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BLACK
MASK
Gardner had developed a number of series characters, some of
which were quite popular, that were printed in the pulp magazine Black Mask in
the 1920s and early 1930s. Mason was his first novel-length character, the
one he wrote the most about, and the one who has most often appeared in
television, motion pictures, radio, and other popular media.
This list courtesy of Val
Zwirn.
Stories conceived in Ventura, California
1. The Shrieking Skeleton, (pen name Charles M. Green),
miscellaneous short story, December 5, 1923.
2. The Serpent's Coils, (pen name Charles M. Green),
miscellaneous
short story, January 1, 1924.
3. The Verdict, (pen name Charles M. Green),
miscellaneous short
story, February 1, 1924.
4. A Fair Trial, (Anonymous), miscellaneous novelette,
June 1924.
5. Accommodatin a Lady, Bob Larkin short story, September
1924.
6. Without No Reindeer, Bob Larkin novelette, December
1924.
7. Beyond the Law, Ed Jenkins novelette, January 1925.
8. Hard as Nails, Ed Jenkins novelette, March 1925.
9. Painless Extraction, Bob Larkin novelette, May 1925.
10. Not So Darned Bad, Ed Jenkins novelette, June 1925.
11. Three O Clock in the Morning, Ed Jenkins novelette,
July 1925.
12. Ham, Eggs, and Coffee, Bob Larkin novelette, August
1925.
13. The Girl Goes with Me, Black Barr novelette, November
1925.
14. The Triple Cross, Ed Jenkins novelette, December
1925.
15. According to Law, Ed Jenkins novelette, January 1926.
16. Going Into Action, Bob Larkin short story, February
1926.
17. Register Rage, Ed Jenkins novelette, April 1926.
18. Thisissosudden!, Ed Jenkins novelette, May 1926.
19. Forget ‘Em All, Ed Jenkins novelette, June 1926.
20. Laugh That Off, Ed Jenkins novelette, September 1926
(reprinted in Dead Men' s Letters, New York,
Carroll and Graf, 1990, page 49)
21. Buzzard Bait, Black Barr novelette, October 1926.
22. Money, Marbles, and Chalk, Ed Jenkins novelette, November
1926.
23. Dead Men's Letters, Ed Jenkins novelette, December 1926.
24. Whispering Sand, Black Barr novelette, January 1927.
25. The Cat-Woman, Ed Jenkins novelette, February 1927.
26. This Way Out, Ed Jenkins novelette, March 1927 (information on
Erie Stanley Gardner on pages 127-128)
(reprinted in Dead Men' s Letters,
New York, Carroll and Graf, 1990, page 171) (same title as March 1937, different story).
27. Come and Get It, Ed Jenkins novelette, April 1927.
28. In Full Account, Ed Jenkins novelette, May 1927.
29. Where the Buzzards Circle, Black Barr novelette, September
1927.
30. The Wax Dragon, Ed Jenkins novelette, November 1927.
31. Grinning Gods, Ed Jenkins novelette, December 1927.
32. Yellow Shadows, Ed Jenkins novelette, February 1928.
33. Whispering Feet, Ed Jenkins novelette, March 1928.
34. Snow Bird, Ed Jenkins novelette, April 1928.
35. Out of the Shadows, Ed Jenkins novelette, May 1928.
36. Fangs of Fate, Black Barr novelette, August 1928.
37. The Devil's Deputy, Black Barr novelette, September 1928.
38. Curse of the Killers, Black Barr novelette, November 1928.
39. The Next Stiff, Ed Jenkins novelette, December 1928.
40. One Crook to Another, Ed Jenkins novelette, January 1929.
41. Bracelets for Two, Ed Jenkins novelette, February 1929.
42. Hooking the Crooks, Ed Jenkins novelette, March 1929.
43. No Questions Asked, Ed Jenkins novelette, April 1929.
44. Scum of the Border, Bob Larkin novelette, June 1929.
45. All the Way, Bob Larkin novelette, July 1929
46. Spawn of the Night, Bob Larkin novelette, August 1929 (table of
contents gives incorrect title,
"Hanging Friday").
47. Hanging Friday, Bob Larkin novelette, September 1929.
48. Straight from the Shoulder, Ed Jenkins novelette, October 1929.
49. Brass Tacks, Ed Jenkins novelette, November 1929.
50. Triple Treachery, Ed Jenkins novelette, December 1929.
51. Double or Quits, Ed Jenkins novelette, January 1930.
52. The Crime Crusher, Ed Jenkins novelette, May 1930.
53. Hell's Kettle, Ed Jenkins novelette, June 1930.
54. Big Shot, Ed Jenkins novelette, July 1930.
55. Tommy Talk, Ed Jenkins novelette, July 1931.
56. Hairy Hands, Ed Jenkins novelette, August 1931.
57. Promise to Pay, Ed Jenkins novelette, September 1931.
58. The Hot Squat, Ed Jenkins novelette, October 1931.
59. Strictly Personal, Ed Jenkins novelette, December 1931.
60. Face Up, Ed Jenkins novelette, January 1932.
61. Feet First, Ed Jenkins novelette, March 1932.
62. Straight Crooks, Ed Jenkins novelette, April 1932.
63. Under the Guns, Ed Jenkins novelette, May 1932.
64. Cooking Crooks, Ed Jenkins novelette, June 1932.
65. Rough Stuff, Ed Jenkins novelette, July 1932.
66. Note on authenticity of Chinese background in Ed Jenkins tales,
pages 124-125, August 1932.
67. Black and White, Ed Jenkins novelette, September 1932.
68. On Two Feet, Bob Larkin novelette, October 1932.
69. Honest Money, Ken Coming novelette, November 1932.
70. The Top Comes Off, Ken Coming novelette, December 1932.
71. Close Call, Ken Coming novelette, January 1933.
72. The Hour of the Rat, Ed Jenkins novelette, February 1933.
73. Red Jade, Ed Jenkins novelette, March 1933 (page 5 shows a
letter from Erle Stanley Gardner to
Joseph T. Shaw).
74. Chinatown Murder, Ed Jenkins novelette, April 1933.
75. The Weapons of a Crook, Ed Jenkins novelette, May 1933.
76. Making the Breaks, Ken Coming novelette, June 1933.
77. Devil s Fire, Ken Coming novelette, July 1933.
78. Blackmail with Lead, Ken Coming novelette, August 1933.
79. Whispering Justice, Ed Jenkins novelette, September 1933.
80. The Murder Push, Ed Jenkins novelette, October 1933.
81. Dead Men's Shoes, Ed Jenkins novelette, December 1933.
82. A Guest of the House, Ed Jenkins novelette, January 1934.
83. Cop Killers, Ed Jenkins novelette, March 1934.
84. New Twenties, Ed Jenkins novelette, April 1934.
85. Burnt Fingers, Ed Jenkins novelette, June 1934.
86. The Heavenly Rat, Ed Jenkins, novelette, September 1934.
End of Stories conceived in Ventura, California
87. Hot Cash, Ed Jenkins short story, November 1934.
88. Winged Lead, Bald Pete novelette, January 1935.
89. A Chance to Cheat, Ed Jenkins novelette, May 1935.
90. The Case of the Velvet Claws, June 1935.
91. The Case of the Lucky Legs, July 1935.
92. Announcement of Erle Stanley Gardner's return to Black Mask
heralded, September 1935.
93. Crash and Carry, Ed Jenkins novelette, October 1935.
94. Above the Law, Ed Jenkins novelette, December 1935.
95. Beating the Bulls, Ed Jenkins novelette, May 1936.
96. This Way Out, Ed Jenkins novelette, March 1937 (same title as
March 1927, different story).
97. Among Thieves, Pete Wennick novelette, September 1937.
98. Leg Man, Pete Wennick novelette, February 1938 (reprinted in The Hard-Boiled
Detective, 1977).
99. Muscle Out, Ed Jenkins novelette, April 1938.
100. Take it or Leave it, Pete Wennick novelette, March 1939.
101. Dark Alleys, Ed Jenkins novelette, September 1939.
102. Tong Trouble, Ed Jenkins novelette, June 1940.
103. Jade Sanctuary, Ed Jenkins novelette, December 1940.
104. Reader points out discrepancy in Jade Sanctuary, February 1941.
105. The Chinese People have the Best Relationship With Me (Which
I Never Can Forget), Ed Jenkins novelette, May 1941,
106. Rain Check, Ed Jenkins novelette, December 1941,
107. Two Dead Hands, Ed Jenkins novelette, April 1942,
108. The Incredible Mister Smith, Ed Jenkins novelette, March 1943.
109. The Gong of Vengeance, Ed Jenkins novelette, September 1943.
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