The story opens with James Allison, who, upon encountering a mysterious woman, is sent on a visionary journey into the past. He becomes Hialmar, a member of the Æsir, a group of powerful, golden-haired warriors. This transformation leads Hialmar and his fellow Æsir on a remarkable journey that spans diverse landscapes and confronts various civilizations.
Steve Harrison’s Casebook collects all of the known stories and fragments starring Howard’s hard-boiled hero. A never-before published draft of “Graveyard Rats” is also included. This volume is 296 pages, plus introductory material.
Legend is from a letter to Tevis Clyde Smith, ca. October 1927. The letter starts with “Are you the young man to whom this letter is addressed?”. The letter contains several short stories/snippets primarily written humorously.
Crypt of Cthulhu is a booklet from Cryptic Publications. This issue contains ‘The Mark of the Bloody Hand’ by Howard.
Knife, Bullet and Noose. Short fiction by Robert E. Howard featuring The Sonora Kid.
The Judgement of the Desert. Alternate title: Showdown at Hell’s Canyon.
A short history of Jazz Music published by REH himself in THE GOLDEN CALIPH, circa August 1923. Only one copy is known. This was REH’s own amateur magazine.
“Intrigue in Kurdistan” is an unfinished narrative by Robert E. Howard that plunges into the volatile geopolitical tensions in Kurdistan. It centers around Frank Gordon, known also as El Borak, an American caught up in the complex interplay of tribal allegiances and colonial ambitions.
The car was described as dark green, with a glove compartment, rather than a door pocket. This is where he carried his gun. The ’31 Chevy was purchased second-hand after Lovecraft’s visit to New Orleans during the spring of 1932. Tyson has further provided that it was a Chevrolet Coach; a two-door.
A list of heavyweight champions published by REH himself in THE GOLDEN CALIPH, circa August 1923. Only one copy known. This was REH’s own amateur magazine.