Secret Service (magazine)

Secret Service was a pulp magazine published by Popular Publications from 1936 to 1942. It featured adventure stories centered around secret agents and espionage, often set against a backdrop of international intrigue and war.

The magazine was known for its fast-paced narratives, exotic locales, and heroic protagonists who battled ruthless villains. While the quality of the writing varied, Secret Service provided escapist entertainment for readers during a turbulent period in history. Authors who contributed to the magazine included notable pulp writers such as Norman Daniels (under various pseudonyms), Emile C. Tepperman, and Frederick C. Davis. The covers typically featured dramatic, action-packed illustrations designed to attract attention on newsstands. Though not as widely remembered as some other pulp titles, Secret Service represents a significant entry in the genre of spy fiction that flourished in the early to mid-20th century. It ceased publication in 1942, likely due to wartime paper shortages and changing reader preferences.