Planet Scumm: Issue #11: Snake Eyes - I Read It Cover-To-Cover And Loved Everything About It

Planet Scumm: Issue #11: Snake Eyes

I received a review copy of this magazine for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A few days ago, I received an email from Tyler Berd, Managing Editor of Planet Scumm, asking if I would be interested in posting a review. I've since read the issue cover-to-cover and am more than happy to oblige Tyler and his crew.

Overall, Planet Scumm is a Sci-Fi anthology magazine that releases three times a year. It is published by Spark and Fizz Books. On the website, it is explained what the publication's purpose is...

"Born out of reverence for the bizarre science fiction magazines of the pulp era, our short story anthologies showcase collections of original fiction by international authors. We cherish the genre as an open forum for philosophy, anxieties, and thought experiments. We are proud to emphasize the central role of artwork in sci-fi and are committed to working with and supporting independent illustrators."

Issue #11: Snake Eyes is a collection of eight stories with LGBQT+ themes to "highlight voices that have been traditionally underrepresented in science fiction and speculative fiction."

I found all eight stories amazing. There is a good variety of writings, all are entertaining and accessible. When I review an anthology, I usually focus on one story, but in this case, I have no favorites because they are all so different from one another. It is truly an excellent collection of writings.

The artwork included with the entries is also a collection of illustrtions representative of the stories.

All together, Planet Scumm's stories and illustrations remind me of the old Omni Magazine with a feel of pulp fiction anthologies. One bonus of Planet Scumm is how clean it looks. It is truly about the authors, illustrators, and the guest editor. One will not be inundated with a lot of fillers and advertisements.

Planet Scumm is worth a look. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Visit their website: https://www.planetscumm.space/ for information on the magazine, subscriptions, future issues, and how to contribute. 

Well, there it is...

Qapla!