Operator #5: Revolt of the Devil Men

Operator #5 #39

by Curtis Steele (Pseudonym), Emile C. Tepperman

With World War II looming on the horizon, the Operator #5 books became a reflection of the times, showcasing American fears of technology and oppression. In Revolt of the Devil Men, after America has been invaded and nearly destroyed, Jimmy Christopher and his organization begin rebuilding efforts . . . only to face a new threat!

108 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1938

About the author

Henry Steeger, the owner of pulp publisher Popular Publications, launched the monthly pulp magazine "Operator #5," about a hero who would "single-handedly, or almost, save the nation from complete destruction regularly every month," in 1934. The novels were published under the pseudonym Curtis Steele, and were written by Frederick C. Davis until November 1935, then by Emile C. Tepperman until March 1938, and then Wayne Rogers for the remainder of the run.

Reviews

[Jeff J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

#39 of the Operator #5 pulp series, the fourteenth and final book in the Purple War sequence. In the aftermath of the purple war a troubled reconstruction gets underway. Diane is in jeopardy! Much chaos ensues.

[Ronald · Rating 4 out of 5]

written by emile tepperman, read SOMETIME in 2002