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December 1940 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

cover art by H.J. Ward

better image than previously posted

Posted on September 16, 2026August 14, 2026Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags dagger, h.j. ward, idol, red mask, red star mystery magazine, stuart towneLeave a comment on December 1940 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

April 1932 issue ~ cover art by L. Fried

September 28, 2013

Posted on April 23, 2025March 15, 2025Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crimeTags dagger, l. fried, red mask, startling detective adventuresLeave a comment on April 1932 issue ~ cover art by L. Fried

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