When an alien craft arrives on Earth at the height of the Second World War, America turns to their most celebrated heroes, Captain Steven Hawklin and Sky Ranger, Lance Star.
Who are the alien invaders... What do they want... And can Hawklin and Star figure it out before the horrors of the Infernal Machine are unleashed?
Stay tuned... the answers will shock you.
The Crucible Sons are a band of mercenaries who find themselves transformed into French Resistance fighters during World War II. They made their first appearance in Captain Hawklin at War, and now they are stepping into the spotlight for a series of their own.
Each story focuses on the core members of the group as they wage a brutal guerrilla war against the Nazi occupation, taking on missions that push them behind enemy lines and into some of the most dangerous corners of war-torn France. These are men who know how to fight, survive, and kill—but the Resistance will demand more from them than simply being soldiers for hire.
This first collection brings together a talented lineup of writers, each adding their own voice and perspective to the Crucible Sons universe:
Charles F. Millhouse
Brian K. Morris
Ron Clyburn
Nathanael Hummel
Glen Held
Expect gritty action, hard-boiled characters, desperate missions, and the kind of unapologetic wartime adventure that defines New Pulp.
The Crucible Sons are coming. Stay tuned for the official release date!
Next week, July 30 – August 2, marks the return of PulpFest in Mars, Pennsylvania—the annual celebration of everything pulp! From Doc Savage and The Shadow to Conan the Barbarian and Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle, PulpFest is the premier gathering for fans of classic adventure fiction.
This will be Stormgate Press' third year exhibiting at the show, with a table featuring the latest books by Charles F. Millhouse.
Among the many titles available this year will be copies of the newly released The Classic Adventures of Captain Hawklin, along with advance copies of the yet-to-be-released STORMGATE—Charles' exciting crossover pulp novel that unites all of his pulp heroes in one epic adventure.
Also making their debut are three brand-new entries in the Stormgate Quick Read Series, featuring Night Vision, Purple Mystique, and Tales From the Other Side of the World, starring the Barbarian with No Name.
If you're in Pennsylvania, stop by and say hello to Charles! You'll also have the chance to meet many outstanding New Pulp creators, including Brian K. Morris, Jim Beard, John Bruening, and many more.
We hope to see you at PulpFest 2026!
In 2012, Captain Hawklin opened the door to a bold new era of New Pulp Adventure storytelling.
Over the next decade, Hawklin creator and scribe Charles F. Millhouse crafted a sprawling universe packed with unforgettable heroes, rogues, and adventurers, including tramp steamer smuggler Zane Carrington, the mysterious masked Purple Mystique, daring fortune hunter Jack Saxxon, the beautiful yet formidable Juno Li, and many, many others.
Now, for the very first time, Millhouse brings them all together in one explosive, world-shattering event. When an ancient prophecy reveals the existence of a hidden doorway to a realm beyond our own, the forces of evil will stop at nothing to unlock the Stormgate, desperate to uncover the secrets that lie beyond and exploit their terrifying power for themselves.
It falls on Steven Hawklin and his band of adventurers to pursue them through the gate and into a world of torture, chaos, and wonders unlike anything ever imagined. Can these heroes survive the titanic beings beyond the Stormgate and stop them from conquering the one prize they truly desire—our world?
Find out when you cross the Stormgate.
Cover by Jeffrey Hayes of PlasmaFire Graphics
CAPTAIN HAWKLIN/LANCE STAR 2026 TEAM-UP PR TWO PULP HEROES REUNITE FOR AN ALL-NEW ACTION/THRILLER! I
t’s time for a titanic team-up. Authors Charles F. Millhouse and Bobby Nash are thrilled to announce a brand-new action/thriller team-up tale featuring their action heroes, Captain Steven Hawklin and Lance Star is now in production.
The 1930's was the golden age of high-flying action, two-fisted heroes, and devious villains. When high-flying heroes were called upon to stand up to evil, seek out lost lands, and save the oppressed, Captain Steven Hawklin and Lance Star: Sky Ranger were there to answer the call. Look for a full announcement soon where the title of this new adventure will be unveiled.
“I am super-excited for this,” said Bobby Nash. “The previous adventures with these two amazing characters were so much fun. I’m thrilled to get the band back together.” Charles F. Millhouse added, “I’m delighted to collaborate with Bobby, and to team up two of the most well-known action/adventure heroes in the New Pulp genre.”
Coming soon. TITLE TO BE ANNOUNCED: A Captain Hawklin/Lance Star: Sky Ranger Adventure. Written by Charles F. Millhouse and Bobby Nash. Cover by Plasmafire Graphics’ Jeffrey Hayes.
Published by Stormgate Press in collaboration with BEN Books. The first two Hawklin/Star team-up adventures can be found in the award-winning Pulp Reality #1 [ https://www.amazon.com/Pulp-Reality-Action-Adventure-Publication/dp/B08MSHCL66 ] and Pulp Reality #4 [ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL4ZM4KK ] respectively. Both are still available.
Check out Captain Hawklin’s complete adventures here: https://www.choosetheadventure.net Check out Lance Star: Sky Ranger’s complete adventures here: https://lancestar.blogspot.com
