New Releases by Alvin Schwartz

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!

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.

"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!

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

“THE SUPERWOMAN OF METROPOLIS!” Superman transfers some of his powers to Lois Lane in order to teach her a lesson.

ÒLOIS LANEÕS KISS OF DEATH!Ó After three men who have kissed Lois die under mysterious circumstances, she develops a reputation of being cursed.

"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.

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.

Por primera vez, esta icónica antología de cuentos de terror se reúne en un solo volumen que recoge las historias publicadas en los libros Historias de miedo para contar en la oscuridad, Más historias de miedo para contar en la oscuridad e Historias de miedo para contar en la oscuridad 3. El folclorista Alvin Schwartz nos ofrece algunas de las historias más inquietantes de horror, venganza y eventos sobrenaturales de todos los tiempos. Tomado de la contracubierta del libro.

Ninety-nine dollars missing from a shop ownerÕs cash register lead Batman and Robin on the trail of the would-be thief.

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.

Batman turns the tables on some crooks who are using giant billboards to blackmail people.

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!

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!

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!

Featuring the Man of Steel in ÒTOO MANY PRANKSTERS!Ó

Featuring the Man of Steel in ÒTHE MAN WHO WOULDNÕT QUIT!Ó

Featuring the Man of Steel in ÒTHE INVENTIONS OF HECTOR THWISTLE!Ó

“THE SLEUTH WHO NEVER FAILED!” A detective with an impeccable record of solving mysteries believes Clark Kent and Superman are one and the same!

“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!

“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.

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.

“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.”

Volume four: "The Golden age collects the Dark Knight Detectives adventures from Batman #12-15, Detective Comics,#66-74 and World''s Finest Comics #7-9."--Page four of cover.

Los muertos nos asustan, pues un día nosotros estaremos muertos igual que ellos. La oscuridad nos asusta, pues no sabemos lo que nos espera en la oscuridad. Por la noche, el sonido del crujir de las hojas, o de las ramas azotadas por el viento, o alguien susurrando, nos hace sentir incómodos. Lo mismo ocurre cuando oímos pasos acercarse, o cuando creemos ver figuras extrañas en las sombras: tal vez un ser humano o un animal grande, o algo horrible que apenas podemos distinguir. Hoy en día la mayoría de la gente dice que no cree en los fantasmas y los fenómenos extraños. Sin embargo, todavía temen a los muertos y a la oscuridad. Y todavía ven al hombre del saco aguardando entre las sombras. Y todavía cuentan historias de miedo, como se ha hecho siempre.