New Release Books by Gardner Fox

The infamous EC Comics pre-trend crime classic is beautifully reprinted in full color and collected into a deluxe hardcover edition. Presenting tales of horrific crimes, grisly murders, and bizarre homicide cases featuring the titanic artistic talents of Johnny Craig, Sheldon Moldoff, H. C. Keifer, Ed Walden, Ann Brewster, and Stan Ashe. EC's "Pre-Trend" titles were published by M.C. Gaines, and then William Gaines after his father's death in 1947. Collects Crime Patrol issues #7–#11.

At last collecting the wild adventures of the lone lawman known as the Gunfighter and his comrade the Buckskin Kid as they take on multiple mean outlaws and ride a rough terrain of terror in this collection of thrilling pre-trend EC tales of western lore. This hardcover volume collects Gunfighter #5-9, recolored digitally using the original palette, featuring art by legendary comics talents Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, and more!

Join the elderly Mrs. Chilton as she takes you through her scrapbook of Batman to see who is the most important woman in Batman’s life.

With the villain Libra having stolen half of their powers and abilities in their last adventure, the Justice League members are desperate for a way to recover them. But when they revive Amazo in order to do so, they must fight a “War with the One-Man Justice League!”

When a rash of psychic crimes breaks out in GOTHAM CITY, the eerie trail leads BATMAN and ROBIN to a cemetery where they run smack into the creepiest climax of their Careers! Follow the DYNAMIC DUI as they enter the 'GATEWAY TO DEATH" in the June issue of the MASKED MANHUNTER'S mag, No. 202... and be sure you're wearing your shockproof watch!

Creegan steals some jewels from the laboratory of a scientist, who has treated the gems with radiation. During a battle with the Caped Crusaders, Creegan is transformed into a skeletal figure possessing a deadly electrical touch.

One night every century, four pilgrims return to life in Gateway City and try to bring their demonic master into our dimension.

The Joker returns to haunt the Caped Crusaders, this time with a new member added to his gang: Gaggy, who makes The Joker laugh, which then inspires the Clown Prince of Crime with new crime ideas.

When two look-alike women, both claiming to be a wealthy heiress, are targeted by hoods, Batman steps in to protect them and solve the mystery.

“The Fortune-Cookie Caper!” Robin reads a fortune cookie message about a prisoner in a bakery, but bad guys steal the message.

This issue features tales reprinted from Green Lantern #33 and Doll Man #15.

“Batman! Drop Dead...Twice!” After a disgruntled Robin leaves Batman, a bad guy named Salvo and his apprentice Chino have a similar falling-out, and Chino and Robin become roommates.

Alfred appears as Batman, who must be in two places at once due to a blackmail attempt on Robin, who is held hostage.

Pete Maddox’s dreams reveal the future, and he uses this information to win money at the track. He also hires thieves to rob a diamond exchange, spurring Batman into action.

Superhero tales starring Starman, the Mist, Sargon the Sorcerer, Blue Lama, Wildcat, and Yellow Wasp. Reprinted from Adventure Comics #77 and Sensation Comics #66 and #71.

“The Riddler’s Prison-Puzzle Problem!” Batman battles the Riddler, who feels compelled to leave clues for Batman regarding his future robberies.

The 1960 epic that first introduced the Justice League of America is reprinted as the World’s Greatest Heroes team up for the first time to battle the threat of Starro the Conqueror!

In this novel-length story, Adam Strange enlists the help of the Justice League of America to help capture his greatest foe, Kanjar Ro! Fans voted this issue “Best Book-Length Story” in 1962. In this novel-length story, Adam Strange enlists the help of the Justice League of America to help capture his greatest foe, Kanjar Ro! Fans voted this issue “Best Book-Length Story” in 1962.

The Marvel Masterworks cracks open the TOMB OF DRACULA! If there was one title that ushered in the Marvel Age of Horror in the early 1970s, it was TOMB OF DRACULA, the longest running of those seminal monster classics. TOMB was the title Gene Colan was born to draw, and he and writer Marv Wolfman crafted a legacy of undead action that has become an evergreen of Marvel storytelling. The hunt is on to slay Count Dracula, and the descendants of the Van Helsings are still around to make the kill -- or die trying. But a new vampire hunter is on the scene, and his name is Blade! These classics have been newly restored to look better than ever! COLLECTING: Tomb of Dracula (1972) 1-11; material from Dracula Lives (1973) 1-2

A host of top-flight creators including Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Stan Lee and Barry Windsor-Smith begin our collection of Doctor Strange at his very best! They'll take you on a trip to the dark side of the Marvel Universe and bring you before The Undying Ones, Baron Mordo, the cosmic threat of Eternity and the eldritch horror of Shuma-Gorath. Then, Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner break new boundaries of cosmic consciousness and other-dimensional adventure. Their all-time classic Sise-Neg Genesis and Silver Dagger sagas feature deliriously lush art and stories that plumb the depths of Strange's soul. COLLECTING: Doctor Strange (1968) 180-183, Sub-Mariner (1968) 22, Incredible Hulk (1968) 126, Marvel Feature (1971) 1, Marvel Premiere (1972) 3-14, Doctor Strange (1974) 1-5

Learn how police scientist Barry Allen, the Flash of the 1960s, first crossed paths with Jay Garrick, the Flash of the 1940s, in this hardcover collecting The Flash #123, #129, #137, #151, #170 and #173. These are the stories that first established the science fiction concept of parallel universes in DC Comics, as the Fastest Man Alive learned to use his super-speed to travel across dimensions to Earth-2!

Superman must battle a new villain who has invented a machine that can materialize two-dimensional figures out of the comics to rob for him.

“Birdmaster of Bedlam!” An evil bird trainer called Birdmaster grounds airplanes in Gotham City, spurring Batman and Robin to take to the skies in the Batplane.

After months of being hidden in a cave underground, the Blockbuster reappears and, dominated by the Outsider, tries to kill Batman. In the fight Batman is knocked out and is trapped in a coffin.

ÒTHE LAST STAND OF THE THREE-TIME LOSERS!Ó Barry battles seemingly routine crooks, but then feels compelled to tell Iris that he is secretly the Flash!

Batgirl makes her first appearance in this 1967 origin story, reprinted in a new facsimile edition! As both Batgirl and Oracle, Barbara Gordon has been a pivotal part of the Batman family for decades. In “The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl,” what starts as a trip to a costume party sparks a crime-fighting career, as Barbara helps Batman and Robin defeat Killer Moth! Plus, the Elongated Man must solve “The Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi”!

In these 1960s stories from GREEN LANTERN #36-48, Hal Jordan becomes trapped in a robot body, teams up with his fellow Green Lantern Tomar-Re to capture a being of pure atomic energy, battles his foes Black Hand and Star Sapphire and meets the Golden Age Green Lantern, Alan Scott.

ÒBATMAN: THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE CRIME-LESS CLUES!Ó Batman and Robin stop crimes by what appear to be their archenemies, but each of them is in jail.

The new Batmobile based on the Batman TV show debuts in ÒBatgirlÕs Costume Cut-Ups!Ó BatgirlÕs feminine vanity keeps her from fighting the Sports Spoiler Gang in timely fashion. Batman and Robin step in, and the bad guys are distracted by BatgirlÕs legs when she tears her tights.

ÒMR. FREEZEÕS CHILLING DEATHTRAP!Ó Aunt Harriet needs cryosurgery to save her life; unfortunately, the freezing machine in the hospital breaks. Enter Mr. Freeze, who could help.

“The Outsider Strikes Again!” Batman and Robin battle the Outsider, who can use a special golden bead that, when irradiated, can animate lifeless objects. Batman and Robin must battle robbers at the Athletic Hall of Fame.

ÒBATMAN: THE DYNAMIC DUOÕS DOUBLE-DEATHTRAP!Ó Robin gets caught in a trap set by gangsters, and Batman refuses to break him out.

“THE MYSTERY OF THE MENACING MASK!” The trail of a jewel thief leads to a subterranean enclave of criminals.

The Monarch of Menace’s son dons his dad’s costume and goes up against Robin. Batman battles the real Monarch.

Batman and Robin battle a caveman named Klag who has various superhuman abilities, including flight, super-strength, and the ability to spray gas from his icy armor.

ÒGHOST MOUNTAIN MIDNIGHT!Ó Bruce Wayne witnesses the abduction of a young woman from a nightclub in Gotham City, and he tries to rescue her from the kidnappers as Batman.

Lois suspects that Clark Kent is Superman. A vicious criminal uses innocent people, trapped by hypnotic power, who are armed with a bomb apparatus that makes it possible for them to rob without opposition from the police. Superman must solve a series of bold crimes that were pulled by ungainly men who look anything but formidable. Lex Luthor survives his execution in the electric chair, which only makes him more powerful.

Men like Mike Gannon and Black John Bennett made their living off the Erie Canal, forever battling one another for control of canal shipping. Women like Moira Kennally—the wanton widow turned Madam—and the Egyptian, owner of the notorious parlor The Golden Tassel—made their living off men like Mike and Black John, offering their passionate embraces in return for the hard-earned dollars the canalers wrested from "The Big Ditch." Together and apart they lived and loved in a mad search for power and pleasure during one of the most turbulent eras in the mainstream of American life.