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“The Hall of the Dead” is a fantasy short story by American Robert E. Howard, one of his tales featuring the fictional sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian. A fragment began in the 1930s but was not finished or published in Howard’s lifetime. L. Sprague de Camp wrote an entire story based on this untitled synopsis.

“Meet Cap’n Kidd” continues the humorous and rugged adventures of Breckinridge Elkins, a character of immense strength and simple-minded integrity. This chapter narrates Elkins’ quest to prove his worth by capturing and taming the most ferocious horse in the West, known as Cap’n Kidd. The story is rich in action, showcasing Elkins’ physical prowess and his straightforward approach to life’s challenges.

Written for the novel “A Gent From Bear Creek”. First published in The Summit Country Journal. Stories, 1968.

The professional career of Greg Staples began in 1990 with work for Britain’s premier comic ‘2000AD’, debuting with the famous British character ‘Judge Dredd’. This character has been a recurring theme in Staples’ work ever since. His tenure at ‘2000AD’ opened doors to various projects, including concept design artwork for film, television, and games. Staples became known for his work on the popular card game ‘Magic: The Gathering’. Over the years, he has been a concept artist on several films, including ‘World War Z’, ‘Doomsday’, ‘Hellboy’, and ‘Dredd’.

The Hades Saloon. A fragment by Robert E. Howard featuring The Sonora Kid. 

Set in Buffalotown, Arizona.