The Rings of Sol, by James Blish, THRILLING WONDER STORIES

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The Rings of Sol

by James Blish

Thrilling Wonder Stories, February 1952, pp. 63-66

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Issues of the 1930s = 4 Years, 15 Issues, 289 Articles
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  Issues of 1936 = 3 Issues, 58 Articles
  1. [+]
    August 1936 Issue = 18 Articles
    1. Introducing the New Thrilling Wonder Stories by The Editors, pp. 10-11
    2. Blood of the Moon by Ray Cummings, pp. 12-28
    3. The Hormone Menace by Eando Binder, pp. 34-47
    4. The Circle of Zero by Stanley G. Weinbaum, pp. 48-60
    5. The Land Where Time Stood Still by Arthur Leo Zagat, pp. 78-93
    6. Death Dives Deep by Paul Ernst, pp. 94-109
    7. The Drone Man by A. Merritt, pp. 29-33
    8. The Nth Degree by Mort Weisinger, pp. 61-64
    9. Revenge of the Robot by Otis Adelbert Kline, pp. 68-76
    10. Zarnak by Max Plaisted, pp. 65-67
    11. Test Your Science Knowledge, p. 77
    12. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 110-111
    13. [+]
      Scientifilm Review by M.W., pp. 112-115 - 1 Review
      1. Things to Come (1936 Film) by William Cameron Menzies
    14. Science Fiction League, pp. 116-121
    15. The Reader Speaks, pp. 122-126
    16. Announcement of "Swap" Column, pp. 127-128
    17. Forecast for Next Issue, pp. 129-132
    18. On the Cover
  2. [+]
    October 1936 Issue = 19 Articles
    1. Shadow Gold by Ray Cummings, pp. 14-32
    2. Man-Jewels for Xothar by Hal K. Wells, pp. 38-51
    3. Liquid Life by Ralph Milne Farley, pp. 60-74
    4. Dictator of the Atoms by Arthur J. Burks, pp. 92-105
    5. Cosmic Quest by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 33-37
    6. Rhythm of the Spheres by A. Merritt, pp. 52-59
    7. The Microscopic Giants by Paul Ernst, pp. 78-88
    8. Crystals of Madness by D.L. James, pp. 107-113
    9. Zarnak by Max Plaisted, pp. 89-91
    10. Scientifacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 75-77
    11. Forecast for Next Issue, p. 106
    12. Test Your Science Knowledge, p. 114
    13. The Story Behind the Story, p. 115
    14. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 116-118
    15. [+]
      Scientibook Review by M.W., p. 119 - 1 Review
      1. Rockets Through Space by P.E. Cleator
    16. "Swap" Column Announcement, p. 119
    17. Science Fiction League, pp. 120-121
    18. The Reader Speaks, pp. 122-132
    19. Depicts "Man-Jewels for Xothar"
  3. [+]
    December 1936 Issue = 21 Articles
    1. The Brain Stealers of Mars by John W. Campbell, Jr., pp. 14-28
    2. The Lanson Screen by Arthur Leo Zagat, pp. 42-55
    3. Munity On Europa by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 64-77
    4. The Island of Doctor X by Allan K. Echols, pp. 90-102
    5. Trapped In Eternity by Ray Cummings, pp. 29-36
    6. Static by Eando Binder, pp. 37-41
    7. The Brink of Infinity by Stanley G. Weinbaum, pp. 56-63
    8. Saturn's Ringmaster by Raymond Z. Gallun, pp. 80-86
    9. Earth-Venus 12 by Gabriel Wilson, pp. 103-108
    10. Zarnak by Max Plaisted, pp. 87-89
    11. Scientifacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 78-79
    12. Test Your Science Knowlege, pp. 109-110
    13. Forecast for the Next Issue, p. 111
    14. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 112-113
    15. Science Fiction League, pp. 114-116
    16. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 117-118
    17. [+]
      Scientifilm Review by H.K., p. 119 - 1 Review
      1. The Devil Doll (1936 Film) by Tod Browning
    18. The "Swap" Column, p. 120
    19. [+]
      Scientibook Review by E.B., p. 121 - 1 Review
      1. The Revolution in Physics by Ernst Zimmer
    20. The Reader Speaks, pp. 122-132
    21. Depicts an incident from "Mutiny On Europa"
2. [+]
  Issues of 1937 = 5 Issues, 96 Articles
  1. [+]
    February 1937 Issue = 19 Articles
    1. Protosplasmic Station by Paul Ernst, pp. 14-32
    2. Black Fog by Donald Wandrei, pp. 33-41
    3. Brain of Venus by John Russell Fearn, pp. 42-55
    4. He Who Masters Time by J. Harvey Haggard, pp. 58-62
    5. Invaders From the Outer Suns by Frank Belknap Long, Jr., pp. 66-81
    6. The Seeing Ear by John Scott Campbell, pp. 82-85
    7. The Ice Entity by Jack Williamson, pp. 86-100
    8. The World In a Box by Carl Jacobi, pp. 103-113
    9. Zarnak by Max Plaisted, pp. 63-65
    10. Scientifacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 56-57
    11. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 6-8
    12. [+]
      Scientibook Review by M.W., pp. 9-11 - 1 Review
      1. Worlds Without End by H. Spencer Jones
    13. Forecast for the Next Issue, pp. 12-13
    14. Test Your Science Knowledge, pp. 101-102
    15. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 114-115
    16. Science Fiction League, pp. 116-120
    17. The "Swap" Column, p. 121
    18. The Reader Speaks, pp. 122-132
    19. Symbolizes the theme of "Brain of Venus"
  2. [+]
    April 1937 Issue = 18 Articles
    1. The Judgment Sun by Eando Binder, pp. 14-31
    2. Flight of the Silver Eagle by Arthur Leo Zagat, pp. 44-56
    3. The Astounding Exodus by Neil R. Jones, pp. 76-90
    4. Elixir of Doom by Ray Cummings, pp. 98-111
    5. The Invincible Midge by Paul Ernst, pp. 32-43
    6. Down on the Farm by Simpson Stokes, pp. 60-63
    7. Wanderer of the Void by Dr. Arch Carr, pp. 64-72
    8. A Million Years Ahead by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 92-97
    9. Zarnak by Max Plaisted, pp. 73-75
    10. Scientificacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 58-59
    11. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 10-13
    12. Test Your Science Knowledge, p. 57
    13. Forecast for the Next Issue, p. 91
    14. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 112-113
    15. The Reader Speaks, pp. 114-118
    16. The "Swap" Column, pp. 119-121
    17. The Science Fiction League, pp. 122-132
    18. On the Cover: Wanderer of the Void
  3. [+]
    June 1937 Issue = 21 Articles
    1. Menace from the Microcosm by John Russell Fearn, pp. 14-30
    2. Lost In Time by Arthur Leo Zagat, pp. 40-55
    3. The Chessboard of Mars by Eando Binder, pp. 72-85
    4. The Molten Bullet by Anthony Rud, pp. 31-39
    5. Dark Sun by Raymond Z. Gallun, pp. 56-62
    6. Darcondra by Richard Tooker, pp. 63-69
    7. Renegade by J. Harvey Haggard, pp. 88-90
    8. Green Hell by Arthur K. Barnes, pp. 91-100
    9. The Black Vortex by Frank Belknap Long, Jr., pp. 104-114
    10. If---! by Jack Binder, p. 87
    11. Zarnak by Max Plaisted, pp. 101-103
    12. Scientifacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 70-71
    13. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 10-13
    14. Test Your Science Knowledge, p. 86
    15. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 115-116
    16. The Reader Speaks, pp. 117-121
    17. The Science Fiction League, pp. 122-124
    18. The "Swap" Column, pp. 125-126
    19. [+]
      Scientifilm Review by M.W.W., pp. 127-128 - 1 Review
      1. The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1937 Film) by Lothar Mendes
    20. Forecast for the Next Issue, pp. 129-132
    21. Depicts a scene of "Lost In Time"
  4. [+]
    October 1937 Issue = 20 Articles
    1. The Hothouse Planet by Arthur K. Barnes, pp. 12-29
    2. The Immortality Seekers by John W. Campbell, jr., pp. 40-58
    3. The Cavern of the Shining Pool by Arthur Leo Zagat, pp. 66-78
    4. A Comet Passes by Eando Binder, pp. 102-113
    5. The Space-Time-Size Machine by Ray Cummings, pp. 30-36
    6. Holmes' Folly by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 59-63
    7. Via Etherline by Gordon A. Giles, pp. 79-86
    8. When the Earth Lived by Henry Kuttner, pp. 90-99
    9. Zarnak by Max Plaisted, pp. 87-89
    10. If--- by Jack Binder, p. 101
    11. Scientifacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 64-65
    12. Test Your Science Knowledge, pp. 37-39
    13. [+]
      Scientibook Review by R.L.D., p. 100 - 1 Review
      1. Marconi: The Man and His Wireless by Orrin E. Dunlap, Jr.
    14. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 114-115
    15. The Reader Speaks, pp. 116-117
    16. Science Fiction League, pp. 118-119
    17. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 120-127
    18. The "Swap" Column, p. 128
    19. Forecast for the Next Issue, pp. 129-132
    20. Depicts a scene in "The Hothouse Planet"
  5. [+]
    December 1937 Issue = 18 Articles
    1. A Month a Minute by Ralph Milne Farley, pp. 14-26
    2. The Tenth World by John W. Campbell, Jr., pp. 36-52
    3. The Mind Magnet by Paul Ernst, pp. 74-88
    4. Red Shards On Ceres by Raymond Z. Gallun, pp. 27-32
    5. Beyond That Curtain by Robert Moore Williams, pp. 65-73
    6. When Space Burst by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 90-98
    7. The Bloodless Peril by Will Garth, pp. 100-109
    8. Eight Days in the Story of Rocketry by Willy Ley, pp. 56-64
    9. Scientifacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 53-55
    10. If---(A Picture Feature) by Jack Binder, p. 89
    11. The "Swap" Column, pp. 12-13
    12. Test Your Science Knowledge, pp. 33-35
    13. Forecast for the Next Issue, p. 99
    14. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 110-112
    15. Science Fiction League, pp. 113-117
    16. The Reader Speaks, pp. 118-124
    17. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 125-132
    18. Depicts a scene in "The Mind Magnet"
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  Issues of 1938 = 4 Issues, 80 Articles
  1. [+]
    April 1938 Issue = 19 Articles
    1. Hollywood on the Moon by Henry Kuttner, pp. 12-26
    2. The Infinite Enemy by Jack Williamson, pp. 38-54
    3. Lords of 9016 by John Russell Fearn, pp. 80-94
    4. Easy Money by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 55-63
    5. Roamer of the Stars by Clyde Wilson, pp. 66-73
    6. Glimpse by Manly Wade Wellman, pp. 74-78
    7. The Dark Age by Clark Ashton Smith, pp. 95-103
    8. Rays of Blindness by Will Garth, pp. 106-113
    9. Eclipses of the Sun by Sir Arthur S. Eddington, pp. 32-37
    10. Scientifacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 64-65
    11. If--- by Jack Binder, pp. 104-105
    12. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 6-11
    13. Forecast for the Next Issue, pp. 27-28
    14. Test Your Science Knowledge, pp. 29-31
    15. [+]
      Scientibook Review by P.S.M., p. 79 - 1 Review
      1. Animal Treasure by Ivan T. Sanderson
    16. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 114-116
    17. Science Fiction League, pp. 117-119
    18. The Reader Speaks, pp. 120-132
    19. Painting depicts a scene in "Hollywood on the Moon"
  2. [+]
    June 1938 Issue = 20 Articles
    1. Murder in the Void by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 14-30
    2. The Dual World by Arthur K. Barnes, pp. 54-72
    3. Terror In Utopia by Paul Ernst, pp. 106-115
    4. The Reinmuth Rider by John Victor Peterson, pp. 31-35
    5. The Man Who Looked Like Steinmetz by Robert Moore Williams, pp. 44-51
    6. Wings Across the Cosmos by Polton Cross, pp. 73-80
    7. The Year of Unreason by J. Harvey Haggard, pp. 84-93
    8. The Great Illusion by Will Garth, pp. 97-103
    9. Time On My Hands by Mort Weisinger, pp. 104-105
    10. The Conquest of the Deep by Willy Ley, pp. 36-43
    11. Science Quiz, pp. 52-53
    12. If--- by Jack Binder, pp. 82-83
    13. Scientifacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 94-96
    14. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 6-13
    15. Forecast for the Next Issue, p. 81
    16. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 116-117
    17. The Science Fiction League, pp. 118-119
    18. The Reader Speaks, pp. 120-124
    19. The "Swap" Column, pp. 125-132
    20. Painting depicts a scene from "The Dual World"
  3. [+]
    August 1938 Issue = 20 Articles
    1. Doom World by Henry Kuttner, pp. 12-29
    2. The Exterminators by Frederic Arnold Kummer, Jr., pp. 48-64
    3. The Green Ray by Arthur Leo Zagat, pp. 82-94
    4. The Satanic Cysts, pp. 35-45
    5. Catalyst Planet by Raymond A. Palmer, pp. 65-74
    6. The Thing From Mars by Ray Cummings, pp. 78-81
    7. Via Death by Gordon A. Giles, pp. 95-103
    8. Song of the Shadow Death by Robert Moore Williams, pp. 106-114
    9. The Nature of Things by Sir William Bragg, pp. 30-34
    10. Science Quiz, pp. 46-47
    11. If-- by Jack Binder, pp. 76-77
    12. Scientifacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 104-105
    13. The Reader Speaks, pp. 8-9
    14. The "Swap" Column, pp. 10-11
    15. Forecast for the Next Issue, p. 75
    16. Science Questions and Answers, p. 115
    17. [+]
      Scientibook Review by F.S.M., p. 116 - 1 Review
      1. Legendary Islands of the Atlantic by William Henry Babcock
    18. The Story Behind the Story, p. 117
    19. Science Fiction League, pp. 118-132
    20. Depicts a scene from "The Exterminators"
  4. [+]
    October 1938 Issue = 21 Articles
    1. Satellite Five by Arthur K. Barnes, pp. 14-34
    2. The Challenge of Atlantis by Arthur J. Burks, pp. 50-62
    3. The Brain Pirates by John W. Campbell, Jr., pp. 74-85
    4. Cosmic Teletype by Carl Jacobi, pp. 35-43
    5. Of Jovian Build by Oscar J. Friend, pp. 63-71
    6. Mind Out of Time by Frank Belknap Long, Jr., pp. 89-97
    7. The Man Who Saw Too Much by Ray Cummings, pp. 100-107
    8. The Robot and the Lady by Manly Wade Wellman, pp. 110-111
    9. Rambling Through the Solar System by C.P. Mason#2, pp. 44-49
    10. Science Quiz, pp. 72-73
    11. Scientifacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 87-88
    12. If--- by Jack Binder, pp. 98-99
    13. Forecast for the Next Issue, p. 86
    14. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 108-109
    15. The Science Fiction League, pp. 112-114
    16. [+]
      On the Bookshelf by P.S.M., p. 115 - 1 Review
      1. Mathematics for the Million by Lancelot Hogben
    17. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 116-117
    18. The Reader Speaks, pp. 118-123
    19. [+]
      Scientibook Reviews by P.S.M., pp. 124-126 - 1 Review
      1. Lost Atlantis by James Bramwell
    20. The "Swap" Column, pp. 127-132
    21. Painting depicts a scene from "Of Jovian Build"
4. [+]
  Issues of 1939 = 3 Issues, 55 Articles
  1. [+]
    February 1939 Issue = 19 Articles
    1. The Human Equation by Max C. Sheridan, pp. 15-31
    2. Flight of the Starshell by Gordon A. Giles, pp. 50-61
    3. The Telepathic Tomb by Frederic Arnold Kummer, Jr., pp. 72-84
    4. World Without Chance by Polton Cross, pp. 98-112
    5. Moon of Mad Atavism by Hal K. Wells, pp. 32-40
    6. The War of the Weeds by Carl Jacobi, pp. 41-49
    7. Invasion's End by Myer Krulfeld, pp. 64-71
    8. The Discarded Veil by Arthur J. Burks, pp. 88-95
    9. Science Quiz, pp. 62-63
    10. If--- by Jack Binder, pp. 86-87
    11. Scientifacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 96-97
    12. Forecast for the Next Issue, p. 85
    13. Science Fiction League, pp. 113-115
    14. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 116-117
    15. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 118-119
    16. The Reader Speaks, pp. 120-125
    17. The Swap Column, p. 126
    18. [+]
      Scientibook Review by M.W., pp. 127-132 - 1 Review
      1. Science for the Citizen by Lancelot T. Hogben
    19. Suggested by the "Flight of the Starshell"
  2. [+]
    October 1939 Issue = 17 Articles
    1. Planet of Eternal Night by John W. Campbell, Jr., pp. 95-115
    2. The Energy Eaters by Arthur K. Barnes and Henry Kuttner, pp. 16-32
    3. The Scourge Below by Sam Merwin, Jr., pp. 46-61
    4. Via Venus by Gordon A. Giles, pp. 33-43
    5. Experiment With Destiny by Oscar J. Friend, pp. 64-73
    6. Hades by Charles F. Ksanda, pp. 76-84
    7. Hero by H.L. Gold, pp. 85-93
    8. Science Quiz, pp. 44-45
    9. If--- by Jack Binder, pp. 62-63
    10. Scientifacts, pp. 74-75
    11. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 3-15
    12. Headliners for the Next Issue, p. 94
    13. Looking Forward, pp. 116-119
    14. Science Questions and Answers, pp. 120-121
    15. The Reader Speaks, pp. 122-128
    16. The Swap Column, pp. 129-132
    17. Painting depicts a scene from "Experiment With Destiny" by Howard V. Brown
  3. [+]
    December 1939 Issue = 19 Articles
    1. The Three Eternals by Eando Binder, pp. 95-117
    2. Signboard of Space by Frederic Arnold Kummer, Jr., pp. 12-29
    3. Suicide Squad by Henry Kuttner, pp. 42-56
    4. The Einstein Slugger by Manly Wade Wellman, pp. 30-39
    5. World's Pharaoh by Kelvin Kent, pp. 57-65
    6. Coup D'Etat by Oscar J. Friend, pp. 68-77
    7. Shadow World by Ray Cummings, pp. 80-88
    8. No Help Wanted by Alfred Bester, p. 89
    9. Science Quiz, pp. 40-41
    10. If--- by Jack Binder, pp. 66-67
    11. Scientifacts by J.B. Walter, pp. 78-79
    12. Prize-Winning Cover Contest Letters, pp. 90-91
    13. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 10-11
    14. The Reader Speaks, pp. 92-94
    15. Headliners In Next Month's Issue, p. 118
    16. Science Questions and Answers, p. 119
    17. Looking Forward, pp. 120-124
    18. The Swap Column, pp. 125-132
    19. Painting depicts a scene in "Coup D'Etat' by Howard V. Brown
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Issues of the 1940s = 9 Years, 19 Issues, 250 Articles
1. [+]
  Issues of 1940 = 3 Issues, 53 Articles
  1. [+]
    April 1940 Issue = 18 Articles
    1. Roar of the Rocket by Oscar J. Friend, pp. 91-113
    2. The Tides of Time by Robert Moore Williams, pp. 12-29
    3. Conquest By Fire by Ward Hawkins, pp. 48-66
    4. Sunward by Stanton A. Coblentz, pp. 32-38
    5. The Gifts of Urs by Don Tracy, pp. 39-45
    6. Beauty and the Beast by Henry Kuttner, pp. 67-76
    7. Science Is Golden by Kelvin Kent, pp. 80-90
    8. Science Quiz, pp. 30-31
    9. Scientifacts by Mort Weisinger, pp. 46-47
    10. If--- by Jack Binder, pp. 78-79
    11. Science Questions and Answers, p. 77
    12. Headliners in the Next Issue, p. 114
    13. Looking Forward, pp. 115-117
    14. The Reader Speaks, pp. 118-121
    15. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 122-125
    16. [+]
      Scientibook Review by Eldon Heath, pp. 126-128 - 1 Review
      1. The Outsider and Others by H.P. Lovecraft, August W. Derleth, and Donald Wandrei, ...
    17. The Swap Column, pp. 129-132
    18. Painting depicts a scene from "Beauty and the Beast" by Howard V. Brown
  2. [+]
    September 1940 Issue = 17 Articles
    1. West Point of Tomorrow by Arthur J. Burks, pp. 87-107
    2. The Tyrant of Mars by Frederic Arnold Kummer, Jr., pp. 12-29
    3. Formula for Life by Max C. Sheridan, pp. 66-79
    4. The Comedy of Eras by Kelvin Kent, pp. 32-42
    5. Prospectors of Space by Malcolm Jameson, pp. 43-52
    6. The Vanishing Men by Ray Cummings, pp. 56-64
    7. The Night the World Ended by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 82-86
    8. The Stolen Spectrum by Oscar J. Friend, pp. 108-116
    9. Science Quiz, pp. 30-31
    10. Scientifacts by Mort Weisinger, pp. 53-55
    11. If---(A Picture Finder) by Jack Binder, pp. 80-81
    12. Science Questions and Answers, p. 65
    13. Headliners in the Next Issue, p. 117
    14. Looking Forward, pp. 118-119
    15. The Reader Speaks, pp. 120-121
    16. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 122-132
    17. On the Cover by E.K. Bergey
  3. [+]
    October 1940 Issue = 18 Articles
    1. The Worlds of Tomorrow by Manly Wade Wellman, pp. 93-116
    2. Waters of the Wrath by Arthur K. Barnes, pp. 14-32
    3. Man About Time by Kelvin Kent, pp. 54-66
    4. One Way Star Ride by Robert Moore Williams, pp. 33-41
    5. Colossus from Space by Frank Johnson, pp. 44-52
    6. Via Mercury by Gordon A. Giles, pp. 67-76
    7. Murder Asteroid by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 80-81
    8. Upward Bound by Gerald Evans, pp. 82-92
    9. Science Quiz, pp. 42-43
    10. Scientifacts by Mort Weisinger, pp. 78-79
    11. Science Questions and Answers, p. 53
    12. World Convention Announcement, p. 77
    13. Headliners in the Next Issue, p. 117
    14. Looking Forward, pp. 118-119
    15. The Reader Speaks, pp. 120-122
    16. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 123-128
    17. The Swap Column, pp. 129-132
    18. On the Cover by E.K. Bergey
2. [+]
  Issues of 1941 = 3 Issues, 40 Articles
  1. [+]
    March 1941 Issue = 13 Articles
    1. The Lost Planet by Barry Cord, pp. 16-47
    2. Stranger From the Stars by Frederic Arnold Kummer, Jr., pp. 66-79
    3. Out of the Years by Ivan Sandrof, pp. 102-117
    4. The Indestructible by Robert Arthur, pp. 48-58
    5. The Little Man Who Wasn't There by Arthur K. Barnes, pp. 59-65
    6. Plastic Pigskin Daze by William Morrison, pp. 83-90
    7. Dead End by Malcolm Jameson, pp. 91-100
    8. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 12-15
    9. Scientifacts by Mort Weisinger, pp. 80-81
    10. Headliners in the Next Issue, p. 82
    11. Looking Forward, p. 101
    12. The Reader Speaks by Sergeant Saturn, pp. 118-132
    13. Painting depicts a scene from "The Indestructibles" by Robert Arthur
  2. [+]
    October 1941 Issue = 15 Articles
    1. Island in the Sky by Manly Wade Wellman, pp. 14-63
    2. Plants Must Grow by Frank Belknap Long, pp. 64-74
    3. Moon Patrol by Victor Rousseau, pp. 75-82
    4. The Voice by Ross Rocklynne, pp. 86-94
    5. Hot Cargo by Bill Brudy, pp. 99-107
    6. The Purple Bat by Richard Wilson, pp. 108-117
    7. The Kitchen of the Future by Willy Ley, pp. 96-98
    8. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 8-11
    9. The Swap Column, p. 12
    10. [+]
      Book Review by A.S., p. 13 - 1 Review
      1. The Other Worlds by Phil Stong
    11. Scientifacts, pp. 83-85
    12. Headliners in the Next Issue, p. 95
    13. Looking Forward, pp. 118-119
    14. The Reader Speaks by Sergeant Saturn, pp. 120-132
    15. On the Cover by Rudolph Belarski
  3. [+]
    December 1941 Issue = 12 Articles
    1. The Wanderer's Return by Fletcher Pratt, pp. 10-52
    2. Escape From Hyper-Space by E. Hoffmann Price, pp. 70-92
    3. The Song of Vorhu by Walter M. Miller, Jr., pp. 102-118
    4. The Iron Deer by Sam Merwin, Jr., pp. 53-63
    5. Star Bride by Anthony Boucher, pp. 93-94
    6. The Way of the Moth by Stanton A. Coblentz, pp. 95-101
    7. Keyhole by Murray Leinster, pp. 119-140
    8. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    9. What's New In Science?, p. 9
    10. Mars, the Iron Dwarf by James Blish, pp. 64-69
    11. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 141-142 - 3 Reviews
      1. Interplanetary Flight by Arthur C. Clarke
      2. Blinded They Fly by Vol Molesworth
      3. The Blind Spot by Austin Hall and Homer Eon Flint
    12. The Frying Pan, pp. 143-148
3. [+]
  Issues of 1942 = 2 Issues, 27 Articles
  1. [+]
    February 1942 Issue = 14 Articles
    1. Via Jupiter by Eando Binder, pp. 44-83
    2. Luxury Liner by Nelson S. Bond, pp. 15-33
    3. Fugitive by Ray Cummings, pp. 34-43
    4. Rendezvous in the Void by Broox Sledge, pp. 84-89
    5. Death On the Siderite by D.D. Sharp, pp. 93-102
    6. Medical Note by Alexander Samalman, pp. 103-106
    7. This Is Hell by Oscar J. Friend, pp. 108-114
    8. Looking Forward, pp. 8-12
    9. [+]
      Book Review by A.S., pp. 13-14 - 1 Review
      1. Someone in the Dark by August William Derleth
    10. Scientifacts, pp. 90-92
    11. Headliners in the Next Issue, p. 107
    12. The Story Behind the Story, p. 115
    13. The Reader Speaks by Sergeant Saturn, pp. 116-132
    14. Painting depicts a scene from "This Is Hell" by Rudolph Belarski
  2. [+]
    June 1942 Issue = 13 Articles
    1. Thunder To Venus by Joseph J. Millard, pp. 11-47
    2. Asteroid Castaways by Manly Wade Wellman, pp. 54-71
    3. Last Disappearance by Samuel Hoffman, pp. 48-53
    4. The Gory of U.S.L. by N.J. Westwood, pp. 72-82
    5. British Therman Units by Owen Fox Jerome, pp. 83-88
    6. Dames Is Poison by Kelvin Kent, pp. 92-102
    7. False Dawn by Henry Kuttner, pp. 107-121
    8. Looking Forward, p. 10
    9. Scientifacts, pp. 89-91
    10. Headliners in the Next Issue, p. 103
    11. The Reader Speaks by Sergeant Saturn, pp. 104-106
    12. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 122-133
    13. Painting depicts a scene from "British Thermal Units" by Earle K. Bergey
4. [+]
  Issues of 1943 = 1 Issue, 16 Articles
  1. [+]
    August 1943 Issue = 16 Articles
    1. Exile To Centauri by Ross Rocklynne, pp. 13-48
    2. The Lotos Eaters by Bolling Branham, pp. 58-73
    3. Expedition by Anthony Boucher, pp. 49-57
    4. The Amnesiac by George Edwards, pp. 78-84
    5. Tubby-Atom Smasher by Ray Cummings, pp. 86-95
    6. Sun Engine by Owen Fox Jerome, pp. 98-102
    7. Visiting Yokel by Cleve Cartmill, pp. 107-116
    8. Looking Forward, pp. 8-12
    9. Scientifacts, pp. 74-77
    10. Wonders of War, p. 85
    11. Headliners in the Next Issue, p. 96
    12. Action + War Bonds = Victory by Denning Miller, p. 97
    13. The Sky-Going Aircraft Carrier by Sam Merwin, Jr., pp. 103-106
    14. The Reader Speaks by Sergeant Saturn, pp. 117-126
    15. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 127-132
    16. On the Cover by Earle Bergey
5. [+]
  Issues of 1944 = 1 Issue, 13 Articles
  1. [+]
    July 1944 Issue = 13 Articles
    1. The Eternal Now by Murray Leinster, pp. 11-28
    2. The Last Man in New York by Paul MacNamara, pp. 32-48
    3. Beyond the Vortex by Frank Belknap Long, pp. 55-69
    4. Bloated Brain by Alfred G. Kuehn, pp. 49-54
    5. Mongrovian Caravan by Richard Tooker, pp. 70-77
    6. The Gadget Girl by Ray Cummings, pp. 80-88
    7. The Ultimate Analysis by John Russell Fearn, pp. 89-109
    8. The Reader Speaks by Sergeant Saturn, pp. 6-10
    9. Scientifacts, pp. 29-31
    10. Headliners in the Next Issue, p. 78
    11. Wonders of War, p. 79
    12. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 110-116
    13. On the Cover by Rudolph Belarski
6. [+]
  Issues of 1945 = 2 Issues, 21 Articles
  1. [+]
    January 1945 Issue = 12 Articles
    1. Devils From Darkonia by Jerry Shelton, pp. 11-40
    2. Venus Sky-Trap by Ross Rocklynne, pp. 48-62
    3. Baby Face by Henry Kuttner, pp. 88-110
    4. The Plant Man by Arthur G. Stangland, pp. 41-47
    5. Delvers In Destiny by Frederic Arnold Kummer, Jr., pp. 67-76
    6. Mark Grayson Unlimited by Polton Cross, pp. 78-84
    7. No Greater Worlds by Sam Merwin, Jr., pp. 85-87
    8. The Reader Speaks by Sergeant Saturn, pp. 6-10
    9. Scientifacts, pp. 63-66
    10. Wonders of War, p. 77
    11. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 111-116
    12. Painting depicts a scene in "Devils From Darkonia" by Earle Bergey
  2. [+]
    July 1945 Issue = 9 Articles
    1. Sword of Tomorrow by Henry Kuttner, pp. 11-39
    2. Space Trap by Polton Cross, pp. 40-52
    3. Cosmic Caravan by Ed Weston, pp. 61-71
    4. The Nemesis of the Astropete by Stanton A. Coblentz, pp. 53-60
    5. Interlink by John Russell Fearn, pp. 72-78
    6. One Came Back by George Whitley, pp. 79-94
    7. The Reader Speaks by Sergeant Saturn, pp. 6-10
    8. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 95-100
    9. On the Cover by Earle Bergey
7. [+]
  Issues of 1947 = 1 Issue, 10 Articles
  1. [+]
    June 1947 Issue = 10 Articles
    1. The Boomerang Circuit by Murray Leinster, pp. 11-37
    2. The Big Night by Hudson Hastings, pp. 38-54
    3. The Nameless Something by William Fitzgerald, pp. 66-81
    4. The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon, pp. 55-60
    5. A Hitch In Time by James MacCreigh, pp. 61-65
    6. From Beyond the Stars by Will F. Jenkins, pp. 82-88
    7. You Are Forbidden! by Jerry Shelton, pp. 89-110
    8. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-10
    9. The Story Behind the Story, pp. 111-116
    10. Cover Painting by Earle Bergey
8. [+]
  Issues of 1948 = 2 Issues, 20 Articles
  1. [+]
    February 1948 Issue = 9 Articles
    1. The Sleeper Is a Rebel by Bryce Walton, pp. 13-40
    2. The Seven Temporary Moons by William Fitzgerald, pp. 56-71
    3. Transuranic by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 72-83
    4. The Dobridust by Margaret St. Clair, pp. 41-46
    5. The Shape of Things by Ray Bradbury, pp. 47-55
    6. The Long Way Back by John Barrett, pp. 84-109
    7. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-12
    8. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review by The Editor, pp. 110-116 - 1 Review
      1. The Forbidden Garden by John Taine
    9. Cover Painting by Earle Bergey
  2. [+]
    June 1948 Issue = 11 Articles
    1. The Trans-Galactic Twins by George O. Smith, pp. 9-45
    2. Consulate by William Tenn, pp. 56-70
    3. And the Moon Be Still As Bright by Ray Bradbury, pp. 78-91
    4. Ahead of His Time by Ray Cummings, pp. 92-108
    5. Way of Escape by William F. Temple, pp. 46-55
    6. The Metal Lark by Margaret St. Clair, pp. 71-77
    7. The Knowledge Machine by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 109-116
    8. Space-Can by Murray Leinster, pp. 117-143
    9. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    10. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 144-148 - 1 Review
      1. The Book of Ptath by A.E. van Vogt
    11. Cover Painting by Earle Bergey
9. [+]
  Issues of 1949 = 4 Issues, 50 Articles
  1. [+]
    February 1949 Issue = 12 Articles
    1. The Weapon Shops of Isher by A.E. Van Vogt, pp. 11-60
    2. The Weakness of Rvog by James Blish and Damon Knight, pp. 76-89
    3. Monsters from the West by Benj. Miller, pp. 98-109
    4. Assignment On Pasik by William Fitzgerald, pp. 122-155
    5. The Man by Ray Bradbury, pp. 69-75
    6. The Carriers by Sam Merwin, Jr., pp. 90-97
    7. The Himalaychalet by Margaret St. Clair, pp. 110-114
    8. Messenger by Theodore Sturgeon, pp. 115-121
    9. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-10
    10. From Peas To Horses To Men by F. Orlin Tremaine, pp. 61-68
    11. The Frying Pan, pp. 156-159
    12. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 160-164 - 2 Reviews
      1. Ape and Essence by Aldous Huxley
      2. The Lungfish, the Dodo and the Unicorn by Willy Ley
  2. [+]
    April 1949 Issue = 15 Articles
    1. The Ultimate Planet by Noel Loomis, pp. 13-36
    2. Alien Earth by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 54-67
    3. On the House by Benj. Miller, pp. 82-93
    4. The Concrete Mixer by Ray Bradbury, pp. 94-104
    5. Operation Pumice by Raymond Z. Gallun, pp. 37-44
    6. Quest of the Starhope by Leigh Brackett, pp. 45-53
    7. Quite Logical by Rog Phillips, pp. 68-76
    8. The Hierophants by Margaret St. Clair, pp. 77-81
    9. The Lost Race by Murray Leinster, pp. 112-123
    10. All Good Bems by Fredric Brown, pp. 124-129
    11. The Box by James Blish, pp. 130-156
    12. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-12
    13. The Man of the Future by F. Orlin Tremaine, pp. 105-111
    14. The Frying Pan, pp. 157-160
    15. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 161-164 - 2 Reviews
      1. The Carnelian Cube by L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt
      2. The Solitary Hunters and The Abyss by David H. Keller
  3. [+]
    June 1949 Issue = 11 Articles
    1. Sea-Kings of Mars by Leigh Brackett, pp. 9-73
    2. The Alien Machine by Raymond F. Jones, pp. 74-88
    3. White Catastrophe by Arthur J. Burks, pp. 100-115
    4. Mouse by Fredric Brown, pp. 89-94
    5. Like a Keepsake by John D. MacDonald, pp. 95-99
    6. See You Later by Henry Kuttner, pp. 116-127
    7. The Life-Work of Professor Muntz by Murray Leinster, pp. 128-134
    8. The Homesteader by James Blish, pp. 135-156
    9. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    10. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review by The Editor, pp. 157-159 - 3 Reviews
      1. Darker Than You Think by Jack Williamson
      2. Without Sorcery by Theodore Sturgeon
      3. Spurious Sun by George Borodin
    11. The Frying Pan, pp. 160-164
  4. [+]
    August 1949 Issue = 12 Articles
    1. Fury from Lilliput by Murray Leinster, pp. 9-43
    2. The Lion of Comarre by Arthur C. Clarke, pp. 44-69
    3. Amphiskios by John D. MacDonald, pp. 70-88
    4. Project Spaceship by A.E. Van Vogt, pp. 96-110
    5. Free Land by William Morrison, pp. 89-95
    6. Salvage by Cleve Cartmill, pp. 111-120
    7. A Date To Remember by William F. Temple, pp. 121-128
    8. The Neo-Geoduck by Margaret St. Clair, pp. 129-136
    9. The Naming of Names by Ray Bradbury, pp. 137-156
    10. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    11. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 157-159 - 2 Reviews
      1. Lest Darkness Fall by L. Sprague de Camp
      2. Skylark of Valeron by E.E. "Doc" Smith
    12. The Frying Pan, pp. 160-164
[+]
Issues of the 1950s = 5 Years, 16 Issues, 186 Articles
1. [+]
  Issues of 1950 = 2 Issues, 21 Articles
  1. [+]
    June 1950 Issue = 11 Articles
    1. Sunday Is Three Thousand Years Away by Raymond F. Jones, pp. 11-42
    2. No Hiding Place by Cleve Cartmill, pp. 52-87
    3. Coffins To Mars by Raymond Z. Gallun, pp. 88-119
    4. The Reversed Man by Arthur C. Clarke, pp. 43-50
    5. Precognition by Mack Reynolds, pp. 120-124
    6. The Strangest Bedfellows by William Morrison, pp. 125-132
    7. The Pillows by Margaret St. Clair, pp. 133-155
    8. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-10
    9. Wonder Oddities, p. 51
    10. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review by The Editor, pp. 156-157 - 2 Reviews
      1. Pebble in the Sky by Isaac Asimov
      2. First Lensman by E.E. Smith
    11. The Frying Pan, pp. 158-164
  2. [+]
    August 1950 Issue = 10 Articles
    1. As You Were by Henry Kuttner, pp. 9-45
    2. New Bodies for Old by Jack Vance, pp. 46-83
    3. The Weariest River by Wallace West, pp. 104-133
    4. Battling Bolto by L. Ron Hubbard, pp. 84-92
    5. Spacemate by Walt Sheldon, pp. 93-98
    6. A Walk in the Dark by Arthur C. Clarke, pp. 134-156
    7. The Round-the-World Bomber by Willy Ley, pp. 99-103
    8. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    9. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 157-158 - 3 Reviews
      1. Masters of Time by A.E. Van Vogt
      2. The Eternal Conflict by David Henry Keller
      3. The Lady Decides by David Henry Keller
    10. The Frying Pan, pp. 159-164
2. [+]
  Issues of 1951 = 2 Issues, 23 Articles
  1. [+]
    February 1951 Issue = 12 Articles
    1. Overlords of Maxus by Jack Vance, pp. 9-55
    2. Brother Worlds by Raymond Z. Gallun, pp. 74-91
    3. I, the Un-Mortal by Emmett McDowell, pp. 92-124
    4. Man of Distinction by Fredric Brown, pp. 57-62
    5. Final Haven by Matt Lee, pp. 63-73
    6. Just Push the Button by Samuel Mines, pp. 125-132
    7. Restricted Clientele by Kendell Foster Crossen, pp. 133-154
    8. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    9. Wonder Oddities, p. 56
    10. The Frying Pan, pp. 155-157
    11. Forecast for Next Issue, pp. 158-159
    12. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 160-164 - 2 Reviews
      1. Post-Historic Man by Roderick Seidenberg
      2. Pocket Encyclopedia of Atomic Energy by Frank Gaynor
  2. [+]
    October 1951 Issue = 11 Articles
    1. Asylum Satellite by Fletcher Pratt, pp. 11-53
    2. The Plagian Siphon by Jack Vance, pp. 64-88
    3. The Merakian Miracle by Kendell Foster Crossen, pp. 108-132
    4. Ultimate Answer by Dallas Ross, pp. 58-63
    5. The Cave Where I Am Hiding by Robert Moore Williams, pp. 89-94
    6. Return by Richard Matheson, pp. 95-107
    7. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-10
    8. The Moon, Sister of Terra by James Blish, pp. 54-57
    9. Wonder Oddities, pp. 133-140
    10. The Frying Pan, pp. 141-143
    11. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 144-148 - 5 Reviews
      1. Adventures in Tomorrow by Kendell Foster Crossen
      2. Possible Worlds of Science Fiction by Groff Conklin
      3. The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury
      4. Gather Darkness by Fritz Leiber
      5. Beyond This Horizon by Robert A. Heinlein
3. [+]
  Issues of 1952 = 6 Issues, 70 Articles
  1. [+]
    February 1952 Issue = 12 Articles
    1. Abercrombie Station by Jack Vance, pp. 10-47
    2. The Regal Rigelian by Kendell Foster Crossen, pp. 74-101
    3. Survival by John Wyndham, pp. 102-117
    4. The Star Minstrel by Walt Sheldon, pp. 48-54
    5. Solution Vital by Walter Kubilius and Fletcher Pratt, pp. 55-62
    6. And Someday To Mars by Frank Belknap Long, pp. 67-73
    7. Alien Psychologist by Erik Fennel, pp. 118-140
    8. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    9. What's New In Science?, p. 9
    10. The Rings of Sol by James Blish, pp. 63-66
    11. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review by The Editor, pp. 141-143 - 3 Reviews
      1. Foundation by Isaac Asimov
      2. The Day After Tomorrow by Robert A. Heinlein
      3. The House of Many Worlds by Sam Merwin, Jr.
    12. The Frying Pan by Jerome Bixby, pp. 144-148
  2. [+]
    April 1952 Issue = 11 Articles
    1. Double Jeopardy by Fletcher Pratt, pp. 12-47
    2. Moment Without Time by Joel Townsley Rogers, pp. 48-63
    3. The Planet Mender by George O. Smith, pp. 78-97
    4. Counter-Transference by William F. Temple, pp. 98-111
    5. The Foodlegger by Richard Matheson, pp. 64-74
    6. The Promise by D.S. Halacy, Jr., pp. 75-77
    7. Public Eye by Anthony Boucher, pp. 117-139
    8. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-10
    9. What's New In Science?, p. 11
    10. The Poison Giants by James Blish, pp. 112-116
    11. The Frying Pan by Jerome Bixby, pp. 140-148
  3. [+]
    June 1952 Issue = 11 Articles
    1. The Gadget Had a Ghost by Murray Leinster, pp. 10-48
    2. The Square Cube Law by Fletcher Pratt, pp. 56-94
    3. Bombs Away by George O. Smith, pp. 108-124
    4. Papa Knows Best by Wallace Umphrey, pp. 49-55
    5. Such an Angel by R.J. McGregor, pp. 95-102
    6. The Foxholes of Mars by Fritz Leiber, pp. 125-141
    7. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    8. What's New In Science?, p. 9
    9. Systems Within a System by James Blish, pp. 103-107
    10. The Frying Pan by Jerome Bixby, pp. 142-144
    11. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 145-148 - 2 Reviews
      1. Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell, Jr.
      2. Travelers of Space by Martin Greenberg
  4. [+]
    August 1952 Issue = 12 Articles
    1. Lords of the Morning by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 12-47
    2. Counterfeit by Alan E. Nourse, pp. 52-70
    3. Cholwell's Chickens by Jack Vance, pp. 84-112
    4. The Middle of the Week After Next by Murray Leinster, pp. 71-80
    5. Hallucination by Charles E. Fritch, pp. 81-83
    6. The Quaker Lady and the Jelph by Phyllis Sterling Smith, pp. 113-122
    7. Sort of Like a Flower by Jerome Bixby, pp. 123-142
    8. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-10
    9. What's New In Science?, p. 11
    10. Pluto and Beyond by James Blish, pp. 48-51
    11. The Frying Pan, pp. 143-148
    12. Cover Painting by Emsh
  5. [+]
    October 1952 Issue = 12 Articles
    1. The Bird of Time by Wallace West, pp. 10-55
    2. The Kokod Warriors by Jack Vance, pp. 60-81
    3. The Polluxian Pretender by Kendell Foster Crossen, pp. 90-115
    4. Fool's Errand by Paul Lawrence Payne, pp. 82-89
    5. Remembrance of Things To Come by William Ratigan, pp. 116-119
    6. The Reasonable People by Roger Dee, pp. 120-140
    7. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    8. What's New In Science?, p. 9
    9. Earths of Other Suns by James Blish, pp. 56-59
    10. The Frying Pan by Jerome Bixby, pp. 141-142
    11. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 143-146 - 2 Reviews
      1. Five Science Fiction Novels by Martin Greenberg
      2. The Astounding Science Fiction Anthology by John W. Campbell
    12. Cover Painting by Earle K. Bergey
  6. [+]
    December 1952 Issue = 12 Articles
    1. The Caphian Caper by Kendell Foster Crossen, pp. 10-43
    2. What's it Like Out There? by Edmond Hamilton, pp. 66-80
    3. Canterbury April by Raymond F. Jones, pp. 86-117
    4. Lesson In Survival by Frank Belknap Long, pp. 48-52
    5. No Land of Nod by Sherwood Springer, pp. 53-65
    6. The Sign of Homo Sap by Dave Dryfoos, pp. 81-85
    7. Paradox Planet by Roger Dee, pp. 118-141
    8. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    9. What's New In Science?, p. 9
    10. A Planet In Doubt by James Blish, pp. 44-47
    11. The Frying Pan by Jerome Bixby, pp. 142-148
    12. Cover Painting by Walter Popp
4. [+]
  Issues of 1953 = 5 Issues, 61 Articles
  1. [+]
    February 1953 Issue = 9 Articles
    1. The Virgin of Zesh by L. Sprague de Camp, pp. 10-61
    2. Assignment To Aldebaran by Kendell Foster Crossen, pp. 92-144
    3. Dark Nuptial by Robert Donald Locke, pp. 62-72
    4. The Unreliable Perfumist by Margaret St. Clair, pp. 73-80
    5. Star of Wonder by Julian May, pp. 81-91
    6. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    7. What's New In Science by Lewis Island, p. 9
    8. The Frying Pan by Jerome Bixby, pp. 145-148
    9. Cover Painting by Jack Coggins
  2. [+]
    April 1953 Issue = 10 Articles
    1. Turncoat by Damon Knight, pp. 10-48
    2. Mother by Philip Jose Farmer, pp. 58-76
    3. The Diploids by Katherine MacLean, pp. 86-126
    4. Trouble At the Training Table by Lee Priestley, pp. 49-52
    5. Robert by Evan Hunter, pp. 53-57
    6. Delirium On Deneb by Rolf Martell, pp. 77-85
    7. Oasis by Ralf Sloan, pp. 127-148
    8. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    9. What's New In Science? by Dixon Wells, p. 9
    10. Cover Painting by Jack Coggins
  3. [+]
    June 1953 Issue = 11 Articles
    1. Captive Audience by Wallace West, pp. 10-60
    2. The Conquest of Janes by R.J. McGregor, pp. 80-97
    3. The Life Game by Chad Oliver, pp. 108-122
    4. Upon the Stair by J.W. Groves, pp. 61-68
    5. Marginal Error by Kris Neville, pp. 69-79
    6. The Prophet by John Christopher, pp. 98-107
    7. The Ship was a Robot by Murray Leinster, pp. 123-143
    8. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    9. What's New In Science? by Dixon Wells, p. 9
    10. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 144-148 - 3 Reviews
      1. The Starmen by Leigh Brackett
      2. Lands Beyond by L. Sprague de Camp and Willy Ley
      3. Star Science Fiction Stories by Frederik Pohl
    11. Cover Painting by Walter Popp
  4. [+]
    August 1953 Issue = 18 Articles
    1. Whistle Stop In Space by Kendell Foster Crossen, pp. 10-32
    2. Booby Prize by George O. Smith, pp. 72-91
    3. Arbiter by Sam Merwin, Jr., pp. 104-120
    4. Fishing Season by Robert Sheckley, pp. 45-53
    5. Sibling by Leslie Waltham, pp. 54-60
    6. The Belly of Gor Jeetl by Charles A. Stearns, pp. 61-68
    7. Metamorphosis by Mike Curry, pp. 94-98
    8. The Politician by R.J. McGregor, pp. 99-103
    9. Green-Eyed Monster by J.W. Groves, pp. 121-127
    10. Flight Eighteen by Paul A. Torak, pp. 128-144
    11. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    12. What's New In Science? by Dixon Wells, p. 9
    13. Progress by Alexander Samalman, pp. 33-44
    14. Are You Heaven Wise?, p. 69
    15. Top of the World by I.G. Edmonds, pp. 70-71
    16. [+]
      Worlds At War in Technicolor by Pat Jones, pp. 92-93 - 1 Review
      1. The War of the Worlds (1953 Film) by Byron Haskin
    17. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 145-148 - 2 Reviews
      1. The Space Merchants by Frederik Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth
      2. The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester
    18. Cover Painting by Jack Coggins
  5. [+]
    November 1953 Issue = 13 Articles
    1. The Transposed Man by Dwight V. Swain, pp. 10-54
    2. Mission To Mizar by Kendell Foster Crossen, pp. 72-101
    3. The Last Dame by Curt Storm, pp. 55-63
    4. Transfer by Charles F. Ksanda, pp. 65-71
    5. Mr. Heinkle's Green Thumb by Charles A. Stearns, pp. 104-112
    6. Dr. Lightning by Guy DeAngelis, pp. 113-120
    7. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-8
    8. What's New In Science? by Dixon Wells, p. 9
    9. Science by A. Kulik, p. 64
    10. [+]
      Today's Film, Spaceways, May Be---Tomorrow's Fact! by Pat Jones, pp. 102-103 - 1 Review
      1. Spaceways (1953 Film) by Terence Fisher
    11. Inventions and Discoveries, pp. 121-129
    12. [+]
      Science Fiction Book Review, pp. 130-132 - 1 Review
      1. The Golden Apples of the Sun by Ray Bradbury
    13. Cover Painting by Walter Popp
5. [+]
  Issues of 1954 = 1 Issue, 11 Articles
  1. [+]
    April 1954 Issue = 11 Articles
    1. The Golden Helix by Theodore Sturgeon, pp. 10-45
    2. Time Pawn by Philip K. Dick, pp. 68-105
    3. End As a Robot by Richard Marsten, pp. 46-52
    4. The Wall by Charles A. Stearns, pp. 53-61
    5. Process Shot by Sam Merwin, Jr., pp. 106-116
    6. The Masters by Theodore R. Cogswell, pp. 118-132
    7. The Reader Speaks by The Editor, pp. 6-9
    8. Lost: One Magnetic Field by R.S. Richardson, pp. 62-66
    9. What Are Their Scientific Names?, p. 67
    10. Imagination by Philip Jose Farmer, p. 117
    11. Cover Painting by Jack Coggins