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The Shocking Covers of Crime Detective

Posted on by Dazzling Erin

April, 1943. By Delos Palmer

Crime Detective was a true crime pulp magazine that was published from 1938 to 1953.  Today, it is best remembered for its covers, all of which featured women who were either in trouble or about to create some trouble of their own.  Here is just a small sampling of the covers of Crime Detective!

December, 1938, by Edward Dalton Stevens

March, 1939. Artist Unknown

July, 1940. Artist Unknown

January, 1941. By Allen Gustav Anderson

July, 1941. By Allen Gustav Anderson.

February, 1942. Artist Unknown.

January, 1943. By Sam Cherry.

February, 1943. By Albert Fisher.

November, 1943. By Albert Fisher.

December, 1947. By Sam Cherry.