Walter Brown Gibson was an American author and professional magician, best known for his work on the pulp fiction character The Shadow. Writing under the pseudonym Maxwell Grant, Gibson produced over 300 novel-length Shadow stories, creating up to 10,000 words daily to meet public demand during the character's golden age in the 1930s and 1940s. His prolific output shaped an enduring hero in popular culture. Gibson's work captured the spirit of the era, showcasing his ability to craft compelling narratives.
In 1942 a ship carrying 500 escapees from Japanese-occupied Singapore set sail for Ceylon. Halfway to safety she was torpedoed and sank. Only one lifeboat was launched―a lifeboat built to carry twenty-eight but to which 135 souls now looked to for salvation. For twenty-six days, cannibalism, murder, heroism, and self-sacrifice drifted with her. There were only four survivors.
The Church Then and Now: Straight Talk for this Generation of Church-goers
The book explores the significance of pictures as truthful representations of reality, emphasizing their ability to capture both the past and present. It highlights the power of images in revealing truths, offering readers the choice to either accept or alter their circumstances based on what is depicted. Through this lens, the narrative encourages self-reflection and the possibility of change in response to the insights gained from visual storytelling.
Set in a vibrant and bizarre universe, Spurs Jackson and his Space Vigilantes battle a variety of foes, including Martian communists, Venusian spies, and even space Nazis led by Hitler. This collection showcases the eccentric charm of 1950s Space Western Comics, featuring restored stories and a previously lost tale, highlighting the adventurous spirit and imaginative storytelling of the era.