Carson Demmans

MYSTERIES OF THE JUNGLE Once again, a quartet of the best New Pulp scribes delves into the mysterious world of the African jungle. The popular pulp hero, Ki-Gor: Lord of the Jungle, returns in two new tales set in the mysterious jungles of Africa. From battling an evil white woman to facing the challenge of a lion-riding killer baboon, Ki-Gor and his friends fight side by side against overwhelming odds, armed only with their courage and loyalty. New Pulp writers Carson Demmons and Terry Wijesuriya offer up this duo of action-packed adventures while writer Curtis Fernlund introduces Jenna the Jungle Girl. This volume also includes a bonus jungle yarn by Bob Madison where a seasoned big-game hunter, Richmond Kane, ventures into the forbidden land of the cannibal Bogas in desperate hope of finding his lost brother. Artist John Gallagher provides the black and white interior illustrations, and Ted Hammond the stunning color cover. All put together by Award-winning book designer Rob Davis. Here is old-fashioned action and adventure reminiscent of the best classic jungle pulps.

Three Occult Mysteries The classic occult detective, Ravenwood - Stepson of Mystery returns in three brand new adventures. From Manhattan to Istanbul, the master of the oriental arts faces the puzzle of a man murdered three times in the same night. Then there is the stage mentalist seeing revenge against those who exposed his twisted mentor. Lastly, Ravenwood comes to the aid of his British manservant, Sterling, who has become the target of a sadistic killer who once served with him in the Great War. Writers Dexter Fabi, Michael Housel, and Carson Demmans pull out all the stops and lead readers into the bizarre, ever-wonderous world of magic via the exploits of the greatest arcane investigator of them all, Ravenwood - Stepson of Mystery. Artist Sam Salas provides the black and white interiors and Adam Shaw the stunning painted cover.

A DANDY IN HELL Hell Arizona is a flea-bitten two-horse town inhabited mostly by people with nowhere else to go. Drifters, tired worn out settlers and lots of outlaws. One of the few going concerns is the brothel operated by Golden Annie. One day a slim, emaciated Englishman in a bowler hat arrives asking if he might be allowed to play Golden Annies's piano situated in the parlor. Surprised by the fellow's look and demeanor, Annie agrees and is then impressed with his skills on the ivory keys. Enough to hire him on. And thus Percy Smith becomes Hell's newest resident. Then a series of unfortunate events leads to his killing a violent customer intent on beating one of the girls. Soon Smith becomes the target of every owlhoot in the territory and unbelievably survives every challenge he encounters until he's put a half dozen men in Boot Hill. Still puzzled by his true identity, Annie establishes Smith as the town's new sheriff and soon his reputation begins to grow across the territory. Eventually getting the attention of the meanest, roughest outlaw of them all, Old Bill. Fate has put them on a collision course and it's anybody's guess who will survive. Carson Demmans delivers a one of a kind story that will keep readers guessing as to the Smith's hidden secret. Artist Sam Salas provides the nine interior illustrations with Adam Shaw the eerie, beautiful cover. Art Director Rob Davis works his book design magic.

No history of comics could fairly rank the milestones without first acknowledging the millstones. Who knew that iconic artists such as Jack Kirby, Bill Ward, and writer Otto Binder once conjured racist and sexist depictions of Wonder Woman, Li'l Abner, Captain Marvel, and Luke Cage? Back then, stereotypes were dynamo tropes. Since their invention, comics tried to reflect on life, but today some refract into laughs. The Unattractive relics from the past now demonstrate a record of bigoted and chauvinistic ideas with embarrassing and bizarre characters that included females tagged as "beautiful and dumb" and Blacks pictured as semi-literate jive-talkin' street people. Carson Demmans' funny and thought-provoking book showcases sections about Blacks, Women, Native Americans, Asians, Hispanics, and a final section that contains stories so offensive that they are unclassifiable. Beware of the raw clichEs, but prepare to be amazed. Illustrated with reprinted comic books stories, cover art, and panels, along with original art. About the authors: Carson Demmans' is author of You Might Be from Saskatchewan If . . . (Vol. 1-2), Jason of New York Horror Stories, Strange Saskatchewan, and Mr. Brown's Bad Saskatchewan Vacation. His career also includes magazine articles and cartoons, newspaper comic strips, comic books, greeting cards, and novelty items. About the illustrator: Jason Sylvestre has collaborated on four Carson Demmans books.