THE SPIDER
THE SPIDER. December, 1939. (Volume 19, Number 3). Rogers Terrill, editor
Published by Popular Publications, Inc., Chicago, 1939
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Octavo, single issue, cover by Rafael DeSoto, pictorial wrappers. Pulp magazine. "Satan's Murder Machines" with Norvell Page writing as "Grant Stockbridge." The character was established to be a direct competitor to Street and Smith's Shadow magazine. After Doc Savage and The Shadow this was the most popular hero character. The Spider character was considered one of the most brutal and violent of the pulp era. [Reference: Cook, Mystery, Detective and Espionage Magazines, pp. 521-527. Tymm and Ashley, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Weird Fiction Magazines, pp. 602-604]. Tanning to text paper, light edge wear with closed tears and a chip to upper left corner, creases, wear to spine ends with minor loss at base, a good copy. (34787). Seller Inventory # 34787
Bibliographic Details
Title: THE SPIDER
Publisher: Popular Publications, Inc., Chicago
Publication Date: 1939
Binding: Soft cover