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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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November 1943 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

November 1943

cover art by H.J. Ward

better image than previously posted

Posted on February 11, 2024December 19, 2023Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags bound, dagger, h.j. ward, private detective stories, roger torreyLeave a comment on November 1943 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

January 1938 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

January 1938

cover art by H.J. Ward

better image than previously posted

[cover updated 11/20/25]

Posted on February 8, 2024November 20, 2025Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulp, spicy, updatedTags bound, fiend, h.j. ward, hanged, justin case, lingerie, pulp art, spicy mystery stories, torture, whipLeave a comment on January 1938 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

August 1937 issue ~ cover art by William F. Soare

August 1937

cover art by William F. Soare

Posted on February 7, 2024April 5, 2024Categories action fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, spicy, western fictionTags bound, branding, garter, pulp art, spicy western stories, stewart gates, stockings, thug, william f. soareLeave a comment on August 1937 issue ~ cover art by William F. Soare

February 1938 issue ~ cover art by H.W. Scott

February 1938

cover art by H.W. Scott

better image than previously posted

Posted on February 6, 2024December 19, 2023Categories action fiction, adventure, crime fiction, magazine, pulpTags bound, doc savage, h.w. scottLeave a comment on February 1938 issue ~ cover art by H.W. Scott

April 1936 issue

April 1936

better image than previously poster

Posted on February 2, 2024December 20, 2023Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags bound, clues detective stories, harry lynch, hoodedLeave a comment on April 1936 issue

April 1936 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

April 1936

cover art by Norman Saunders

better image than previously posted

Posted on January 31, 2024June 15, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags bedford rohmer, bound, dagger, mystery adventures magazine, norman saundersLeave a comment on April 1936 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

August 1938 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

August 1938

cover art by Norman Saunders

better image than previously posted

Posted on January 28, 2024January 11, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, pulpTags blackjack, bound, cosh, norman saunders, ralph powers, sap, variety detective magazine, william e. langfordLeave a comment on August 1938 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

March 1940 issue

March 1940

cover art by J.W. Scott?

[images updated 5/2/25]

Posted on January 27, 2024May 2, 2025Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, horror fiction, magazine, mystery, pulp, updated, weird fictionTags arthur j. burks, bound, branding, brent north, don graham, mystery tales magazine, queen, red circle, red hood, tortureLeave a comment on March 1940 issue

September 1939 issue ~ cover art by J.W. Scott

September 1939

cover art by J.W. Scott

better image than previously posted

Posted on January 26, 2024December 19, 2023Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags arthur j. burks, bound, double-action detective magazine, h.m. appel, j.w. scott, noose, trap doorLeave a comment on September 1939 issue ~ cover art by J.W. Scott

April 1936 issue ~ cover art by J. George Janes

April 1936

cover art by J. George Janes

better image than previously posted

Posted on January 22, 2024December 18, 2023Categories crime fiction, gangster, government agent, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags bound, branding, frederick c. davis, gold seal detective, j. george janes, james perley hughes, tommygunLeave a comment on April 1936 issue ~ cover art by J. George Janes

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