In Johnston McCulley’s “The Rollicking Rogue”, after timid James Peters’ father was ruined by a group ten years prior, and both parents are now dead, he seeks revenge in a colorful and outlandish outfit. His main foe is Detective Martin Shane, who works for his victims.
| Alias The Rollicking Rogue |
| Real Names/Alt Names James Peters |
| Characteristics Antihero, Outlaw Hero, Pulp Characters, Modernism Era, Public Domain |
| Creators/Key Contributors Johnston McCulley |
| First Appearance “The Rollicking Rogue” in All-Star Detective Stories (November 1930) |
| First Publisher William Clayton |
| Appearance List The Rollicking Rogue in All-Star Detective Stories (November 1930), “The Rollicking Rogue’s Second Deal” in All-Star Detective Stories (December 1930). Reprint (unverified): The Rollicking Rogue (Arcadia House, 1941). |
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| Description In Johnston McCulley’s “The Rollicking Rogue”, after timid James Peters’ father was ruined by a group ten years prior, and both parents are now dead, he seeks revenge in a colorful and outlandish outfit. His main foe is Detective Martin Shane, who works for his victims. |
| Source The Other Pulp Heroes & Villains of Johnston McCulley, Revisited – The Pulp Super-Fan |
