REBELLION PREVIEW: KELPIE THE BOY WIZARD / THE SPIDER'S SYNDICATE OF CRIME VS. THE CRIME GENIE VOLUME 3

Are you a fan of mystical stories set in the past? Or do you prefer more swashbuckling escapades featuring contemporary locations? Either way, Rebellion Publishing has released two great graphic novels that would satisfy either preference. The first graphic novel stars a juvenile magician and is called, 'Kelpie the Boy Wizard', whereas the second one revolves around a bold adventurer and is called, 'The Spider's Syndicate of Crime vs. The Crime Genie' (Volume 3). To find out more, here 👇, have a look at the subsequent previews I was kindly allowed to share. Please enjoy.

Kelpie the Boy Wizard

Written by: Ken Mennell
Illustrated by: John Burns
Format: Hardback graphic novel
Page count: 96-pages
Price: £16.99
Release date: June 19, 2024

Synopsis: First published in the 1960s by Odhams Press, 'Kelpie the Boy Wizard' chronicles the daring adventures of an apprentice sorcerer known as Kelpie. His adventures are set during the time when King Arthur reigned over Britain and includes a vast cast of memorable characters, such as the aforementioned monarch, King Arthur, Kelpie's mentor, Merlin the magician, and a few sinister foes, most notably, the Raven and the Weird Sisters of Doon. This collection reprints several stories originally seen within the pages of the now-defunct 'Wham!' comic book series (1964 to 1965) and annual (1966).

The Spider's Syndicate of Crime vs. The Crime Genie (Volume 3)

Written by: Jerry Siegel
Illustrated by: Reg Bunn
Format: Paperback graphic novel
Page count: 112-pages
Price: £16.99
Release date: August 14, 2024

Synopsis: The Spider is a bold adventurer who chooses to straddle both sides of the law by using a variety of specialized equipment to stay one step ahead of his enemies. This includes enemies like the small-time hoodlum, Steve Gurko, who one day gains incredible power after releasing a magical entity, as well as the mystical menace, the Crime Genie, who refuses to be enslaved by Gurko, and along with the Spider, decides to fight back.

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