Cast A Spell With The Witches Of The Pulp Era


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Witches were a popular subject during the pulp era, starring in stories and appearing on covers.  Sometimes, they were riding broomsticks and other times, they were just casting spells.  Whatever they were doing, they were always ready to work their magic on readers.

Today, it’s time to pay tribute to some of the witches of the pulp era!

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by Earle Bergey

by Hannes Bok

by Jack Thurston

by Margaret Brundage

by Rudolph Belarski

by Tommy Shoemaker

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Artwork of the Day: Billy The Kid vs Dracula (Artist Unknown)


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This is from 1966.  Unfortunately, the identity of the artist is unknown but I like the combination of cowboys and Dracula.  Billy doesn’t look like much of a kid, though.  I also like that the poster features the shadow of both Boot Hill and Dracula’s Castle in the lower left-hand corner, bringing to iconic places together for one movie.

Artwork of the Day: The Oracle (Artist Unknown)


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This is from 1985 and I guess the lesson of this film is don’t play with cards that have “SATAN” written across the front of them.  This poster actually looks like it could just as easily be the cover of a R.L. Stine or a Christopher Pike novel.  Unfortunately, the identity of the artist responsible is unknown.

Artwork of the Day: Snake People (Artist Unknown)


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This poster art is for a film that was released in 1971.  I don’t know much about the movie but I know that snakes are scary, especially the big ones that slither on you while you’re relaxing in a coffin.  Unfortunately, I do not know the name of the artist responsible for this memorable poster.