Introduction : ” The Wonderous Adventures of the Domino Lady !” by Lars Anderson is a collection of spicy pulp stories ( translation : softcore porn ) superhero stories originally published in the 1930’s . Happy International Women’s Day I guess .

The Domino Lady is one Ellen Patrick . This blonde haired brown eyed beauty is a Berkeley graduate and the daughter of a recently assassinated California politician named Owen Patrick . When her father dies she makes it her mission to enact vengeance on the criminals and politicians she deems responsible . To do this she uses mostly non-lethal means of combat , her quick wit , charm , and her body to their fullest .

Summary : ” The Domino Lady Collects ” – Eloise Schenick ( a former dancer and former classmate of our hero ) has slipped up and some compromising letters of hers ends up being used as blackmail material against her . Luckily , Domino Lady is on the case !

Quote : ” Thrills stabled Ellen . She couldn’t help liking the possessive grip of his arm about her slender waist , drawing her close to him . Her lovely curves were flattened to his body , and she experienced an emotion quite unlike any that had before claimed her ! ”

Summary : ” The Domino Lady Doubles Back ” – Ames Kettrick is a crooked politician who neglects charity and ejects widows/orphans from his building . Luckily for the community , the Domino Lady wants to help him fulfill his duty to his constituents … by stealing his diamonds of course .

Quote : ” Fenced properly , these stones will bring a fortune in New York . After that , I suppose the kiddies at the orphanage will be brought up properly at Kettrick’s expense , whether he likes it or not ! “

Summary : ” The Domino Lady’s Handicap ” – Frances Kilgore had written some compromising letters when she was young and they ended up in the hands of a gangster who is threatning to publicize the letters if the Kilgores don’t withdraw their horse ( Burnt Offering ) from the mountain state Handicap . Luckily for them , the Domino Lady is on the case !

Quote : ” But Ellen screamed , the maddest of the lot . She threw her soft arms about Lee , not minding the crowd that surged about them , and kissed him full on the mouth . “

Summary : ” Emeralds Aboard ” – Ellen Patrick ( the Domino Lady ) is trying to relax on a cruise . Unfortunately some high society chick is making it hard . Luckily , the high society girl has some emeralds that need to go to a good charity .

Quote : ” White breasts and kissable shoulders rose like gleaming alabaster to the pale column of her soft throat and the dainty , regal head with its coronet of rumpled , butter-hued hair . “

Summary : ” Black Legion ” – Paul Cathern , a special investigator , is on the biggest case of his life and finds himself being threatened by a group of torturers known as the Black Legion . Luckily for him , he’s friends with the Domino Lady !

Quote : ” Her great orbs were a gleam . Here was the work that she loved , and it was being performed in the case that meant more to her than life itself . Adventure was her meat and danger her dessert . ”

Summary : ” The Domino Lady’s Double ” – A killer disguised as the Domino Lady has framed our hero for murder ! Now it’s up to the Domino Lady to take down the Domino Lady !

Quote : ” Devoting her life to a campaign of reprisal against the ruthless killers of her father , the amorous little adventuress had denied herself the love she craved with all her heart . “

Review : It’s a fun , steamy , collection of vigilante stories from a 1930’s softcore porn magazine . I enjoyed them immensely . Fast paced plots with plenty of fighting , stealing , and sexy scenes abound . What’s not to love ?

Recommendations : Books : 1. Friday by Robert A. Heinlein 2. Citizen of the Galaxy by Robert A. Heinlein 3. The Black Master by Walter B. Gibson 4. Who Censored Roger Rabbit by Gary K. Wolf 5. The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming

Songs : 1. Dani California – Red Hot Chili Peppers 2. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – AC/DC 3. Oops I did it again – Britney Spears 4. Modern Day Delilah – K.I.S.S. 5. Dangerous – Michael Jackson

Movies : 1. The Saint (1997) 2. Batman Returns (1992) 3. Lara Croft : Tomb Raider (2001) 4. Leon : The Professional (1994) 5. Maverick (1994)