Astounding Stories #182

In "Spacious Rooms for Rent," con man Boyce Haskell’s ill-gotten fortune takes a bizarre turn when he’s pursued by the furious wife of his former partner, fleeing onto a deserted subway train—only to witness his ill-gotten gains literally soaring into the sky, leaving him stranded in a world that’s suddenly far less grounded than he expected. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Pat Masulli, this 1986 Alan Class tale blends urban unease with surreal whimsy, all rendered with a sharp, distinctive line. The cover, by Steve Ditko, captures the story’s eerie, off-kilter tone with its stark, dreamlike composition.