#Alfred Hitchcock's Three Investigators

[driveintheaterofthemind]

Vintage Paperback - Alfred Hitchcock And The Three Investigators in The Secret Of The Crooked Cat by William Arden

Random House (1981)

[werezolft]

Pt. 2 of my Dead Boy Detective covers inspired by teen detective novels. More info and reference photos under the cut

I’ve continued watching this series on repeat while creating the novel covers. I really didn’t think I would get through all the episodes, I often stop projects part way through. I might do another post of the covers in chronological series order, as opposed to the order I drew them in.

Style, colors, and very often the actual poses are pulled from covers featuring The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and The Three Investigators.

I don’t know if you can tell, but I struggle pulling the concentration to add details to make forests look realistic. Something about trees takes more energy than I normally have, haha.

I don’t really have a lot more to add, but thanks for all the love on the first collection, it’s been very fun.

Also, happy pride month 🌈🌈🌈

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Image 1: An orange-red spiral staircase descends down into darkness. Charles Rowland is higher up, wearing his typical hero outfit; red shirt, black trousers and coat with pins. He’s holding a yellow lantern, and looking behind him anxiously. Edwin Payne follows behind, shrouded in shadow, wearing white nightclothes. At the top in yellow italics is “Dead Boy Detectives”, and in off-white bold caps “THE CASE IF THE VERY LONG STAIRWAY”.

Image 2: A blueish green forest at night, a full moon peaking over the trees in the top left corner. In the foreground to the right stands Crystal in her purple varsity jacket and floral turtleneck, hair half up in buns. Next to her Charles is wearing his hero outfit, polo shirt is fully black. They both look on hesitantly. In the mid ground Edwin, wearing his long brown coat is looking up at the furious glowing blue ghost of Shelby. At the top in yellow italics is “Dead Boy Detectives”, and in off-white bold caps “THE CASE OF THE TWO DEAD DRAGONS”.

Image 3: Crystal and Charles sit inside of a sigil circle on the blue floor of a green subway car. She’s wearing a red jacket, yellow shirt, and tan pants. He’s wearing his hero outfit. Charles is facing Crystal, while she’s angled away from the viewer, both are looking at sheet-ghost David the Demon, who is covered in the same sigils as the circle they sit on, running out the open subway door. At the top in yellow italics is “Dead Boy Detectives”, and in off-white bold lettering “The Case Of Crystal Palace”.

Image 4: A green forest, and brown earth, illuminated by the light of a magically summoned golden chandelier. Under it is The Cat King, brown hair angled into cat ears, wearing a white turtleneck sweater and sparkling black overcoat with red stripes. His arms are folded behind him, and his yellow cat eyes are gazing with feigned disinterest at Monty Finch and Edwin. Edwin is wearing his long brown coat, complete with brown vest and trousers, white shirt and blue bow tie. His cat bracelet is visible on his wrist. Edwin stands in an apprehensive crouch. Behind him Monty, long black hair, red scarf, and black coat, is glaring at The Cat King over his shoulder. At the top in yellow italics is “Dead Boy Detectives”, and in off-white bold caps “THE CASE OF THE CREEPING FOREST”.

Image 5: A series of covers on a white background. From left to right, "The Case Of The Dandelion Shrine", "The Case Of Devlin House", "The Case Of The Dandelion Shrine" (alt cover), "The Case Of The Hungry Snake", "The Case Of The Lighthouse Leapers", “The Case Of The Two Dead Dragons”, “The Case Of The Very Long Stairway”, “The Case Of Crystal Palace”, and “The Case Of The Creeping Forest”.

Image 6: A series of book covers on a white background: “Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators in The Secret of Skeleton Island”, “Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, The Ghost of Blackwood Hall”, “Nancy Drew, The Mystery at Lilac Inn”, “The Hardy Boys, While the Clock Ticked”, “The Three Investigators in The Mystery of the Coughing Dragon”, “The Hardy Boys, The Disappearing Floor”, “Nancy Drew, The Hidden Staircase”, “The Three Investigators in The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow”, “The Hardy Boys, The Secret Panel”, and “The Hardy Boys, The Haunted Fort”.

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Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators - 16.

1975 UK Armada paperback edition of Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators: The Mystery of the Nervous Lion (or George as he is called in the book). Originally published in 1971.

Written by Nick West (a pseudonym for Kin Platt, 1911-2003) and based on characters created by Robert Arthur (1909-1969). Cover by Peter Archer (1933-2018).

[mysterytheater]

[fitsofgloom]

Between Three Mysteries

[cak3art]

WIP

Ich bin irgendwie in die “die drei ???” Scene reingerutscht und arbeite gerade im Moment an einem comic strip der Peter/Bob beinhaltet

Ich hab mich sehr von Tonioverthetop inspirieren lassen und demnach finde ich es nur fair Credit zu geben, gerade weil man die Inspo bei Bob extrem sieht imo

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[vtgbooks]

Vtg Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators Mystery of the Deadly Double

[cybershubunkin]

Alfred Hitchcock and The Three Investigators - The Mystery of The Fiery Eye

[smokeflix]

How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) is Alfred Hitchcock & The Three Investigators meets HBO's Silicon Valley via The Social Network with a dollop of Layer Cake. Fun! —Shawnahbahd

warning: brassiered sex; genius: how bitcoin accelerates time, S2E4

[firstfullmoon]

That thing that happens sometimes where the boardwalk stretches into the forest,  wetlands reflecting sunlight from below,  and you feel like you’re on tour through  a more interesting life than your own.  I’m already gathering what I plan to miss  on the operating table. And your eyes  looking up at me by the bedside light.  It’s going to be almost too hot for Saturday’s  cocktail party but we’re going ahead anyway.  We’ll leave a hose in the lawn in case  anyone wants to spray their toes and  scream like they’re four when you think  you might die and a second later you  want more. Your brother wants more.  Smack your brother. Get in trouble and  now it’s time to go to bed. There’s more  darkness in the yard. I’m not done.  We kept the shades drawn back in  the bedrooms. A sheet hanging in the hall  not to waste the air-conditioning, a separate  world back there, where you lie sideways  on top of the blankets, propped up  on your elbows with a paperback. The window unit humming in your  parents’ bedroom. You turn a page.  Something happens to your brain and  the rest of your life you want it again. 

— Christopher Citro, “Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators in the Mystery of the Rest of Your Life”

[kwebtv]

Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands (/ˈdʒɛnə/; June 19, 1930 – August 14, 2024) Actress whose career in film, stage, and television spanned nearly seven decades. A four-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe winner, she collaborated with her actor-director husband John Cassavetes in ten films.

Rowlands costarred with Paul Stewart in the 26-episode syndicated TV series Top Secret (1954–55). She guest-starred on such anthology television series as Robert Montgomery Presents, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Studio One, Appointment with Adventure, The United States Steel Hour, and Goodyear Television Playhouse, all in 1955. In 1959, Rowlands appeared in the Western series Laramie, alongside her husband John Cassavetes in the detective series Johnny Staccato, and in the Western series Riverboat, starring Darren McGavin. In 1961, she appeared in the adventure series The Islanders, set in the South Pacific, and in Target: The Corruptors!, starring Stephen McNally. She guest-starred in The Lloyd Bridges Show, the detective series 77 Sunset Strip, Kraft Suspense Theatre, the Westerns Bonanza and The Virginian, and Breaking Point, all in 1963. In 1964, she guest-starred in the medical drama Dr. Kildare and in two episodes of Burke's Law. She appeared in four episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, three of which were after the series had been renamed The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. In 1967, she was cast as socialite Adrienne Van Leyden in the prime-time ABC soap opera Peyton Place.

In 1985, Rowlands played the mother in the critically acclaimed made-for-TV movie An Early Frost. She won an Emmy for her portrayal of former First Lady of the United States Betty Ford in the 1987 made-for-TV movie The Betty Ford Story

In 2002, Rowlands appeared in Mira Nair's HBO movie Hysterical Blindness, for which she won her third Emmy. Next year she appeared as Mrs. Hellman in an episode from the third season of Numb3rs. She played a Nazi survivor whose whole family was killed. The family owned a painting that the Nazis confiscated. Later on the painting reappeared. The new owner lent the painting to an art gallery in Los Angeles but while on display it was stolen. FBI. agent Don Eppes, played by Rob Morrow, tries to figure out what really happened.

In 2009, she appeared on an episode of Monk ("Mr. Monk and the Lady Next Door"). On March 2, 2010, she appeared on an episode of NCIS as lead character Leroy Jethro Gibbs's former mother-in-law, who is embroiled in a murder investigation. (Wikipedia)

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[werezolft]

The Dead Boy Detectives (and crew), have been occupying my thoughts the past few weeks. I’ve watched the show on repeat, rewatched Sandman, actually started reading the Sandman graphic novels (currently on Seasons of Mist, the introduction of the Dead Boys), and I’ve started drawing the episodes in the style of old teen detective novels.

I started these before getting super into behind the scenes details. I went down a bit of a rabbit-hole last night, and was delighted to learn that show-runner Steve Yockey wanted the show to be reminiscent of The Hardy Boys, one of the main influences of these covers.

The accuracy of their depictions varies, I don’t think they always really look like themselves. But I had a lot of fun.

I hope to continue designing these for a bit while the obsession holds, and maybe I can properly bring in purples, Crystal’s hero color.

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Image 1: A series of covers on a white background. From left to right, "The Case Of The Dandelion Shrine", "The Case Of Devlin House", "The Case Of The Dandelion Shrine" (alt cover), "The Case Of The Hungry Snake", and "The Case Of The Lighthouse Leapers".

Image 2: Three teenagers, Charles, Crystal and Edwin explore a blue green cave with a skull covered in dandelions on a center shrine. Charles holds a flashlight, Crystal is climbing in while her eyes have gone white during a psychic episode, and Edwin is playing lookout. At the top of the page in yellow italics is the text “Dead Boy Detectives” and below in off-white bold caps “THE CASE OF THE DANDELION SHRINE”.

Image 3: Edwin, Charles and Crystal peering around the corner of a yellow-green wooden hallway, looking at the silhouette of a man swinging an axe. They have varying worried expressions. At the top, in yellow italics is “Dead Boy Detectives” and in off-white bold caps “THE CASE OF DEVLIN HOUSE”.

Image 4: Crystal and Niko stare at each other across a green hallway. Niko has her left hand raised and is surrounded by glowing images, stars, hearts, moons, butterflies, rainbows, and sparkles. The cast a faint pink light. At the top in yellow italics is “Dead Boy Detectives”, and in off-white bold caps “THE CASE OF THE DANDELION SHRINE”.

Image 5: Charles and Edwin tied to chairs in a golden yellow room. Charles has an iron collar chained to his neck, and his wrists are bound. Edwin is in a white tank top, and his mouth is gagged with a clothe. On the wall is the shadow of the witch Esther, with her cane. In the corner is a large cabinet, Niko peers out of. On top of the cabinet is perched a crow, Monty. At the top, in yellow italics “Dead Boy Detectives” and in off-white bold caps “THE CASE OF THE HUNGRY SNAKE”.

Image 6: Edwin, Charles and Crystal stand on stairs overlooking the gray sea and red sky. A giant angler fish, Angie, is staring at them. In the corner, on top of the hill is a classic red and white striped lighthouse. At the top, in yellow italics “Dead Boy Detectives” and in off-white bold caps “THE CASE OF THE LIGHTHOUSE LEAPERS”.

Image 7: A series of book covers on a white background: “Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators in The Secret of Skeleton Island”, “Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, The Ghost of Blackwood Hall”, “Nancy Drew, The Mystery at Lilac Inn”, “The Hardy Boys, While the Clock Ticked”, and “The Three Investigators in The Mystery of the Coughing Dragon”.

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Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators - 15.

1983 UK Armada paperback edition of Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators: The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints. Originally published in 1971.

Written by Nick West (a pseudonym for Kin Platt, 1911-2003) and based on characters created by Robert Arthur (1909-1969). Cover by Peter Archer (1933-2018).

[mysterytheater]

[takeeachdayonebookatatime]

I'm Tony DiGerolamo. Previously, I wrote jokes for Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher and comic books for The Simpsons. Currently, I write The Pineys, it's about a family of hunters that hunt the kin of the Jersey Devil. The Jersey Devil is a 289 year-old folktale in South Jersey and is connected to many other stories about witches, ghosts, pirates and other supernatural entities. Book 15 of the Pineys dropped in January and is called La Cosa Nostra Piney. The series is a little bit like Ghostbusters with drunken hillbillies.

(Laura) 

Congrats on the book now onto the questions.

(Laura)

Is there a special reason behind the title of your book/series?

(Tony)

Yes, the Pineys is what people who live in the Pine Barrens are called. It was coined by Philadelphia elites in the early 1900's as a derogatory term, but it's now a term of endearment.

(Laura)

What was the inspiration behind your story/series?

(Tony)

The Jersey Devil legend is 289 years old and has been part of the folklore and culture of this region. It's what they named the hockey team after and is New Jersey's official state demon. It is inspired by the many folktales about and around the Pine Barrens.

(Laura)

Will there be any more books in your series?

(Tony)

There are currently 15. I put out three a year: March, July and October.

(Laura)

How many books have you written?

(Tony)

Total? At least 20. If you count comic books, more.

(Laura)

How many books are in your series?

(Tony)

Currently 15.

(Laura)

What can your readers expect from your next book?

(Tony)

More folktales, history, comedy and action in the Pines.

(Laura)

How does your next book fit in with your series?

(Tony)

La Cosa Nostra Piney is basically The Pineys vs. The Mafia. Allegedly, Mafia members have buried various dead guys in the Pine Barrens because it's very remote. One of the cousins owed the mob $8,000 and now they've come to collect.

(Laura)

What made you want to become a writer?

(Tony)

I won a contest in the 1st grade for a McDonald's hamburger for a short story. I kept winning every month until the school asked me to stop entering so one of the other kids could win. I am motivated by food.

(Laura)

For people who have not read your books or series, what are they about?

(Tony)

In the 1730's in Leeds Point, NJ, the mother of the Jersey Devil, Mother Leeds, was a witch. She opened the portals of Hell and flooded the Pine Barrens with devils. But in the neighboring village of Abe's Hat, the villagers formed a secret hunting society to hunt down the devils and send them back to Hell.

(Laura)

Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names?

(Tony)

A dog. Joan of Arc.

(Laura)

Besides writing, what are your other hobbies/skills?

(Tony)

I like making videos on YouTube these days. I make comics on The Webcomic Factory.

(Laura)

What is your favorite part of your book or series?

(Tony)

I like that I'm educating my readers about their local history, which I find fascinating.

(Laura)

Do you prefer paperbacks or ebooks?

What format do you prefer?

(Tony)

Books.

Softcover or hardcover books?

Soft.

(Laura)

What was your favorite book or series as a child?

(Tony)

As a kid, I read The Hardy Boys, The Three Investigators, Ellory Queen Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock Magazine and comic books.

(Laura)

Do you have a favorite cd or artist you like to listen to while writing?

(Tony)

Beastie Boys Ill Communication

(Laura)

What is one of the most important things your readers should take away from your books?

(Tony)

They should laugh.

(Laura)

If you could, would you make any changes to your book or series?

(Tony)

I would do all the audio books. So far, I've only done the first one.

(Laura)

Why do you think more people should read books?

(Tony)

People should ready GOOD books. There are plenty of them that are a waste of time and full of propaganda.

(Laura)

If your book got turned into a movie, who would you want to star in it?

(Tony)

Me. Other contenders: Chris Pratt and Ryan Reynolds.

(Laura)

How would you make the movie as good as the book?

(Tony)

I would insist on approving everything and/or direct it.

(Laura)

Do you think beta readers should be compensated in some way? And are they necessary?

(Tony)

If you work, you should be compensated.

(Laura)

What is your thought on outlines for stories/books?

(Tony)

They're fine. I use them in a very loose fashion these days. If you need them, use them, but don't be wed to them if the story changes.

(Laura)

Do you have a favorite quote by an author?

(Tony)

Yes.

(Laura)

Paper, computer or typewriter what do you write your story on?

(Tony)

Computer.

(Laura)

The last book you read was?

(Tony)

The whole book? Hard to say. I read parts of books looking for more folktales about the Pines. I tried to read the Gulag Archepelago, which is amazing, but I only got to Chapter 5. Need to go back and finish.

 

(Laura)

Which one of your books would you want turned into a movie?

(Tony)

All of them.

 

(Laura)

Do you snack while you write?

(Tony)

Sometimes.

 

(Laura)

What book meant the most to you?

(Tony)

Jersey Devil by McCloy and Miller 1974

 

(Laura)

Did any real life experiences have an impact on your book?

(Tony)

Sure. How could all of them not?

 

 (Laura)

Name one character you liked writing for/about in your book?

(Tony)

I like them all.

 

(Laura)

What three adjectives would best describe your book/story?

(Tony)

clever funny chaos

 

(Laura)

How would you best describe your characters to someone who has not read your book yet?

(Tony)

Part of the concept is the idea of a small town vibe where everyone knows your business. They are very close knit and don't see any reason to leave their little enclave and know it very well. You can try to roll in and change things, but you will probably fail.

 

 (Laura)

Writing multiple character perspectives is that something that is commonly found in your stories?

(Tony)

Yes.

 

(Laura)

Explain the thought process behind your book?

(Tony)

I use the improv method. I come up with a concept and heighten it until it leads somewhere.

 

(Laura)

Where do you write your books/stories? 

(Tony)

In my house.

 (Laura)

(Finale question) 

Current book you're reading?

(Tony)

I read books on the history of South Jersey and various folktales.

 

 

(Laura)

Any social media pages our very few readers can find you at and were they can buy your books 

 

(Tony)

The Pineys is available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082SCFW9R?binding=paperback&qid=1716835547&sr=8-2&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk

 

You can visit my site at ThePineys.com

 

I have various social media including YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWOlHbXZRG9P2K1moOZzsg

 

And Twitter/X at @TonyDiGerolamo

@thefixisin

[dan6085]

Top 20 spy thriller movies of all time:

1. **"Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" (2011)** - This film, based on John le Carré's novel, delves into the Cold War era as retired spy George Smiley investigates a Soviet mole within British intelligence. Known for its intricate plot and stellar performances.

2. **"The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" (1965)** - Adapted from John le Carré's novel, this film explores espionage, betrayal, and moral ambiguity during the Cold War, featuring Richard Burton's standout performance as Alec Leamas.

3. **"Bridge of Spies" (2015)** - Directed by Steven Spielberg, this true story-based film follows an American lawyer negotiating a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, showcasing diplomacy and espionage.

4. **"The Bourne Identity" (2002)** - Introducing Jason Bourne, this film follows an amnesiac CIA assassin discovering his true identity while evading capture and uncovering dark agency secrets.

5. **"Mission: Impossible - Fallout" (2018)** - Ethan Hunt and his team navigate international espionage, double-crosses, and a race against time to prevent a global catastrophe, showcasing high-stakes missions.

6. **"North by Northwest" (1959)** - Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this classic follows an innocent man caught in espionage and mistaken identity, featuring a thrilling cross-country chase.

7. **"Skyfall" (2012)** - James Bond faces personal and professional challenges while confronting a cyberterrorist threatening MI6, delving into his past and loyalty to M.

8. **"Argo" (2012)** - Based on true events, this film follows a CIA agent orchestrating a daring rescue mission during the Iranian Revolution by posing as a Hollywood producer.

9. **"Zero Dark Thirty" (2012)** - A gripping portrayal of the hunt for Osama bin Laden, focusing on a CIA analyst's relentless pursuit leading to the compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

10. **"The Hunt for Red October" (1990)** - A Soviet submarine captain defects to the U.S. triggering a tense naval standoff and a race against time in this adaptation of Tom Clancy's novel.

11. **"Casino Royale" (2006)** - The Bond series reboot introduces Daniel Craig as a raw and gritty Bond facing off against a terrorist financier in a high-stakes poker game.

12. **"Three Days of the Condor" (1975)** - A CIA analyst on the run after colleagues are assassinated delves into government secrets and corruption while evading capture.

13. **"The Lives of Others" (2006)** - Set in East Germany before the Berlin Wall's fall, a Stasi agent surveils a playwright leading to moral dilemmas and personal transformations.

14. **"The Manchurian Candidate" (1962)** - Cold War paranoia unfolds as a Korean War vet uncovers a plot involving brainwashing and assassination.

15. **"Body of Lies" (2008)** - A CIA operative navigates Middle Eastern espionage and counterterrorism, delving into deception and alliances.

16. **"Munich" (2005)** - A secret Israeli squad tracks down those responsible for the Olympic massacre, exploring moral dilemmas and revenge.

17. **"The Day of the Jackal" (1973)** - A master assassin is hired to kill French President de Gaulle, leading to a tense cat-and-mouse game.

18. **"Atomic Blonde" (2017)** - Set in the Cold War era, an MI6 agent navigates espionage, betrayal, and deadly encounters in Berlin.

19. **"Spy Game" (2001)** - A veteran CIA operative races to rescue his protégé, delving into past missions and espionage intricacies.

20. **"The Good Shepherd" (2006)** - Follows the early days of the CIA through the eyes of an agent dealing with loyalty, deception, and the cost of espionage.

These films stand out for their compelling narratives, complex characters, intense suspense, and exploration of espionage themes, contributing to the enduring popularity of the spy thriller genre.