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Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction #6                                                         Magazine
Cover by: Frank Brunner
Inside cover art by: Pat Broderick

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 #6 contains:“Foreword is Forearmed” Page 4
Writer: Roy Thomas

Why is this issue of UMOSF not like other issues? Our editorial tells all.
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“One Giant Leap for Mankind: Prologue” Page 5
Slow Glass” concept created by: Bob Shaw
Writer: Roy Thomas
Artist: Gene Colan
Inker: Dan Adkins

Up till now, Slow Glass has unveiled the mysteries of alternate worlds, future times. But things are not always what they seem – even when captured in Slow Glass. Roy Thomas and Gene Colan examine the concept introduced by Bob Shaw.
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“Behold the Man” Page 7
Adapted from the story by: Michael Moorcock
Writers: Doug Moench
Artist: Alex Nino

One of the most honored, yet most controversial science fiction stories of all time. Michael Moorcock’s award-winning tale of the Messiah who wasn’t. Script by Doug Moench, art by Alex Nino.
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“Thru a Glass Slowly” Page 31
Writers: Roy Thomas & Bob Shaw
Artists: Gary Brodsky & Brian Moore

Revealed at last! The full story behind “Slow Glass” – by the man who created it. SF writer Bob Shaw speaks out.
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“Old Soldier” Page 36
Writer: Bruce Jones
Artist: Bruce Jones

Star-hopping does things to a man. Sinister things. And, in the end, does it leave him a man at all? Story and art by Bruce Jones.
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“Mind Games” Page 44
Writer: John Allison
Artist: John Allison

Amid a world at war, he died. And that was only the beginning. Story and art by John Allison.
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“Visitation” Page 54
Writer: Don Glut
Artist: Reuben Yandoc

It came from out of the sky, to challenge all their assumptions about the laws of man and God. Perhaps it will challenge a few of yours, as well. Story by Don Glut, art by Reuben Yandoc.
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“One Giant Leap for Mankind: Epilogue” Page 64
“Slow Glass” concept created by: Bob Shaw
Writer: Roy Thomas
Artist: Gene Colan
Inker: Dan Adkins

“The Shape of Things that Came” Page 72
One special message from us – and quite a few more from you. The letters page that wouldn’t die.
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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: November 1975
Format: BW, 76 pages, Mag, 10.75″ x 8.15″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Magazine is in 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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