Astounding Stories #24

Jan 1968 · Alan Class · 1'- [0-1-0 GBP]

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In "Make Your Landing on Planet Xanadu!", a shy man’s quiet life takes a wild turn when he rescues a Venusian woman from Martian troublemakers, setting off an unexpected journey to her home world. Written by Paul S. Newman and illustrated by Manny Stallman, this 1968 adventure blends gentle humor with classic sci-fi wonder, all framed by the striking cover art of Ogden Whitney and Kurt Schaffenberger.

Contains 11 stories

Make Your Landing on Planet Xanadu!

8 pp · Science Fiction

GreshamJerondaBill Monterey

Beyond the Door of Death

8 pp

Jim BentonPrincess ZitaCato

The Eyes of Doom

7 pp · Science Fiction

Owlhoot Brand

5 pp · Western-Frontier

Thru the Dark Tunnel!

4 pp

It Comes Out At Night

4 pp

The Ansco Case

3 pp · Horror-Suspense

Gerald Ansco

The Matter with Harry!

4 pp

In "The Matter with Harry!" from Astounding Stories #24 (1968), a shy man stumbles upon a Venusian woman fleeing Martian aggressors, and in a moment of unexpected courage, he comes to her aid. Moved by his kindness, she proposes marriage and invites him to join her on Venus, launching him into an otherworldly adventure far beyond his wildest dreams.

The Curious Case of Kayo Casey

17 pp · Superhero

Nemesis

The Man Who Forgot

3 pp

The Valcourt Ring

1 pp

Philip ValcourtGeorge Valcourt