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Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp comic books 1950

  • Vol. 6 #2
    Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 6 #2


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    • Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

    Jan 1950. Cover by Lawrence. Science Fiction stories include two novels; "Outpost Infinity" by Raymond F. Jones and "The Long Dawn" by Noel Loomis, and five short stories; "The Fear Planet" by Murray Leinster, "A Fragment of Diamond Quartz" by Ray Cummings, "Beyond All Weapons" by L. Ron Hubbard, "Spin, Devil!" by John D. MacDonald (as 'John Wade'), and "The Final Frontier" by Robert Moore Williams. Illustrations by Bok, Calle, Virgil Finlay, and Lawrence. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white text with spot illos.; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 6 #3
    Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 6 #3


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    • Paper: Off white
    • Paper: Cream
    • Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Slight.
    • Paper: Cream
    • Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

    Cover by Norman Saunders. Science Fiction stories include the novel; "Rogue Ship" by A. E. Van Vogt, two novelettes; "A Step Farther Out" by Raymond Z. Gallun, and "World Without Darkness" by Neil R. Jones, and four short stories; "Outcast of the Stars" by Ray Bradbury, "The Ultimate One" by John D. MacDonald, "The Wheel of Time" by Robert Arthur, and "Exile of the Eons" by Arthur C. Clarke. Illustrations by Virgil Finaly, Paul Callé, and Hannes Bok. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white text with spot illos.; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 6 #4
    Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 6 #4


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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Water damage: Slight.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Paper: Off white
    • Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
    • Paper: Cream
    • Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.
    • Paper: Cream
    • Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Front cover detached 20%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.
    • Paper: Light tan to off white
    • Back cover detached 40%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

    Volume 6, Issue 4 - May, 1950. Cover by Lawrence Stevens. Science Fiction stories: "The Death Crystal" by George O. Smith, "By the Stars Forgot" John D. MacDonald, "The Long Way" by Francis L. Ashton, "The Call from Beyond" by Clifford D. Simak, "Gift of Darkness" by John D. MacDonald (as Peter Reed), "Slave of Eternity" by Roger Dee, "Hop O My Thumb" by William Morrison, and "The Vanishers" by Arthur J. Burks. Illustrations by Calle, Virgil Finlay, and Lawrence. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., text with illos. 128 newsprint pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 7 #1
    Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 7 #1


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    • Paper: Off white
    • Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Front cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Cover trimmed.
    • 2.5" Cumulative spine split.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Front cover detached 40%. Back Cover Detached. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

    Cover by Lawrence Stevens. Science Fiction stories: "Half-Past Eternity" by John D. MacDonald, "King of the Stars" by William L. Bade, "Last Return" by Roger Dee, "Escape to Fear" by John D. MacDonald (as Peter Reed), "Vengeance, Unlimited" by Fredric Brown, "The Metal Smile" by Alfred Coppel", "A Bit of Forever" by Walt Sheldon, "The Ancient Ones" by Harold S. Sykes, and "To the End of Time" by Robert Moore Williams. Illustrations by Calle, Lawrence, Paul and Van Dongen. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 7 #2
    Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 7 #2


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    • Paper: Off white
    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
    • Paper: Cream
    • Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Slight.

    Volume 7, Issue 2 - September, 1950 Volume 7, Issue 2. Cover by Van Dongen. Science Fiction Stories: "The Star Beast" by Poul Anderson, "Half-Life" bu Alfred Coppel, "Ultimate Quest" by John Holbrook, "The First" by Kris Neville, "The Undying Ones" by Fredric Brown, "The Mind Masters [Professor Jameson]" by Neil R. Jones, "Beyond Space and Time" by Joel Townsley Rogers, and "Final Enemy" by L. Ron Hubbard. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 130 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 7 #3
    Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 7 #3


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    • 1.25" Spine split from top.
    • Front cover detached 15%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Moderate.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
    • Paper: Cream
    • Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Slight.
    • 1" Spine split from top.
    • Paper: Cream
    • Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Extensive.

    Cover by Van Dongen. Science Fiction stories: "Flight to Forever" by Poul Anderson, "Star Tamer" by Alfred Coppel, "The Soul Makers" by Robert Moore Williams, "The Land of Lost Content" by Chad Oliver, "Doom Ship" by Henry Guth, and "Sunken Universe" by Arthur Merlyn. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay, Calle, Paul and Stuart. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.