Avenger SC (2009 Double Novel) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. The Pulp Era's most intriguing superhero returns in his first two epic adventures by Paul Ernst writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, a devastating personal tragedy forges adventurer Richard Henry Benson into a "Man of Steel," leading him to assemble the crime-fighting team called "Justice, Inc." Then, murder sets The Avenger on the trail of "The Yellow Horde," the secret treasure of the Aztecs. This instant collector's item showcases H. W. Scott's classic pulp covers, and reprints all the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban. Pulp historian Will Murray provides commentary, revealing how The Shadow's Walter Gibson and Doc Savage's Lester Dent helped develop The Avenger, a character who also appeared in Street & Smith and DC Comics. Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter iLlustrations). Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Devil's Horns" and The Sky Walker!" The Pulp Era's strangest superhero returns in two more epic adventures of Justice, Inc. by Paul Ernst, writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, Chicago skyscrapers collapse after "The Sky Walker" is seen astride the city's skyline, sparking fears of an alien invasion in a pulp epic that was later adapted for comics by Jack Kirby. Then, a cryptic message traced in a dying man's own blood provides the clue that helps The Avenger clean up a corrupt city in "The Devil's Horns." Plus, a Whisperer novelette from the back pages of The Shadow Magazine, plus original commentary by pulp historian Will Murray. Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter iLlustrations). Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Frosted Death" and The Glass Mountain!" The Pulp Era's strangest mystery man returns in two more epic adventures by Paul Ernst writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, a snowlike powder releases a deadly plague upon the residents of New York City. Can The Avenger save the world's greatest city from The Frosted Death? Then, a bizarre cloud emits deadly lightning bolts that kill without warning. Has an ancient Indian Rain God returned to deliver supernatural vengeance? This classic pulp reprint showcases H. W. Scott's classic pulp covers, all the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban, and historical commentary by Will Murray. Bonus: "My Business is Death!," Paul Ernst's 1936 story that introduced the Avenger prototype, The Wraith. Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter iLlustrations). Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Blood Ring" and "Stockholders in Death!" The Pulp Era's most unusual mystery man returns in two epic adventures by Paul Ernst writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, a famous museum becomes a killing site when an ancient Egyptian curse is revived by a strange ritual involving "The Blood Ring." Then, an unholy partnership between Organized Crime and Big Business produces a deadly trail of murder. Only The Avenger and Justice, Inc. can challenge the "Stockholders in Death." BONUS: a lost Avenger radio script from the Golden Age of Radio! This classic pulp reprint showcases H. W. Scott's classic pulp covers, all the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban and historical commentary by Will Murray. Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter iLlustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Tuned for Murder" and "The Smiling Dogs!" What is the bizarre connection between a howling canine and an overly generous banker? Alone, Dick Benson confronts the a vicious mastermind who is "Tuned for Murder." Then, in "The Smiling Dogs," The Avenger investigates the nightmarish secret behind a tiny red man and his smiling green dachshund. Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter iLlustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The River of Ice" and "The Flame Breathers!" Can Justice, Inc. prevent secrets of an ancient civilization buried for centuries in The River of Ice from destroying the modern world? Then, scientists in Paris, Berlin and Montreal exhale fire as they die, setting The Avenger on the trail of The Flame Breathers and a deadly secret that threatens to plunge the world into a fiery infernal! Bonus: a thrilling adventure of Police Commissioner James Gordon, a.k.a. The Whisperer! Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Murder on Wheel", "The Three Gold Crowns" and "Death to The Avenger!" The Pulp Era's most unusual mystery man returns in three action-packed adventures. Dick Benson's life will be forever changed after "Murder on Wheels" and the mysterious Cole Wilson lure The Avenger into a deadly trap! Then, "The Three Gold Crowns" and a dentist's forceps leads The Avenger to Mr. Death's house of murder. Plus, "Death to The Avenger," a bonus Avenger novelette, and a Whisperer thriller by Alan Hathway. This classic pulp reprint features the color pulp covers by H. W. Scott, Paul Orban's original interior illustrations and historical commentary by Will Murray. Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Hate Master", "The House of Death", and "A Coffin for the Avenger!" Written by Kenneth Robeson. The Pulps' original "Man of Steel" returns in three action-packed tales by Paul Ernst and Emile Tepperman writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, The Avenger enters a "House of Death" to unravel the mysterious murders befalling the owners of strange gold medallions! Then, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance as Dick Benson attempts to prevent "The Hate Master" from winning the presidential election! Finally, a single misstep could result in "A Coffin for The Avenger" in an exciting novelette by Spider-wordsmith Emile Tepperman. Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Nevlo", "Death in Slow Motion", and "Vengeance on the Avenger!" Written by Kenneth Robeson and Emile Tepperman. The original "Man of Steel" returns in three action-packed pulp thrillers! First, The Avenger is blamed when massive power outages black out North America. Can Dick Benson locate the mastermind called "Nevlo" in time to prevent a deadly final blackout? Then, "Death in Slow Motion" cripples an American industry, and Justice, Inc. must find an antidote in time to save hundreds from the deadly paralysis plague! Finally, a defeated crook returns to plot "Vengeance on The Avenger" in an exciting novelette by Spider-wordsmith Emile Tepperman! Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Pictures of Death", "The Green Killer", and "Calling Justice Inc.!" Written by Kenneth Robeson and Emile Tepperman. The pulps' original "Man of Steel" returns in three action-packed pulp thrillers by Paul Ernst and Emile Tepperman. First, smuggled artwork is only the sinister preludeto deadly sabotage and mass destruction. Then, Justice Inc. hunts for the antidote to a deadly malady that transforms men into apelike monstrosities. Could the cure bring death to The Avenger? Plus, "Calling Justice Inc.," a bonus Avenger thriller by Spider-scribe Emile Tepperman! Softcover, 112 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "The Happy Killers", "The Black Death", and "Cargo of Doom!" Written by Kenneth Robeson and Emile Tepperman. The pulps' legendary "Man of Steel" returns in three action-packed pulp thrillers by Paul Ernst and Emile Tepperman. First, a stolen formula provides crime with a pill that transforms subjects into superhuman murder machines in "The Happy Killers." Then, targeted with "The Black Death," The Avenger must unmask the satanic mastermind behind the Black Wings Cult before his own life is forfeit! Plus, "Cargo of Doom," a bonus Avenger thriller by Spider-scribe Emile Tepperman! Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "The Wilder Curse!", "Midnight Murder", and "To Kill a Dead Man!" Written by Kenneth Robeson. Art by Paul Orban. Cover by Lenosci. The pulps' legendary "Man of Steel" returns in three action-packed pulp thrillers by Paul Ernst and Emile Tepperman. First, Justice, Inc. must unmask a serial murderer before "The Wilder Curse" claims further innocent victims. Then, a deadly plane crash sets Dick Benson on the trail of the incredible new invention behind "Midnight Murder." Plus, "To Kill a Dead Man," the final Avenger thriller from the back pages of The Shadow Magazine by Spider-scribe Emile Tepperman! Softcover, 112 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations). Cover price $14.95.