Tag Archives: Thrilling Wonder Stories

Retro Review: “Gambler’s Asteroid” by Manly Wade Wellman

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Cora

“Gambler’s Asteroid” is a space opera short story by Manly Wade Wellman, that was published in the Spring 1944 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories and would have been eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugo Award. The story may be read … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “Unsung Hero” by Ruth Washburn

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Cora

“Unsung Hero” is a humorous science fiction short story by Ruth Washburn, that was published in the Spring 1944 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories and would have been eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugo Award. The story may be read … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “A God Named Kroo” by Henry Kuttner

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Cora

“A God Named Kroo” is a novella by Henry Kuttner, this time writing under his own name. It was first published in the Winter 1944 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories and is finalist for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The magazine … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “The Veil of Astellar” by Leigh Brackett

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Cora

“The Veil of Astellar” by Leigh Brackett is a space opera novelette, which appeared in the spring 1944 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories and is therefore eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The magazine version may be found here. This … Continue reading →

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