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Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction #2                                                         Magazine
Cover by: Mike Kaluta
Inside cover art by: Alex Nino

The 1975 follow-up to Marvel Comics’ ill-fated Worlds Unknown, Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction picked up where its predecessor left off. Packaged in the much more flattering $1 black and white magazine format, the bimonthly publication contained a number of self contained stories (approximately 10 per issue) revolving around one central theme: science fiction. Each issue was crafted by some of the genre’s greatest writers. Names like Harlan Ellison, Roger Zelazny and “Chip” Delany frequented the pages within.

While Magazine Management Co. published the periodical, the “Stan Lee presents:” found on the book’s title page was a telling sign as to the true backer behind the project. Losing out to the spandex clad, super-hero saturated market, some of the greatest names to come out of the House of Ideas—i.e. John Romita, Chris Claremont and Tony Isabella—lent their talent’s to the publication.

Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction #2 contains:“The Shape Of Things That Came” Page 4
Writer: Roy Thomas

Roy Thomas’ erudite editorial that answers the musical question: What happened to the Harlan Ellison story this issue, anyhow?
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“Through a Glass Slowly: Prologue” Page 5
Writer: Tony Isabella
Artist: Frank Brunner
Inker: Klaus Janson

The man wanted surcease of sorrow. Could he find it in the strange flickering lights which emerged from those eerie prisms? Tony Isabella and Frank Brunner again explore the awesome “Slow Glass” concept created by Bob Shaw.
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“War Toy” Page 8
Writer: Tony Isabella
Artist: George Pérez
Inker: Rico Rival

What do you do with a death-dealing robot – after it’s won the war you built it to win? Do you give it a medal – or scrap it? A thinking man’s tale by Tony Isabella and George Perez.
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“There Are No Yesterdays!” Page 22
Interviewer: Denny’ O’Neil
Interviewee: Alfred Bester
Artist: Rick Bryant

So says Alfred Bester, Hugo-winning author of The Demolished Man, in this issue’s penetrating interview.
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“Adam… And No Eve” Page 26
Writer: Denny’ O’Neil
Artist: Frank Robbins
Inker: Jim Mooney

The Earth was a ravaged, dying planet. And the man who had destroyed it would do anything to regenerate it. His only problem: No Women. Alfred Bester’s SF masterpiece, adapted by Denny O’Neil and Frank Robbins.
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“The Hunter and the Hunted” Page 34
Writer: Mike Kaluta
Artist: Mike Kaluta
Inker: Mike Kaluta

The aggressors were victorious. Their enemy was annihilated. Their sole mistake was — they hung around laughing a few minutes too long. Art and story by Bruce Jones.
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“Science Fiction, Fans, And The Hugo” Page 38
(Not Necessarily in That Order)
Writer: Don Thompson

Journalist and SF fan Don Thompson presents a brief but telling account of science fiction fandom, past and present.
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“Specimen” Page 42
Writer: Bruce Jones
Artist: Bruce Jones
Inker: Bruce Jones

The girl was lovely, luscious, willing. And it was a long, long way to Homeworld. Art and story by Bruce Jones.
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“The Day of the Triffids [Conclusion]” Page 51
Writer: Gerry Conway & John Wyndham
Artist: Rico Rival
Inker: Rico Rival

The startling climax of John Wyndham’s SF classic, as man does battle for the Earth with plants that walk – and kill. Adapted by Gerry Conway and Rico Rival.
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“Through a Glass Slowly: Epilogue” Page 71
Writer: Tony Isabella
Artist: Frank Brunner
Inker: Klaus Janson
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Collectible Entertainment comment: There is no finer entertainment than the vintage black and white graphic magazines of the 70’s with their epic story-lines and their incredible art and inks. Most especially, Savage Tales, Savage Sword of Conan. Conan the Savage, Conan Saga, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Rampaging Hulk, Dracula Lives, The Haunt of Horror, The Planet of the Apes, Monsters Unleashed, Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu, Doc Savage, Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction, The Legion of Monsters, and Tales of the Zombie… among a few others. Very, very highly recommended. Search them out and enjoy!!

Magazine is bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

Publisher: Marvel Comics / Curtis
Publication Date: March 1975
Format: BW, 84 pages, Mag, 10.75″ x 8.15″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Magazine is in Fine to Very Fine condition.  Nice!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Science Fiction collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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