Artwork of the Day: Run Tough Run Hard (by Raymond Johnson)


by Raymond Johnson

Yesterday, I said we’d probably see more artwork from Raymond Johnson and, right on schedule, today’s artwork is from Raymond Johnson!

This book was originally published in 1964. That’s a nice motorcycle, I wonder if whoever wins the fight gets to keep it. I also like her shoes. I don’t like the motorcycle helmet that’s being worn by the man who has back to us. It looks like it might be too big for his head. Hopefully, it will provide some padding when he gets punched because the other man looks like he knows what he’s doing.

Artwork of the Day: The Go Girls (by Raymond Johnson)


by Raymond Johnson

This is from 1963. Have you been to Kicksville? It sounds like a fun place where you can laugh, dance, undress, and serve coffee. Who knows where Kicksville is even located.

This cover was done by Raymond Johnson, who has been featured on this site in the past and who will undoubtedly be featured many more time in the future.

Artwork of the Day: Hill Man (by Julian Paul)


by Julian Paul

This is from 1954 and it looks like it’s the same old story about the farmer who falls in love with the city girl. The farmer exudes raw, animal sexuality with his bare-chested field plowing but that shack of a house has got to go!

This cover was done by Julian Paul. He even signed it, which is something that far too cover artists used to do. Of course, back in 1954, it’s probable no one realized that covers like this would some day become prized by collectors.

Artwork of the Day: Tight Skirt (Artist Unknown)


Artist Unknown

I don’t think it’s just the tight skirt that’s responsible for that dorky smile on his face. Look at the cover closely and you’ll notice that he’s already taken off his shoes. We all know what that means.

This cover is from 1954, a time when nothing drove the boys crazier than an exposed ankle. Sadly, the name of the artist who is responsible is unknown.