Comic books in 'Serial Adventures Presents'

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 2 - 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. More about the famous and influential Flash Gordon serials, starring former Olympic athlete Buster Crabbe as Flash. The series was so popular, the phrase "Flash Gordon" became a general term to describe science fiction - or anything outlandish - until well into the 1970s. The three serials,  Flash Gordon (1936), Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938), and Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) were re-edited into feature films for re-release and television. 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.

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. Lee Falk's immortal hero, one of the first costumed crime-fighters in comics, first came to the screen in 1943. A fifteen-part Columbia serial, it featured Tom Tyler (who also played the original Captain Marvel), Jeanne Bates as Diana Palmer, and Ace the Wonder Dog as the Phantom's faithful canine Devil. 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.

1st printing. By James Van Hise. THE SHADOW is one of the world's most popular adventure heroes and has been on radio and in movies, magazines, books and comics for over four decades. THE SHADOW SERIAL is one of the most popular adventure films of all time. Victor Jory brought the adventures of the man who knew what evil lurked in the hearts of men to life in a way no other had. His laugh was the best ever. Now, for the first time, the complete story of the rare serial is told. 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.

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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.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By James Van Hise. Now, for the first time, the complete story of THE BATMAN AND ROBIN serial is told. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $19.95.

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.