Late in 2016, Nigel Taylor launched a new zine of horror, science fiction, and fantasy stories: Worlds of StrangeneSS. I suspect the “SS” on end represents deviance and perhaps “Short Stories.” The editor and the zine hail from across the pond, so it was not on my radar until Nigel invited me to review a copy. I will delve into the second issue (October 2017) after I’ve read it, either here or in The Digest Enthusiast book eight (due June 2018), but felt I should share the contents and key specs in today’s post.
Contents
Nigel Taylor: The Stranger Speaks (introduction)
Cover Story “The Lost World Lost”
Andy Boot “Pulped!” conclusion from issue one
Franklin Marsh “Computer Wild”
The Stranger Investigates: Parallel Lives: Magritte and Hergé
The Stranger Presents: “The Cold Light of Stars”
“Mr Hide” Micronicles #4 [Micronicles = Flash Fiction]
Graham Andrews “The Lights in the Sky Aren’t Stars”
Mister Gogue “It’s a Strange, Strange, Strange, Strange World”
“Palm” Micronicles #5
Strange Mails
Jojo Lapin X “Spaceman” Micronicles #6
Worlds of StrangneSS #2, October 2017
Editor: Nigel Taylor
Editorial Assistance: Kev Demant
Technical Assistance: Jon Taylor
~6” x 8” 68 pages, saddle-stitched
Print £8
Worlds of StrangneSS website


Fantasy and Science Fiction Vol. 134 No. 3 and 4, #736, Mar/Apr 2018
Paul Di Filippo: Plumage From Pegasus: The Varley Corps Wants You
I am always grateful to see a new copy of Fate. It’s been eight months since the last issue, so it’s great to know the magazine with “True Reports of the Strange and Unknown” is still in print. The indicia states it’s bimonthly, so let’s hope now that editor Phyllis Galde has completed her move from Minnesota to North Carolina, things really will get back on schedule.
Natalie Fowler “A Paranormal Investigation at Forepaugh’s Restaurant in Saint Paul, Minnesota—And Its Aftermath”
Contents (reprints)
Marvel Comics Digest #5: Avengers featuring Black Panther
Ready for spring? Here’s a sign it’s on the way, the Spring 2018 edition of Nostalgia Digest:
Plus, the Radio Program Guide for Those Were the Days and WGN Radio Theatre
Contents
Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine Vol. 63 #3 & 4 Mar/Apr 2018
Virtually a one-man show (with a little help from his friends), as editor Justin Marriott contributes all the articles, reviews, and conducts the interview.
The Sleazy Reader #6 Feb. 2018
Contents
Cover: Ryan Glen Sardachuk
The print version of J.D. Graves’ Econo Clash Review is now available. The line-up for the first edition is listed below. (And be sure to check out the
Editor: J.D. Graves
