Sequential regioselective addition of organolithium reagents to indolo[1,2-b]isoquinoline-6,11-quinone (7) followed by sodium borohydride reduction of the intermediate diol 10, which is not isolated, affords 6,11-disubstituted 5H-benzo[b]carbazoles 11. The tandem combination of methyllithium and lithium triethylborohydride (Super Hydride) gives 6-methylbenzo[b]carbazole (24).Key words: benzo[b]carbazole, organolithiums, indolo[1,2-b]isoquinoline-6,11-quinone, ellipticine, indole.