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Black Cat Weekly #135 - cover

Black Cat Weekly #135

G.K. Chesterton, Hal Charles, Sapper, Karr Phyllis Ann, John M. Floyd, Wallace West, Albert Teichner, Mark Thielman, George R. Hahn, John Hollis Mason

Publisher: Black Cat Weekly

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Summary

Starting with this issue, famous science fiction artist, space illustrator, and author Ron Miller has agreed to become our Art Director, which means he will be pulling future covers from his personal treasure trove of artwork. This issue’s stunning “spider woman” cover is one of Ron’s best, and I look forward to seeing what he comes up with for future issues.
 
As always, thanks to our authors, Acquiring Editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman, and readers for making BCW a great project and a lot of fun to prepare. We couldn’t do it without you!
 
Here’s the complete lineup—
 
Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:“The Road Trip” by Mark Thielman [Michael Bracken Presents short story]“Who Stole the Trophy?” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]“The Donovan Gang”by John M. Floyd [Barb Goffman Presents short story]“The Finger of Stone,” by G.K. Chesterton [short story]Temple Tower, by “Sapper,” was originally published in 1928 [novel, Bulldog Drummond series]
 
Science Fiction & Fantasy:“Death of an Inquisitor’s Host” by Phyllis Ann Karr [short story]“The Wellsprings of Space,” by Albert Teichner [short story]“Gangway For Homer,” by George R. Hahn [short story]“The Legacy,” by Dick Hank [short story]“Mission,” by John Hollis Mason [short story]“Leasehold,” by Wallace West [short story]
 
Cover art:“Spider Woman,” by Ron Miller
Available since: 03/30/2024.
Print length: 441 pages.

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