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For the Fans of Hardboiled, Pulp & Gumshoe Art

Back in 2013, our tumblr site was started and ran until 2018, when they decided it was too "adult" - too lurid, supposedly. We followed the exodus to newtumbl and four years of dedication vanished in June of 2023. That work was not only new posts but upgrades of hundreds of old tumblr posts as well. So far, there has been no way to rescue those posts, so this will be the third version of this project. And, I'll warn you in advance, I may slip in covers that are not crime or mystery but just because I like the artwork. Enjoy!

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September 12, 1931 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

September 12, 1931

cover art by John A. Coughlin

Posted on November 10, 2026November 5, 2026Categories uncategorizedTags black mask, christopher b. booth, detective story magazine, handcuffs, john a. coughlin, kidnapLeave a comment on September 12, 1931 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

April 1934 issue

April 1934

Posted on November 10, 2026November 5, 2026Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags black book detective, car chase, oscar schisgall, valentine langLeave a comment on April 1934 issue

June 1939 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

June 1939

cover art by Norman Saunders

better image than previously posted

Posted on November 10, 2026November 5, 2026Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags b.b. fowler, d.l. champion, g.t. fleming-roberts, kidnap, lawrence treat, norman saunders, taxi, ten detective aces magazineLeave a comment on June 1939 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

July 1950 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

July 1950

cover art by Norman Saunders

better image than previously posted

Posted on November 10, 2026November 5, 2026Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags armored car, donn mullally, heist, joel townsley rogers, kidnap, new detective magazine, norman saunders, trench coatLeave a comment on July 1950 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

1954, No. 4 – cover art by Everett Raymond Kinstler

1954, No. 4

cover art by Everett Raymond Kinstler

Posted on November 9, 2026November 5, 2026Categories crime comic, HardboiledTags all-true detective cases comic, alley, everett raymond kinstlerLeave a comment on 1954, No. 4 – cover art by Everett Raymond Kinstler

Spring 1944 issue ~ cover art by Rafael DeSoto

Spring 1944

cover art by Rafael DeSoto

better image than previously posted

Posted on November 9, 2026November 6, 2026Categories crime fiction, government agent, Hardboiled, magazine, pulpTags feds, g-men detective magazine, g.t. fleming-roberts, lee fredericks, rafael desotoLeave a comment on Spring 1944 issue ~ cover art by Rafael DeSoto

1953 Pennant paperback reissue – cover art by Harry Schaare

1952 Mill hardcover

1953 Pennant paperback reissue

cover art by Harry Schaare

better image than previously posted

Posted on November 9, 2026November 5, 2026Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, paperback, pulpTags harry schaare, michael gillian, pennant paperbackLeave a comment on 1953 Pennant paperback reissue – cover art by Harry Schaare

October 1944 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

October 1944

cover art by H.J. Ward

better image than previously posted

Posted on November 9, 2026November 5, 2026Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, mystery, pulpTags h.j. ward, robert leslie bellem, speed detective magazine, thugLeave a comment on October 1944 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

Mar-April 1954, No. #38

Mar-April 1954, No. #38

Posted on November 9, 2026November 5, 2026Categories crime comic, HardboiledTags bound, firing squad, mr. district attorney comicLeave a comment on Mar-April 1954, No. #38

1963 Monarch paperback original

1963 Monarch paperback original

cover art by Raymond Johnson

better image than previously posted

Posted on November 8, 2026November 5, 2026Categories Hardboiled, pulp, paperback, crime fictionTags handcuffs, monarch paperback, ray johnsonLeave a comment on 1963 Monarch paperback original

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