Black Gate

Jack of Shadows (Signet, August 1972). Cover by Bob Pepp...

“You’re the second guy I’ve met within hours who seems to think a gat in the hand means a world by the tail.”

– Raymond Chandler

Spider-Noir is the best thing to happen ...

Karl Edward Wagner’s Kane paperback editions

Karl Edward Wagner (1945 – 1994) is one writer I make a concerted effort to collect. I think I have almost his entire output, which is — unfortunately—not extensive. Th...

A few of the many comics Gerry Conway wrote for Marvel over his long career: Amazing Spider-Man #129, first appearance of the Punisher, illustrated by Ross Andru, October 30, 1973; Tomb of Dracula #1, illustrated by Gene...

Rog Phillips

Roger Phillip Graham was born in Spokane, Washington on February 20, 1909 to John Alfred Graham and Abbie Susan (née McCalmont). His family moved often, spending time in Oklahoma, among other places. He returned to Sp...