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Terror Tales, Volume 2
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Will Murray's Pulp Classics, Terror Tales -Wyatt Blassingame, Book 3 In 1934, a new type of magazine was born. Known by various names - the shudder pulps, mystery-terror magazines, horror-terror magazines - weird menace is the sub-genre term that has survived today. Terror Tales magazine was one of the most popular. It came from Popular Publications, whose publisher Harry Steeger was inspired by the Grand Guignol theater of Paris. This breed of pulp story survived less than ten years, but in that time, they became infamous, even to this day. This audiobook contains a collection of stories from the pages of Terror Tales magazine, all written by Wyatt Blassingame, reissued for today’s listeners in electronic format. Table of Contents: Terror Tales: An Introduction by Will Murray "Satan Sends a Woman": January 1936 issue of Terror Talesby Wyatt Blassingame The man who had never known fear shrieked and groveled in the snare of the girl who was more beautiful than life - more horrible than death! "Forest of Fear": February 1936 issue of Terror Tales by Wyatt Blassingame In his veins throbbed the dread command no man is strong enough to disobey! "Gods Never Die": May 1936 issue of Terror Tales by Wyatt Blassingame Dave McDermond little dreamed that he was challenging a hell-born power capable of shaking the Earth! "We Danced With Death": July-August 1936 issue of Terror Tales by Wyatt Blassingame The gleaming, sinuous bodies of the dancers writhed in paroxysms of blazing passion - and as they watched, Dave Archer and the girl he loved were all unknowingly being enslaved to the forces of hell conjured up by Satan’s dark mistress! "Passion Flower": Sept-Oct 1936 issue of Terror Tales by Wyatt Blassingame Only those ominously luxurious orchids could reveal to Tom Blade the place from whence came the gorgeous, seductive creature who was draining him of his very life! "And Only Death Shall Save!": March-April 1937 issue of Terror Tales by Wyatt Blassingame Janis, crawling on her hands and knees, would beg that son of hell to take her - and the man who loved her would plead with her to hasten! That was the curse, against which this young couple thought their love would guard them... Will Murray’s Pulp Classics line of audiobooks are of the highest quality and feature the great Pulp Fiction stories of the 1930s-1950s.
©1934, 1935, 1936, 1962,1963, 1964 Popular Publications, Inc. Assigned to Argosy Communications, Inc. Popular Publications (P)2013 RadioArchives.com
Terror Tales, Volume 1
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Among fans of classic pulp fiction, aficionados of supernatural stories consider Popular Publications' Terror Tales, the magazine, for people who found the Lovecraftian stories in Weird Tales too tame and Universal's classic monsters too Hollywood! Between 1934 and 1941, Terror Tales and its legion of unholy authors spewed forth an unremitting litany of horror, terror, torment, and torture - all directed at ordinary American couples faced with supernatural menaces torn from their deepest, darkest nightmares. Think Scream during the Great Depression. We have selected seven of the most compelling stories torn from the pages of Terror Tales for this sampler from hell. In Paul Ernst's horrific "The Mummy Maker", an innocent woman faces the fearsome fate of being mummified alive! Norvell Page's disquieting "Accursed Thirst" takes us into the dark mind of a vampire - or is it a werewolf? The specter of a dead Egyptian deity loosed upon the modern world comes alive in E. Hoffmann Price's eerie "The Cat Goddess". Asian elementals harass the curious in Arthur J. Burks' creepy "Six Doors to Death". G. T. Fleming-Robert's gruesome "Moulder of Monsters" serves up twisted human flesh. Maitland Scott's unsettling "Shadows of Desire" leads us inexorably to a traumatic climax. Finally, terror and horror compete for supremacy in Frederick C. Davis deeply disturbing "Dig Deep the Graves!" Terror Tales is narrated with appropriate doom-laden solemnity by Joey D'Auria and Michael C. Gwynne. Shivers await! Horrors abound! Try not to listen after midnight. We are serious about this. Not for children!
©1936, 1964 Popular Publications (P)2012 RadioArchives.com
The Green Lama #2
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The jade-robed Buddhist priest who battled crime as "The Green Lama" is back! Conceived in 1939 at the behest of the editors of Munsey Publications to compete with "The Shadow," "The Green Lama" was the creation of writer Kendell Foster Crossen, who was asked to think up a hero who could lure mystery-minded readers away from "The Shadow's" loyal legion of followers. "The basis for the Green Lama came after I'd read a non-fiction book review in the New York Times about an American who really became a lama," Crossen once recalled. "The book was titled, The Penthouse of the Gods." From that gossamer inspiration, the writer spun an outrageously unique superhero. Returning to the States, young Jethro Dumont assumed an alternative identity of the Buddhist cleric, the Reverend Dr. Pali, then began gathering about him a band of civic-minded citizens to join him in his Buddhistic battle against suffering in all forms - particularly those caused by criminals. And aiding him from the shadows, the mysterious Magga, a woman of many faces who had taken an interest in guiding The Green Lama's campaign against malefactors. It was an outlandish concept. While The Shadow possessed the power to cloud men's minds after his time in the East, The Green Lama relied on other, even weirder, powers - including the ability to become radioactive and electrically shock opponents into submission! He carried a traditional Tibetan scarf, which he employed to bind and befuddle opponents, and possessed a knowledge of vulnerable nerve centers which he put to good use in hand-and-hand combat. Being a practicing Buddhist, it would not do for The Green Lama pack a pair of .45 automatics à la "The Shadow"! "The real success of the Lama was because of the mysticism," Ken Crossen recalled. "We received a tremendous amount of mail about the Lama. People would come into the offices of the publishing company asking to see him. If he wasn't there, they'd want to talk with Richard Foster." Foster was the name of the imaginary "author" of the series. James C. Lewis gives a thrilling performance of the mystical Green Lama for two more exciting exploits, Babies for Sale and The Wave of Death, both set in 1940 Hollywood. Om Mani Padme Hum! The Green Lama knows!
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The Spider
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Deep-hidden in evil, Satan's Suicide Club sat in council - and men died. What dreadful force drove these men, leaders of society with everything to live for, to end their lives at the behest of that sinister being who sardonically called himself Professor Mephisto? And why did men and women suffer the tortures of the damned, rather than defy this mysterious being? Richard Wentworth once more assumes the cloak of the Spider to free these lost ones from a living hell and a disgraceful death - and steps into the jaws of a devil's trap that casts his life among the lives in pawn! In a letter to a Spider fan, Author Norvell W. Page once wrote, "Think of me as Wentworth, if you will. The line between us is not too distinct." A transplanted Virginian, Norvell. W. Page took Spider readers on a roller-coaster ride of wild action and fevered emotion, unlike anything ever published. Once he got going, he painted a portrait of a tortured superhero, one more emblematic of the 21st century than of the Great Depression. For Richard Wentworth saw himself as a man on a holy mission, a self-appointed messiah with a martyr complex. Norvell W. Page's mark on The Spider as a messiah-like figure would remain, even in his absence. While other authors, such as Emile C. Tepperman, thrust Wentworth into adventure after adventure. Although each writer brought his own style to the tales, all had to work with the madness and panicked-pacing Page had infused into the character for all time. Nick Santa Maria again takes on the dual role of Richard Wentworth, aka the Spider, Master of Men, for this powerful story, Devil's Pawnbroker. Originally published in The Spider magazine, May, 1937.
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Captain Satan #1, March 1938
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Strange Detective Mysteries premiered in October of 1937. After two issues, it changed its title - and its focus - to Captain Satan. It featured a crime-fighting hero much in the style of Robin Hood or The Saint, who robbed from the crooks - a grim, hard vigilante of justice. By day, he was wealthy Cary Adair. By night, Captain Satan! Assisted by a dozen aides, none of whom knew the identities of the others, this scourge of the underworld brought terror to all men of evil who saw his calling card, a devil figure projected onto the wall by a portable light. The series lasted a short five issues from March 1938 until July 1938, and then returned to Strange Detective Mysteries where it continued for 26 more issues into mid-1943. Captain Satan now returns in these vintage pulp tales, reissued for today's listeners in digital format. Table of Contents: "Thrilling Novel of Detective Adventure: The Mask of the Damned" by William O'Sullivan - They called them the Ambassadors from Hell - these fighting fools of Satan's Crew. Captain Satan! - only a name, but burned by the brand of justice into the heart of the underworld! "Mr. Detective Is Annoyed: A Hard-boiled Yarn" by William R. Cox - A tough guy with a tough job and plenty of blood and thunder! Will Murray's Pulp Classics line of audiobooks are of the highest quality and feature the great Pulp Fiction stories of the 1930s - 1950s.
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Spider #25, October 1935 (The Spider)
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The Spider - who was really Richard Wentworth, a true American aristocrat - had fought a hundred battles and faced a thousand foes…. But never before had a more brilliant criminal genius challenged him. For the Boss, employing a horrible new weapon, ruled the Underworld with an iron hand, slaughtering, maddening, and loosing maniacs to ravage the nation! Nick Santa Maria takes on the dual persona of Richard Wentworth and his arachnid alter ego for this nail-biting audio rendition of Overlord of the Damned, originally published in The Spider magazine, October 1935. Chapter 1: The Faceless Death Chapter 2: A New Terror Chapter 3: "Compliments of the Boss" Chapter 4: A Secret Revealed Chapter 5: Kirkpatrick's Trail Chapter 6: To Kill a Friend! Chapter 7: Battle of the Brewery Chapter 8: Blow on Blow Chapter 9: Meet the Boss Chapter 10: Death in Albany Chapter 11: The Spider Calls Chapter 12: The Boss' Promise Chapter 13: Disaster Chapter 14: The Catapult
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The Secret 6, House of Walking Corpses - #2 November 1934
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Popular Publications publisher Harry Steeger and writer Robert J. Hogan had scored a hit with G-8 and His Battle Aces in 1933. A year later, they put their heads together and concocted a crime-suspense series with a fantasy flare. They called it The Secret 6! The premise was simple. Framed for the crimes of the diabolical Red Shadow, a mystery man with a haunted past calling himself King breaks out of the Death House. Scouring the Underworld, King assembles a team of shadowy specialists who dedicate themselves to hunting down The Red Shadow. Once he was disposed of, the super-sleuth sextet went on the tackle malevolent menaces in the I Love a Mystery vein. This new crime-busting organization consisted of King, The Doctor, The Professor, The Key, The Bishop, Shakespeare and the Zulu warrior known as Luga. They are backed by a small army of unsavory underworld informers ranging from Legs Larkin to Flo the Fleecer. Only four issues of The Secret 6 were ever published. But what a glorious run! "The Red Shadow" was followed by "House of Walking Corpses," "The Monster Murders" and "The Golden Alligator." Each succeeding novel was more fantastic than the one before. For their second exploit, The Secret 6 go up against a Mayan curse that turns members of the wealthy Waldorff clan into Living Dead Men. But that's only the start of the wild trail that takes the fighting 6 from Long Island to the Mayan-dominated jungles of Yucatan and a rousing battle with the sinister Bat-Man and his undead legions at the Temple of Azrah. Will The Secret 6 triumph––or will Mayan vengeance make it their tomb? "House of Walking Corpses" is narrated with appropriately atmospheric gravity by Michael C. Gwynne. Two exciting action stories complete this second Secret 6 audiobook. “Mystery Bones” and “Ice Patrol” were written by Robert J. Hogan under fictitious bylines and read by Roger Price.
©1934, 1962 Popular Publications, Inc. Assigned to Argosy Communications, Inc. (P)2013 RadioArchives.com
G-8 and His Battle Aces, #18 March 1935
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Will Murray's Pulp Classics G-8 and His Battle Aces eBook#18 March 1935 Total Pulp Experience. These exciting pulp adventures have been beautifully narrated for easy listening as an audiobook and features every story, every editorial, and every column of the original pulp magazine. As a special bonus, Will Murray has written an introduction especially for this series of audiobooks. G-8 and his Battle Aces rode the nostalgia boom ten years after World War I ended. These high-flying exploits were tall tales of a World War that might have been, featuring monster bats, German zombies, wolf-men, harpies, Martians, and even tentacled floating monsters. Most of these monstrosities were the work of Germany’s seemingly endless supply of mad scientists, chief of whom was G-8’s recurring Nemesis, Herr Doktor Krueger. G-8 battled Germany’s Halloween shock troops for over a decade, not ceasing until the magazine folded in the middle of World War II. G-8 and his Battle Aces return in vintage pulp tales, reissued for today’s readers in electronic format.
©1935 Popular Publications (P)2013 RadioArchives.com
G-8 and His Battle Aces #17, February 1935
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G-8 and his Battle Aces rode the nostalgia boom 10 years after World War I ended. These high-flying exploits were tall tales of a World War that might have been, featuring monster bats, German zombies, wolf-men, harpies, Martians, and even tentacled floating monsters. Most of these monstrosities were the work of Germany's seemingly endless supply of mad scientists, chief of whom was G-8's recurring Nemesis, Herr Doktor Krueger. G-8 battled Germany's Halloween shock troops for over a decade, not ceasing until the magazine folded in the middle of World War II.
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G-8 and His Battle Aces #33, June 1936
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Will Murray's Pulp Classics #42 G-8 and His Battle Aces #33 Audiobook Patrol of the Cloud Crusher by Robert J. HoganRead by Nick Santa Maria. Liner Notes by Will Murray G-8 and his Battle Aces rode the nostalgia boom ten years after World War I ended. These high-flying exploits were tall tales of a World War that might have been, featuring monster bats, German zombies, wolf-men, harpies, Martians, and even tentacled floating monsters. Most of these monstrosities were the work of Germany’s seemingly endless supply of mad scientists, chief of whom was G-8’s recurring Nemesis, Herr Doktor Krueger. G-8 battled Germany’s Halloween shock troops for over a decade, not ceasing until the magazine folded in the middle of World War II. G-8 and his Battle Aces return in vintage pulp tales, reissued for today’s readers in electronic format.
©1936, 1964 Popular Publications, Inc. Assigned to Argosy Communications, Inc. Popular Publications (P)2014 RadioArchives.com
Nightbeat: Night Stories
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In 1950, NBC began broadcasting Nightbeat, considered one of the finest shows of its time. The show featured Randy Stone, a reporter who covered the night beat for the Chicago Star with a unique blend of wit, compassion, and toughness. From murder to mystery, gunplay to climactic chases, from heartache to hardboiled, every night brought a new story to Randy Stone. Radio Archives invites you to listen to six brand-new Nightbeat stories set on the streets of Randy Stone's Chicago in Nightbeat: Night Stories. Authors Howard Hopkins, Will Murray, Paul Bishop, Mark Squirek, Bobby Nash, and Tommy Hancock breathe new life into Randy Stone, bringing the nostalgic noir feel of the radio series fans have enjoyed for over 60 years to newly written tales that capture the true essence of Nightbeat. A mystery involving a puzzle. A mad killer strangling women. A young boy on the wrong road. An old flame threatening to burn again. Blood and conspiracy in the boxing ring. The murder of a reporter. And at the center of every tale, Randy Stone. This nostalgic collection of new tales for your listening pleasure comes alive courtesy of noted actor Michael C. Gwynne. Delivering each line with a mix of two fisted determination and humanity, Gwynne makes Randy Stone and his Chicago living, breathing realities for both Nightbeat fans and new listeners. Listen as 1950s Chicago comes alive when the sun sets. Join Michael C. Gwynne as Randy Stone in Nightbeat: Night Stories. This collection includes: "Introduction", by Tommy Hancock; "Strangler", by Howard Hopkins; "The Chicago Punch", by Paul Bishop; "Puzzle in Purple", by Will Murray; "Down Addison Road", by Mark Squirek; "Lucky", by Tommy Hancock; and "The One That Got Away", by Bobby Nash. Michael C. Gwynne's outstanding achievements have encompassed all areas of entertainment - radio, television and film. Throughout the '60s Michael could be heard as a DJ in San Francisco, New York City, and Los Angeles. Shortly after breaking the Guinness Book of World Records record for nonstop drumming - 92 hours at the 1965 "Drum-a-Thon" in Honolulu - Michael was cast in the TV series The Psychiatrist by a young Steven Spielberg. Michael went on to work behind the scenes on Spielberg's breakthrough film, Jaws, where he can be heard as the DJ on beach radios. He continued to land roles in popular television shows: Kojak, Dallas, CHiPS, Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, and Falcon Crest before he crossed paths again with Spielberg when he was cast in an episode of Amazing Stories directed by Martin Scorsese. Although Michael has worked steadily as a character actor in television and film over the last three decades, his first love is still radio where he enjoys the challenges of a fast paced production, bringing a character to life with nothing but his deep thrilling voice!
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