cover art by John Howitt

JOHN WALTER SCOTT (American, 1907-1987)
Shoot-Out, Star Detective Stories pulp cover, July 1938
oil on canvas, 29 x 20.25 in., signed lower right

also used on June 1941 issue of Detective Short Stories

[updated 5/3/25]

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

JOHN WALTER SCOTT (American, 1907-1987)
Mystery Tales, May 1939
Oil on canvas, 29.5 x 20.5 in.
Not signed

better image than previously posted

[cover updated 4/24/26]