Zorro and Ana Maria Verdugo

One of the most popular story arcs of the Walt Disney Zorro series took place in Monterrey. There, Diego de la Vega is introduced to Ana Maria Verdugo and becomes smitten with the dark-eyed beauty. However, Ana Maria's affections are not for Diego. Her heart is set on marrying his alter ego, the charming and daring El Zorro. The young caballero was not to be detoured by this slight obsticle. For Diego loved Ana Maria so much that he planned to give up being Zorro. Only the intervention of his father, Don Alejandro, prevented him from revealing his identity and accepting the Governor’s offer of amnesty, which would have allowed him the freedom to marry her and live a normal life. Zorro’s choice to continue as an outlaw, protecting the people of California rather than marrying her, left her disappointed and heartbroken. Now, several months later, the masked protector of California and Ana Maria have another encounter. Will Zorro have a change of heart? Will sparks fly between them again? Or will their love die? Find out — when Zorro and Ana Maria meet in the pages of ZORRO Swordplay and Romance, the new book from Bold Venture Press. Writen by Daryl McCullough and illustrated by Nestor Taylor. *Pictures shown not in the book. On sale at Bold Venture Press and on Amazon

The Vengeance of Zorro - Novel by Barry Creyton

The new Commandante’s arrival in Reina de los Angeles was uneventful. Then Capitán Juan Ruelas began mapping his path to political power. He began by overtaxing the people, to finance his campaign. Those who could not pay his high taxes were tortured.

Juanita, the pretty tavern server, sought help for her imprisoned father. She turned to Fray Felipe and Don Diego de la Vega — the lazy popinjay who moonlighted as the masked Zorro, scourge of outlaws and sworn enemy to tyrants. But perhaps not all Zorro’s cleverness can protect him and his loved ones when Ruelas’s oppression assumes a more personal nature.

Through the memoirs of Bernardo, Diego’s loyal manservant, unfold the degradations carried out by Capitan Ruelas, and the revenge exacted by Zorro.

Produced under license from Zorro Productions, Inc.

Available in trade paperback, hardcover and digital editions.

The Vengeance of Zorro available from Bold Venture Press

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New Children's Book Zorro Rides For Justice Now Available

 Zorro Rides For Justice, the new illustrated children's book based on the New World television series that starred Duncan Regehr is now available from Bold Venture Press.

Don Diego de la Vega, son of a wealthy landowner, returns to Alta California to find Los Angeles' citizens being crushed by oppression. Oppression from the money-hungry Alcalde Luis Ramon; oppression from the sadistic Capitán de Soto; oppression from the inept Sergeant Mendoza. When seizing money and land no longer satisfies him, Ramon begins selling the poor citizens into slavery to fill his coffers. Then, from out of the night, a hero in black appears to clash blades with the oppressors —  Señor Zorro, whose sword is a flame to right every wrong!

Available in color trade paperback or glossy, color case-laminate hardcover.

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ZORRO Rides For Justice Children's Picture Book

 

The Legend Begins Again as ZORRO Rides For Justice in the new Zorro children's picture book available from Bold Venture Press on March 31, 2023. Based on the New World Zorro series that starred Duncan Regehr, Patrice Martinez, John G. Hertzler, James Victor, Henry Darrow, Juan Diego Botto, Michael Tylo, and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. 

In the early 1800s, California was still under Spanish rule. Some military commanders plundered and won riches at the expense of peace-loving settlers. Against these agents of injustice, the settlers were powerless — until one man’s courage stirred the hearts of Californians. He alone gave them the spirit to resist tyranny. That man was Zorro!

Don Diego de la Vega, son of a wealthy landowner, returns to Alta California to find Los Angeles citizens being crushed by oppression. Oppression from the money-hungry Alcalde Luis Ramon; oppression from the sadistic Capitán de Soto; oppression from the inept Sergeant Mendoza. When seizing money and land no longer satisfies him, Ramon begins selling the poor citizens into slavery to fill his coffers. Then, from out of the night, a hero in black appears to clash blades with the oppressors — Señor Zorro, whose sword is a flame to right every wrong!

Whether you're young or young at heart. . . this Zorro story will appeal to all who love Zorro. Whether you're a New World Zorro fan, a Disney Zorro fan, or just love Zorro, you'll find this story to be fun and entertaining. Zorro Rides For Justice is a delightful Zorro adventure. 

Available 31/3/2023 from Bold Venture Press

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Zorro's Exploits -The New Zorro Book from Bold Venture Press

 

ZORRO'S BACK!!! Zorro rides to the rescue in an all-new anthology!!!

Get it NOW!!! The follow-up to ZORRO: The Daring Escapades.

The hero of Spanish California rides again in ZORRO's EXPLOITS.

17 new adventures featuring the Curse of Capistrano!

In the early 1800s, California was still under Spanish rule. Some of the military commanders plundered and won riches at the expense of the peace-loving settlers. Against these agents of injustice, the settlers were powerless, until one man arose whose courage stirred the hearts of Californians. He alone gave them the spirit to resist tyranny. That man was Zorro!

The original masked hero clashes swords with military tyrants, werewolves, outlaw gangs, vampires, and other assorted malcontents in seventeen original stories created especially for this volume.

Editor: Audrey Parente

Introductions by: Jan Zbiciński and Bill Cotter

Stories by: Ron Fortier, Bobby Nash, James Mullaney, John L. French, Tekla Cichocka, Aaron Rosenberg, Michael Kurland, Jim Beard, Susan Kite, Scott Cranford, Patricia Crumpler, Francisco Silva, Teel James Glenn, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Don Everett Smith Jr., Patrick Thomas, and Brett Bouriseau.

Illustrations by: Sora Almasy, Steve Shipley, Michael Grassia, Rick Celano, Phil Latter, Francisco Silva, Rob Davis, Perego, and Aleena Valentine-Lopez.

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Zorro and The Irish Colonel - New Zorro Book

HOLD ONTO YOUR HAT... SWORD... MASK!

COMING SOON from Bold Venture Press by Eugene Craig... ZORRO AND THE IRISH COLONEL (cover by Francisco Silva), based on the masked pulp fiction hero created by Johnston McCulley... In the pueblo of Los Angeles, California, a dread malady crept in.... the disease of oppression... but there appeared a masked rider who became a hero to the oppressed, who - cunning as a fox - in the language of the Latinos, was called El Zorro. But this story doesn't actually begin with Zorro. The story begins with the passengers on a coach from San Pedro, heading for Los Angles. Among those on the coach is a young boy and his mother, and a seemingly amicable Irish Colonel. However, concealed behind the affable appearance is a man with a sordid history who carries a dark secret. In Los Angeles, he intends to avenge the death of men slaughtered in his regiment. Would he carry his retribution into the ranks of the innocent? Sign up for the newsletter at www.boldventurepress.com and watch for the upcoming release of this Disney-style Zorro adventure.

ACTION! ADVENTURE! And ROMANCE! ZORRO!

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced most people around the globe to alter their routines and even their lifestyles. After months of being stuck at home due to lockdowns and restrictions, you may be experiencing boredom. Perhaps you're running out of things to do. If you need to leave the house and escape to a world of action, adventure, and romance then step back in time to the era of Spanish California.  Return to the days when tyrants ruled with fear when oppression, injustice, and tyranny were the order of the day. Discover the one man who had the courage of a lion but had to use the cunning of a fox to fight the government's corruption and cruelty. Ride with the greatest hero of them all... ZORRO! 

Guy Williams starred as Zorro in Walt Disney's Zorro television series which ran in the late 1950s for 82 episodes.

Out of the night... When the full moon is bright.. Comes a horseman known as Zorro.

This bold renegade... Carves a "Z" with his blade... A "Z" that stands for Zorro

Walt Disney's Zorro starring Guy Williams. Zorro duels the evil Capitan Monastario.

From 1990-1994 Duncan Regehr starred in 88 episodes of the Family Channel's Zorro television series.

When daggers are pointed at innocent hearts and muskets are ready to fire

When tyrants ride high and govern with fear

As the forces of evil conspire

Then from out of the night, a hero must rise

with courage that even a mask won't disguise

They turn to the man called Zorro

The Family Channel Zorro also know as New World Zorro. Watch the trailer.  

Zorro at Pulp Adventure Con in New Jersey

 

Pulp Adventure Con was held in Mount Laurel, New Jersey over the weekend of November 7th and 8th. The convention boasted offerings from 16 vendors ranging from authors, publishers, and dealers. Among the publishers were Bold Venture Press, Adventure House, Gryphon Books, Fenham Publishing, and Murania Press. On hand were authors Martin Grams, William Patrick Maynard, Wayne Carey, and Peter David who dressed at The Shadow. The show featured vintage comics and pulp magazines along with newly released material by modern authors. Easy to find were tales of classic characters such as The Shadow, Tarzan, Doc Savage, Flash Gordon, John Carter, Dick Tracey, Black Bat, Domino Lady, Alan Quartermaine, Zorro, and more. The art, comic, book, and pulp magazine displays were enjoyed by the book lovers and collectors who wandered the ballroom. 

The event had a nice turnout considering it was being held during a pandemic.

 

Zorro The Daring Escapades oil painting by Daniel Horne. For sale: $1800 

Walt Disney Zorro comic books.

Rich Harvery of Bold Venture Press at Pulp Adventure Con 2020.

Best-selling author Peter David and Audrey Parente of Bold Venture Press at Pulp Adventure Con 2020.

Peter David and Audrey Parente

Titles from Bold Venture Press 

Peter David as The Shadow sits at a table displaying some of his books.

Peter David as The Shadow

Some titles available from Bold Venture Press.

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Zorro The Daring Escapade On Sale Now

ZORRO: The Daring Escapades

Zorro The Daring Escapades

**** On Sale May 1, 2020 ****

ZORRO, the swashbuckling hero of Spanish California returns in 16 all-new thrilling adventures. In 1919 pulp writer Johnston McCulley introduced the world to Zorro through the pages of pulp magazine All-Story Weekly in the five-part story "The Curse of Capistrano" (later republished as The Mark of Zorro). Now one hundred years later Bold Venture Press  brings you all-new Zorro adventures in ZORRO: The Daring Escapades. Multiple genres. Multiple authors. Multiple artists. Multiple exciting and action-packed swashbuckling adventures. 

Return to the pueblo de Los Angeles as Zorro races up and down El Camino Real fighting tyranny, injustice, oppression and corruption. Whether you love Zorro creator Johnston McCulley's original pulps, Walt Disney Zorro, New World Zorro or new original concepts, there's something for everyone in this anthology. 

Available now in hardcover and paperback from Bold Venture Press and Amazon.com.    Digital format available in mid May from Bold Venture digital, Smashwords, Kobo, Apple Books, Overdrive and B&N Digital.

Story Index:

"Zorro: Death of a Grandee" by John French

"España Nueva — Ano 1620" by Richard Lupoff

"The Fox and Hound" by Joseph Joe Lovece

"Zorro’s “Z” Lesson for a Little Girl" by Francisco Silva

"Zorro’s Showdown in El Camino Real" by Francisco Silva

"Zorro Under Fire" by Linda Bindner

"Zorro and the Gypsy Gold” by Susan Kite

"Sins of the Past" by Diana Barkley

"The Cat and the Fox" by Bret Bouriseau

"Zorro: Stranger Than Fiction" by Daryl McCullough

"Jewels for The King" by Mari K. Ross

"Brand of El Lobo" by Robert Scott Cranford

"Zorro’s Quest for Justice" by Eugene Craig

"Zorro’s Midnight Mission" by Will Murray

"The Scourge of Capistrano" by William Patrick Maynard

"Of a Rebellious Nature" by Pamela Elbert Poland

Wonderfully illustrated by Francisco Silva, Bret Bouriseau, Phil Latter, Aleena Valentine, Stuart Hopen, Perego, Daniel Horne and Sara Light-Waller. 

Introductions: "Quest for McCulley's Zorro" by Lee Weinstein; "Editors' Notes" by Daryl McCullough and Audrey Parente; and "Zorro to Batman" by Michael Uslan

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Zorro The Daring Escapades

SWASHBUCKLING  ACTION!      DARING  ADVENTURE!

EDGE OF YOUR SEAT EXCITEMENT!   

ROMANCE!      COMEDY!     ANGST!     SUSPENCE!     THRILLS!

      

TWISTS!      TURNS!     SURPRISES!       

FUN!      FUN!      FUN!

 Z 

ZORRO...     ZORRO...      ZORRO...

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