Bob Deis
@bobdeis.bsky.social
I’m a #pulp culture historian who focuses on vintage men’s adventures magazines and paperbacks. I co-edit the Men’s Adventure Library book series, the MEN’S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY magazine and the ART OF RON LESSER book series. My website is MensPulpMags.com.
A classic killer octopus story by Harry Reiseberg in the short lived men's adventure magazine IMPACT, June 1953. Illustration by Bob Riger. (Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines & Books Facebook Group-> bit.ly/mensadventureFB.)
February 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
A classic killer octopus story by Harry Reiseberg in the short lived men's adventure magazine IMPACT, June 1953. Illustration by Bob Riger. (Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines & Books Facebook Group-> bit.ly/mensadventureFB.)
Ron Lesser's cover painting for THE CARRIBEAN ACCOUNT is one of the many that will be showcased in forthcoming volumes of THE ART OF RON LESSER book series. Volumes 1 and 2 are now available via Amazon (amzn.to/4dgRchX), BudsArtBooks.com and MensPulpMags.com. Volumes 3 and 4 are coming in 2026.
February 2, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Ron Lesser's cover painting for THE CARRIBEAN ACCOUNT is one of the many that will be showcased in forthcoming volumes of THE ART OF RON LESSER book series. Volumes 1 and 2 are now available via Amazon (amzn.to/4dgRchX), BudsArtBooks.com and MensPulpMags.com. Volumes 3 and 4 are coming in 2026.
“Not in America: Blues for Alex and Renee.” A song about the murder of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Something that should not have happened. Not in America…as the song says… Not in America ... youtube.com/shorts/8Xn0V...
Not in America: Blues for Alex & Renee
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January 31, 2026 at 11:44 AM
“Not in America: Blues for Alex and Renee.” A song about the murder of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Something that should not have happened. Not in America…as the song says… Not in America ... youtube.com/shorts/8Xn0V...
From the book THE NAKED AND THE DEADLY (amzn.to/3HUQt8Z), an authorized collection of stories by Lawrence Block from vintage men’s adventure magazines, here’s one of the three included that feature Ed London, his first private eye character. It was originally published in MAN'S MAGAZINE, Aug. 1963.
January 29, 2026 at 7:35 PM
From the book THE NAKED AND THE DEADLY (amzn.to/3HUQt8Z), an authorized collection of stories by Lawrence Block from vintage men’s adventure magazines, here’s one of the three included that feature Ed London, his first private eye character. It was originally published in MAN'S MAGAZINE, Aug. 1963.
This story from MAN'S WORLD, Oct. 1967, is one of the wild yarns in the MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #6 (amzn.to/3fSebYG), the “Heists” issue. MAQ #6 reprints classic heist-related stories and artwork from vintage men’s adventure magazine, plus articles about some of the best heist movies and novels.
January 29, 2026 at 3:44 AM
This story from MAN'S WORLD, Oct. 1967, is one of the wild yarns in the MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #6 (amzn.to/3fSebYG), the “Heists” issue. MAQ #6 reprints classic heist-related stories and artwork from vintage men’s adventure magazine, plus articles about some of the best heist movies and novels.
I just updated this post on my ThisDayinQuotescom blog about the saying "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." As I note in the post, contrary to the common attribution, Thomas Jefferson didn't say it. But I do think he'd agree with the point it makes. And, it seems as relevant now as ever...
“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.”
The saying “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty” is often used in commentary about the need to continually guard against efforts by the government or political pressure groups to…
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January 28, 2026 at 1:54 PM
I just updated this post on my ThisDayinQuotescom blog about the saying "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." As I note in the post, contrary to the common attribution, Thomas Jefferson didn't say it. But I do think he'd agree with the point it makes. And, it seems as relevant now as ever...
This wild story from MEN, October 1960 is one of the classic men's adventure magazine stories by Walter Kaylin featured in the new, full color, expanded edition of HE-MEN, BAG MEN, & NYMPHOS, available via Amazon (amzn.to/4mgkV0c), BudsArtBooks.com or my MensPulpMags.com bookstore.
January 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM
This wild story from MEN, October 1960 is one of the classic men's adventure magazine stories by Walter Kaylin featured in the new, full color, expanded edition of HE-MEN, BAG MEN, & NYMPHOS, available via Amazon (amzn.to/4mgkV0c), BudsArtBooks.com or my MensPulpMags.com bookstore.
From MAD, Sept 1967, the men’s adventure magazine spoof cover EVERYDAY GUTS. Art by Bob Clarke. Writer Larry Siegel. (Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines & Books Facebook Group-> bit.ly/mensadventureFB.)
January 26, 2026 at 8:17 PM
From MAD, Sept 1967, the men’s adventure magazine spoof cover EVERYDAY GUTS. Art by Bob Clarke. Writer Larry Siegel. (Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines & Books Facebook Group-> bit.ly/mensadventureFB.)
From MAD #67, Dec. 1961 — Fill in the blank men's adventure and confession magazine covers. Artist: George Woodbridge. Wrtier: Sy Reit. (Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines & Books Facebook Group-> bit.ly/mensadventureFB.)
January 25, 2026 at 6:24 PM
From MAD #67, Dec. 1961 — Fill in the blank men's adventure and confession magazine covers. Artist: George Woodbridge. Wrtier: Sy Reit. (Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines & Books Facebook Group-> bit.ly/mensadventureFB.)
"OK, you evil bastards. Let those scantily-clad damsels go or eat lead!" ... ADVENTURE, February 1961. Cover painting by Jack Rickard, who is best known for the artwork he did for MAD magazine. Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines & Books Facebook Group (bit.ly/mensadventureFB.)
January 25, 2026 at 2:48 PM
"OK, you evil bastards. Let those scantily-clad damsels go or eat lead!" ... ADVENTURE, February 1961. Cover painting by Jack Rickard, who is best known for the artwork he did for MAD magazine. Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines & Books Facebook Group (bit.ly/mensadventureFB.)
In the latest BudsArtBooks.com email catalog, our book THE ART OF RON LESSER, VOL. 2: DANGEROUS DAMES AND COVER DOLLS is listed as one of the "Mature Readers 2025 Bestsellers." Owner Bud Plant gave it his coveted “Highly Recommended” designation and a glowing write up. Many thanks, Buf!
January 23, 2026 at 6:18 PM
In the latest BudsArtBooks.com email catalog, our book THE ART OF RON LESSER, VOL. 2: DANGEROUS DAMES AND COVER DOLLS is listed as one of the "Mature Readers 2025 Bestsellers." Owner Bud Plant gave it his coveted “Highly Recommended” designation and a glowing write up. Many thanks, Buf!
Thursday Throwback to the witty Amazon review of POLLEN'S ACTION: THE ART OF SAMSON POLLEN (amzn.to/45pQsWN) posted by Justin Marriott, editor and publisher of the legendary PAPERBACK FANATIC, BATTLING BRITONS, and many other great fanzines (which you can get on Amazon here - amzn.to/4sVgP0A).
January 22, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Thursday Throwback to the witty Amazon review of POLLEN'S ACTION: THE ART OF SAMSON POLLEN (amzn.to/45pQsWN) posted by Justin Marriott, editor and publisher of the legendary PAPERBACK FANATIC, BATTLING BRITONS, and many other great fanzines (which you can get on Amazon here - amzn.to/4sVgP0A).
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Here are my picks of the best early 2026 crime books @anthonyhorowitz.com @michaelconnelly.bsky.social @jppomare.bsky.social @dervlamctiernan.bsky.social @timweaverbooks.bsky.social @natconyer.bsky.social @ferguscraig.bsky.social @avaglassbooks.bsky.social murdermayhemandlongdogs.com/crime-novels...
CRIME NOVELS THAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO READING IN 2026
2026 has already gotten off to a good start with two enjoyable, early Downunder crime novels by Tim Ayliffe (Dark Desert Road) and Geoff Parkes (The First Law Of The Bush), and Eva Macrae’s g…
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January 6, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Here are my picks of the best early 2026 crime books @anthonyhorowitz.com @michaelconnelly.bsky.social @jppomare.bsky.social @dervlamctiernan.bsky.social @timweaverbooks.bsky.social @natconyer.bsky.social @ferguscraig.bsky.social @avaglassbooks.bsky.social murdermayhemandlongdogs.com/crime-novels...
I rewatched THE DIRTY DOZEN recently and it reminded me that the concept for that film was inspired by the story "The Filthy Thirteen" by Arch Whitehouse in TRUE, Oct. 1944, which we reprinted in the MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #5, the Dirty Missions issue (amzn.to/4jWMvyU). Cover art by Rico Tomaso.
January 21, 2026 at 2:28 PM
I rewatched THE DIRTY DOZEN recently and it reminded me that the concept for that film was inspired by the story "The Filthy Thirteen" by Arch Whitehouse in TRUE, Oct. 1944, which we reprinted in the MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #5, the Dirty Missions issue (amzn.to/4jWMvyU). Cover art by Rico Tomaso.
This story from STAG, April 1974 will be included in the forthcoming MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #14. MAQ #14 will feature classic Bigfoot stories from men's adventure magazines, exclusive articles by Loren Coleman, Stephen Bissette, and Keith Roysdon, and a layout by my MAQ co-editor Bill Cunningham
January 19, 2026 at 5:19 PM
This story from STAG, April 1974 will be included in the forthcoming MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #14. MAQ #14 will feature classic Bigfoot stories from men's adventure magazines, exclusive articles by Loren Coleman, Stephen Bissette, and Keith Roysdon, and a layout by my MAQ co-editor Bill Cunningham
Happy Caturday, men's adventure magazine style! This is the cover of the January 1958 issue of COURAGE. Artwork by Clarence Doore (1913-1988), one of the great mid-20th century pulp magazine, MAM and paperback cover illustrators.
January 17, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Happy Caturday, men's adventure magazine style! This is the cover of the January 1958 issue of COURAGE. Artwork by Clarence Doore (1913-1988), one of the great mid-20th century pulp magazine, MAM and paperback cover illustrators.
Happy Caturday from me and my office staff… Ditto, Itty Bitty, Mau Mau, and Peeper.
January 17, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Happy Caturday from me and my office staff… Ditto, Itty Bitty, Mau Mau, and Peeper.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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I was a Universal monsters-loving kid, so writing this 5,000-word story for @crimereads.bsky.social was like writing my thesis.
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A Brief, Disturbing History of Universal Monsters
Although it’s long been said that Sherlock Holmes, Mickey Mouse and Superman are the most familiar characters in fiction – especially if we take into account all the variants of those characters – …
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January 15, 2026 at 9:55 PM
I was a Universal monsters-loving kid, so writing this 5,000-word story for @crimereads.bsky.social was like writing my thesis.
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Jan. 15, 2026 is writer Robert Silverberg’s 91st birthday! Bob is best known for his science fiction novels work, but he also wrote great stories for men's adventure magazines. You can read some in EXOTIC ADVENTURES OF ROBERT SILVERBERG (amzn.to/3xqiVce), which I co-edited with Bob and Wyatt Doyle.
January 15, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Jan. 15, 2026 is writer Robert Silverberg’s 91st birthday! Bob is best known for his science fiction novels work, but he also wrote great stories for men's adventure magazines. You can read some in EXOTIC ADVENTURES OF ROBERT SILVERBERG (amzn.to/3xqiVce), which I co-edited with Bob and Wyatt Doyle.
From the book POLLEN'S ACTION (amzn.to/49lA3BI), the second of 3 books we co-edited with artist Samson Pollen before he passed, here's a look at his painting for a story in STAG, June 1966 and the 2-page spread it was used for -- printed vertically across two-pages, like a centerfold.
January 15, 2026 at 2:53 PM
From the book POLLEN'S ACTION (amzn.to/49lA3BI), the second of 3 books we co-edited with artist Samson Pollen before he passed, here's a look at his painting for a story in STAG, June 1966 and the 2-page spread it was used for -- printed vertically across two-pages, like a centerfold.
“J'Accuse!" ("I Accuse!"), the headline of Emile Zola's scathing public letter about the "Dreyfus Affair," published on January 13, 1898. The background on this famous quote is the subject of the post on my ThisDayinQuotes.com site at the following link->
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“J’Accuse!” (“I Accuse!”) - Émile Zola defends Alfred Dreyfus
On January 13, 1898, the front page of the French newspaper L’Aurore featured a scathing letter about the “Dreyfus Affair” written by popular author Émile Zola and addressed to the…
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January 13, 2026 at 3:27 AM
“J'Accuse!" ("I Accuse!"), the headline of Emile Zola's scathing public letter about the "Dreyfus Affair," published on January 13, 1898. The background on this famous quote is the subject of the post on my ThisDayinQuotes.com site at the following link->
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YOUNG DEATH: "FITTING IN"
This week in 2000AD. Art by Tom @tomfosterart.bsky.social who I've never worked with before (tho he did the cover of a Commando comic I wrote 3 years back). I've been blessed by some great artists on this run.
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This week in 2000AD. Art by Tom @tomfosterart.bsky.social who I've never worked with before (tho he did the cover of a Commando comic I wrote 3 years back). I've been blessed by some great artists on this run.
#comics #comicbooks #ukcomics #judgedeath #darkjudges #2000ad
I'm back in the prog this week with a one-shot Young Death story, written by Kek-W. Got to do full art duties on this one and I think I managed to land on a colouring style that worked well. It's out this Wednesday in @2000ad.bsky.social prog no. 2465.
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
YOUNG DEATH: "FITTING IN"
This week in 2000AD. Art by Tom @tomfosterart.bsky.social who I've never worked with before (tho he did the cover of a Commando comic I wrote 3 years back). I've been blessed by some great artists on this run.
#comics #comicbooks #ukcomics #judgedeath #darkjudges #2000ad
This week in 2000AD. Art by Tom @tomfosterart.bsky.social who I've never worked with before (tho he did the cover of a Commando comic I wrote 3 years back). I've been blessed by some great artists on this run.
#comics #comicbooks #ukcomics #judgedeath #darkjudges #2000ad
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For @crimereads.bsky.social today, I got to write about the legendary author Richard Matheson.
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“The Stephen King of His Time”: Richard Matheson’s Remarkable Career on Page and Screen
Richard Matheson was one of the fiction writers who spanned generations and genres and whose career is hard to sum up. How do you do justice to an author whose work included the influential novel I…
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January 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
For @crimereads.bsky.social today, I got to write about the legendary author Richard Matheson.
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A subtle illustration by Shannon Stirnweis for a story involving murder in ARGOSY, February 1968. I didn't see the victim when I first looked at it. My eye first went to the bottom half...Then I saw her. (Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines & Books Facebook Group-> bit.ly/mensadventureFB.)
January 9, 2026 at 8:35 PM
A subtle illustration by Shannon Stirnweis for a story involving murder in ARGOSY, February 1968. I didn't see the victim when I first looked at it. My eye first went to the bottom half...Then I saw her. (Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines & Books Facebook Group-> bit.ly/mensadventureFB.)