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Tag: star detective cases

1952, Issue #3 ~ cover by Pagano

cover by Pagano

Posted on September 26, 2025September 23, 2025Categories Hardboiled, magazine, true crimeTags pagano, pulp illustration, star detective casesLeave a comment on 1952, Issue #3 ~ cover by Pagano

1950 inaugural issue

1950 inaugural issue

Posted on May 7, 2025April 14, 2025Categories Hardboiled, magazine, true crimeTags cigarette holder, dame, femme fatale, pulp illustration, smoker, star detective casesLeave a comment on 1950 inaugural issue

1950 premiere issue

Posted on May 15, 2024May 13, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, true crimeTags cigarette holder, dame, femme fatale, pulp illustration, star detective casesLeave a comment on 1950 premiere issue

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