That sun is really burning bright but at least it makes a good background to pose against.
This is from 1953. The artwork is by Milton Luros.
Artwork of the Day: Future Science Fiction (by Milton Luros)
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Get Ready For Independence Day With Nick Carter, The Killmaster!
Happy July 1st! In just a few days, we will be celebrating Independence Day and here to help us get ready is the Killmaster! Better known as Nick Carter (and named after one of the first fictional private detectives), Nick Carter was an agent for AXE, an American spy agency that was even more secretive than the CIA. Carter was the American equivalent of James Bond and, from 1964 to 1990, he kept the world safe for Democracy by killing eliminating the enemies of truth, peace, and justice around the world. Nick Carter did the jobs that no one else was willing to do and it may not have been pretty but we wouldn’t be celebrating the 4th without him.
Here are just a few of the adventures of Nick Carter, Killmaster:
Artwork of the Day: Ribbon (by Erin Nicole)
Every July 1st, these ribbons appear on the street signs in my neighborhood. I always look forward to their arrival. With this picture, the clouds were kind enough to assist me by being almost as striking as the ribbon. Have a great July!
Artwork of the Day: Ranch Romances (by J. George Janes)
by J. George Janes
That’s going to take forever.
This issue from 1954, with cover art from J. George Janes.
Artwork of the Day: Decoy for Murder (Artist Unknown)
Artist Unknown
This is from 1956. Though the blurb may say that she was “at the mercy of violent, power-crazed men,” she doesn’t seem to be too disturbed by all that blood on the wall. Unfortunately, the identity of the artist responsible for this cover is not known.
Artwork of the Day: Wolf Trap Blonde (by George Gross)
by George Gross
This is from 1949. Back then, you could buy an exciting paperback novel for only twenty-five cents! The cover was done by George Gross, who has been featured many times on site in the past and who will undoubtedly be featured many times in the future.
Artwork of the Day: Black Mask (Artist Unknown)
This is from 1941. The artist is unknown but I’m impressed by anyone who can balance both a camera and gun at the same time.
Artwork of the Day: Pay Off The Damned (by Bill Edwards)
by Bill Edwards
This is from 1965 and, like so many “adult” books of the time, the cover blurb is awfully judgmental. Franie knew she was doing wrong but someone published a book about it and then someone else decided to read it so is anyone in a position to judge? This cover was done by Bill Edwards, who has a definite skill when it came to capturing the sordidness of small town life.
Artwork of the Day: Amazing Stories Magazine (by Leo Morey)
by Leo Morey
This is from 1930 and, as you can tell from the signature at the bottom of the picture, this cover was done by Leo Morey! I like this cover and the way it mixes the plane, the ocean liner, and the tentacled-creatures. Three ways to travel, two human and one alien. Are the aliens abducting the plane or are they saving the pilot and maybe the ship? We may never know.
Artwork of the Day: Man’s Life (by Will Hulsey)
by Will Hulsey
Get him!
This is from 1961 and there’s no way those two men are escaping from “the women-ridden island of last resort.”
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