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Solomon Kane                      Trade Paperback Lot
The Complete 3 Book Collection featuring: The Castle of the Devil, Death’s Black Riders, & Red Shadows.  Awesome!!

Solomon Kane is a fictional character created by the pulp-era writer Robert E. Howard. A late-16th-to-early-17th century Puritan, Solomon Kane is a somber-looking man who wanders the world with no apparent goal other than to vanquish evil in all its forms. Howard described him as a tall, somber and gloomy man of pale skin, gaunt face and cold eyes, all of it shadowed by a slouch hat. He is dressed entirely in black and his weaponry usually consists of a rapier, a dirk, and a brace of flintlock pistols. His adventures, published mostly in the pulp magazine Weird Tales, often take him from Europe to the jungles of Africa and back. But now, Dark Horse presents their iteration of Robert E. Howard’s “Solomon Kane”!

Solomon Kane Trade Paperback Lot contains:

Solomon Kane Book #1
“The Castle of the Devil”
Writer: Scott Allie
Artist: Mario Guevara
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Richard Starkings
Editors: Patrick Thorpe & Philip R. Simon
Cover by: Mike Mignola & Dave Stewart

Howard’s vengeance-obsessed puritan begins his supernatural adventures in the haunted Black Forest of Germany in this five-issue adaptation of Howard’s ‘The Castle of the Devil.’

Story/Spoilers
In part #1, When Solomon Kane stumbles upon the body of a boy hanged from a rickety gallows, he goes after the man responsible-a baron feared by the peasants from miles around. Something far worse than the devilish baron or the terrible, intelligent wolf that prowls the woods lies hidden in the ruined monastery beneath the baron’s castle, where a devil-worshipping priest died in chains centuries ago.

Next in part #2, Mysteries emerge during Solomon Kane’s stay in the Castle of the Devil – the beasts that prey upon the local peasantry make their presence known, and another body is discovered. Kane begins to doubt the legends about the ancient chapel beneath the castle. Did a devil-worshiping monk really die there at the hands of his brothers, or was there something even more sinister afoot? And what lives down there now?

Next in part #3, With more dead bodies discovered around the fabled Castle of the Devil, the determined Puritan adventurer Solomon Kane and his new ally John Silent look for answers in a pile of ancient bones buried deep in the abbey beneath Baron von Staler’s fortress. The Baroness is missing, and the Baron accuses Solomon Kane. Tempers flare, and blades are drawn-but the real monster remains unseen.

Next in part #4, With his host wounded-and bodies piling up in both the Black Forest and the Castle of the Devil – Solomon Kane tries to keep himself and his deceptively simple companion, John Silent, from quick deaths on the gallows. The lovely, scheming Mahasti is missing, supernatural horrors lurk in the forest, and Baron von Staler becomes a bit unhinged.

Finally in part #5, The Castle of the Devil hides several secrets – the most horrible of which may still be locked at the base of the castle in the ruins of an ancient abbey. Solomon Kane gets closer to unveiling the truth behind the crazed monks who used to live there, as he deals with the castle’s current batch of strange inhabitants. Escaping with John Silent, his wounded companion, is out of the question, because Kane also seeks justice for the souls of innocent children who were killed on the gallows that litter this evil, tainted region of Germany’s Black Forest.

“The Nightcomers”
Writer: Scott Allie
Artist: Mario Guevara
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Richard Starkings

Solomon Kane defends a village from attack, only to find that the victims and attackers are not at all what they appear to be…

Trade Paperback reprints/collects: Solomon Kane (2008) Issues #1-5.  Dark Horse Comics & The Nightcomers (2008) Online Short Story.  MySpace Darkhorse

Second Printing
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication Date: 2009
Format: FC, 128 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.75″
ISBN-10: 1595822828
ISBN-13: 9781595822826
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Solomon Kane Book #2
“Death’s Black Riders”
Writer: Scott Allie
Artist: Mario Guevara
Colorist: Juan Ferreyra
Letterer: Richard Starkings
Editors: Patrick Thorpe & Philip R. Simon
Cover by: Mike Mignola & Dave Stewart

Taking place after the events in Solomon Kane: The Castle of the Devil – but written to stand on its own – this new series delves deep into the horrors scattered throughout Germany’s Black Forest.

Story/Spoilers
In part #1, Kane comes across gypsies being terrorized by roving bandits. He’s not sure what’s worse – the bandits who wish to rob and rape innocent travelers, or the evils that spew forth from the forest, intent on killing every man and woman around!

Next in part #2, After a harrowing battle with the disgusting and deadly Black Rider creatures, even confident, stalwart combatants like Solomon Kane and the mysterious L’Armon know enough to seek safety during the sinister hours of the night. The shelter they’ve stumbled upon looks foreboding, but its heavy doors will keep those that lurk in the forest at bay. However, will the wickedness within this strange tavern prove to be deadlier than the evil beasts roaming outside?

Next in part #3, Solomon Kane and a frightened priest may not live through the night! One will rely on his guts and guile, while the other will feel that consecrating the building with prayer will be enough to protect them. The Cleft Skull tavern seems to attract the deadliest sort of troubles Germany’s Black Forest can offer-and the dangers found within and without the Cleft Skull threaten to destroy our strange hero and his frightened, new companion!

Finally in part #4, The Cleft Skull may be the most dangerous place for travelers in Germany’s Black Forest, but, for the moment, it is Solomon Kane’s only sanctuary from the deadly demons without-Death’s Black Riders! They have surrounded the rickety inn and are waiting for the opportune moment to strike! If he and the Priest are to see England again, they’ll have to confront the Riders head on! Outnumbered and with only two shots in his guns, Solomon Kane will have to rely on his wits and his sword arm to save the Priest and escape the inn alive!

“All the Damned Souls at Sea”
Writer: Scott Allie
Artist: Guy Davis
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Richard Starkings

During Kane’s return voyage to England, the ship he is sailing aboard turns into a monster.

Trade Paperback reprints/collects: Solomon Kane: Death’s Black Rider (2010) Issues #1-4.  Dark Horse Comics & All the Damned Souls at Sea (2009) MySpace Dark Horse Presents Issues #27–28.  MySpace Darkhorse

First Printing
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication Date: October 2010
Format: FC, 136 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.75″
ISBN-10: 1595825908
ISBN-13: 9781595825902
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Solomon Kane Book #3
“Red Shadows”
Writer: Bruce Jones
Artist: Rahsan Ekedal
Colorist: Dan Jackson
Letterer: Richard Starkings
Editors: Patrick Thorpe, John Schork & Philip R. Simon
Cover by: Gregory Manchess

Solomon Kane faces two of his greatest foes in Africa, as Bruce Jones scripts thrilling adaptations of Robert E. Howard’s “red Shadows” and “Skulls in the Stars” adventures.

Story/Spoilers
In part #1, Beginning his adventures in England, Kane finds himself engaged in a supernatural battle on the dreary moor road to Torkertown.

Next in part #2, When a dying girl reveals that it’s the despicable Le Loup who has raped and stabbed her, Solomon Kane vows to finally trap and kill this elusive fiend. Le Loup is not an easy man to find, though, and Kane will have to carve, shoot, and burn a path through the criminal mastermind’s murderous minions as he searches for the aloof villain!

Next in part #3, Hitting the dangerous shores of Africa, a furiously obsessed Solomon Kane continues to search for his nemesis – the infamous marauder Le Loup!

Finally in part #4, Seeking to avenge the horrible murder of a young girl, Solomon Kane chases the feared swordsman Le Loup across the globe, where he finds the villain in league with Songa, the powerful leader of a deceived jungle tribe. Kane finds an ally in the frail, ancient form of magic man N’Longa-but will the old, deposed witch doctor really be able to challenge Songa and save Solomon’s life?

Trade Paperback reprints/collects: Solomon Kane: Red Shadows (2008) Issues #1-4.  Dark Horse Comics

Second Printing
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication Date: January 2012
Format: FC, 136 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.75″
ISBN-10: 1595828788
ISBN-13: 9781595828781
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Trade Paperback lot contains: Solomon Kane (2009 – 2012) Books #1-3.  Dark Horse Books

Trade Paperback lot reprints/collects from Dark Horse:
Solomon Kane (2008) Issues #1-5
Nightcomers (2008) MySpace Dark Horse Presents Online Short Story
Solomon Kane: Death’s Black Rider (2010) Issues #1-4.
All the Damned Souls at Sea (2009) MySpace Dark Horse Presents Issues #27–28
Solomon Kane: Red Shadows (2008) Issues #1-4.

Trade Paperbacks are bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperbacks 1,2,3 are in Very Good condition. (corner crease on all back covers >> bottom left corners) Otherwise… Very Nice Reading Set!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Solomon Kane and/or Robert E. Howard collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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