WORDS FROM THE KEEPER So the Normonster wants war, does he? Well, I could say that the UNKNOWN offers more than any other magazine in fandom. After all, how many other zines give you a free monster with every ish? If you flip to the last eight pages of the magazine you notice that A) the two comic strips are gone and B) brother Bob Howard is back, greater than ever. This is merely a supposition, but I would presume that Caitin is beginning to home in on his enemies. Edmond Romann' is also with us this issue. His tale tells of a celebration of Man celebrating his own greatness. (Compare it to the Catin story, if you will. Hmm. Is it completely unfounded?) The only trouble is: a few uninvited guests show up to share in the festivities. Naturally, after all the boasting that has been done, I should mention that the Sneaker debuts in this issue, along with three guest stars. It's rather an interesting story if your taste runs along these lines. What to do with the rest of the space reserved for the editorial? Shall I imitate the Normonster and be philosophical? I'm afraid philosophy is not my line. Perhaps I could mention that Timm Wall and Tim Morris have finally succeeded in bringing out the second edition of Atlantis. They're calling it their first, however. It's a full size zine with plenty for everyone. I don't have Tim's address, but 20 cents to the other half of their team should get you the first edition of their second Atlantis: Timm Wall 4555 Major Drive Clarkston, Mich. 48016 This issue of Atlantis contains a little gem by yours truly, one by Bob Howard (and it's not a Catin story), and a huge glob of stuff by the monster on the back of The Keeper of the Unknown John Henry Merkel [pp. 1 - 2, THE UNKNOWN #4, Summer 1966]
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