THE SHADOW FAN’S DARK NIGHTS CONTINUE!

The Shadow Fan podcast returns for his 46th episode! This week Barry Reese takes a look at a classic novel ("The Crystal Buddha" from January 1, 1938) and the newest issue of The Shadow/Green Hornet: Dark Nights! It's an action-packed episode, made all the more so by the announcement of just who will be appearing on our landmark 50th episode in a few weeks! That's right - at the end of the episode, you'll find out if your guesses have been correct.

If you love pulp's greatest crimefighter, this is the podcast for you!

Listen to The Shadow Fan Podcast Episode 46 now at http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/dark-nights-continues

Read More

A NEW PULP CLASH OF TITANS

Art: Sean E. Ali

Art: George Sellas

On his blog, New Pulp Author Barry Reese announced that volume 5 of the popular Lazarus Gray series will feature a guest-appearance by one of New Pulp’s most popular heroes: Ron Fortier’s Brother Bones!

The Undead Avenger will be face off against Assistance Unlimited in a story that takes Reese’s heroes into the gloomy environs of Cape Noire. Said Reese of using Brother Bones, “I appreciate Ron’s willingness to share the character with me and I’m going to do my best to do it right. Ron’s a good friend and a major figure in the New Pulp movement, which makes it all the more important for me to not screw it up! Since Ron did such a bang-up job writing The Rook in Tales of The Rook, I want to at least make him smile as much he did me.”

Art: Rob Davis

Brother Bones starred in his own collection of stories and recently appeared in Red Bud Studio’s comic book, “Bullets of Jade” and issues of Pro Se Presents. A Brother Bones novel has also been teased.

In response to the team up, Ron Fortier said, “I’m really excited about our two characters meeting on the pulp stage and I personally can’t wait to see what happens when they do.”

Keep watching this space for more news as it develops.

Read More

AND THE SHADOW FAN WHISPERED… LET THERE BE... LIGHT!

The Shadow Fan returns for his 45th episode! This week Barry Reese takes a look at the three villains to bear the name The Light before jumping into reviews of Death's Bright Finger (May 15, 1942) and The Shadow # 16 (Dynamite Comics). There's also talk about Dynamite's November offerings and their newest series -- Noir, which will feature the return of The Black Sparrow.

If you love pulp's greatest crimefighter, then this is the podcast for you!

Listen to The Shadow Fan Podcast Episode 45 now at http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/let-there-be-light

Read More

PRO SE PRESENTS: THE PODCAST Presents BARRY REESE!

This Week on PRO SE PRESENTS: THE PODCAST-

PRO SE PRESENTS: THE PODCAST brings you one of the best known, most prolific authors and creators in Genre Fiction and New Pulp!  PSP: TP Host Tommy Hancock welcomes Barry Reese, Author, Creator, Head of the REESE UNLIMITED imprint from Pro Se, and Pro Se's Submissions editor!  Barry discusses what he writes, how he writes, who influences him, and most of all why he writes!  Learn the behind the scenes stories about his best known creation, including The Rook, Lazarus Gray, and Gravedigger. Listen as Barry discussed what he enjoys about Classic Pulp, but also why he's continually trying to push his own boundaries!  PRO SE PRESENTS: THE PODCAST Presents Barry Reese!
http://prosepodcast.libsyn.com/pro-se-presents-the-podcast-barry-reese-writer-creator-editor-and-more

Read More

FULL METAL SHADOW

The Shadow Fan returns for Episode 44! This week, Barry Reese reviews two tales that are sure to stir up strong emotions from fans. First up: Reign of Terror, one of Bruce Elliott's Shadow novels (1948). In Elliott's final stab at the character, we finally get to see how the author would have handled the "traditional" version of the hero. Our second review: the final issue of Andrew Helfer's controversial run on the DC Comic puts The Shadow's head on top of a robot body! The Shadow # 19 (1988) can either be seen as one of the most unique moments in the character's long history -- or, perhaps, its absolute darkest.

If you love The Shadow, then this is the podcast for you!

Listen to The Shadow Fan Podcast Episode 44 now at
http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/full-metal-shadow

Read More

MECHANOID PRESS RIDES THE WEIRD WEST WITH DEBUT OF 'STRANGE TRAILS'!

Contact: James Palmer

palmerwriter@yahoo.com

www.mechanoidpress.com

www.jamespalmerbooks.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mechanoid Press Saddles Up for a Ride Through Some Strange Trails

ATLANTA, GA—Mechanoid Press, an innovative small press publisher of science fiction and pulp adventure, has just released their latest anthology, exploring the Weird West.

STRANGE TRAILS features exciting tales of a West that never was, written by some of the biggest names in New Pulp.

“The Weird Western is very popular today,” says Mechanoid Press publisher James Palmer. “I wanted to put something together to celebrate this bizarre yet exciting sub-genre.”

Palmer has assembled a posse of some of today’s most talented New Pulp authors. Riding the range is Josh Reynolds (Mr. Brass), Tommy Hancock and Morgan Minor (Pro Se Productions), Barry Reese (The Rook), Edward M. Erdelac (The Merkabah Rider), and Joel Jenkins (Dire Planet).

“Everyone in the book is there because they have solid New Pulp and/or Weird West chops,” says Palmer. “All the stories are terrific, and I know readers will love it.”

STRANGE TRAILS is available in print here:

http://www.amazon.com/Strange-Trails-James-Palmer/dp/1491077492/

And Kindle here:

http://www.amazon.com/Strange-Trails-ebook/dp/B00E81Y6X4/

About Mechanoid Press

Mechanoid Press is an independent publisher specializing in science fiction and New Pulp e-books and books. Join the Robot Revolution at www.mechanoidpress.com, follow the ‘bot on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mechanoidpressand like them on Facebook.

Read More

THE SHADOW FAN HEADS TO THE MOON

The Shadow Fan returns for Episode 42! This time around, Barry Reese talks about a recent interview with Will Murray that suggested the possibility of a Doc Savage/The Shadow novel before reviewing Destination: Moon by Dennis Lynds (1967 Belmont Series) and The Shadow: Year One # 4 from Dynamite Comics!

If you love pulp's greatest crimefighter, then this is the podcast for you!

Listen to The Shadow Fan Podcast Episode 42 now at http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/destination-moon.

Read More

IT WAS A DARK AND SHADOWY NIGHT.

Cover Art: Alex Ross (L) and John Cassiday (R)

Art: Howard Chaykin

The Shadow Fan returns for Episode 41! This week, Barry Reese talks about Howard Chaykin's return to the character, responds to some listener feedback, and then dives into the first issue of The Shadow/Green Hornet: Dark Nights # 1. It's another action-packed episode devoted to the greatest crimefighter of the pulp era!

If you love The Shadow, this is the podcast for you!

Listen to The Shadow Fan Podcast Episode 41 now at
http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/the-shadow-the-green-hornet-dark-nights

Read More

STRANGE TRAILS COVER REVEALED

Cover Art: James Burns

James Palmer has shared the cover for his latest anthology from Mechanoid Press, Strange Trails. The cover was designed and illustrated by James Burns, who also did the cover for another project James was involved in, Blackthorn: Thunder on Mars from White Rocket Books.

Palmer also shared the table of contents for Strange Trails:

Mr. Brass and the Master of Serpents by Josh Reynolds

Sins and Lillies by Tommy Hancock & Morgan Minor

The Mechanical Heart: A Tale of Julia Holst and the Weird West by Barry Reese

The Akeldama Dig by Edward M. Erdelac

Mummy Train by James Palmer

The Eye of Ulutoth by Joel Jenkins

And here’s the equally snazzy back cover:

STRANGE TRAILS will be available in both print and e-book formats.
Coming soon from Mechanoid Press

Read More

THE SHADOW FAN AND THE BLACK FALCON!

The Shadow Fan returns for Episode 40! This week, Barry Reese responds to listener feedback, talks about The Shadow Now series that's coming from Dynamite and offers up a trio of reviews: The Black Falcon (1934), The Salamanders (1936) and The Shadow # 15 (Dynamite, 2013).

If you love pulp's greatest crimefighter, then this is the podcast for you!

Listen to The Shadow Fan Podcast Episode 40 now at http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/the-black-falcon

Read More

ALL-STAR PULP COMICS #1 REVIEWED

The British Fantasy Society Airship 27 Presents: All-Star Pulp Comics #1 from Red Bud Studio. The reviewer said some nice things about the book.

You can read the full review here.

Airship 27 Presents: All-Star Pulp Comics #1 won the 2012 Pulp Ark Award Winner-- Best Pulp Related Comic and is still available for purchase here.

Read More

THE SHADOW FAN VISITS THE CARNIVAL OF DEATH

The Shadow Fan returns for Episode 38! This time around, New Pulp Author Barry Reese reviews a classic episode of the radio series - "Carnival of Death," which aired on November 10, 1940! He also takes a look at Dynamite's comic book solicitations for September 2013 and goes on a mini-rant about Shadow fandom.

If you love pulp's greatest crimefighter, then this is the podcast for you!

Listen to The Shadow Fan Podcast Episode 38 now at
http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/carnival-of-death

Read More

THE SHADOW FAN FACES DEATH FROM NOWHERE

The Shadow Fan podcast returns for Episode 37! This time around, New Pulp Author Barry Reese reviews "The Seven Drops of Blood" (1936), "Death from Nowhere" (1939) and The Shadow # 14 (Dynamite Comics). Plus: Listener Feedback focuses on Dynamite's Masks series! It's a packed episode, all of it dedicated to pulp's greatest crimefighter!

If you love The Shadow, this is the podcast for you!

Listen to The Shadow Fan Podcast Episode 37 now at
http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/death-from-nowhere

Read More

THE SHADOW FAN AND THE RUBY OF KARVAHL

The Shadow Fan Returns for Episode 36! This week, Barry Reese responds to some listener feedback concerning Dynamite's Masks series, reviews "The Ruby of Karvahl" (radio episode 10/19/1947) and shares his Top Five Shadow Artists.

If you love pulp's greatest crimefighter, then this is the podcast for you!

Listen to The Shadow Fan Podcast Episode 36 now at http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/the-ruby-of-karvahl

Read More

THE SHADOW FAN AND THE PERILOUS PROGNOSIS OF DR. ZORN!

Shadow Fan Barry Reese returns with Listener Feedback and two exciting reviews: "The Green Hoods" from The Shadow Magazine 8/15/38 and The Shadow Year One # 3 from Dynamite Comics! These are some truly classic stories featuring our favorite hero and both are well worth your time in tracking down!

If you love The Shadow, this is the podcast you've been waiting for!

Listen to The Shadow Fan podcast now at http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/the-perilous-prognosis-of-dr-zorn

Read More

THE SHADOW FAN AND THE WIZARD OF CRIME!

New Pulp Author Barry Reese returns for Episode 33 of The Shadow Fan's Podcast! This time around, he reviews a 1942 novel that features the villainy of King Kauger and takes a hard look at Chris Roberson's debut issue on the Dynamite Shadow comic (issue 13). There's also a bit of Shadow news and some listener feedback!

If you love pulp's greatest crimefighter, then this is the show for you!

Listen now at http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/the-wizard-of-crime

Read More

THE ROOK VOLUME 2-SPECIAL EDITION DEBUTS FROM REESE UNLIMITED AND PRO SE PRODUCTIONS!

Reese Unlimited, an author centered imprint of Pro Se Productions, proudly announces the release of the special edition second volume collection of one of New Pulp’s best known  and loved heroes!  THE ROOK VOLUME 2 SPECIAL EDITION by multiple award winning author Barry Reese is now available in print and ebook format!

THE ROOK VOLUME 2-SPECIAL EDITION is a newly edited, newly formatted Pro Se edition of the second volume of Reese’s Rook Series.   The adventures of Max Davies, tortured masked hero and defender against evil of all kinds, continue intypical Reese two fisted, double barreled action in this collection of stories.  Continuing his battle against the supernatural, The Rook discovers more about his own tragic destiny while battling darknesses vile and ancient!   He also discovers he is not alone in his fight, teaming up with Classic Pulp heroine, The Domino Lady, and the Russian near superman Leonid Kaslov, another one of Reese’s wonderful New Pulp Heroes.

Even with companions, though, The Rook continues a solitary war, striking out at villains because he has been given no other choice!

“The Rook,” Tommy Hancock, Editor in Chief and Partner in Pro Se stated, “is one of the first names people bring up when a discussion of New Pulp heroes starts.  Barry struck such a necessary chord with the creation of Max and company, combining classic Pulp sensibilities with his love for the expansiveness comic books allowed with cast and such, and adding his own very unique twist to the mix.  Pro Se is proud to be able to put its own unique touch on the early adventures of The Rook in these Special Edition collections from Reese Unlimited."

THE ROOK VOLUME 2-SPECIAL EDITION features the six originalstories of the collection, all newly edited by David White, as well as an updated timeline of Reese’s shared universe in which he writes!  The edition also includes a stunning new cover and accompanying brand new illustrations by award winning Pulp Artist George Sellas!  With logo and cover design and print formatting by Sean Ali and ebook formatting by Russ Anderson, THE ROOK VOLUME 2-SPECIAL EDITION is the second from Pro Se in the SPECIAL EDITION series collecting the classic tales of Reese’s seminal creation!

THE ROOK VOLUME 2 – SPECIAL EDITION is now available at Amazon at http://tinyurl.com/d3ctcus, at Barnes and Noble at http://tinyurl.com/bq4ns9q and through Pro Se's own store at http://tinyurl.com/bpmtega for $18.00.  Available via Kindle WITH INTERIOR ILLUSTRATIONS INCLUDED at http://tinyurl.com/cxxoblr and available at www.smashwords.com and via the Nook at http://tinyurl.com/bq4ns9q for $4.99!

Read More

THE SHADOW FAN-- A DYNAMITE LOOK AT THE SHADOW!

The Shadow Fan returns for his 31st episode! This week, New Pulp Author Barry Reese focuses on the newest from Dynamite Comics. He talks up their July 2013 solicitations, takes a hard look at Masks # 6 and then talks about the end of the Victor Gischler run in The Shadow # 12. Barry holds nothing back in talking about the disappointments that have accompanied Masks - and he wonders about the future direction of The Shadow under Chris Roberson's control.

If you love pulp's greatest crimefighter, then this is the podcast for you!

Listen now at http://theshadowfan.libsyn.com/a-dynamite-look-at-the-shadow

Read More

THE AVENGER: ROARING HEART OF THE CRUCIBLE NOW AVAILABLE!

Moonstone Books has released a new anthology called The Avenger: Roaring Heart of The Crucible at their website. The book does not yet show available at on-line retailers as yet, but should be available there shortly.

ABOUT THE AVENGER: ROARING HEART OF THE CRUCIBLE:

The Avenger: Roaring Heart of the Crucible is now available. Moonstone Books’ third anthology collection chronicling new tales of pulp hero, THE AVENGER: ROARING HEART OF THE CRUCIBLE is now available in both softcover trade paperback and limited edition hardcover.

The Avenger: Roaring Heart of the Crucible features stories by New Pulp Authors Matthew Baugh, James Chambers, Greg Cox, Win Scott Eckert, Joe Gentile, CJ Henderson, Nancy Holder, Michael May, Matthew Mayo, Will Murray, Bobby Nash, Barry Reese, Chris Sequeira, John Small, and David White. Edited by Nancy Holder and Joe Gentile. Cover art courtesy of E. M. Gist (soft cover) and Jay Piscopo (hardcover).

The greatest crime-fighter of the 40′s returns in a third thrilling collection of original, action-packed tales of adventure, intrigue, and revenge. Life was bliss for millionaire adventurer Richard Henry Benson until that fateful day crime and greed took away his wife and young daughter… and turned him into something more than human. Driven by loss, compelled by grief, he becomes a chilled impersonal force of justice, more machine than man, dedicated to the destruction of evildoers everywhere. A figure of ice and steel, more pitiless than both,

Benson has been forged into an avatar of vengeance, possessed of superhuman genius supernormal power. His frozen face and pale eyes, like a polar dawn, only hint at the terrible force the underworld heedlessly invoked upon itself the day they created… The Avenger!

Exclusive HC BONUS material: An Avenger timeline by Rick Lai plus solo tales of the Avenger’s aides by Howard Hopkins!

Available in softcover trade paperback and limited edition hardcover from Moonstone Books.

Learn more about The Avenger here.

Read More

THE SHADOW FAN-- CRIME RIDES THE SEA!

The Shadow Fan returns for his 30th episode! This week he talks "Crime Rides the Sea" (January 15, 1939) and The Shadow Year One # 2 from Dynamite Comics!

It's another fun discussion about pulp's greatest hero -- The Shadow!
You can listen to episode 30 here.

Read More