The Pulp Art of Carl Pfeufer


Born in Mexico in 1910 but raised in New York City, the artist Carl Pfeufer studied at the Cooper Union Art School when he was 16 and later continued his studies at the National Academy of Design, Grand Central School of Art, and the Art Students League of New York.  He was also an apprentice and student to the impressionist painter, William Starkweather.  Up until his death in 1980, Pfeufer was a popular and much-in demand illustrator.  Though he spent most of his career in the comic book industry, Pfeufer also did his share of pulp work.  Here’s a small sampling of his pulp work, ranging from the late 50s to the early 60s.

The Thrilling Covers of Thrilling Detective


Artist Unknown

Featuring stories of detectives, murder, femme fatales, and tough guys, Thrilling Detective thrilled readers during the pulp era of the 30s, 40s, and 50s.  Today, the magazine remains highly sought after by collectors.  Every cover promised sex or violence or both.  Below are just a few of the thrilling covers of Thrilling Detective!

by George Rozen

by George Rozen

by Milton Luros

by Norman Saunders

by Rafael DeSoto

by Rafael DeSoto

by Rafael DeSoto

by Rafael DeSoto

by Rudolph Belarski

by Rudolph Belarski

by Rudolph Belarski

by Rudolph Belarski

by Rudolph Belarski

by Sam Cherry

by Sam Cherry

The Pulp Art of Jack Rickard


by Jack Rickard

A graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, Jack Rickard was most famous for his work in the advertising industry and his later work for MAD Magazine.  However, in between working on ads and working for MAD, Rickard also did the covers for several pulp magazines and paperback publishers.  Below is a small sampling of Jack Rickard’s pulp artwork.  I particularly like his cover for The Pagans.

The Atlanta Braves Win the 2021 World Series!


Congratulations to the Atlanta Braves, on winning their fourth World Series championship!

Of course, I was hoping the Astros would win. It’s not that I’m really a supporter of either the Astros or the Braves. I’m a long-suffering Rangers fan. But I was hoping the Astros would pull out a victory in Game 6 because I didn’t want the season to end!

It didn’t happen, though. The Braves won and they won decisively. Congratulations on the victory, Atlanta! You earned it and you deserved it!

As for next season, here’s hoping my Rangers can finally get it together. I’m a baseball fan. I never give up on my team.

by V.E. Pyles