Thrilling Science Fiction

Thrilling Science Fiction resurrects forgotten, not-quite-classics of Golden Age science fiction. The reprints included here range from famous series such as Planet Comics to obscure sci-fi strips that ran in Buster Brown Comics, a shoe-store giveaway. Although there are exceptions, the art on these strips tends to be excellent, with contributions by Reed Crandall, Wally Wood, George Evans, Bernie Krigstein, and other greats.

The stories, on the other hand, are another matter altogether. Expect no great breakthroughs in the field of fiction. The stories are as pulpy as they come: full of gallant spacemen, scantily clad women, and plenty of BEMs (Bug Eyed Monsters). Fun stuff, to be sure, but stick to E.C. titles like Weird Science if you’re looking for more than space opera.

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#1

Cover: $9.95

W: Douglas McKee, Ross Gallun, Thornecliffe Herrick · A: Bernie Krigstein, Bill Benulis, George Evans, Henry C. Kiefer, Joe Doolin, Joe Orlando, Matt Baker, Reed Crandall

Reprints from Buster Brown Comic Book #31, Captain Science #4, Planet Comics #53 and 73, Space Adventures #16; ca. 1998

1 copy for $7.95
#2

Cover: $9.95

W: Ross Gallun, Dick Charles, Douglas McKee, Len Dodson · A: Reed Crandall, Steve Ditko, Chuck Winter, George Evans, Fran Hopper, Graham Ingels, Enrico Bagnoli, Leonard Starr, Mike Sekowsky

Reprints from Buster Brown Comic Book #32, Unusual Tales #22, Planet Comics #73, Strange Worlds #1; B&W; ca. 1999

1 copy for $7.95