New Releases by Alvin Schwartz

Alvin Schwartz is the author of Batman (1940-) #187 (2020), Batman: The Golden Age Vol. 6 (2020), Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: The Complete Collection (2019), Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Three Books to Chill Your Bones (2019), Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (1958-1973) #8 (2019).

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Batman (1940-) #187

release date: Aug 04, 2020
Batman (1940-) #187
The sudden appearance of a new criminal basing his crimes on time jogs Batman’s memory into remembering that this criminal was his very first case after his parents were killed, and if the Clock has his way, the current case against him will be the Caped Crusader’s last!

Batman: The Golden Age Vol. 6

release date: Jan 21, 2020
Batman: The Golden Age Vol. 6
The adventures of Batman and Robin reach the mid-1940s with these tales, collected in trade paperback for the first time. In these stories from the pages of Batman #21-25, Detective Comics #82-92, and World''s Finest Comics #12-14, the Dynamic Duo stop a gang of cattle rustlers, untangle the upside-down crimes of The Joker, and face a gang of crooks who use football plays to inspire their crimes.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: The Complete Collection

release date: Aug 08, 2019
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: The Complete Collection
"A wonderful collection of tales that range from creepy to silly to haunting. ...Gammell''s drawings add just the right touch..." -- John Scieszka, Entertinment Weekly "Read these if you dare." -- The New York Times The iconic anthology series of horror tales that''s soon to be a highly anticipated feature film! A classic collection of chillingly scary tales, collected and retold by Alvin Schwartz and featuring the original illustrations by lauded artist Steve Gammell. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark contains some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Walking corpses, dancing bones, and narrow escapes from death - they''re all here in this chilling collection of ghost stories. Make sure you read these books with the light ON!

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Three Books to Chill Your Bones

release date: Jul 30, 2019
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Three Books to Chill Your Bones
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE All of the Scary Stories books are now available in one hardcover! These stories are some of the most terrifying tales of horror, revenge, and supernatural events of all time, collected and retold by Alvin Schwartz and featuring the classic artwork by Stephen Gammell. This jacketed hardcover edition includes the complete original books in the series in one volume: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (1958-1973) #8

release date: Jul 18, 2019
Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (1958-1973) #8
“THE SUPERWOMAN OF METROPOLIS!” Superman transfers some of his powers to Lois Lane in order to teach her a lesson.

More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Movie Tie-In Edition

release date: Jul 09, 2019
More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Movie Tie-In Edition
The iconic anthology series of horror tales that''s soon to be a highly anticipated feature film! This paperback edition features cover artwork from the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark motion picture. Stephen Gammell''s artwork from the original More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory in the book''s interior. Read if you dare! More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. And don''t miss Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!

Superman: the Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 6

release date: Jul 09, 2019
Superman: the Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 6
Presents a collection of the comic book series from its beginning in 1938 through 1940, as the superhero becomes a defender of the oppressed and fights against injustice and political corruption.

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (1958-1973) #7

release date: Jun 27, 2019
Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (1958-1973) #7
ÒLOIS LANEÕS KISS OF DEATH!Ó After three men who have kissed Lois die under mysterious circumstances, she develops a reputation of being cursed.

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (1958-1973) #4

release date: Jun 06, 2019
Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (1958-1973) #4
ÒTHE SUPER-COURTSHIP OF LOIS LANE.Ó Trying to be helpful, Jimmy uses a doctored tape of ClarkÕs voice to hypnotize him into proposing to Lois, but when Lois refuses Clark, he tries again as Superman.

Superman: The Golden Age Newspaper Dailies: 1947-1949

release date: May 14, 2019
Superman: The Golden Age Newspaper Dailies: 1947-1949
The Man of Steel''s newspaper comic strips are among the rarest of all Superman collectibles. This comprehensive series helps remedy this gap in Superman history by bringing back into print every one of the daily newspaper strips. In these fifteen storylines by writer Alvin Schwartz and artist Wayne Boring, Superman faces off against the "Crime Mentalist" who can predict crimes before they happen; finds himself locked up for speeding in "Superman, Jailbird;" plays cupid to help a millionaire Prince Charming find the mysterious "Miss Whisper;" and is at the mercy of Enthor''s paralyzing weapon! Other stories in this third addition to the series include "Lois''s Secret Identity" and "The Super Elixir."

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

release date: Apr 02, 2019
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
The iconic anthology series of horror tales that''s now a feature film! Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Available for the first time as an ebook, Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare! And don''t miss More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!

Scary Stories Complete Set

release date: Apr 02, 2019
Scary Stories Complete Set
The iconic anthology series of horror tales that''s now a feature film! The three Scary Stories books come together in this ebook collection to form a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends. Folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. The ebooks in this collection feature Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories books. Read if you dare! Includes Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories, and Scary Stories 3.

Scary Stories 3

release date: Apr 02, 2019
Scary Stories 3
The iconic anthology series of horror tales that''s now a feature film! Scary Stories 3 is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Available for the first time as an ebook, Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories 3 appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare! And don''t miss Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark!

Detective Comics (1937-) #112

release date: Oct 18, 2018
Detective Comics (1937-) #112
Ninety-nine dollars missing from a shop ownerÕs cash register lead Batman and Robin on the trail of the would-be thief.

Detective Comics (1937-) #103

release date: Oct 11, 2018
Detective Comics (1937-) #103
The former dean of Gotham University opens ÒTrouble, Inc.,Ó a business designed to give its clients a helping hand when they really need it. Unfortunately, Sam Slick learns of this and decides to blackmail the clients, which Batman and Robin must stop ASAP!

Detective Comics (1937-) #102

release date: Oct 11, 2018
Detective Comics (1937-) #102
The Joker turns the tables on logic, holding a home for ransom instead of people. And to top it off, itÕs all one giant trap for the Batman.

World's Finest Comics (1941-) #16

release date: Aug 30, 2018
World's Finest Comics (1941-) #16
ÒMUSIC FOR THE MASSES!Ó A young, unpublished songwriter heads for the big city in order to sell some of his snappy tunes, but no one agrees to give him a chance until Superman steps in to lend him a hand!

World's Finest Comics (1941-) #18

release date: Aug 30, 2018
World's Finest Comics (1941-) #18
ÒTHE JUNIOR REPORTERS!Ó Young newsboy Tommy Blake wants to enter the Daily PlanetÕs contest, ÒReporter for a Day,Ó but soon learns that his brother is involved in distributing counterfeit ration books!

Superman: The Golden Age Newspaper Dailies: 1944-1947

release date: Jun 05, 2018
Superman: The Golden Age Newspaper Dailies: 1944-1947
A comprehensive series that remedies a gap in comics history, bringing back all the Superman daily strips--among the character''s rarest collectibles, never before reprinted. The creative torch is passed to writer Alvin Schwartz when Superman''s creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster leave the series. Schwartz and artist Wayne Boring present sixteen storylines that begin while World War II is still raging and continued into the post-war era. Stories include "The Prankster''s Peculiar Premonitions," "Lois Lane, Editor," and "Superman''s Secret Revealed!"

Batman Golden Age Omnibus Vol 5

release date: Jun 01, 2018
Batman Golden Age Omnibus Vol 5
"American popular culture has produced few heroic figures as famous and enduring as that of the Batman. The dark, mysterious hero who debuted in 1939''s Detective Comics #27 as the lone "Bat-man quickly grew into the legend of the Caped Crusader. After his landmark debut and origin story, the Dark Knight was given many seminal elements including his partner in crime fighting, Robin, the Boy Wonder, and such adversaries as the Joker, The Penguin, Scarecrow and Catwoman." -- Page [4] of cover.

Superman (1939-) #42

release date: May 10, 2018
Superman (1939-) #42
Featuring the Man of Steel in ÒTHE MAN WHO WOULDNÕT QUIT!Ó

Superman (1939-) #43

release date: May 10, 2018
Superman (1939-) #43
Featuring the Man of Steel in ÒTHE INVENTIONS OF HECTOR THWISTLE!Ó

Superman (1939-) #41

release date: May 10, 2018
Superman (1939-) #41
Featuring the Man of Steel in ÒTOO MANY PRANKSTERS!Ó

Action Comics (1938-2011) #96

release date: Apr 12, 2018
Action Comics (1938-2011) #96
“HAIRCUT – AND A CLOSE SHAVE!” A struggling writer decides to become a criminal as research for his next book, even if it attracts the attention of Superman!

Action Comics (1938-2011) #100

release date: Apr 12, 2018
Action Comics (1938-2011) #100
“THE SLEUTH WHO NEVER FAILED!” A detective with an impeccable record of solving mysteries believes Clark Kent and Superman are one and the same!

Action Comics (1938-2011) #78

release date: Mar 22, 2018
Action Comics (1938-2011) #78
“THE CHEF OF BOHEMIA.” Superman cooks up a super recipe to foil a slumlord who is losing money from renting a spot to a small businessman in a prosperous nightclub area, and who seeks to oust the man by any means possible in order to attract a newer tenant who will pay a higher rent.

Superman: The Atomic Age Sundays Volume 3 (1956-1959)

release date: Jan 30, 2018
Superman: The Atomic Age Sundays Volume 3 (1956-1959)
Superman’s newspaper comic strips are among the rarest of all Superman collectibles. This comprehensive series helps remedy that gap in the Superman by bringing back into print every one of the Sunday newspaper strips. The Man of Steel stars in thirteen classic adventures as the 1950s “Atomic Age” comes to a close. Some of the stories are original to the newspaper strip, while others were alternate versions of tales that were simultaneously published in the regular comic books. One of the featured adaptations is “Superman Versus the Futuremen,” written by Batman co-creator Bill Finger, which retells Superman’s origin. This concluding volume of Superman’s Atomic Age Sundays reprints all strips July 1, 1956 to October 11, 1959

Superman: the Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 5

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Superman: the Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 5
Presents a collection of the comic book series from its beginning in 1938 through 1940, as the superhero becomes a defender of the oppressed and fights against injustice and political corruption.

Superman (1939-1986) #36

release date: Dec 07, 2017

Detective Comics (1937-) #118

release date: Nov 23, 2017
Detective Comics (1937-) #118
“THE ROYAL FLUSH CRIMES.” It’s cards and spades for Batman and Robin as the Joker’s latest mad scheme is a series of crimes based on the “Royal Flush” poker hand! Plus, “CRIME IS ALL WET” and “MOON ROCKETEERS.”
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