Unknown World comic books issue 1

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Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Train from Beyond, script by Richard E. Hughes [as Lafcadio Lee], art by Paul Reinman. The Vengeance of Pandurru!, script by Richard Hughes [as Pierre Alonzo], art by John Rosenberger. The Man Who Looked Backwards, script by Richard Hughes, art by John Forte. The Frontier in the Stars, script by Richard Hughes [as Shane O'Shea], art by Ogden Whitney. The Ancient Idol, script by Richard Hughes [as Curt Carpenter], art by John Rosenberger. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Romita. Stories by Gerry Conway, Gil Kane and unknown. Art by Ralph Reese, Gil Kane, Angelo Torres and Mike Esposito. Tales of lurking fear! Featuring: "The Day after the Day the Martians Came" by Gerry Conway and Ralph Reese (adapted from the story by Frederik Pohl); "He That Hath Wings" by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito (adapted from the Edmond Hamilton story that appeared in July 1938 in Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 32 #1); and "Nightmare at Noon" with art by Angelo Torres, reprinted from Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) #54. Plus: editorial by Roy Thomas about science fiction in comics and future adaptations. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Kelly Freas and John Romita. "Slow Glass." 5 pages. Concept by Bob Shaw. Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Tom Palmer. Framing sequence for stories in anthology. "Day of the Triffids." 15 pages. Part 1 of 2. Based on the book by John Wyndham. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Ernie Chua. After a meteor shower blinds almost everyone on Earth, giant mobile plants called Triffids attempt to finish off the human race. "A view from without." 8 pages. Story and art by Neal Adams. Humanitys propensity for war and self destruction is examined by an impartial alien observer. Interview with author Ray Bradbury. 10 pages. "Smash Gordon." 4 pages. Story and art by Frank Brunner. Flash Gordon spoof. "Savage world." 8 pages. Story by Wally Wood. Art by Al Williamson. An atomic bomb test leads to an encounter with a subterranean race. Interview with artist Kelly Freas. 4 pages. "Hey buddy, can you lend me a…." 5 pages. Story and art by Mike Kaluta. The last people on Earths fate rests on… a phone call. "Light of other days." 7 pages. Based on a story by Bob Shaw. Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Mike Esposito. A substance called slow glass allows a couple to see the past. But there is no guarantee theyll enjoy what they see. 80 pages. B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Wrap around cover and all art by Frank Brunner. "Harvest of Horror>" 7 pages. Reprinted from Creepy (1964 magazine) #39. Story by Phil Seuling. An escaped prisoner runs into a scarecrow while evading the law. From there the story is given numerous endings, all ending horribly for the fugitive. "What Rough Beast?" 8 pages. Reprinted from Creepy (1964 magazine) #45. Story by Jan Strnad. In the future a woman is attacked by a nightmarish creature. She flees her husband when she finds she is pregnant. What will she do when the creature comes seeking its child? "The Comets Curse." 6 pages. Reprinted from Eerie (1966 Warren magazine) #35. Story by Buddy Saunders. In ancient Rome, a sorcerer curses his captors with madness whenever a comet appears. The sorcerer has gained eternal life, but one of the centurions is willing to wait 2000 years for revenge. "Santas Claws." 7 pages. Reprinted from Web of Horror (1969) #3. Story by Frank Brunner. A vampire terrorizes a small Romanian village. Will he finally meet his match when he encounters... Santa Claus? 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover by Don Newton. "A Martian Odyssey" 13 pages. Adapted from the story by Stanley Weinbaum. Script by Don Glut. Art by Reuben Yandoc. A crashed spaceman on Mars must learn to cooperate with one of the last Martians to ensure that both of them survive. Interview with author Theodore Sturgeon. 5 pages. "Journeys End" 8 pages. Story by Bruce Jones. Art by Alex Nino. In the future, virtual reality may be used for everything, including marriage counselling. "The Forest for the Trees" 10 pages. Story by Bruce Jones. Art by Vincente Alcazar. A spacemans phobia of going blind puts his entire crew in danger as they fly near a star. Column of Science Fiction news by Don and Maggie Thompson. 4 pages. "Clete" 13 pages. Story and art by Bruce Jones. Alien explorers arrive on a ruined Earth and find some very interesting artifacts. "Preservation of the Species" 12 pages. Story by Bruce Jones. Art by Redondo. It is the future, and humanity has undergone some strange mutations, but human nature has not changed one little bit. "Sinner" 4 pages. Story and art by Archie Goodwin. Machines caused the end of the world, so now, even playing a guitar is a sin. "Arena" 15 pages. Adapted from the story by Frederick Brown. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Dick Giordano. The outcome of the war between mankind and the Outsiders will be determined by a fight between one man and one Outsider on a barren moon. "Threads" 3 pages. Story by Mat Warrick. Art by Gonzales. Are the threads an alien invasion, or just pollution? 96 pages. B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Written by Cullen Bunn and Clay McLeod Chapman. Art by Francesco Manna, and Guillermo Sanna. Cover by Mike McKone. ALL-NEW SCI-FI STORY! In celebration of Marvel's 80th anniversary and the comic books that captivated hearts and minds across generations, join us for two scintillating sci-fi stories - the first an extraterrestrial adventure by Cullen Bunn the likes of which haven't been seen in this or any other decade, and the second a tale of terror by Clay McLeod Chapman that could take place in your very own back yard! The secrets of the the universe lie waiting to be discovered, True-Believers, on a JOURNEY TO UNKOWN WORLDS! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Cullen Bunn and Clay McLeod Chapman. Art by Francesco Manna, and Guillermo Sanna. Cover by Superlog. ALL-NEW SCI-FI STORY! In celebration of Marvel's 80th anniversary and the comic books that captivated hearts and minds across generations, join us for two scintillating sci-fi stories - the first an extraterrestrial adventure by Cullen Bunn the likes of which haven't been seen in this or any other decade, and the second a tale of terror by Clay McLeod Chapman that could take place in your very own back yard! The secrets of the the universe lie waiting to be discovered, True-Believers, on a JOURNEY TO UNKOWN WORLDS! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Cullen Bunn and Clay McLeod Chapman. Art by Francesco Manna & More. Cover by Javi Garron. ALL-NEW SCI-FI STORY! In celebration of Marvel's 80th anniversary and the comic books that captivated hearts and minds across generations, join us for two scintillating sci-fi stories - the first an extraterrestrial adventure by Cullen Bunn the likes of which haven't been seen in this or any other decade, and the second a tale of terror by Clay McLeod Chapman that could take place in your very own back yard! The secrets of the the universe lie waiting to be discovered, True-Believers, on a JOURNEY TO UNKOWN WORLDS! Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

1st printing.

Written by Adam P. Knave and D.J. Kirkbride. Art and Cover by Nick Brokenshire.

Amelia Cole lives in two worlds-literally. One runs on magic; the other is built on technology. When the barriers between both worlds start to break down, Amelia and her Aunt Dani must take extreme action. It's the start of a whole new world in adventure, magic, and excitement as Amelia Cole steps forward to do what she knows is right, even when the consequences might be wrong!

Softcover, 152 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

2nd and later printings.

Written by Adam P. Knave and D.J. Kirkbride. Art and Cover by Nick Brokenshire.

Amelia Cole lives in two worlds-literally. One runs on magic; the other is built on technology. When the barriers between both worlds start to break down, Amelia and her Aunt Dani must take extreme action. It's the start of a whole new world in adventure, magic, and excitement as Amelia Cole steps forward to do what she knows is right, even when the consequences might be wrong!

Softcover, 152 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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1st UK Printing. United Kingdom hardcover reprint of From Unknown Worlds (1948 Street & Smith) Pulp. Cover and illustrations by Edd Cartier. Stories include a Novel: "The Enchanted Weekend" by John MacCormac. Novelettes: "Nothing in the Rules" by L. Sprague de Camp, and "The Compleat Werewolf" by Anthony Boucher. Short Stories: "The Refugee" by Jane Rice, "The Cloak" by Robert Bloch, "Yesterday Was Monday" by Theodore Sturgeon, "Trouble With Water" by L. E. Gold, "Anything" by Philip St. John, "The Devil We Know" by Henry Kuttner, "The Psychomorph" by E. A. Grosser, "The Hexer" by H. W. Guernsey, "The Summons" by Don Evans, and "Jesus Shoes" by Allan R. Bosworth. Poems: "Fiction" by Allan Grant, "Lurani" by Paul Dennis Lavond, "Black Cats" by Christel Hastings, and "The Dawn of Reason" by James H. Beard. Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W text w/illustrations, 7.25" x 9.75".

Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Sheldon Moldoff, Bill Woolfolk, John Martin and Bob McCarthy. Classic pre-Code horror from Fawcett. Sea captain Bullard thinks he's escaped justice for the sea disaster he caused years before, but then realizes his latest command is a ghost ship. Mountain climbers don't believe in the ancient serpent queen called Shanri, until they encounter her in person. Gangsters train a zombie dog for the vaudeville stage, invoking the wrath of the zombie humans. Classic, pulpy painted cover by Norman Saunders. The Sea of the Dead; The Quiet One; Shanri the Serpent Queen: The Trail of the Serpent Queen!; Footprints on the Ceiling. Final issue under this title; series continues as Strange Stories from Another World (1952) #2. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. "June 1952 to February 1953!" Collects Unknown World (1952) and Strange Stories from Another World (1952) #2-5. Cover by Norman Saunders. Ask yourself as you gaze at the magnificently-rendered splash page of "The Serpent Queen" with art by Bob McCarty, from the one-shot anthology Unknown World #1 (1952), "What is the significance of a leashed one-eyed snake in this panel?" This title continued with Strange Stories from Another World, for four more issues (#2 to #5), and all featured lushly painted covers by Norman Saunders. Collects Unknown World #1 (June 1952) and Strange Stories from Another World #2-5 (August 1952 to February 1953). Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $44.99.

1st printing. "June 1952 to February 1953!" Collects Unknown World (1952) and Strange Stories from Another World (1952) #2-5. Cover by Norman Saunders. Ask yourself as you gaze at the magnificently-rendered splash page of "The Serpent Queen" with art by Bob McCarty, from the one-shot anthology Unknown World #1 (1952), "What is the significance of a leashed one-eyed snake in this panel?" This title continued with Strange Stories from Another World, for four more issues (#2 to #5), and all featured lushly painted covers by Norman Saunders. Collects Unknown World #1 (June 1952) and Strange Stories from Another World #2-5 (August 1952 to February 1953). Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $54.99.

First Edition. Mars plans to steal Earth's water. Novel first published in STARTLING STORIES as "The Prisoner of Mars." Softcover, 4.75" x 7.25", 160 pages, text