Showing posts with label The Phantom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Phantom. Show all posts

Thursday, May 06, 2010

Phantom Chronicles 2 -- Now Available from Moonstone Books!

I'm pleased to note that Moonstone Books' The Phantom Chronicles 2 is now available.

"To the outside world, this man, seemingly immortal, has always worn the mask. As the legend grew, it transcended the life of any one mortal. And that legend became THE PHANTOM!

High adventure and intrigue in the African jungle, on the high seas, and in the streets! There is always justice that needs to
be served, whether it’s in the present…or the past.

With an introduction by the Phantom creator’s Lee Falk’s daughter Diane Falk."

My story is "No Ghost Need Apply," a title which should intrigue any good Sherlockian. If you happen to have read my novel The Evil in Pemberley House (co-authored with Philip Jose Farmer), you might see some intriguing connections as well... aw hell, why be coy, this one adds another layer to the mythology behind one of the Wold Newton Family's greatest members... but even if you're a not a Wold Newton fan, or never even heard of Wold Newton, you'll be just fine. Trust me. So what're you waiting for, order it already!

Other contributors are: Harlan Ellison, Ed Gorman, Robin Wayne Bailey, Mike Bullock, Tom DeFalco, Matthew Baugh, Joe Gentile, Mark Justice, Jeff Mariotte, Joe McKinney, Nate Meyer, Will Murray, CJ Henderson, Martin Powell, and Aaron Shaps, with spot illustrations by Ruben Procopio.

Covers by
Doug Klauba (softcover) and Mark Romanoski (limited edition hardcover).

Direct from Moonstone: Softcover | Limited Edition Hardcover

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Writing update - two stories finalized


Got word yesterday that two stories are considered absolutely final and ready to go:
For fans of the Wold Newton Universe, both stories have significant connections to Wold Newtonian mythology.

It's good to have these in the can, as it were. From here on through the end of the year, my exclusive focus will be on Crossovers: A Secret Chronology of the World, Volumes 1 & 2.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Phantom Chronicles 2 covers - coming in December


Looks like I may have been wrong in an earlier post about the cover(s) for The Phantom Chronicles 2. Perhaps the cover on B&N.com is a dummy placeholder (I think I did see that cover on a Phantom comic book...) Anyway, these appear to be the covers (softcover and hardcover). The book is solicited for December!

Monday, August 03, 2009

Cover for Moonstone's THE PHANTOM CHRONICLES, VOLUME 2...


... or at least I'm assuming it's the final cover--lifted it from B&N.com.

Pretty nifty!


My story is "No Ghosts Need Apply."

Saturday, March 21, 2009

THE PHANTOM CHRONICLES 2 from Mooonstone Books

The PHANTOM Chronicles 2

The PHANTOM Chronicles 2
Edited by Joe Gentile and Mike Bullock

Written by Harlan Ellison, Ed Gorman, Robin Wayne Bailey, Mike Bullock, Tom DeFalco, Win Scott Eckert, Joe Gentile, Mark Justice, Jeff Mariotte, Joe McKinney, Nate Meyer, Will Murray, Mel Odom, Martin Powell, and Aaron Shaps.

Interior art: Ruben Procopio
Cover art: Doug Klauba, Ruben Procopio

256 pages, b/w, squarebound, 6 x 9, $16.95

10 digit: 1-933076-57-7

13 digit: 978-1-933076-57-7

Just in time for the Sci-Fi Channel’s Phantom movie!

And just in time for the Seth Rogan Green Hornet movie!

15 all new prose stories, with spot illustrations.

Since 1936, The Phantom has been thrilling audiences who crave adventure!

Nearly five centuries ago, during a daring raid at sea, pirates took the life of merchant ship captain Christopher Standish. In the heat of the pitched battle aboard the ship, Standish’s son was knocked overboard to wash ashore on a remote beach. After stumbling upon the body of his father’s killer, young Standish swore an oath on the murderer’s skull to devote his life, and the lives of his sons and their sons, to the destruction of piracy, greed, cruelty and injustice.

To the outside world, this man, seemingly immortal, has always worn the mask. As the legend grew, it transcended the life of any one mortal.

And that legend became THE PHANTOM!

For the VERY first time anywhere…this book will have the first team-up ever of the Phantom and the Green Hornet…written by master wordsmith Harlan Ellison!

High adventure and intrigue in the African jungle, on the high seas, and in the streets! There is always justice that needs to be served, whether it’s in the present…or the past.

With an introduction by the Phantom’s creator’s daughter Diane Falk!

Plus... check out this online preview of The Phantom: Ghost Who Walks #0!

My tale is called "No Ghosts Need Apply" and features The Phantom of 1899 in a London adventure.... The Phantom is a long-time favorite and it's a real thrill to contribute to his chronicles. :-)