Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Monday, April 20, 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Saturday's random pulp cover: Doc Savage Magazine : "The Green Master"_Winter, 1949


 The third to last tale published in the original pulp run.  The cover is by none other than that master illustrator of The Shadow, George Rozen.  Gotta say, I love his work on The Shadow Magazine a lot more.

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Monday, April 13, 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Saturday's random pulp cover: The Spider : "The Citadel of Hell"_March, 1934


 C'mon now!  If this cover doesn't light a fire under your keister, I don't know what will.  This is a true pulp cover in the best sense.  The hero fights Death for the future of his city.  It don't get much cooler than that.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Saturday's random pulp cover: Argosy Weekly : "A Grave Must Be Deep!"_December 1, 1934


 Okay, this is a great cover.  It just begs you to pick it up and be transfixed by a tale of Haitian Black Magic.  Zombie Apocalypse!!!

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Midnight in Moscow #3 page 15

 
"Are you trying to tell me something in that annoying oblique way of yours?"

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Monday, March 30, 2026

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Saturday's random pulp cover: Doc Savage Magazine : "Murder Mirage"_January, 1936


 Intriguing cover.  I love the color scheme.  The technique is beautiful.  What's left is whether the tale is any good.  I leave that to others to argue.  For me, the cover is wonderful.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Saturday's random pulp cover: The Black Mask : "One Hour"_April 1, 1924


 

I found this bit of fun information on  

Up and Down These Mean Streets: The Official Website of Don Herron

"Perhaps the most interesting thing about this story is the editor’s notice that appears at the end of the story:

“The paintings from which the cover of any issue of The Black Mask is made will be sold to the highest bidder. Bids of less than $10.00 will, however, be rejected. All bids for covers prior to this time must be received by May 31st; and all bids for covers published hereafter must be received within 30 days after the date of issue (i.e., bids for May cover by June 1st, etc.). No printing of any kind appears on these original paintings; they make ideal pictures for your den or living room.” "

Friday, March 20, 2026

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Midnight in Moscow #3 page 4

 
"As I've frequently heard you say, 'Commit a crime, and the world is made of glass.' "