Worlds of Fantasy (UPD Publishing) Vol. 1 No. 3 Winter 1970–71 leads with a “complete new novel by this year’s Hugo winner!” The sequel to Wizard of Earthsea, “The Tombs of Atuan” by Ursula K. LeGuin runs 72 pages.
The sixth issue of Justin Marriott’s The Sleazy Reader is due in February. The front and back covers below provide the only hints of what’s in store, Valentine. The Paperback…
The pulp magazine with modern sensibilities. Contents From the Editors Richard L. Rubin “Commander Saturn and the Deadly Invaders from Rigel” Karen Thrower “Demons Within” Steve DuBois “Monsters in Heaven” Benjamin Cooper “A Brush with Death”…
London-based cartoonist Sean Azzopardi sent an assortment of his recent comics: Rain on Glass (2014, A5-size, 24 pages) Dramatic moments in Sean’s early life. Tracks (2015, A5-size, 20 pages) Comic conventions, concerts, and a trip to…
As featured in Marvel Science Stories May 1951: You’d think Sam Forbes had won the lottery when he passes “the test” in Bryce Walton’s story “Polyoid.” He soon becomes a Blue Light Worker in the Great…
It’s always great to see the glint of Scotch Rutherford’s Switchblade, an anthology of noir. Under issue four’s red hot cover: Lisa Douglass “Members Only” (verse) Scotch Rutherford Editor’s Corner photo by Jack Valentine Quick…
Contents Happy Holidays art by Ally Hodges The Lineup Michael Nethercott “Sinners at Eight” art by Hank Blaustein Marianne Wilski Strong “Louisa and the Lighthouse” Peter Sellers “Christmas Help” Mysterious Photograph $25 fiction contest “End Game”…
Contents Arthur Carey “One and Done” Ricky Sprague “The International (Marketing) Incident” Jeff Somers “Arthur Kill” Carlos Orsi “The Adventure of the Dead Frog” Tim Major “The Pale Shadow and the Conjuror” Rhonda Howard “Smoke Test”…
Although not labeled officially with the “Ellery Queen Selects” banner, Mercury Mystery #110 met all the series’ criteria: a short story collection edited by Queen, with his introduction. Mercury Mystery 110, Apr. 4, 1947 “Dr. Fell, Detective…