This is from 1949. Luther Gordon was pseudonym that was used by several authors who wrote for the Quarter Books Line. The cover was done by George Gross.
Category Archives: Art
Artwork of the Day: The Fires Within (by Robert Maguire)
Artwork of the Day: The Phantom Detective (by Rudolph Belarski)

by Rudolph Belarski
The circus is a dangerous place, as this cover from Rudolph Belarski proves. This issue of The Phantom Detective was from December of 1946.
Artwork of the Day: Confessions of a Carnival Dancer (artist unknown)

This is from 1951. Unfortunately, the identity of the artist responsible is not known.
Artwork of the Day: Trouble Buster (by Walter Popp)
Artwork of the Day: Spycatcher 2 (by Edward Mortlemans)

by Edward Mortelmans
He was?
Artwork of the Day: Agent of the Devil (by James E. McConnell)

by James E. McConnell
“Behind every spy is a woman?” If only that were true!
When I first saw this cover, I assumed it was by Robert McGinnis but then I saw the signature in the bottom right corner and learned that the artist responsible was actually James E. McConnell.
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.
Artwork of the Day: Legacy of a Spy (by Robert McGinnis)
The Thrilling Covers of Thrilling Detective
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!
































