BLACK BAT DOUBLE NOVEL (2025)

"Sanctum Books presents the 1939 novels that introduced the caped crimebuster whose adventures paralleled Batman's and inspired Two-Face's origin, written by Norman A. Daniels. Read the classic pulp thrillers that introduced the costumed hero recently featured in Dynamite's Masks series. First, doomed to darkness by a murderous acid attack, D.A. Tony Quinn makes darkness his weapon with 'The Brand of the Black Bat.' Then, 'Murder Calls the Black Bat' into a deadly war against corruption as Tony Quinn battles to prevent the biggest jewel haul of the century! Plus, the debut of The Mask from Nedor's Exciting Comics #1."

"Sanctum Books presents two more 1939 novels starring the cowled crimefighter whose adventures paralleled Batman's and inspired Two-Face's origin, written by Norman A. Daniels as 'G. Wayman Jones' for future Batman editors Mort Weisinger and Jack Schiff. First, mass murders set the Nemesis of Crime in pursuit of a ring of satanic killers as 'The Black Bat Strikes Again.' Then, 'The Black Bat's Challenge' is to unmask the hidden leader of a vicious gang of beggars! Plus, 'The Mask Returns!' in a rare 1940 Golden Age classic from Nedor's Exciting Comics #2."

"Sanctum Books presents two espionage thrillers showcasing the cowled superhero written by Norman A. Daniels! First, with the outbreak of World War II, foreign spies flood the United States to challenge the Nemesis of Crime in 'The Black Bat's Spy Trail,' edited by future Batman editors Mort Weisinger and Jack Schiff! Then, a rogue Nazi agent offers former District Attorney Tony Quinn a deal he can't refuse in 'Captains of Death.' Plus, The Mask returns in a rare 1940 illustrated classic from Nedor's Exciting Comics #3."

"The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels and The Spider's Norvell Page. First, voodoo drums sound in cities across the nation as a wave of mysterious murders fueled by ancient magic takes a terrifying toll in 'The Black Bat's Crusade,' edited by future Batman editors Mort Weisinger and Jack Schiff! Then, 'The Black Bat's Flame Trail' leads to a sinister arsonist who wields a deadly torch of terror as New York tenements burn. Plus, The Mask returns in an illustrated adventure from Nedor's Exciting Comics #4."

"The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels. First, murder runs rampant as gruesome cloaked hunchback killers terrorize a city until 'The Black Bat's Triumph,' in a bizarre thriller edited by future Batman editor Mort Weisinger! Then, the Cowled Crimebuster tackles the toughest racket he's ever confronted when ex-bootleggers band together to manipulate 'Markets of Treason.' Plus, The Mask returns in a Golden Age classic from Nedor's Exciting Comics #5."

"The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic 1940 pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels and The Spider's Norvell Page. First, murderous foreign agents make a deadly attack on America's prewar defenses in 'The Black Bat and the Trojan Horse,' an action-packed thriller edited by future Batman editor Mort Weisinger! Then, the Scourge of the Underworld foils the Dragon Master's nefarious plans in 'The Black Bat's Dragon Trail,' as Tony Quinn attempts to prevent the exploitation of China by a war profiteer! Plus, the Mask returns in a Golden Age classic from Nedor's Exciting Comics #6."

"The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels. First, when murder pays off in millions,'The Black Bat's Justice' snarls a corrupt killer's ingenious web of doom! Then, Tony Quinn follows the trail of Soviet saboteurs who seek to undermine America's defense effort in 'The Black Bat and the Red Menace.' Plus, the Mask returns in an illustrated adventure by Kin Platt from Nedor's Exciting Comics #7. This instant collector's item showcases the classic color pulp covers and original interior illustrations by V. E. Pyles, with historical commentary by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin."

"The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by The Spider's Norvell Page and Norman A. Daniels. First, the Masked Avenger of Crime fights to save a city from sinister looters, pitting himself against evil murderers with blank faces in 'The Black Bat's Summons.' Then, a Master Hypnotist materializes the Grim Reaper in his audience, hurling Tony Quinn into the bizarre mystery of 'The White Witch.' Golden Age Of Comics Bonus: The Mask returns in an illustrated adventure by Kin Platt from Nedor's Exciting Comics plus the origin of Super-Mouse, the only non-DC Golden Age superhero to continue into the Silver Age!"

"The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels. First, the Masked Avenger of Crime rips aside the veil of secrecy that shrouds a mob leader's murderous activities in 'The Black Bat's Invisible Enemy.' Then, the Black Bat pursues 'The Voice of Doom,' a human scourge who attacks the underworld and upperworld alike! Golden Age of Comics Bonus: The Mask returns in another illustrated adventure from Nedor's Exciting Comics! "

"The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels. First, the Black Bat risks his own eyes to aid victims deprived of their sight in 'The Eyes of the Blind.' Then, Tony Quinn battles a monstrous killer as 'The Blackout Murders' panic the nation! Plus, the origin of the Black Terror from Nedor's Exciting Comics #9 by Richard Hughes and David Gabrielsen!"