Saturday's random pulp cover: War Birds: The Flame of Courage: August 1931

 This looks like an aviator was about to be executed when one of his compatriots came to his rescue.  I wonder if the story is as exciting as the cover seems to have promised.  Flame of courage, indeed.

ON THE AIR: 1964/1968

 This is an odd entry for our final visit to the radio realm of The Shadow.  This never aired but instead was recorded in 1964 and released on an album in 1968.  It did reunite Bret Morrison, Grace Matthews and Santos Ortega as Commissioner Weston.  Ken Roberts returned to be the "Announcer".  There is a bit more info here.  In the meantime enjoy "The Computer Calculates, The Shadow Knows".

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"Uh... What?"

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"Whose 'Justice', Benson?"

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"There are possibilities born out of your tragedy, Benson..."

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"His face!  It can be molded!"

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"You have no choice, Benson!

 

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"SOR-RY!"

Saturday's random pulp cover: Adventure: December 18 1919

 Well, living out here in Montana I guess it was inevitable that I post a western themed cover.  Adventure sure had some beautiful cover art over their long run.

ON THE AIR: June 27, 1954

 "The Vengeance of Angela Nolan" brings to an end the available episodes from the original run of The Shadow.  There were 26 episodes after this one.  I'll play one from 1964 next week, but I don't really know the provenance of the episode.  I hope these have been a pleasant trip back into the days when radio ruled.

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"Kill me."

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"Admit it.  I've made your dream come true."

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"Excuse me... Pat Savage?"

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"And still, you continue to serve him as he bleeds you dry."

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"The Voodoo Master has no need of a gun!"

 

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"Where do you two git off stickin' yer noses in my business?"

Saturday's random pulp cover: Film Fun: "Charmed to Meet You!" June 1933

This surely ain't in the realm of pulp adventure (or is it?).  I thought I'd change it up and showcase one of my favorite pinup artists, Enoch Bolles.  If you'd like to read a bit and see some more of this artist's work, just click here.

ON THE AIR: June 5, 1949

A dark and stormy night.  A mansion of maniacal mystery.  And The Shadow.  Click here for a "Preview of Terror".

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"I will ferret out the truth."

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"Shadow-- can I afford to trust you?"

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"How ironic.  The Savage family is also descended from a barbarian tribe."

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"The deception..."

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"The noble savage... noble but foolhardy!"

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"No!!.. sob! sob!! No!!... NO!!...

Saturday's random pulp cover: Famous Fantastic Mysteries: "The White Wolf" August 1952

 Slightly gruesome cover with a white wolf dismembering a skeleton.  Not sure why the woman is out in the cemetery in the snow, however.  Still, an engaging cover from the twilight of the pulps.

ON THE AIR: May 29, 1949

 Wills and eccentrics just don't mix.  Throw in a nearby zoo and chaos & crime soon take center stage.  Enter The Shadow and Margot to bring sense to the senseless.  Tune into "Monkey Woman" and find out how our hero tames the savage beast.

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The Dream Team with their respective teams!

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More of them interestin' footnotes!

Happy Thanksgiving

 Enjoy family and friends, the beautiful Autumn weather and the feast set before you.  But take a moment to remember why this holiday exists.  Remember why the pilgrims left the only home they knew and struck out for a new world with the promise of freedom.

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Historical footnotes to tie this series to the real world.

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"I have no friends...Savage!"

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"Open your mind to new perceptions...new possibilities!"

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"Beat you, Tina?!  But why?!..."

Update to Gangland's Doom

It appears that Kickstarter allows more backers to join in even after the projects end date.  We gained two more backers and $236, bringing our total over $12K at $12,196.  I'm sure every dime will be reflected in the book.  I'll post my interior illustrations as they get completed.  For anyone interested, this cover art is only available on the hard cover editions.

Saturday's random pulp cover: Adventure Magazine: "A Thrilling Novelette of The Man-Apes" June 1930

 Adventure certainly had some of the most wonderful covers of the pulp era.  Simple, to the point.  This painting pretty much tells you what you're getting for your two bits.

ON THE AIR: April 17, 1949

 If you are looking for an episode that features the most ridiculous set of circumstances then this one is for you.  Give "Death and the Easter Bonnet" a listen, if you dare.

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"Survival of the fittest..."

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"Yes... the warnings have echoed from mountain to mountain..."

 

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"It's always about the choices we make, is it not?"

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[One eternal hour later...]

Kickstarter is over... Gangland's Doom is fully funded

 

(This is only a conceptual mock up.  I have no idea what the cover will end up looking like.)

With 174 backers pledging $11,963, the 50th Anniversary edition of "Gangland's Doom" is fully funded and can accomplish all of its aims.  Thank you to everyone who contributed and we look forward to putting out a very special book.

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"Really, Lamont!  Some of your friends live in the oddest neighborhoods!"

Saturday's random pulp cover: New Detective Magazine: "Die a Little Longer" July 1950

 Let's keep the Norman Saunders love-fest keep rollin' along.  This is a little later than I wanted to use, 1950 being a bit past the golden era of pulps, but just look at this cover!  BAM, in your face pulp action!

ON THE AIR: March 13, 1949

 Be careful when you hoodwink the natives, it may come back to bite you in the neck.  Take a listen to "The Ring of Mahalalayee" and hear for yourself.

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"You wanted to see your wife and daughter, Mr. Benson?  Maybe you'll land on top of them!"

(...now that's cold!!)

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"He'll be of no use to us!  Prepare again!  Hurry!"

 

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"Why are you trying to keep from my family?"