Old California, in a bygone era of sprawling haciendas and haughty caballeros, suffers beneath the whip-lash of oppression. Missions are pillaged, native peasants are abused, and innocent men and women are persecuted by the corrupt governor and his army. But a champion of freedom rides the highways. His identity hidden behind a mask, the laughing outlaw Zorro defies the tyrant's might. A deadly marksman and a demon swordsman, his flashing blade leaves behind . . . First published in 1919, The Mark of Zorro has inspired countless films and television adventures. Now read how the legend began.

The Further Adventures of Zorro is the second storyline of the original Pulp Serial, The Curse of the Capistrano, by Johnston McCulley. His featured character, better known as Zorro, also appeared in other popular Pulp Fiction Magazines such as All-Story Weekly, Short Stories for Men, and West. The Further Adventures of Zorro was featured in Argosy: Action Stories of Every Variety, beginning on May 6, 1922, with the next six parts appearing weekly.

With a shock of disbelief the old Spanish California village heard that its outlaw friend Zorro was now attacking the weak and helpless. Hated by those who once worshiped him, hounded by the Spanish California soldiery, the proud Zorro again becomes an outlaw to regain his stolen honor. Zorro Rides Again is the third storyline of the original Pulp Serial, The Curse of the Capistrano, by Johnston McCulley. Zorro also appeared in other popular Pulp Fiction Magazines such as All-Story Weekly, Short Stories for Men, and West. Originally published by Argosy, Zorro Rides Again was featured in Argosy: Action Stories of Every Variety. You can now experience all four parts here, compiled within this eBook which began on October 3, 1931. All of Johnston McCulley’s words have been restored, and unaltered for an authentic reading experience.

Bold Venture Press presents The Sign of Zorro, a full-length adventure from 1941, never reprinted since its original publication. In Reina de los Angeles they no longer whisper of Señor Zorro—The Fox. For he rides no more; his sword no longer serves the oppressed. And that languorous dandy, Don Diego Vega, fritters the days away, caught in a real and terrible apathy. The sudden and tragic death of his wife has left him without any urge to don his black cloak and mask; and his father, Don Alejandro Vega, is seriously disturbed. If only his son would return to full life; if only Zorro would ride again ....Then, through Bardoso, the one-time pirate, Don Diego receives word that the beautiful Senorita Panchita Canchola desperately needs the aid of Señor Zorro. Don Vicente, her brother, now the man of the household, is the dupe of a clever scoundrel, whose sinister plans threaten the Governor of California.So Zorro lives again .... And this time he must preserve the life of the man who has sworn to capture him! This edition includes ten Zorro short stories from West magazine. In the introduction, John E. Petty examines Zorro collectibles across the decades. www.boldventurepress.com