Lee Falk was an American playwright and theater director who created popular comic strips and contributed to a series of pulp novels. His work reached millions of readers worldwide, leaving a lasting impact on popular culture. Falk focused on adventure stories and supernatural elements that captivated a broad audience. His style was characterized by strong characters and engaging storytelling.
Explore the origins of Mandrake the Magician, created by Lee Falk in 1934. This first volume features five classic stories, including "The Cobra" and "The Werewolf." Hermes Press presents a complete reprint of these iconic comics, along with a detailed essay and documentary materials for fans and historians alike.
The Phantom the complete dailies
The Phantom, created in 1936, is heralded as a foundational figure in superhero comics, influencing countless masked heroes. This 29th volume showcases the SY BARRY YEARS, featuring four complete continuities illustrated by Sy Barry, including "Gooroo's Jungle" and "The Phantom's Vacation." Presented in striking black and white, the collection offers thrilling adventures with The Phantom, Diana, and their children. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive essay and documentary materials, enhancing the reader's experience of this iconic series.
The 23rd volume of the acclaimed reprint of The Phantom features eight complete continuities drawn by Sy Barry, including "The Fence" and "The Mysterious Ambassador." Presented in striking black and white, this edition includes a comprehensive essay and documentary materials, showcasing the rich history of the series.
The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues! For the first time ever, the Avon edition of The Phantom is back in print! Hermes Press is proud to announce that they will be publishing all fifteen pocket Avon books! This exciting installment, Volume 14 offers the classic Lee Falk tale: "The Assassins!" Famed artist George Wilson (Dr. Solar, Magnus Robot Fighter, The Phantom) painted the cover for Volume #14 as he did with all of the covers used for the Avon series, and they are reproduced beautifully to keep all of the details from the original books intact for a new generation of Phans to enjoy! An airplane is skyjacked, a millionairess kidnapped, and an assassination attempt made on a king and princess during a diplomatic visit to the U.S. The Phantom rushes to the rescue and in his efforts to solve these crimes comes face to face with an ancient religious cult, The Assassins, whose goal is the destruction of Western civilization. Once again, the Phantom finds himself in deadly peril as he rallies to outwit and destroy evil!
The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues! For the first time ever, the Avon edition of The Phantom is back in print! Hermes Press is proud to announce that they will be publishing all fifteen pocket Avon books! This exciting installment, Volume 15 offers the classic Lee Falk tale: "The Curse of the Two-Headed Bull!" Famed artist George Wilson (Dr. Solar, Magnus Robot Fighter, The Phantom) painted the cover for Volume #15 as he did with all of the covers used for the Avon series, and they are reproduced beautifully to keep all of the details from the original books intact for a new generation of Phans to enjoy! To touch this ancient treasure can mean death, yet the safety and well-being of an entire people depending their remaining possession of it. What is the mystery of the priceless two-headed bull for which men fight and die? When the priceless object suddenly disappears, the Phantom and his beautiful sweetheart, Diana, are drawn into a fantastic adventure that leads from the jungle to the harem of a potentate.
For the first time ever, the Avon edition of The Phantom is back in print! Hermes Press is proud to announce that they will be publishing all fifteen pocket Avon books! This exciting installment, Volume 13 offers the classic Lee Falk tale: "The Island of Dogs!" Famed artist George Wilson (Dr. Solar, Magnus Robot Fighter, The Phantom) painted the cover for Volume #13 as he did with all of the covers used for the Avon series, and they are reproduced beautifully to keep all of the details from the original books intact for a new generation of Phans to enjoy! Why is the supposedly uninhabited Island of Dogs surrounded by an electrified fence which protects miles of rail tracks and concrete barracks? Those who venture to this island are confronted with warnings to leave and a shower of gun fire. Wh controls this island and what is their purpose? Only the Phantom can successfully penetrate its deadly mystery.
Two Thrilling Stories: The Connoisseurs & The Dakk Pirates
The Phantom, created in 1936 by Lee Falk, is hailed as the original costumed superhero, influencing countless characters since. This complete reprint showcases its blend of action, adventure, intrigue, and romance, setting a standard in comic strips and books that remains unmatched.
The acclaimed reprint of The Phantom continues with six complete continuities: "The Calyle's Good Mark," "The Crybaby," "The Underwater Diamond Thieves," "The Betrothal," "The Swamp Rats," and "Oogooru and the Witchmen." This volume features strips from King Feature's proofs, alongside a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.
For the first time ever, the Avon edition of The Phantom is back in print! Hermes Press is proud to announce that they will be publishing all fifteen pocket Avon books! This exciting installment, Volume 11 offers the classic Lee Falk tale: "The Swamp Rats!" Famed artist George Wilson (Dr. Solar, Magnus Robot Fighter, The Phantom) painted the cover for Volume #11 as he did with all of the covers used for the Avon series, and they are reproduced beautifully to keep all of the details from the original books intact for a new generation of Phans to enjoy! Who would dare to venture into the deadly reaches of the Great Swamp? Few who had entered into its mists had emerged to tell of their experiences. Yet, if no one knew the Great Swamp, what better hiding place could he find? So it is that a pack of ruthless escaped convicts set up their headquarters in the Great Swamp, leaving them free to plunder the surrounding areas. They call themselves the Swamp Rats - and only one man can meet the dual challenge of this evil gang and the treacherous swamp. He is the Phantom.