Twisted Pulp Magazine Issue #42
Promotional Pandemonium! Book Review from Mark Slade
Before memes, before YouTube—there was Laurel and Hardy. In Promotional Pandemonium, author Richard S. Greene resurrects the golden age of comedy through a dazzling archive of images, essays, and behind-the-scenes dirt.
Cover Model, Saucy Aussie with Photos by Jessie Pfriem
Mistress of Black Magic by Thomas M. Malafarina
When two skeptical friends attend a small-town magic show to ogle the glamorous star of the act, they get far more than smoke, mirrors, and cleavage. As the show builds to its final, reality-warping trick, the line between illusion and dark truth disappears.
Josephine Baker: Joie de Vivre of Josephine
How did a poor Black girl from St. Louis become a global star, a war hero, and a Civil Rights warrior? Josephine Baker’s life defies categorization—she danced through barriers, whispered through war zones, and sang truth to power.
Bloody Hands Of The Ripper by E.S. Wynn
The streets of The City don’t sleep, especially when there’s blood in the gutters. Detective William Gray thinks he’s chasing a Ripper copycat—until a crimson-clad woman walks into a smoky dive bar and sends him down a rabbit hole darker than any alley.
Blink By Beth Lee
Angela Collins installed a Blink camera on her front door for security, expecting to catch nothing more than passing cars and nosy neighbors. But when she starts receiving notifications at exactly 3:08 AM, the footage reveals something chilling—a man in a derby hat and a sinister bald figure lurking outside her home.
Editorial: Franchise Fatigue
A lifelong fanboy looks back on the stories that shaped him and wonders if his obsession with elaborate lore and serials has gone from inspiration to crutch.
Melinda Gebbie Interview
Melinda Gebbie’s comics are different from the underground background she shared with other San Francisco cartoonists from the 1970s.
On The Devil’s Dole by E.S. Wynn
Each week, another address, another sinner. The Devil’s payroll comes with perks, but also with a curse.
Cosmic Horror and Literary and Cinematic Existential Dread by Lothar Tuppan
Dive into a genre where the monsters aren’t just out there—they’re embedded in the terrifying realization that everything we believe might be meaningless. This exploration of cosmic horror traces its literary roots and cinematic evolution while challenging your grip on reality.
Van Halen at 50 – A Rock Legacy Captured in Print
A half-century of riffs, rebellion, and reinvention—Van Halen at 50 captures the wild, electrifying journey of a band that redefined rock. Dive into a photo-filled chronicle of legends, lineups, and legacy, written with heart and honesty.
