Black Gate

Black Gate covers fantasy literature, including book reviews, fiction and publishing news.

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About Black Gate

Black Gate is a web publication subtitled Adventures in Fantasy Literature. It covers fantasy literature, including book reviews, fiction, and publishing news.

Visitors can read reviews of titles such as Grave's Daughters by S.E. Lindberg, essays on comics including Marvel's Conan the Barbarian and Savage Sword of Conan, and pieces on classic science fiction such as Heinlein's Space Cadet. The site also publishes historical articles on early issues of Weird Tales, biographical notes on pulp-era authors like Richard Tooker, and updates on related publications such as Heroic Fantasy Quarterly. Notices describe contents of other issues, such as stories, poems, audio works, and comics.

It suits readers interested in fantasy books, pulp magazines, and Conan comics who want essay-style commentary and historical context.

Key features

  • Book reviews of fantasy titles
  • Essays on Conan comics
  • Historical articles on Weird Tales issues
  • Biographical notes on pulp-era authors
  • Updates on related fantasy publications
Best for: Readers interested in fantasy books, pulp magazines, and Conan comics benefit most.
Good for
  • Covers new books and older pulp material
  • Includes comics, prose, and magazine history
  • Provides author background and publication updates

Black Gate at a glance

Official website
blackgate.com
Type
Publication
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Black Gate FAQ

What is Black Gate?
Black Gate is a web publication subtitled Adventures in Fantasy Literature that covers fantasy literature, including book reviews, fiction, and publishing news.
Does Black Gate cover classic magazines like Weird Tales?
Yes. It publishes articles on early issues of Weird Tales and biographical notes on pulp-era authors.
Does Black Gate write about Conan comics?
Yes. Posts discuss Marvel's Conan the Barbarian and Savage Sword of Conan, including specific writers and volumes.
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