Science Fiction comic books issue 1

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Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $45.00 View scans Signed by Howard Waldrop(Pg 21). No autograph certification is included.

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February, 1975. Corben cover, formerly Trumpet Magazine. 8.5" x 11", 48 pages, B&W. - Mature Readers - Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart Fine $8.50 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

No. 1 - 1953. 5.25" x 7.25", 128 pages, B&W.

1st printing. By Groff Conklin. Stories by Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, A.E. vanVogt, William Tenn, Lester delRey, H.P. Lovecraft, Ray Bradbury, and others. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 562 pages, text only. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Good $9.00

approximately 120 pages. 8 1/2 x 11 3/4. Cover price $4.95.

Science Fiction Fanzine of the Ontario Science Fiction Club, edited by Peter Gill. 8.5" x 11", 34 pages, B&W.

1st printing. By Mike Ashley. Whatever you thought about Science Fiction think again, and keep on thinking, because that is what Science Fiction does. Science Fiction prepares us for the future and cope with the present by asking the questions "What if...?" and "Just suppose..." This books takes a look at what Science Fiction has achieved and hopes to achieve. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Howard Hughes. Science fiction is probably the most popular box office genre in movie history and has given filmgoers some of their most memorable cinematic experiences. Outer Limits takes its readers on a tour of the sci-fi cinema universe in all its fantastical, celestial glory. From Metropolis to Avatar, these milestone films are included in this illustrative Filmgoers' Guide, and have captivated those who enjoy sci-fi since the dawn of cinema. Featuring examples of sci-fi film poster art, Outer Limits dives deep into some of the most interesting and popular movies since the establishment of the genre. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, Text. Cover price $19.50.

1st Printing. Softcover, 8.5" x 10.5", 148 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

1st printing. Edited by Alice K. Turner. Cover by Elliot Beard. The stories assembled here provide a glittering array of science fiction at its uncensored best, from the Golden Age to the New Wave, from Cyberpunk to Virtual Sex. Featuring 25 tales tales from Stephen King, Arthur C. Clark, Ray Bradbury, Ursula K. Le Guin, Harlan Ellison, Lucius Shepard, Howard Waldrop, Donald E. Westlake, Doris Lessing, Billy Crystal, and more! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 470 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

1st printing. Pocket guide to the 54th World Science Fiction Convention. 148 pages, B&W

1st printing. By Roger Fulton and John Betancourt. The complete guide to 50 years of science fiction entertainment! Includes hundreds of episode listings with catss and credits. More than just refernce, every show is reviewed. 16 pages of rare B&W photos! Whether you're a trivia buff, a true fan, or simply nostalgic to revisit the other worlds of yesteryear, THE SC-FI CHANNEL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TV SCIENCE FICTION is a must for your collection! Featuring Captain Video, Babylon 5, One Step Beyond, The X-Files, My Favorite Martian, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Doctor Who, Star Trek, The Prisoner, The Hutchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Blake's 7, Lost in Space, Battlestar Galactica, Highlander, The Fantastic Voyage, Earth 2 and much, much more! Softcover, 662 pages, Text (with 16 pages of B&W Photos). Cover price $15.99.

1st Printing - Written Eric S. Rabkin. An invaluable contribution to the serious study of science fiction as well as a vastly entertaining collection, Science Fiction A Historical Anthology displays the variety and richness of a genre that now speaks, in one way or another, to everyone. With 27 stories and excerpts, this anthology samples the full range of science fiction. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 530 pages, text only. Cover price $9.95.

May, 1931. Between Worlds by Garrett Smith. A large-size paperbound book, given away as a subscription premium. It was first advertised in the May 1931 issue of Wonder Stories.

Martian Martyrs by John Coleridge. Booklet series, first advertised in Future. Cover price $0.10.

Twin Earths. Stories by Oskar Lebeck, plus an introduction by Kean Crowe. Art and cover by Alden McWilliams. Dragon Lady Press reprints the now-obscure science fiction strip featuring a duplicate Earth on the far side of the Sun. Collects the Twin Earths daily strip from June 13, 1952 to May 23, 1953. FBI agent Garry Verth discovers that the lovely Vana is actually a spy from a counter-Earth called Terra, where women rule an advanced civilization. Spy From Another Earth; Agents of Terra; Space Station From Terra. Final issue of the series; the Twin Earths saga continued from publisher R. Susor. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st Printing - 5 Complete Edgar Rice Burroughs novels: "Pellucidar", "Thuvia Maid of Mars", "Tanar of Pellucidar", "The Chessmen of Mars", and "The Master Mind of Mars". Hardcover, 6.5" x 9", 452 pages, B&W, text only.

July, 1936. Volume 1, Issue 5. Written and illustrated by Morris Scott Dollens. Science Fiction fanzine containing cartoons, reviews and more. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 16 pages, hektograph printed. Cover price $0.05.

Legendary fanzine from the 1930s. Contributing editors include Mort Weisinger, Julius Schwartz and Forrest Ackerman. Maurice Ingher was the editor. Noted fan David Keller contributes "Types of Science Fiction". Julius Schwartz writes about the editor of Weird Tales, "Titans of Science Fiction" by Farnsworth Wright. Julius Schwartz's news and gossip column "The Science Fiction Eye" is two pages, his book reviews are one page, "The Time Tattler" by Forrest Ackerman, "Spilling the Atoms" by "Rap", Mort Weisinger contributes a column of trivia and fun facts concerning professionals of the time, and lastly letters and ads. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4", 24 pages including covers, B&W text, no artwork. Cover price $0.10.

Legendary fanzine from the 1930s. Contributing editors include Mort Weisinger, Julius Schwartz and Forrest Ackerman. Maurice Ingher was the editor. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4", 24 pages including covers, B&W text, no artwork. Cover price $0.10.

Legendary fanzine from the 1930s. Contributing editors include Mort Weisinger, Julius Schwartz and Forrest Ackerman. Maurice Ingher was the editor. Noted fan David Keller contributes "Types of Science Fiction". Julius Schwartz writes about the editor of Weird Tales, "Titans of Science Fiction" by Farnsworth Wright. Julius Schwartz's news and gossip column "The Science Fiction Eye" is two pages, his book reviews are one page, "The Time Tattler" by Forrest Ackerman, "Spilling the Atoms" by "Rap", Mort Weisinger contributes a column of trivia and fun facts concerning professionals of the time, and lastly letters and ads. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4", 24 pages including covers, B&W text, no artwork. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 7 - March 1933. Legendary fanzine from the 1930s. Contributing editors include Mort Weisinger, Julius Schwartz and Forrest Ackerman. Maurice Ingher was the editor. Noted fan David Keller contributes "Types of Science Fiction". Julius Schwartz writes about the editor of Weird Tales, "Titans of Science Fiction" by Farnsworth Wright. A Merrit's "The Woman of the Wood" is reprinted from the August 1926 issue of Weird Tales. Julius Schwartz's news and gossip column "The Science Fiction Eye" is two pages, his book reviews are one page, "The Time Tattler" by Forrest Ackerman reviews Metropolis and a Betty Boop cartoon, "Spilling the Atoms" by "Rap", Mort Weisinger contributes a column of trivia and fun facts concerning professionals of the time, and lastly letters and ads. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4", 24 pages including covers, B&W text, no artwork. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Fine $18.00 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

Vol. 1, No. 1 - 1954. 5.25" x 7.25", 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Add to cart Good $38.00 View scans Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 40%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

VOL. 1 NO. 2 - 1954. Creature from Black Lagoon; George Pal article, "Has Hollywood Gone Science Fiction Mad. 5.25" x 7.25", 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Film classics of the 50s by Dennis Saleh. Cover price $7.95.

King Kong (remake), Star Trek 2 (movie), Logan's Run, Exorcist II: The Heretic, Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, TV superheroes, Superman (movie), interview with Gerrit Graham (Demon Seed), and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 newsprint pages. Cover price $2.00.

1st printing.

Cover by Atsuya Uki.

Discovering unknown worlds. An illustration anthology focusing on Science Fiction.

A devastated apocalyptic world, a society with advanced science, humans and cities that are a fusion of machines and advanced technology, characters traveling through an infinite universe, novel gadgets with huge potential, the future that we dreamed of during childhood... This book is a large-format anthology that introduces 32 contemporary creators and their works depicting near-future and imaginary worlds with a variety of illustration styles and outstanding techniques. Enjoy these highlights from the world of science fiction illustration printed in vivid color and with beautiful binding. Also, at the end of the book, a feature showing the making of the illustrations by Atsuya Uki, a visual artist and illustrator who has been creating a unique world with his vivid colors and bold compositions.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking and astounding worldview and images created by 32 creators: Rolua / Asteroid / EVILVIT / Syu Taniguchi / waneella / APO+ / Novelance / JNTHED / Aamond / AF_KURO / Shinya Mizuno / PALOW. / CLT / Esuthio / neco / Atsuya Uki / SWAV / IBUKI / Ewo kaku PETER / Sheng Lam / Yukiko Kata / Yota Tsukino / K,Kanehira / KUROIMORI / Rapt Haguruma / Keiji Hida / Punch / miche (Bourei Koubou) / Tateri Ueda / Akane Malbeni / Sakana Sakatsuki / Kashiwai.

Softcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

1st Printing. Science Fiction Invasions is a photo filled journey to classic films in several categories - Big Bugs, Alien Invaders, and Robots in the movies - plus, a tribute to the three Flash Gordon serials, and a career profile of director/makeup effects master John Carl Buechler. Softcover, 8" x 10.5", 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Vol. 1, No. 1. January 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features: "Melancholia has a Plastic Core" by Brian Aldiss, "A Woman Naked" by Christopher Priest, extract from "Pirates of the Asteroids" by Isaac Asimov, and more. Posters by Bruce Pennington and Ray Feibush. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 2. February 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features: "The Tree in the Forest" by Terry Greenbough, "Blue Theme and Fugue" by Robert Wells, "The Seeds of Time" by John Brunner, and more. Bruce Pennington centerfold poster. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 3. March 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features: "Starport" by Sydney J. Bounds, "The Mist at the Bottom of the Valley" by Douglas Fulthorpe, and more. Ray Ferbush cover and Bruce Pennington laid in center-fold poster. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 4. April 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features stories by Bob Shaw, Grahame Leman, Terry Greenhough, and Ron Owen. Bruce Pennington cover and David A. Hardy single-fold poster. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 5. May 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features: "The First Day of the Rest of Your Life" by Dan Morgan, "To Live Again" by Robert Silverberg, "The Death of Man" by Douglas Fulthorpe, and more. Chris Yates cover and laid in center-fold poster. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 6. June 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features: "Every Little Star" by E. J. Stark, "Apple" by Anne McCaffrey, "Echo of the Past" by Michael Ashley, and more. Bruce Pennington cover and matching laid in center-fold poster. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 7. July 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features: "In the Hour of Not Quite Rain or Five Views from Sodom" by Robert Borski, "History Lesson" by Arthur C. Clarke, "Investigation Meeting, Destruction" by Peter D. F. Webb, and more. Bruce Pennington cover and Jurgen Rogner laid in center-fold poster. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 8. August 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features: "Testing...One, Two, Three, Four" by Steve Chapman, "The One Who Waits" by Ray Bradbury, "Sad Story" by Brian M. Stableford, and more. David Hardy cover and centerfold poster by Josh Kirby. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 9. September 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features: "Blindness" by Jürgen vom Scheidt, "The Puff-Ball Menace" by John Wyndham, "The Landlord" by Delia Leslie, and more. David Pelham cover and centerfold poster by Bob Fowke. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 10. October 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features: "Song of the Dead Gulls" by Chris Penn, "Sitting on a Starwood Stool" by Ian Watson, "The Feminine Feature" by Michael Ashley, and more. Bruce Pennington cover and single-fold poster. Rear cover with ad for "I Will Fear No Evil" by Robert Heinlein. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 11. November 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features: "The Legend of GX-118" by David S. Garnett, "Are You Alive (and Intelligent) Out There?" by C. D. Renmore, "The Last Weapon" by Douglas Fulthorpe, and more. Ray Winder cover and Ray Feibush laid in center-fold 1975 calendar. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 12. December 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features: "Horizontal Spy" by David Coles, "A New Boom Sweeps Clean" by Michael Ashley, "Jamboree" by Jack Williamson, and more. Bruce Pennington cover with centerfold poster by Brigid Marlin. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

1st Printing - Written by Philip Strick. This book is a wide-ranging account of science fiction in the cinema with detailed discussion of many of the films mentioned. All the popular, and disturbing, themes are treated, from films about alien visitors, space flight and scientists on the rampage, to films about political pressure and experiments with time perspective. The highly informative text includes an unusually wide and interesting range of films from early classics like "Homunculus", "Metropolis", and "War of the Worlds" to more contemporary films such as "2001: A Space Odyssey", "The War Game", and "A Clockwork Orange". Illustrated with over 170 color and black and white stills, many of which have never been published before. Hardcover, 8.5" x 11", 160 pages, B&W with some color.

Vol. 1, No. 4. December 25, 1937. Science Fiction Newszine published by Richard Wilson. This issue includes a brief mention of "The Shadow" radio program, at that time performed anonymously by Orson Welles. Single sheet of paper, mimeographed on both sides. Folded twice for mailing. 8.5" x 11". Black and white. Cover price $0.05.

First edition this format - 1999. By Frank M. Robinson. Vividly illustrated with images of film posters, magazines and books, Robinson's book offers an insider's view of the prophetic writers, illustrators and editors who made science fiction the most popular form of entertainment in the 20th century. From Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to the visions of Robert Heinlein and Steven Spielberg, come along for the journey of a lifetime. Profusely illustrated in color. Softcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st Printing - Written by Damon Knight. Includes 18 stories by Science-Fiction writers from the 1930's, including; John W. Campbell, Jr., Lester Del Rey, L. Sprague de Camp, and Eric Frank Russell. Accompanying the stories themselves is commentary by Damon Knight, which provides an insider's view of the circumstances under which they were created, and the special rivalries that existed among the publishers, the editors, and the writers. Softcover, 5" x 8", 470 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $4.95.

2nd or later printing - Written by Damon Knight. Includes 18 stories by Science-Fiction writers from the 1930's, including; John W. Campbell, Jr., Lester Del Rey, L. Sprague de Camp, and Eric Frank Russell. Accompanying the stories themselves is commentary by Damon Knight, which provides an insider's view of the circumstances under which they were created, and the special rivalries that existed among the publishers, the editors, and the writers. Softcover, 5" x 8", 470 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $4.95.

An index published by Meade and Penny Frierson on the SF programs for adults broadcast during the Golden Age of radio. 8.5" x 11", 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

British Edition of Science Fiction Quarterly #1. Cover by Milton Luros. "No War Tomorrow" by Wallace West, "Stopwatch on the World" by Daniel R. Gilgannon, and other science fiction stories by William Gray Beyer, Robert Abernathy, Lester Del Rey, George O. Smith, Walter Kubilius, William Tenn, Bryce Walton. 6 3/4-in. x 9 3/4-in., 132 pages, black and white (text with illustrations).

First UK Edition of this SF anthology edited by Mary Kornbluth. Publisher's full red cloth with titles stamped in silver. Dust jacket illustration designed by Penny Carey. 5.75" x 8.5", 264 pages, text.

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Science Fiction selections from Young World Magazine. Cover by John Gretzer. "We Are Waiting" by Pat Derby, "Forbidden Fruit" by Michael L. Berger, "Gift From Earth" by Kathleen Pacini, "Visitor From Space" by Pauline Dorgan Guppy, "The Dollhouse" by L. E. Preston, "Mark Ramsey's Magic Trick" by Joan N. Watkins, "Magnetic Marvin" by Paul E. Hull, and "A Space-Shuttle Trip" by Nancy L. Robison. 36 pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11".