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Issue: The Al Williamson Reader #[nn]
Publication Date: January 2008
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
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Publisher: FlagPure Imagination
Brand: PIView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Pure Imagination Publishing
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 166
ISBN: 1566850371
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $25.00 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 29 (24 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Color cover; Black and White interior
Dimensions: 9" x 11.5"
Paper Stock:  
Binding: Squarebound
Publishing Format: Collected Edition
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Al Williamson (signed)
Inker(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This page lists the original source for each of the stories in this volume. Art collaborators for each story are also listed.
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Co-Conspirators

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Greg Theakston
Penciller(s): Al Williamson (signed)
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Introduction is accompanied by photographs and illustrations.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Last Three Dimes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Rafael Astarita
Inker(s): Rafael Astarita
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Crime Casebook
Character(s): Larry Day
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWonder Comics #20 published October 1948
was The Last Three Dimes [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Credits and introduction list this story as penciled by Al Williamson and inked by Frank Frazetta. However, Robert Barrett reports that Frank Frazetta denied that he or Al Williamson worked on this story, and that it was the work of Rafael Astarita.
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Death in Deep Space!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson (signed)
Inker(s): Wally Wood
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Space Ace
Character(s): Space Ace; Dalla; Flor; Benton Thorpe
Synopsis: Space Ace sets out to collect the reward for finding missing scientist Benton Thorpe, but instead finds a woman drifting in space. He rescues Dalla and hears her tell how her ship was invaded by aliens and Thorpe was captured. He follows her ship to Titan, but Dalla's story was all just part of a trap planned by Flor to capture him. Flor, the leader of the space pirates, intends to get revenge on Space Ace for tricking her in a previous scheme.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJet Powers #4 [A-1 #39] published January 1951
was Death in Deep Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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Chief Victorio's Last Stand!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson (signed)
Inker(s): Al Williamson; Frank Frazetta
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Chief Victorio
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagChief Victorio's Apache Massacre #[nn] published January 1951
was Chief Victorio's Last Stand [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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Sunny's Sunday

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Frank Frazetta ?; Al Williamson ? (signed)
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta ?; Al Williamson ? (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Heroic True Life Story
Character(s): Charles "Sonny" Kimball, Jr.
Synopsis: Tells how a 10-year old boy saved a young friend from drowning.
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From Content Item: FlagNew Heroic Comics #65 published March 1951
was Sunny's Sunday [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: "Sunny's Sunday" is the story title, but the boy's name is "Sonny".

The index for the original story lists Frank Frazetta as the penciller. The story itself is signed by Al Williamson. The credits listed in this issue indicate "with Frank Frazetta" rather than breaking down the credits for pencils/inks as done with some of the other stories.
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The Ugly Duckling Bandit

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Frank Frazetta ?; Al Williamson ? (signed) [as A. W.]
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta ?; Al Williamson ? (signed) [as A. W.]
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): John Wayne
Character(s): John Wayne; Bonanza Bill; Nathaniel Hilton; Uncle Ben; Doctor Coe; Preacher Brown
Synopsis: When Bonanza Bill discovers a buried fortune, he relates the tale of Nathaniel Hilton. Orphan Nathaniel was raised by a cruel uncle. One day an 'accident' with a branding iron severely scarred his face. Unable to get an honest job due to his appearance, he turned to crime. Trying to flee a posse after pulling his latest job, he seemed doomed to die in the desert but was rescued by an Indian. He left the loot buried in the desert because he finally found friendship living with the Indian tribe.
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From Content Item: FlagJohn Wayne Adventure Comics #8 published May 1951
was The Ugly Duckling Bandit [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint with certain panels omitted to reduce page count from 9 to 8 pages
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: The credits page lists "with Frank Frazetta" for the art.
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The Return of the Werewolf

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard Hughes ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson (signed) [as Harold Williams]
Inker(s): Harold LeDoux
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Dave; Ginny; Dr. Parker
Synopsis: Dave is unable to afford a normal fur coat for his fiance, so he brings Ginny a wolf skin as a gag. However, that night a werewolf enters Ginny's house, looking for his pelt.
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From Content Item: FlagOut of the Night #1 published February 1952
was The Return of the Werewolf [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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Drum of Doom

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard Hughes ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Inker(s): King Ward
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Annette; Fred Taylor (Annette's manager)
Synopsis: Annette and Fred travel to Haiti to observe a native dance that she can use in her stage act. They offer to pay for the drum used in the native dance, but the old witch doctor warns them to go away. However, the witch doctor's son overhears their request and brings them the drum in exchange for money. When Annette starts dancing on the drum, zombies start leaving their graves and begin moving toward the drum.
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From Content Item: FlagOut of the Night #2 published April 1952
was Drum of Doom [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Contents page does not list any credits for this story. Credits listed here are taken from sequence of original story.
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The Flapping Head

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Harry Harrison
Inker(s): Al Williamson
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Bud; Sally; Silvana
Synopsis: With his job of restoring an old European castle almost complete, Bud brings Sally there to marry her and honeymoon in the castle. The ominous ramblings of an old woman are ignored until Sally sees a flying head one night.
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From Content Item: FlagForbidden Worlds #6 published May 1952
was The Flapping Head [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Art credits in this issue differ from credits listed in original story.
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The Phantom Fliers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Richard Hughes ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson; Frank Frazetta
Inker(s): Al Williamson; Frank Frazetta
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Bill Chalmers; Nurse Nora Bentley; Werner Borth; Nakamoto; Zukoff
Synopsis: Bill's job of flying a rebuilt World War II fighter plane from Assam, India to Karachi is routine until he has engine trouble. He contemplates bailing out over the harsh mountain terrain until he spots a squadron of old planes signaling him to land at an uncharted airfield. Before Bill can explain his situation, the other fliers assume he is a new recruit sent to join them. He soon discovers that the other fliers are dead men condemned to relive the pattern of sadistic missions. Only he and Nora are really alive.
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From Content Item: FlagOut of the Night #4 published August 1952
was The Phantom Fliers [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: This issue provides no credits for this story. The credits listed here are from the index of the original story.
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The Vicious Space Pirates

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson (signed)
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Captain Comet, Space Pilot
Character(s): Captain Comet; Captain Kidd; Captain Hughes
Synopsis: Captain Kidd, leader of a band of space pirates, abducts Captain Comet and brings him to his base on the planetoid Xenor.
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From Content Item: FlagDanger Is Our Business! #1 published December 1953
was The Vicious Space Pirates! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Iron Shirt

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Inker(s): John Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Eagle
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPrize Comics Western v14 #4 (113) published September 1955
was The Iron Shirt [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: This issue credits Williamson with the pencils and Severin with the inks.
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Mississippi Card Sharps

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Inker(s): John Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Eagle
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPrize Comics Western v14 #4 (113) published September 1955
was The Mississippi Card Sharps [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: This issue credits Williamson as the penciler and Severin as the inker for this story.
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The Captain's Last Command

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBattlefront #40 published May 1956
was The Captain's Last Command [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: J270
Disclose Notes: This issue lists no credits for this story.
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Menace from the Stars!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson (signed)
Inker(s): Ralph Mayo
Letterer(s): ?
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From Content Item: FlagMystery Tales #44 published August 1956
was Menace from the Stars! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: J-934
Disclose Notes: Inker Credits from The Art of Al Williamson (Blue Dolphin Enterprises, 1983 series) #[nn] (1983).
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The Secret of the Haunted House

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Inker(s): Ralph Mayo
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Synopsis: A young girl discovers the secret of a haunted house's reputation is that it is a way station for time travelers
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From Content Item: FlagWorld of Mystery #6 published April 1957
was The Secret of the Haunted House [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: L690
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The Last Great Council

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Inker(s): Angelo Torres
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cheyenne Kid
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCheyenne Kid #10 published December 1957
was The Last Great Council [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Part 1 of the 3 part story of Custer's last stand.
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The Trap

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Inker(s): Angelo Torres
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cheyenne Kid
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCheyenne Kid #10 published December 1957
was The Trap [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Job Number: S2452
Disclose Notes: Part 2 of the story of Custer's last stand.
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The Battle of Little Bighorn

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Inker(s): Angelo Torres
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cheyenne Kid
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCheyenne Kid #10 published December 1957
was The Battle of Little Bighorn [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Job Number: S2453
Disclose Notes: Conclusion of the story of Custer's last stand.
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The Drum Beats at Midnight!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Rico
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Inker(s): Ralph Mayo
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jann of the Jungle
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJann of the Jungle #17 published June 1957
was The Drum Beats at Midnight! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: L942
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The Quiet Stranger

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson (signed) [as Smithfield Cobb]
Inker(s): Al Williamson (signed) [as Smithfield Cobb]
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tex Ritter
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagTex Ritter Western #39 published January 1958
was The Quiet Stranger [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: S2592
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCracked #1 published February 1958black-and-white subscription advertisement reprint
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Law West of the Pecos

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Inker(s): Angelo Torres
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cheyenne Kid
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCheyenne Kid #12 published June 1958
was Judge Roy Bean the Law West of the Pecos! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 14
Job Number: 2822
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Prepaid Reward

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Inker(s): Angelo Torres
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCheyenne Kid #12 published June 1958
was Prepaid Reward [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: S3152
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Beware the Future!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Inker(s): Al Williamson
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Luther Zorn; Emma Zorn
Synopsis: A physicist invents a time machine, but when it shows an idyllic future it causes people to lose their motivation to improve the world.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWorld of Fantasy #16 published February 1959
was Beware the Future! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: T-111
Disclose Notes: Narrated in the first person.
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Thumbs Down!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Anne T. Murphy
Penciller(s): Al Williamson (signed)
Inker(s): Al Williamson (signed)
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Subject Matter
Character(s): Aglio; Bracchus; Cassius
Synopsis: Aglio, favored gladiator of Mithras, has an agreement with Bracchus that he will have his freedom if he loses his match with Cassius. However, when the time comes, Bracchus gives the death sign. Eventually, Bracchus arranges Cassius' death as well. Then while Bracchus is reviewing the arena the night before the next big event, lions are released into the arena with him. Bracchus sees a figure in his box and pleads for help while attempting to pull himself up. However, he sees Cassius' ghost giving him the thumbs down sign.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCreepy #6 published December 1965
was Thumbs Down! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black-and-white reprint
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Al Williamson Portfolio

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Al Williamson
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Squa Tront (Jerry Weist, 1967 series) #2 (September 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8.5
Disclose Notes: Sketches by Williamson.

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