An illustration from a 1903 issue of Punch magazine.

An illustration from an 1892 issue of The Idler magazine.  The caption reads: "I'd make a better phantom with a sheet and a turnip."

An illustration from an 1891 issue of The Strand magazine.  The caption reads: "It was an imp."

"I had a brain tumor and I had visions. I believe the visions cause the tumor and not the reverse." —Brian O'Blivion in David Cronenberg's Videodrome.

The illustration is from an 1897 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.

An illustration from a 1907 issue of The Strand magazine.  The caption reads: "If you insist on denouncing me, you little know the consequences you will bring upon yourself!"

Dedicated to Gordon Meyer.

An illustration from an 1893 issue of Pall Mall magazine. 

An illustration from a 1902 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.  The caption reads: "'Monsters!  Monsters!' he cried."

"'Suppose you try,' interrupted a suave voice."  An illustration from a 1902 issue of English Illustrated magazine.