Consider this the ultimate guide for enthusiasts of pulp literature and the renowned comic book and film characters that have captivated countless admirers. The acclaimed author Don Hutchison, recognized as one of the leading experts on pulp literature globally, brings to you the captivating, enlightening, and enjoyable chronicle of the original superheroes who are revered and idolized; the trailblazers and muses for characters such as Superman, Batman, and James Bond.

Hutchison’s vibrant and warm-hearted depiction vividly brings to life the larger-than-life characters that captivated the hearts and minds of countless devoted readers and movie enthusiasts: The Shadow, Tarzan, Doc Savage, Captain Future, The Spider, Zorro, and hundreds more! You’ll discover the flamboyant, gruesome, and spectacular magazines that gave birth to these incredible characters, the extraordinary writers who produced their monthly tales, and uncover the actual inspirations and forerunners of many of the superheroes we see in today’s hit films.

Engaging and enlightening, THE GREAT PULP HEROES provides a spirited and intriguing chronicle of those remarkable characters, of the flashy, magnificent magazines that originated them, and of the remarkable authors who consistently delivered their monthly escapades.

“Perusing The Great Pulp Heroes transported me back to the glorious days when I first stumbled upon the enigmatic Shadow, the incomparable Doc Savage, the Spider, G-8, Bill Barnes, and countless other heroes from a more golden age. It reignited my passion for them all! Quoted by Will Murray, the author of Doc Savage and The Destroyer.

“Don Hutchison was the pioneer, the absolute first, to pen about the great pulp heroes with elegance, humor, and intellect – traits that continue to make his work a joy to read.” – Robert Sampson, the author of Yesterday’s Faces.

Don Hutchison is universally acknowledged as a premier expert on the history of the pulp fiction era. He has authored numerous articles for magazines and newspapers, as well as two prior books on the topic. He is the creator and editor of the highly-regarded Northern Frights anthology series.