
cover art by Reginald Heade
better image than previously posted

October 1959 Cardinal paperback reissue, first printing
cover painting by Charles Binger
better image than previously posted

cover art by Jerry Allison

June 1963 Pocket reissue, 3rd print
cover art by Harry Bennett
better image than previously posted

1940 Simon and Schuster hardcover as The Bride Wore Black, first novel and the beginning of his “Black” title run
better image than previously posted

August 1961 issue of Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine


1956 Gold Medal paperback original
cover art by Mitchell Hooks
better image than previously posted

1987 Black Lizard reissue with new title
[updated 6/20/25]