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Snide, issue 2, February 1941

Page 4

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the editor's description is well worth quoting. 'Now that the fate of this world is in the balance, and we are forced to look forward. We must consolidate our ideas and picture the perfect world-to-come. Together with the world's most prominent men let us exchange our ideas in "Capt. Creature".' You may, again, be a weird reader, endeared to stories of the occult, of the dim past, and sex instinct. Then I have only one mag to recommend, 'Thrilling Thorax Adventures'. The professional details speak for themselves. 'Now that the fate of this world is in the balance, and we are forced to look forward. We must consolidate our ideas and picture the perfect world-to-come. Together with the world's most prominent men let us exchange our ideas in "Thrilling Thorax Ads".' I hope, dear fan, that I have made the position clear to you, and I feel sure you will be a happier fan, thus enlightened. I remain, Thine L.F. Gratz How often does this occur, and how often the English fan will seek help from his nobler brethren. He will write to Sholmes of Liverpool a blood-thirsty chap. Who will answer, 'I read 'Thrilling Thorax", it's a good mag, and suits me fine.' While Mike Rosenberg of Leeds will answer, 'I read "Reproachful Stories", it suits me fine, and it's a good mag.' Again, Dick Saidhurst of London will say, 'I read "Capt. Creature", it suits ME very well.' While F.D.R. Jones of Nuneaton will remark, 'I don't read any of 'em, but they're all good mags.' So the poor fan staggers on, but finally he will make a decision. He will write to his young lady's uncle who 'Practically owns the Pub. Company'. And, in
 
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