The Thrilling Covers of Thrilling Wonder Stories

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Dazzling Erin

Thrilling Wonder Stories was a pulp magazine that was published from 1936 to 1955. It was one of several pulp magazines that had the word “thrilling” in its title. The stories were mostly science fiction and I guess they were meant to be more thrilling than all of the other science fiction that was being published at the same time. The stories were apparently thrilling enough for the magazine to run for 19 years.

Below are a few of the covers of Thrilling Wonder Stories, done by some of the best artists of the pulp era.

by Earle Bergey

by Gabriel Mayorga

by Hans Wessolowski

by Harold V. Brown

by Rudolph Belarski

by Walter Popp

The Ultra Manly Covers of Man’s Life

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Dazzling Erin

Unknown Artist

From the 1950s through the early 70s, Man’s Life was “the action magazine for men.” Or, at least, that’s what it claimed on the covers. Judging from these covers, a man’s life back in the 20th century consisted of 1) fighting wild animals, 2) getting attacked by woman who had forgotten to button up their shirts, and 3) standing up for truth, justice, and the American way.

Here are a few of the extremely manly covers of Man’s Life. Be sure to check out the headlines too because some of them are certainly interesting. Any comments from any men as to whether or not these covers present an accurate representation would be greatly appreciated. As always, the artist has been credited where known!

Artist Unknown

by Norman Saunders

by Walter Popp

by Wil Hulsey

Unknown Artist

Artwork of the Day: Kiss of the Damned (by Walter Popp)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Dazzling Erin

by Walter Popp

The Covers of Manhunt

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Dazzling Erin

Artist Unknown

From 1953 to 1967, Manhunt was one of the best-selling and most highly regarded of the crime-themed pulp magazines. Manhunt featured hard-boiled stories from authors like Mickey Spillane, James Cain, James T. O’Farrell, William Irish, and others. Along with attracting some of the top pulp literary talent, it also featured some of the most memorable covers of the era. Below are just a few of the overs of Manhunt. As always, the artist has been credited when known!