages of action packed of the first six stories of the DC Comic Phantom, with the first mini-series by Peter David with art by Joe Orlando, following that is two stories from the next series with script by Mark Verheiden and pencils and inks by Luke McDonnell; colors by Anthony Tollin; first of three volumes; includes introductory essay, extra art; $50; available May 2021.
Brenda Starr The Complete Pre-Code Comic Books Volume Two DAMAGE
$ 30.00 $ 60.00
Before Fredric Wertham and The Seduction of the Innocent (SOTI), before the Kefauver Hearings, and before the infamous Comics Code the comic book racks at local drug stores and newsstands boasted a plethora of delights highlighted by the good girl adventures of the comic book version of Brenda Starr.
These four-color wonders displayed all the finer things loved by comic book buyers: good girls, bondage, a little torture, and other delectable things, which adults thought would corrupt the morals of young and impressionable readers. Now, for the first time in over 50-years, comics fans can read and own these rare comics from another era, digitally restored to perfection and presented in an archival hardcover. Featuring artwork by the legendary Jerry Iger Studio and Brenda Starr Creator Gale Messick, this volume presents the remaining four Brenda Starr Pre-Code books, issues #9-12, and the very mod and 1960's version of Brenda drawn and scripted by Dale Messick.
Sky Masters of the Space Force: the Complete Dailies 1958-1961 DAMAGE
$ 30.00 $ 49.99
DAMAGED INVENTORY- Usually just damage to the dust jackets or cover; the books are totally readable.
Jack Kirby’s comic strip masterpiece is presented in an archival version featuring the complete dailies from Sky Masters of the Space Force. Veteran scripters Dick and Dave Wood provided these late-1950s space/action adventure stories starring Sky Masters of the Space Force and his gang of intrepid followers which closely resemble Kirby’s work on Challengers of the Unknown (which was being published at the same time). Kirby’s artwork is embellished by Wallace Wood and later by Marvel inker extraordinaire Dick Ayers.
Sky Masters was created at the beginning of the space race — when who would get into space and to the moon first —was a national obsession. The strip takes place in the not to distant future where the United States sends men into space but hasn’t ventured much further yet. The series in clearly anchored in the late 1950s/early1960s so it serves as a highly stylized period piece that still holds up very nicely. The material used in this archival edition ranges from original art, to press proofs, to tear sheets, and boasts the best reproduction of the strip ever.
Sky Masters of the Space Force: the Complete Dailies 1958-1961; Jack Kirby; Dick and Dave Wood; Wallace Wood and Dick Ayers; $49.99; ISBN 978-1-61345-129-8; hardcover with printed laminated cover; color and black and white; 272 pages; 9 x 10 landscape; matte coated stock paper; essays and documentary material.
Some reviews:
https://www.comicsreview.co.uk/nowreadthis/2018/05/27/sky-masters-of-the-space-force-the-complete-dailies/
Mandrake the Magician: The Complete King Years Volume 1 DAMAGE
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DAMAGED INVENTORY- Usually just damage to the dust jackets or cover; the books are totally readable.
Mandrake the Magician the Complete King Years: Volume One; reprints issues #1 through #5 as well as the complete back-up stories found King Features’ Flash Gordon; this reprint features the Mandrake the Magician comics which premiered in 1966 during the height of the Silver Age; cover artwork by Andre LeBlanc; covers by Fred Fredericks, Don Heck, and Andre LeBlanc; stories by Dick Wood; interior artwork by Don Heck, Werner Roth; Fred Fredericks, Andre LeBlanc and Ray Bailey; ISBN #978-1-61345-098-7; 7.75 by 10.25 by 1; full color; deluxe hardcover with dustjacket and printed cover with endpapers; 176 pages; historical essay; $49.99.
The comic book version of the 20th Century’s most famous fictional magician sees print again in Hermes Press’ deluxe version of King Features comics’ Mandrake the Magician! Lee Falk’s newspaper strip, Mandrake the Magician, offered readers, magic, occult and the fantastic and King Feature’s comic book version, which saw print during the height of the Silver Age, was a worthy entry into the world of comic books.
This first volume of the complete comic book run of Mandrake the Magician presents the first five comics in the series together with all of the back-up stories printed in King Features’ Flash Gordon title. These stories feature artwork by such Silver Age luminaries as Don Heck, Werner Roth, and Andre LeBlanc with scripts by Dick Wood.
Volume One also contains tons of extras including extensive essays on Lee Falk’s Mandrake the Magician and the artists who created the comic book series. Also included (in addition to the comic book reprint of the story) is the complete original art to one of the back-up stories.
Dark Shadows: Best of the Original Series DAMAGE
$ 25.00 $ 49.99
DAMAGED INVENTORY- Usually just damage to the dust jackets or cover; the books are totally readable.
Products may have slight damage.
Hermes Press proudly announces the best stories from its complete reprint of Gold Key Comics’ television tie-in of the legendary supernatural suspense series Dark Shadows just in time for the release of the new big screen Tim Burton version of the show starring Johnny Depp. Now fans can get in the mood for the upcoming film by reliving twelve of the best Dark Shadows comic books all over again. For those who are curious about Dark Shadows this is the perfect introduction as it will be available two months before the release date of the film.
The forerunner to today’s immensely popular vampire-themed television programs and theatrical films, Dark Shadows still garners serious attention as one of the most memorable TV shows of the last forty years. The comic books collected in this volume are completely digitally restored and present twelve complete issues, carefully selected from the entire thirty-five book run of the feature, presenting archetypal tales of vampires, werewolves, and the supernatural. The stories contained in this collection are beautifully crafted; they are the perfect companion for fans of the show, but they stand on their own as fine examples of compelling and effective comic book storytelling. This book showcases the best of the classic Gold Key Dark Shadows books together with a huge photo supplement and informative essays on the series.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 15 DAMAGE
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Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint #15, “Barnabas Collins and the Gypsy Witch,”; ISBN978-1-61345-228-8; $14.99; written by Marilyn Ross; paperback; 6 x 9 inches; printed text; archival edition; fifteenth in a series of 32 novels; available in May, 2021.
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The fifteenth book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas Collins and the Gypsy Witch.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Warned by a gypsy witch that violent death will surround her, Roxanna Collins turns to her distant cousin, Barnabas, for help.
But Barnabas is also in trouble. For when Roxanna's father and brother are murdered, suspicion centers on Barnabas. Even Roxanna, who feels she is under some strange spell, soon begins to doubt the man she has come to love.
To save his life, Barnabas must prove to the police -- and to Roxanna -- that he is innocent. And he must find the key to the madness and mystery surrounding Collinwood before Roxanna becomes the next victim in a nightmare of evil.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 16 DAMAGE
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Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint #16, “Barnabas, Quentin and the Mummy's Curse,”; ISBN978-1-61345-231-8; $14.99; written by Marilyn Ross; paperback; 6 x 9 inches; printed text; archival edition; sixteenth in a series of 32 novels; available in April 2021.
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The sixteenth book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Mummy's Curse.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
When Professor Anthony Collins decides to catalog his Egyptian relics at Collinwood he brings with him the mummy of King Rehotip, who "died" over 2000 years ago. Only the professor knows that Rehotip is really in a state of suspended animation. One night, the professor brings the mummy to life. Suddenly a young girl is killed.
The police suspect Quentin Collins. Maggie Evans however, is certain the killer is the mummy and wants to warn the police. Professor Collins threatens to accuse Barnabas if she does. Frightened into silence, Maggie lives in terror, wondering if she will be the next victim.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 18 DAMAGE
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Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint #18, “Barnabas, Quentin and the Nightmare Assassin,”; $14.99; written by Marilyn Ross; paperback; 6 x 9 inches; printed text; archival edition; eighteenth in a series of 32 novels; available in March 2021.
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The eighteenth book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Nightmare Assassin.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Knocked unconscious in an auto accident, Carolyn awakens in 1870 and meets Barnabas and Quentin. Suffering under the curse of the werewolf, Quentin arranges to be assassinated but later changes his mind. Once the die is cast however, the assassin may be unstoppable.
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The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The nineteenth book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Crystal Coffin.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Heiress Betty Ward is worried about her twin sister, who has eloped with Jeremy Frene. She follows them from Paris to the Frene estate at Collinwood -- but arrives too late!
Her twin is dead, victim of a mysterious illness. Her body has been sealed in a crystal coffin and kept in a darkened room. Jeremy swears that because her ghost returns to the castle each night, he refuses to bury the coffin.
Betty is convinced her sister's death was not a natural one. Jeremy's aunt opposed the marriage. Her ally against the couple seems to have been Quentin Collins a suspected werewolf.
Betty turns to Barnabas Collins for help, despite the rumors that he is a vampire. But she does not realize that by doing so, she has placed herself in mortal danger...
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The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twentieth book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Witch's Curse.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Against her will, Anita Burgess accompanies her brother Jeffrey to Collinwood. He is determined to get revenge against Quentin Collins who he believes is responsible for his best friend's death.
Pretending friendship toward Quentin, Anita and Jeffrey learn he has established a Black Magic center at Collinwood and has several young women completely under his power.
Jeffrey enlists Barnabas's aid in his struggle to destroy Quentin - both to avenge his friend's death and to free the young women. But he does not realize that by destroying Quentin, he risks destroying Anita as well.
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The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twenty-first book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Haunted Cave.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Harriet Turnbridge asks Barnabas Collins for help after her husband, her brother-in-law, and father-in-law are found dead, their throats savagely ripped open.
The police insist the killer is a mad beast. Harriet thinks that the phantom recently seen at Collinwood is responsible. Barnabas suspects that Quentin Collins, disguised as a wealthy hippie, is guilty.
Where will they find the murderer? In the nightmare world of Harriet's dreams? In the haunted cave beneath the Collins' family cemetery? Or in another century -- when witchcraft and demonology threatened Collinwood?
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The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twenty-second book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Ann and John Hayward's honeymoon at Collinwood slowly turns into a series of nightmares.
Soon after their arrival, John, who is recovering from a war injury, falls victim to strange, violent spells. In a fit of irrational jealousy, he accuses his wife of falling in love with Barnabas Collins.
Meanwhile, a series of attacks on her life frighten Ann into believing John is trying to kill her. Though tormented by doubts to John's sanity, she believes his warning that Barnabas is a vampire. Ann nevertheless accepts help from Barnabas -- and unknowingly becomes the prey to the evil forces at Collinwood!
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The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twenty-third book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpio Curse.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Is the sign of Scorpio the mark of death?
Terror reigns at Collinwood when several patients at a nearby psychiatric clinic at which Barnabas Collins is a patient are stabbed to death. Each victim's forehead is marked with a scorpion, the zodiacal symbol of death.
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The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twenty-fourth book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Serpent.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Professor Gerald Collins returns to Collinwood from an archaeological expedition to Mexico with several crates of animals -- giant rats, poisonous snakes and rare lizards. His daughter, Irma, turns to Barnabas for help. She fears her father also brought back a Quetzalcoatl, the terrible, cursed feathered serpent of Aztec legend.
Suddenly, a mysterious murderer strikes at Collinwood, and a feathered serpent is reported flying over the area. The townspeople, already angered by the presence of Barnabas at Collinwood, now demand that Professor Collins turn his specimens over to a zoo before anyone else is killed.
Irma, with the help of Barnabas, tries desperately to clear her father's name, and in doing so, stumbles upon a monster even more dreadful than the Quetzalcoatl.
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Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint #25, “Barnabas, Quentin and the Magic Potion,”; ISBN978-1-61345-245-5; $14.99; written by Marilyn Ross; paperback; 6 x 9 inches; printed text; archival edition; twenty-five in a series of 32 novels; available in June 2022.
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The twenty-fifth book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Magic Potion.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Barnabas predicts trouble for Collinwood when Nicholas Freeze, in whose antique shop Carolyn Stoddard works, discovers a centuries-old potion that promises eternal youth. Soon after, Mr. Freeze's daughter Hazel, tricked into taking the serum, dies. Carolyn is grief-stricken over her friend's death. Barnabas insists she stay on at the shop to watch Nicholas Freeze and his associates, one of whom Carolyn suspects is Quentin Collins, back at Collinwood in a disguise.
Then Carolyn sees Hazel's ghost.
She interprets this as a warning that Mr. Freeze has marked her for his next victim. Barnabas still refuses to let her quit.
Has Barnabas made a fatal mistake by deliberately endangering Carolyn's life? Or will his plan avenge Hazel's murder and put her spirit to rest?
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The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues!
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 24th volume continues the SY BARRY YEARS! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you six complete continuities drawn by Sy himself: "The Keeper of the Peace," and "The Giant of Kaluga," "The Trial of Patrolman Zokko," "The Things," "Vandal-Looters,"and "The Pampered Princess." Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature’s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.
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Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint #2, “Victoria Winters,”; ISBN 978-1-61345-191-5; $14.99; written by Marilyn Ross; paperback; 6 x 9 inches; printed text; archival edition; second in a series of 32 novels; available in March 2020.
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The second book in this reprint series, “Victoria Winters,” will feature the original painted cover depicting Victoria Winters and the complete text, re-proofed and error free.
These reprints will present each installment in the series with its original cover, but, unlike the Paperback Library books will present the titles in a larger 6 inch by 9 inch format, printed on archival paper and bound to be read and enjoyed without cracking or coming unbound. Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
Still believing that the clue to her own identity lies hidden in Collins House, Victoria Winters stays on as a companion and governess – despite danger from someone in the isolated mansion trying to destroy her.
But Victoria’s determination to remain is shaken by the unexpected arrival of four mysterious strangers who begin a series of terrifying attacks on her life.
As a ghostly figure stalks her in the shadows, Victoria becomes convinced that staying at Collins House is a mistake that could well prove fatal!
Subsequent reprints of books #3-32 will follow in pairs on a bi- monthly basis throughout 2020-21.
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Move over Barbarella, here comes Lann!
While Frank Thorne is known primarily for his works Ghita (with a deluxe arrival reprint by Hermes Press in 2017 and Volume 2 coming in 2019) and Red Sonja, he also created the sexy cyber heroine Lann!
Bursting from the pages of Heavy Metal back in the 80s, the sexy dark haired super-spy Lann with her droid Glitch and Shard go on some exciting space adventures! Fresh from her recent rejuvenation treatment, Lann and her companions are sent on a mission to find two kidnapped girls from Neon-Six. The new adventure is filled with bed-hopping, zap guns, space ships, anatomically detailed robots, and lots and lots of sex!
This is a great X-rated space opera- Barbarella meets Blade Runner! Come along for the ride.
This deluxe limited edition is limited to 1,000 copies! It will also contain a historical essay and never before seen Frank Thorne art!
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The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues!
Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Horn as the “granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,” The Phantom was created in 1936 by Lee Falk with artwork by Sy Barry. 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 23rd volume continues the SY BARRY YEARS! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you seven complete continuities drawn by Sy himself: ”The Fence,” and “The Mysterious Ambassador,” “The Vultures,” “The Lost City of Pheenix,” and “The Witchman,” "The Tanker-Jackers," "The Keeper of the Peace," and "The Giant of Kaluga." from this issue are taken directly from King Feature’s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.
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The Phantom the complete dailies volume 27: 1977-1978 PRE-ORDER
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The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues!
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 27th 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: “The Tyrant of Tarakimo,” “Phantom Wedding,” “The Three Bandits,” “Return to Tarakimo,” and "Jungle City." Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature’s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.
The Phantom the complete dailies volume 27: 1977-1978 LIMITED EDITION PRE-ORDER
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This limited edition includes an alternate cover, drawn and colored especially for this edition by SY BARRY! It will also include a special interior plate that will be hand numbered.
The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues!
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 27th 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: “The Tyrant of Tarakimo,” “Phantom Wedding,” “The Three Bandits,” “Return to Tarakimo,” and "Jungle City." Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature’s proofs.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 32 Limited Edition BLACK FRIDAY
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When we sent the plates away to Nancy she kindly signed a number of extra plates! So for this Black Friday we made available the 40 additional plates, signed and then given a Roman numeral.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint #32, “Barnabas, Quentin and the Vampire Beauty,”; ISBN 978-1-61345-264-6-; $14.99; written by Marilyn Ross; paperback; 6 x 9 inches; printed text; archival edition; final in a series of 32 novels.
Limited edition of 40 in Roman numerals - signed by Nancy Barrett!
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.
The final book in this reprint series is titled “Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpio Curse.” Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.
While on a ski vacation in Switzerland, beautiful model Adele Marriot meets Dr Stefen Soivak. He tells her of his discovery of an operating technique that will keep her forever thin. Adele agrees to have the operation and enters the doctor's clinic.
Once there Adele realizes she is virtually a prisoner. Against her will, she undergoes the operation. When she recovers she find she has been used for the evil purposes. To cure one of his wealthy vampire patients, the evil doctor has turned Adele herself into one of the living dead.
Adele manages to escape and flees to Collinwood to gain help of Barnabas and Quentin Collins. Little does she realize that by doing so she places herself and her two friends in the worst danger of their strange lives.
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