The Pain Master And His Incredible Machine
This artwork illustrates a story called The Pain Master’s Bride in Eerie Stories #1 from August, 1937. It’s unclear why the Pain Master needs a gun, when his victim is so securely tied up…
Elsewhere on Bondage Blog:
It’s a Chekhov’s Gun. Pulp-fictional convention requires that the villain shoot at (but miss) the Big Strong Handsome Hero Man when he somehow breaks out of his bonds with the aim of rescuing the distressed damsel. He can achieve this more credibly if he brandishes the weapon early in the narrative.
Curse you, Big Strong Handsome Hero Man!
I’m sure you are correct!