“Dime Detective Magazine,” November, 1943. Cover art by Rafael DeSoto.
“His hand was clamped over the blonde’s mouth.” From an inspector Allhof story “Aaron Had a Rod” by D. L. Champion.
“Imagine Inspector Allhof’s chagrin when he discovered that Aaron had a rod, and that it was the Inspector’s own .38. Not even the absence of coffee rationing could sweeten the java-tippling Satan of Centre Street’s curdled disposition after a Nazi saboteur temporarily outsmarted him by playing on Allhoff’s one weakness.” [Prologue]
"Dime Detective Magazine" was a prominent pulp periodical published between 1931 and 1953. It was known for its gripping detective stories and lurid crime tales. The magazine was part of Popular Publications, a major player in the pulp industry, and it featured works by notable authors like Edgar Wallace and Ray Bradbury. Over time, it evolved to include stories with elements of horror and mystery, creating a unique blend of genres.
“Dime Detective Magazine,” November, 1943. Cover art by Rafael DeSoto.
“His hand was clamped over the blonde’s mouth.” From an inspector Allhof story “Aaron Had a Rod” by D. L. Champion.
“Imagine Inspector Allhof’s chagrin when he discovered that Aaron had a rod, and that it was the Inspector’s own .38. Not even the absence of coffee rationing could sweeten the java-tippling Satan of Centre Street’s curdled disposition after a Nazi saboteur temporarily outsmarted him by playing on Allhoff’s one weakness.” [Prologue]
"Dime Detective Magazine" was a prominent pulp periodical published between 1931 and 1953. It was known for its gripping detective stories and lurid crime tales. The magazine was part of Popular Publications, a major player in the pulp industry, and it featured works by notable authors like Edgar Wallace and Ray Bradbury. Over time, it evolved to include stories with elements of horror and mystery, creating a unique blend of genres.