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Publishing: Arthur S. Hardy (real name Arthur Steffens) dies, aged 66. George Hamilton Teed also dies, aged 53. A Sexton Blake story was published in the final issue of SPORTS BUDGET this year (issue 241). It was written by Charles Malcolm. I have no other details at present. Also this year, KNOCK-OUT COMIC appears, carrying a Sexton Blake strip entitled SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED TERROR. | |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND LIBRARY · Issue 655 · 5/1/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THEY CAME TO SPY by John Brearley (John Garbutt) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Legion of the Brave (article) Notes: This is a reprint of a serial which appeared in PILOT from issue 99 to 108 (1937). Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND LIBRARY · Issue 671 · 4/5/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE FLAMING FRONTIER by John Brearley (John Garbutt) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Trickster's Cunning (article) Notes: This is a reprint of a serial which appeared in PILOT from issue 118 to 129 (1938). Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND LIBRARY · Issue 687 · 7/9/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE STATIONMASTER'S SECRET by John Andrews (H. A. Hinton) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Pirates of the Seven Seas (article) Notes: This is a reprint of THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 1st series issue 70 THE STATIONMASTER'S SECRET (1919). Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND LIBRARY · Issue 691 · 5/10/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE MYSTERY OF THE DOPE DEN by John Andrews (H. A. Hinton) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Pirates of the Seven Seas (article) Notes: This is a reprint of THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 1st series issue 71 THE HIDDEN MENACE (1919). Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND LIBRARY · Issue 698 · 7/12/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE SECRET OF THE MISSING CONVICT by John Andrews (H. A. Hinton) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Policing the Great North-West (article) Notes: This is a reprint of THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 1st series issue 29 THE CAT'S PAW (1917). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 308 · 14/1/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE ISLAND OF LOST MEN by George Hamilton Teed · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received (ed.); The Round Table (ed.); Saved 18 Minutes Before the Chair by L. C. Mansfield; The Antlered Man by Edwy Searles Brooks Notes: This is a reprint of SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 293 THE HOUSE OF CURTAINS (1931). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 310 · 28/1/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE VERSUS THE HOUSE OF CYNOS by Anon. (Robert Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Eric Parker ENTER SEXTON BLAKE (Part 1) by Berkeley Gray (E. S. Brooks) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received (ed.); The Round Table (ed.); He Saw the Killing... 3 Years After it Happened! by L. C. Mansfield; The Antlered Man by Edwy Searles Brooks Notes: The main story is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,289 THE SEVEN SONS OF CYNOS (1928). The serial claims to be adapted from the Sexton Blake radio play of the same name but, in fact, it is a serialised reprint of THE THREE FRIGHTENED MEN (THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY issue 641, 1938) which had been published just three months previously and from which the radio script had been written. This serial is, therefore, the most rapidly reprinted story in Sexton Blake's history. Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 311 · 4/2/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d PAUL CYNOS DEMANDS A MILLION-POUND REVENGE by Anon. (Robert Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Eric Parker ENTER SEXTON BLAKE (Part 2) by Berkeley Gray (E. S. Brooks) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received (ed.); The Round Table (ed.); What Happened to the Girl with the Skates? by L. C. Mansfield; The Antlered Man by Edwy Searles Brooks Notes: The main story is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,297 A MILLION IN GOLD! (1928). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 312 · 11/2/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE TRAIL OF THE RED SOMBRERO by George Hamilton Teed · Illustrator: Eric Parker ENTER SEXTON BLAKE (Part 3) by Berkeley Gray (E. S. Brooks) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received (ed.); The Round Table (ed.); She Went to the Pictures... and Her Death by L. C. Mansfield; The Antlered Man by Edwy Searles Brooks Notes: The main story is a reprint of SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 250 THE SECRET OF THE STRONG ROOM (1930). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 313 · 18/2/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE BIG SMASH! by Anon. (Robert Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Eric Parker ENTER SEXTON BLAKE (Part 4) by Berkeley Gray (E. S. Brooks) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received (ed.); The Round Table (ed.); You're Hanging the Wrong Man! by L. C. Mansfield; The Antlered Man by Edwy Searles Brooks Notes: The main story is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,312 THE MYSTERY OF THE BLACK VAN (1928). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 314 · 25/2/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d FOUR TO DIE! by Anthony Skene (George N. Philips) · Illustrator: Eric Parker ENTER SEXTON BLAKE (Part 5) by Berkeley Gray (E. S. Brooks) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received (ed.); The Round Table (ed.); A Woman's Fate Lay in a Plate of Soup! by L. C. Mansfield; The Antlered Man by Edwy Searles Brooks Notes: The main story features Zenith the Albino. Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 315 · 4/3/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE WOLF OF PARIS by George Hamilton Teed · Illustrator: Unknown ENTER SEXTON BLAKE (Part 6) by Berkeley Gray (E. S. Brooks) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table; Sent 7 Times to the Condemned Cell (article); The Antlered Man by E. S. Brooks Notes: The main story features George Marsden Plummer and Vali Mata Vali. This is a reprint of SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 285 THE CRIME OF THE CATACOMBS (1931). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 316 · 11/3/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d JUSTICE AT BAY by Anon. (Robert Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Eric Parker ENTER SEXTON BLAKE (Part 7) by Berkeley Gray (E. S. Brooks) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table; He Cleared a Man of Murder... From 3,000 Miles Away (article); The Antlered Man by E. S. Brooks Notes: The main story features Paul Cynos. It is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,327 ARE YOU PAUL CYNOS? (1929). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 317 · 18/3/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE CLUE OF THE FLAMING PHOENIX by Anon. (H. H. Clifford Gibbons) · Illustrator: Eric Parker ENTER SEXTON BLAKE (Part 8) by Berkeley Gray (E. S. Brooks) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table; This Perfect Murder Was Too Perfect (article); The Antlered Man by E. S. Brooks Notes: The main story features Gilbert and Eileen Hale and is believed to be a revised version of an older story (as yet unidentified). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 318 · 25/3/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d MR. WALKER WANTS TO KNOW by Ernest Dudley · Illustrator: Eric Parker ENTER SEXTON BLAKE (Part 9) by Berkeley Gray (E. S. Brooks) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner; A Killer Dropped a Match (article) Notes: This story features Mr. Walker, the 'genial junkman'. Syd Walker was a character made popular on the radio — a rag and bone merchant who was perpetually "bumping inter some queer 'ow-d'yer-do's". He most famously contributed to the hit show BAND WAGON, where he would punctuate the comedy of Arthur Askey and "Stinker" Murdoch with a brief sketch in which the chief character would end up in a seemingly insoluble dilemma. Syd would then ask "What would you do, chums?", inviting the audience to send in their answers. The sketches were scripted by Ernest Dudley (who became known as the "armchair detective"). This story was a major scoop for THE DETECTIVE WEEKLY, combining the incredibly popular radio star with Britain's most written about consulting detective. Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 319 · 1/4/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE POISONER by Gwyn Evans · Illustrator: Unknown ENTER SEXTON BLAKE (Part 10) by Berkeley Gray (E. S. Brooks) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner; These Three Men Might Have Got Away With Murder (article) Notes: The main story is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,293 POISON! (1928). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 320 · 8/4/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE PHANTOM OF THE VELDT by Rex Hardinge · Illustrator: Eric Parker ENTER SEXTON BLAKE (Part 11) by Berkeley Gray (E. S. Brooks) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner; This Pair of Battered Boots Trapped a Killer! (article) Notes: The main story is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,285 THE VICTIM OF THE VELDT (1928). It would also be rewritten as THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 4th series issue 430 SAFARI WITH FEAR (1959). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 321 · 15/4/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d DON RICO'S MILLIONS by George Hamilton Teed · Illustrator: Eric Parker ENTER SEXTON BLAKE (Part 12) by Berkeley Gray (E. S. Brooks) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Tinker's Casebook; The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner; The Clue of the Striking Dragon by L. C. Mansfield. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 322 · 22/4/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE MAN ON THE STAIRS by Gwyn Evans · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Tinker's Casebook; The Football Murders by Gerald Verner; The Black Widow of Vienna (article); The Mystery of the Bandalong by Reid Whitly Notes: This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,301 WHO WAS THE MAN ON THE STAIRS? (1928). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 323 · 29/4/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d ZENITH THE ALBINO! by Anthony Skene (George N. Philips) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Tinker's Casebook; The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner; The Body in the Box by L. C. Mansfield; The Mystery of the Bandalong by Anon. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 324 · 6/5/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE PHANTOM PEARLER by Rex Hardinge · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Tinker's Casebook; The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner; The Schoolroom Killer by L. C. Mansfield; The Mystery of the Bandalong by Reid Whitly. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 325 · 13/5/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d WHAT WOULD YOU DO? by Ernest Dudley · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Tinker's Casebook; Ng' Kee He Collects Payment by Major H. P. Hunter; The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner; Who Was the Man Behind the Door? by Keith V. Gordon; The Mystery of the Bandalong by Reid Whitly. Notes: This is the second and final teaming of Sexton Blake with the popular radio character Mr. Walker. This, and the previous tale (see DETECTIVE WEEKLY issue 318, above) would later be combined in a book published by Wright & Brown but with Blake removed (due to copyright restrictions) and replaced by a different character. Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 326 · 20/5/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d GUILTY - BUT INSANE! by Anon. (Robert Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); The Amazing Mr Judbud by Anthony Skene; The Killer Who Didn't Exist by Keith V. Gordon; Tinker's Casebook; The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner. Notes: This is a reprint of material from UNION JACK issue 1,350 KING'S EVIDENCE and UNION JACK issue 1,359 RETRIBUTION (both 1929). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 327 · 27/5/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d OIL PIRATES! by Anon. (Stacey Blake) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Tinker's Casebook; The Amazing Mr Judbud by Anthony Skene; Wanted - A Victim! by Keith V. Gordon; The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner. Notes: This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,247 THE CASE OF THE OIL PIRATES (1927). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 328 · 3/6/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE WHISTLER! by Warwick Jardine (Francis Warwick) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); The Amazing Mr Judbud by Anthony Skene; The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner. Notes: This is a reprint of SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 325 THE GREAT DUMPING MYSTERY (1932). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 329 · 10/6/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE BLONDE BOMBSHELL! by George Hamilton · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); The Amazing Mr Judbud by Anthony Skene; The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner. Notes: This is a reprint of SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 247 THE MASKED KILLER (1930). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 330 · 17/6/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d WALDO THE WONDER-MAN by Edwy Searles Brooks · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Tinker's Casebook; His Business was - Poison! by Keith V. Gordon; The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner. Notes: This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,219 WALDO'S WONDER-STUNT (1927). See that issue for review notes. Rating: 
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 331 · 24/6/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE GREAT GLACIER BAY PLOT by Stacey Blake · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Tinker's Casebook; "Have a Drink," Said the Stranger by Keith V. Gordon; The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner. Notes: Story features Captain Christmas. This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,273 ROGUES AFLOAT (1928). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 332 · 1/7/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE PROFESSIONAL AVENGER by Edwy Searles Brooks · Illustrator: Unknown THE FATAL FORMULA (Part 1) by Rex Hardinge · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Tinker's Casebook; The Football Pool Murders by Gerald Verner. Notes: Serial features The Phantom Sheriff. The main story features Waldo the Wonder-Man and is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,220 THE AFFAIR OF THE PROFESSIONAL AVENGER! (1927). See that issue for review notes. Rating: 
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 333 · 8/7/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE GALLOWS HILL MYSTERY by George Hamilton Teed · Illustrator: Eric Parker THE FATAL FORMULA (Part 2) by Rex Hardinge · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Tinker's Casebook; The Whispering House by Jeffrey Gaunt. Notes: Serial features The Phantom Sheriff. Main story features Dr. Huxton Rymer and Mary Trent. It is a reprint of SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 272 THE CRIME ON GALLOWS HILL (1931). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 334 · 15/7/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE AGONY AD' MYSTERY by Anthony Skene (George N. Philips) · Illustrator: Eric Parker THE FATAL FORMULA (Part 3) by Rex Hardinge · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Tinker's Casebook; The Whispering House by Jeffrey Gaunt. Notes: Serial features The Phantom Sheriff. The main story features Zenith the Albino and is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,240 THE CASE OF THE FRIEND OF MAY CUBITT (1927). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 335 · 22/7/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE CASE OF THE BORGIA'S VENGEANCE by Gwyn Evans · Illustrator: Eric Parker THE FATAL FORMULA (Part 4) by Rex Hardinge · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); The Whispering House by Jeffrey Gaunt. Notes: Serial features The Phantom Sheriff. Main story features Splash Page. It is a reprint of SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 271 THE DEATH SIGN (1931). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 336 · 29/7/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d WALDO'S WONDER STUNT by Edwy Searles Brooks · Illustrator: Unknown THE FATAL FORMULA (Part 5) by Rex Hardinge · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); The Whispering House by Jeffrey Gaunt. Notes: Serial features The Phantom Sheriff. Main story is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,221 THE CASE OF THE SECOND BLACKMAILER! (1927). See that issue for review notes. Rating:
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 337 · 5/8/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE RIDDLE OF THE KING-CROOK'S MESSENGER by Anon. (H. H. Clifford Gibbons) · Illustrator: Eric Parker THE FATAL FORMULA (Part 6) by Rex Hardinge · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Tinker's Casebook; The Whispering House by Jeffrey Gaunt. Notes: Serial features The Phantom Sheriff. The main story is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,252 THE MYSTERY OF THE MASTER CROOK'S MESSENGER (1927). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 338 · 12/8/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE FORT OF LOST MEN by George Hamilton (George Hamilton Teed) · Illustrator: Eric Parker THE FATAL FORMULA (Part 7) by Rex Hardinge · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); The Whispering House by Jeffrey Gaunt. Notes: Serial features The Phantom Sheriff. The main story is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,291 THE LEGION OF THE LOST (1928). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 339 · 19/8/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d YELLOW FACE by Anthony Skene (George N. Philips) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); One Clue Could Convict Him of Murder - and He Carried That in His Own Body! by L. C. Mansfield; The Whispering House by Jeffrey Gaunt. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 340 · 26/8/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SIMON KERN PAYS IN FULL by Edwy Searles Brooks · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); He Had to Order His Own Son's Execution by L. C. Mansfield; The Whispering House by Jeffrey Gaunt. Notes: Story features Waldo the Wonder-Man. This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,222 THE LIGHTENING-FLASH MYSTERY! (1927). See that issue for review notes. Rating: 
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 341 · 2/9/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE CARRIER PIGEON PLOT by Anon. (H. H. Clifford Gibbons) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); He Had to Prove Himself a Bank Thief - Or Hang! by L. C. Mansfield; The Whispering House by Jeffrey Gaunt. Notes: Story features Gilbert and Eileen Hale. This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,296 THE CARRIER PIGEON CONSPIRACY (1928). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 342 · 9/9/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE GNOMID by Anon. (H. H. Clifford Gibbons) · Illustrator: Eric Parker THE MURDER CABINET! (Play) by Jack Payne · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: The Round Table (ed.); From Information Received; Tinker's Casebook; The Whispering House by Jeffrey Guant; Smuggler's Cunning (article). Notes: This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,369 THE GNOMID (1929). See that issue for review notes. Rating:
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 343 · 16/9/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE WERE-WOLF MYSTERY by Anon. (George N. Philips) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: The Round Table (ed.); From Information Received; He Stepped on the Alarm Bell by Anon.; The Grouser Investigates by E. S. Brooks. Notes: Story features Zenith the Albino. This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,216 THE AFFAIR OF THE WERE-WOLF (1927). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 344 · 23/9/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE BANKNOTE BANDITS by Anon. (Donald Bobin) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: The Round Table (ed.); From Information Received; The Grouser Investigates by E. S. Brooks. Notes: The author is the son of John W. Bobin. Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 345 · 30/9/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE MAN WHO BOUGHT YOUTH by Anon. (Ladbroke Black) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Tinker's Casebook; From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); The Grouser Investigates by E. S. Brooks. Notes: This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 1,300 THE STRANGE AFFAIR OF THE REJUVENATION CLUB (1928). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 346 · 7/10/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE CASE OF THE BLAZING ISLAND by Anon. (George Hamilton Teed) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: The Round Table (ed.); The Hogs'-Fat Clue by Anon.; From Information Received; The Grouser Investigates by E. S. Brooks. Notes: Story features Dr. Huxton Rymer. This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 591 THE MYSTERY OF THE BANANA PLANTATION (1915). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 347 · 14/10/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE DOCTOR'S DUPES by Anon. (Andrew Murray) · Illustrator: J. H. Valda Other content: The Round Table (ed.); The Grouser Investigates by E. S. Brooks. Notes: Police Inspector Bragley is puzzled when a fourth girl, in as many days, is found unconscious in Aylesbury Square. Like the others, she is taken to a nearby doctor, Professor Kew, but, once recovered, refuses to speak of her experience. Bragley doesn't know it but all four girls have been Kew's 'guinea pigs', testing a narcotic he has developed. The inspector visits Sexton Blake and tells him about the case. The detective begins investigating. When Kew learns of this, he decides that, as this is his first foray into crime, he should test Blake. He therefore sends him an anonymous note which reveals that, at the Ranee of Magwar's ball, he intends to steal her priceless emerald necklace. He challenges the detective to prevent this theft. At the ball, a dissipated young nobleman, Lord Alpineby, who is under Kew's power, gives the Ranee a gift of a small ivory casket. When she opens it, fumes from the narcotic send her into a trance. Alpineby leads her into the garden and leaves her there. Kew then takes the necklace and makes off, though not without his shadowy figure being spotted by Blake. Next day, the detective goes to Alpineby's flat to question him but finds him vanished; and there are signs of a struggle and traces of the drug. He takes the latter to a chemist for analysis but the substance isn't recognised. Blake is referred to the expert in such matters — Professor Kew! — and during the subsequent interview quickly recognises him as the man behind the crimes. Blake sets Tinker to keep watch on the criminal and the lad follows Kew to a house where Alpineby is imprisoned. He sends a note to his guv'nor shortly before falling into the hands of the villain. Blake comes to the rescue and also recovers the emerald necklace but Kew gets away to fight another day. Trivia: This is a revised version of the first Professor Kew story — THE AYLESBURY SQUARE MYSTERY — which appeared in UNION JACK issue 511 (1913). Rating:
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 348 · 21/10/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE GREAT RACING RACKET by Anon. (George Hamilton Teed) · Illustrator: J. H. Valda Other content: The Round Table (ed.); The Grouser Investigates by E. S. Brooks; Sandy Logan Soccer Star by Anon. Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer and is believed to be a revised version of an older story (as yet unidentified). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 349 · 28/10/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d DANGER IN DIAMONDS by Anon. (Andrew Murray) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: The Round Table (ed.); The Grouser Investigates by E. S. Brooks; Sandy Logan Soccer Star by Anon. Notes: Story features Count Ivor Carlac and is believed to be a revised version of an older story (as yet unidentified). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 350 · 4/11/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE CIRCLE OF STEEL by Anon. (John W. Bobin) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: From Information Received; The Grouser Investigates by E. S. Brooks; The Round Table (ed.) Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 644 THE CIRCLE OF STEEL (1916). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 351 · 11/11/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE GIRL WHO MADE PEARLS by Anon. (George Hamilton Teed) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: The Round Table (ed.); From Information Received; Traitor's Rock by Geo E. Rochester. Notes: In Australia, eight men — Ike Vineburg being foremost among them — swindle a ranch owner named Mrs Cartier out of all she possesses. Shocked by her losses, the woman collapses and dies. Her daughter, Yvonne, realises that a swindle has occurred and vows revenge on the men. Months later, disguised as a male jockey, she joins Vineburg's stables and rises through the ranks until she is given the task of riding in the Melbourne Cup. She purposely loses the race at the last moment, costing Vineburg thousands of pounds. Having herself won a considerable sum, Yvonne sets sail for Europe. Six years later, aboard her yacht — which is captained by Captain Vaughan and has Hendricks as Mate — she plans with her uncle, Jack Graves, running a vigilante campaign against all men of Vineburg's type. By this time, the villain in question is operating as a jeweller in London under the assumed name of Bechstein. With his finances pressed to the limit, he seeks credit on a valuable pearl necklace only to be informed that it is fake; the original has been stolen. In desperation, he calls Sexton Blake. Yvonne discovers this and visits the detective in the guise of an elderly nun. Blake is immediately suspicious and sends Tinker to follow her when she leaves but she turns the tables and captures the lad. Blake's investigations lead him to an isolated farmhouse known as the Grange where Yvonne has her underground base and here he too becomes her prisoner. The next day, they make their escape while Yvonne, disguised as Tinker, visits Blake's Baker Street office to search for the evidence against her. The detective and his assistant arrive and a long car chase ensues, leading them to Yvonne's moored yacht where, once again, Blake and Tinker are taken prisoner. Yvonne offers the detective the chance to join her campaign. He refuses but, when she tells him her full story, he offers a truce providing she gives up the pearl necklace. She does so and they part both feeling strangely stirred by their new-found relationship. Bechstein/Vineburg commits suicide before Blake has a chance to return the pearls. Trivia: This is a revised (?) version of the first Mlle. Yvonne Cartier story — BEYOND REACH OF THE LAW — which first appeared in UNION JACK issue 485 (1913). Rating:
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 352 · 18/11/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d RATS OF LONDON'S RIVER by Anon. (Andrew Murray) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: The Round Table (ed.); From Information Received; Traitor's Rock by Geo E. Rochester. Notes: This is believed to be a revised version of an older story (as yet unidentified). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 353 · 25/11/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d PRESIDENT PLUMMER by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: From Information Received; The Round Table (ed.); Traitor's Rock by Geo E. Rochester. Notes: This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 475 THE CASE OF THE £500,000 LOAN (1912). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 354 · 2/12/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE CASE OF THE PURPLE COTTON by Anon. (George Hamilton Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Mlle. Yvonne Cartier. This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 492 ON THE BRINK OF RUIN (1913). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 355 · 9/12/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE GREEN EYE OF BANYAH by Anon. (George Hamilton Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Traitor's Rock by Geo E. Rochester; The Round Table (ed.) Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer and is believed to be a revised version of an older story (as yet unidentified). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 356 · 16/12/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE LEERING CASTLE CRIME by Anon. (Andrew Murray) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: This is believed to be a revised version of an older story (as yet unidentified). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 357 · 23/12/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE CASE OF THE MONEY KING by Anon. (George Hamilton Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 495 SETTLING DAY (1913). Unrated |
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DETECTIVE WEEKLY · Issue 358 · 30/12/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE BROTHERHOOD OF TWELVE by Anon. (George Hamilton Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: This is believed to be a revised version of an older story (as yet unidentified). Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 1 · 4/03/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 1) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 2 · 11/03/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 2) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 3 · 18/03/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 3) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 4 · 25/03/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 4) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 5 · 01/04/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 5) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) PDF: Click here Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: With reports of Sexton Blake's death spreading, The Hooded Stranger is free to put his scheme into action. Disguised as an old man, he goes from door to door distributing cakes of soap. However, unknown to him, Blake and Tinker escaped from the blazing plane and have entered his underground fort where they observe as a fleet of tanks leave. Commandeering one of the vehicles, they follow the convoy. Meanwhile, in wealthy houses across London, the cakes of soap are releasing a powerful sleeping gas. As hundreds of people fall unconscious, The Hooded Stranger's tanks arrive. A huge burglary is about to be committed! Rating:
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 6 · 08/04/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 6) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 7 · 15/04/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 7) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) PDF: Click here Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: The Hooded Stranger uses the crane to lift the tank high off the ground and states his intention to drop it, killing Blake and Tinker. The detectives leap and catch hold of the crane's grab as it lets go of the tank. The Hooded Stranger tries to shake them off but they climb the rope and shin down the jib towards the crane's cabin. The villain flees as soldiers arrive and round up his gang. Sexton Blake finally corners him but finds himself standing on a plank above a long drop with his opponent on the other end... the Hooded Stranger only has to step off and Blake will plunge to his death! Rating: 
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 8 · 22/04/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 8) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 9 · 29/04/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 9) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) PDF: Click here Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: Blake and Tinker leap onto motor bikes and pursue the Hooded Stranger. The crook drives to a monoplane, boards it and takes off, intending to take the bomber plans to Etland to sell to its dictator, General Bomgas. A week later, Sir John Charters, head of the British Secret Service, visits Sexton Blake at his Baker Street home. He asks the detective to go to Etland to investigate General Bomgas's activities. Upon their arrival in the remote country, Blake and Tinker are held at gunpoint and escorted to a large prison camp. Rating:
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 10 · 06/05/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 10) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 11 · 13/05/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 11) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 12 · 20/05/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 12) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 13 · 27/05/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 13) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 14 · 03/06/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 14) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) PDF: Click here Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: To avoid the dynamite train, Sexton Blake pilots the plane beneath the bridge, smashing both wings off and crash-landing into the river. As the current sweeps him towards a waterfall, General Bomgas and The Hooded Stranger gloat over their possession of the plans for the secret British bomber. Blake uses a rope as a lasso and manages to hook a tree stump. However, it's not enough to save the plane from toppling over the edge of the falls. Meanwhile, Bomgas announces that he will construct five hundred of the bombers. Rating:
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 15 · 10/06/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 15) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 16 · 17/06/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 16) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) PDF: Click here Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: Bomgas speeds away, sending Sexton Blake sprawling. A soldier tries to capture the detective but is overpowered by Tinker and King Boris. Blake and his assistant head after Bomgas while the king goes to rally his followers. Meanwhile, Bomgas and The Hooded Stranger lay a trap for Blake. However, Blake out-wits them and seems to have finally cornered the villain. But then, Bomgas presses a secret button... Rating:
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 17 · 24/06/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 17) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 18 · 01/07/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 18) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 19 · 08/07/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 19) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) PDF: Click here Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: Sexton Blake bombs the cave in which General Bomgas is hiding, trapping him inside. He then flies on in pursuit of The Hooded Stranger. Bomgas's men start digging their leader out but, while they are thus occupied, King Boris captures Zomberg Aerodrome. Blake flies over The Hooded Stranger's tank and lowers a grapple hook. It catches but causes the plane to dive. Tinker crawls out of the cockpit and cuts the line. Rating:
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 20 · 15/07/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 20) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) PDF: Click here Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: Sexton Blake and Tinker watch as Bomgas's tanks enter the ocean and disappear beneath the surface. King Boris arrives by plane and flies the two detectives to a nearby sea fort which they intend to capture in order to find diving gear. Blake uses a crane to smash a large piece of equipment into the fort. Bomgas's men run out... straight into King Boris's oncoming troops. Rating:
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 21 · 22/07/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 21) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 22 · 29/07/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 22) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) PDF: Click here Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: Sexton Blake and Tinker overpower a sentry who's standing guard at an entrance to Bomgas's undersea fort. However, before entering the metal monolith, they decide to investigate the wrecked ship which seems to be of so much interest to Bomgas's men. They are spotted by the General and The Hooded Stranger but, with most of their men at the wreck, there's little the villains can do. The detectives look into the ship's hold where they see the enemy unloading a cargo of British machine guns. Blake closes and locks the doors on them, trapping them inside. He and Tinker then head back to the sea fort. Rating:
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 23 · 05/08/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 23) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 24 · 12/08/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 24) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) PDF: Click here Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: Bomgas's underwater aeroplanes fire at the tank driven by Sexton Blake. The detective drives into a cave for shelter. When a killer whale attacks the 'planes, Blake takes advantage of the diversion and steers up a slope towards the surface. However, enemy tanks are in hot pursuit. Rating:
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 25 · 19/08/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 25) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) PDF: Click here Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: As Sexton Blake and Tinker emerge from the sea in the underwater tank, they spot a gunboat nearby. It belongs to King Boris, who is fighting to regain the throne from Bomgas the dictator of Etland. As he welcomes them aboard, far below, in the steel fort on the sea bed, Bomgas learns of the detectives' escape. He directs the fort to a position beneath the gunboat and from it a huge metal claw extends and clamps shut on the keel of King Boris's vessel. Slowly, the claw drags the boat down! Rating:
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 26 · 26/08/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 26) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 27 · 02/09/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 27) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 28 · 09/09/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 28) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) PDF: Click here Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: King Boris uses his ship's anchor to haul the tank in which Sexton Blake is trapped from the mud on the ocean floor. General Bomgas guides his sea fort towards the tank, attempting to crush it. At the last moment, the tank breaks free of the mud and Blake manages to start its engine. The General sends out a sea-fighter — a sort of underwater plane — after it. The tank is hit by gunfire and begins to flood. Rating:
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 29 · 16/09/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 29) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) PDF: Click here Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: With their sea tank safe beneath General Bomgas's undersea fort, Blake is forced to drive along beneath it in order to stay under cover. On advice from the Hooded Stranger, Bomgas steers his fort towards Secret Island. However, as the huge craft passes over a cleft in the sea bed, the smaller vehicle beneath falls into it. The fortess emerges onto the island where Bomgas discovers that Blake has vanished. Undeterred, he shows the Hooded Stranger his extenive base hidden inside the island's central crater. Rating:
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 30 · 22/09/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 30) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 31 · 30/09/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 31) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 32 · 07/10/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 32) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 33 · 14/10/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 33) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 34 · 21/10/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 34) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 35 · 28/10/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 35) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 36 · 04/11/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 36) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 37 · 11/11/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 37) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 38 · 18/11/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 38) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 39 · 25/11/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 39) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 40 · 02/12/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 40) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Alfred Taylor) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 41 · 09/12/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE AND THE HOODED STRANGER (part 41) by Anon. (Edward Holmes) · Illustrator: Anon. (Jos Walker) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 42 · 16/12/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE ON SPECIAL SERVICE by Anon. (Percy Clarke) · Illustrator: Anon. (Alfred Taylor) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 43 · 23/12/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE ON SPECIAL SERVICE by Anon. (Percy Clarke) · Illustrator: Anon. (Alfred Taylor) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE KNOCK-OUT COMIC · Issue 44 · 30/12/1939 · Amalgamated Press · 2d SEXTON BLAKE ON SPECIAL SERVICE by Anon. (Percy Clarke) · Illustrator: Anon. (Alfred Taylor) Other content: Various strips and text stories. Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 653 · Jan. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE THIRD VICTIM by Donald Stuart · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 654 · Jan. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE MYSTERY OF THE CONDEMNED COTTAGE by Gilbert Chester (H. H. Clifford Gibbons) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 655 · Jan. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE CASE OF THE KIDNAPPED PRISONER by Allan Blair (William J. Bayfield) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); Victims of Poison (article) Notes: My copy is missing its cover. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 656 · Jan. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE FATAL FORTUNE by Andrew Murray · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); The Label Clue (article). Notes: Story features Count Ivor Carlac and Professor Kew. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 657 · Feb. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE MYSTERY OF THE GREEN BOTTLE by John G. Brandon · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); The Unknown Informer (article). Notes: Story features Hon. Ronald Purvale. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 658 · Feb. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE RIDDLE OF UGLY FACE by Pierre Quiroule (W. W. Sayer) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); The Stolen Pay-Roll (article) Notes: Story features Granite Grant and Mlle. Julie. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 659 · Feb. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE PHANTOM OF THE MILL by Lester Bidston · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: This is a reprint of THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 108 (1927). Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 660 · Feb. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE CASE OF THE MISSING MUSICIAN by Rex Hardinge · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); Murder on the Farm (article) Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 661 · Mar. 1937 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE GREAT HUSH-HUSH MYSTERY by Maurice B. Dix · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); Murder at the College (article). Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 662 · Mar. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE RIDDLE OF THE LOST SHIP by John Hunter · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 663 · Mar. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE NIGHT CLUB MYSTERY by George Hamilton Teed · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); Murder in the Pacific (article) Notes: Story features The Three Musketeers. This is a reprint of THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 82 (1927). Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 664 · Mar. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d FATAL FORGERY by J. G. Brandon · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 665 · Apr. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE MYSTERY OF THE AFRICAN FARM by Rex Hardinge · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); The Long-Lost Relative (article) Notes: My copy is missing the cover. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 666 · Apr. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE GREAT AIR SWINDLE by John Creasey · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); A Grave Error of Justice (article). Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 667 · Apr. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE SIGN OF THE BLACK FEATHER by Hylton Gregory (H. Egbert Hill) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); The Pain of Death (article). Notes: Story features Gunga Dass. This is a reprint of THE RIDDLE OF THE AMBER ROOM in THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 102 (1927). Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 668 · Apr. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE MONASTERY MYSTERY by Gilbert Chester (H. H. Clifford Gibbons) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 669 · May 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE A.R.P. MYSTERY by Barry Perowne (P. Atkey) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Raffles. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 670 · May 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE MAN FROM SINGAPORE by J. G. Brandon · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 671 · May 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE HAREM MYSTERY by Anthony Parsons · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 672 · May 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE RIDDLE OF THE WEST-END HAIRDRESSER by Gilbert Chester (H. H. Clifford Gibbons) · Illustrator: Eric Parker THE FATAL 13TH by Donald Stuart · Illustrator: None Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); Stealing the Great Seal (article) Notes: Story features Gilbert and Eileen Hale. This is a reprint of THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 131 (1928). Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 673 · Jun. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE 13TH CODE by Warwick Jardine (Francis Warwick) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 674 · Jun. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE MYSTERY OF THE LORRY DRIVER by Paul Urquhart (L. L. Day Black) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 675 · Jun. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE BURMESE DAGGER by Donald Stuart · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: A tale of Trouble Nantucket. This is a rewrite of SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 1st series issue 102 THE CASE OF THE BURMESE DAGGER (1919), which was written by Andrew Murray. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 676 · Jun. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE GREAT TRUNK MYSTERY by Hylton Gregory (Reginald H. Poole) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); Phantom Legacies (article). Notes: None at present. This is a reprint of THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 116 (1927). Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 677 · Jul. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d MURDER ON THE ICE RINK by J. G. Brandon · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: The Family Crime (article); Consulting Room Chat (ed.) Notes: Story features R. S. V. Purvale. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 678 · Jul. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE RIDDLE OF THE NEGRO'S HEAD by Coutts Brisbane (R. C. Armour) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 679 · Jul. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE CASE OF THE STOLEN POLICE DOSSIER by Allan Blair (William J. Bayfield) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 680 · Jul. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE TOUR OF TERROR by Mark Osborne (John W. Bobin) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); The Perfect Crime (article) Notes: This is a reprint of THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 112 (1927). Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 681 · Aug. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE CASE OF THE CROOK RAJAH by Anthony Parsons · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 682 · Aug. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d IN THE HANDS OF SPIES by J. G. Brandon · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 683 · Aug. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE IMPERSONATORS by Edwy Searles Brooks · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); A Bad Bargain (article) Notes: Story features Waldo the Wonder-man. This is a reprint of THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 33 (1926). Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 684 · Aug. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE RIDDLE OF THE EVIL EYE by Pierre Quiroule (W. W. Sayer) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 685 · Sep. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE SECRET OF THE CELLAR by Walter Edwards (Walter Shute) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 686 · Sep. 1937 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE DEPOSITORY MYSTERY by Gilbert Chester (H. H. Clifford Gibbons) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); Plans Go Wrong (article). Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 687 · Sep. 1939 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE CASE OF THE BOGUS MONK by George Hamilton Teed · Illustrator: Eric Parker THE INNKEEPER'S FATE by Anon. (unknown) · Illustrator: None Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); The Unseen Crime (article) Notes: The main story features George Marsden Plummer and Vali Mata-Vali. This is a reprint of THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 2nd series issue 144 (1928). The second tale (very short) primarily features Pedro the Bloodhound. Unrated |
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THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY · 2nd series · Issue 688 · Sep. 1937 · Amalgamated Press · 4d THE RIDDLE OF THE RANCH by Warwick Jardine (Francis Warwick) · Illustrator: Eric Parker Other content: Consulting Room Chat (ed.); The Loser Pays (article). Notes: None at present. Unrated |