Fantastic Adventures - The Face beyond the veil
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Fantastic Adventures - The Face beyond the veil
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, April 1950, featuring the story The Face beyond the veil by Franklin Bahl. Two solders are surprised by a huge woman face which appears in a blue fountain. Date: 1950
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1950 Adventures Appears Beautiful Bizarre Fantastic Fiction Fountain Franklin Huge Pulp Sci Fi Solders Strange Surprised Unusual Veil Weird
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In the thrilling world of pulp fiction, the April 1950 issue of Fantastic Adventures unveiled a cover that continues to captivate the imagination of sci-fi enthusiasts. The image, titled "The Face beyond the Veil," by Franklin Bahl, presents a striking and bizarre scene that leaves two unsuspecting soldiers in a state of shock. The cover illustration showcases a beautiful yet oddly huge woman's face emerging from the depths of a blue fountain. The soldiers, dressed in military uniforms and weapons at the ready, are frozen in surprise as they encounter this unusual and otherworldly apparition. The blue hue of the fountain adds an ethereal quality to the scene, while the woman's intricately detailed features convey a sense of both beauty and mystery. Franklin Bahl's artwork for "The Face beyond the Veil" is a prime example of the science fiction and fantasy illustrations that graced the covers of pulp magazines during the mid-20th century. These illustrations often served as visual teasers, enticing readers to delve into the strange and bizarre worlds contained within the pages of these magazines. The story behind this cover is "The Face beyond the Veil," penned by an unknown author. The tale likely explored themes of the unknown, the supernatural, and the unexplained, all common elements in the pulp sci-fi genre. The image and the story it introduces invite us to question the boundaries of reality and challenge our perceptions of the world around us. This iconic cover art from Fantastic Adventures, April 1950, remains a testament to the enduring allure of the strange and unusual in science fiction and fantasy. The image of the huge woman's face emerging from the blue fountain continues to evoke a sense of wonder and surprise, leaving us eager to explore the stories and worlds that lie beyond the veil.
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