Imaginative Tales, November 1956

About this issue

This issue features science fiction stories dominated by Alexander Blade's complete novel "The Cosmic Kings" (20,000 words). The narrative follows Hugh Bryant, commander of a fleeing scout-ship pursued by Varkonid raiders under Grach Chai across the galactic frontier. Exhausted and carrying a wounded passenger named Feltrie, Bryant seeks refuge while remembering his childhood discovery of a hidden alien city on an abandoned colony world. Supporting stories include "Microscopic Nightmare" by C. H. Thames, "The Valiant Die Hard!" by Adam Chase, "The Last Enemy" by Robin Peters, "The Runaway" by Ivor Jorgensen, and "No Trap for the Keth" by Ralph Burke. The issue includes regular features: editorial discussion of forthcoming World Science Fiction Convention coverage, "Build Your Own Robot," scientifilm review section, and reader letters. Period advertisements interspersed throughout—including a mail-order photograph collection service and vitamin supplement promotion.