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1st Buck Rogers story: "Armageddon 2419," written by Philip Nowlan (Aug., 1928)
ow/crm pgs; sharp complete spine w/ minor stress at top; includes all coupons; beautiful copy
A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
Amazing Stories #5 (Vol. 3, August 1928) is a vital pulp as the first appearance of Buck Rogers. The beloved sci-fi character didn't make the cover, though. That's actually Richard Seaton showing off his anti-gravity device from "The Skylark of Space." Buck Rogers isn't called "Buck," yet, either. He's still just Anthony Rogers, then a modern-day regular guy who wakes up 500 years after being overcome by mysterious gases while going into a mine for the American Radioactive Gas Corp.

This pulp is still the start for a spaceman who'd go on to star in countless other medium. There would be radio dramas, comic strips, serials, TV shows, movies, books, and more. A decade before Batman and Superman, Buck Rogers showcased the immense impact heroes could have on popular culture. (The character actually only appeared in two pulps before moving on to bigger things.) Buck Rogers is even credited with popularizing the idea of space exploration, becoming a major turning point in the history of science-fiction.

Philip Francis Nowlan's “Armageddon 2149” introduces Rogers in a grand style, too. The author brings a truly epic sense of adventure to this debut. There's still a lot of demand from genre fans for a Buck Rogers revival. There were even two projects in development during 2021. That soon fell apart over legal wrangling between the Nowlan Family Trust's plans and a small-screen property being developed with George Clooney by Legendary Pictures. Buck Rogers remains one of the most popular names in sci-fi, and it seems inevitable for the spaceman to return in some form.
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Considering that this pulp was printed 94 years ago, it remains in an excellent state of preservation. Many pulps with less historical value have deteriorated to the point of fragility that one is afraid to lay hands on them lest they turn into dust. Seeing as how this 7.5 example has retained its wonderfully sunny color scheme, with strong yellow and red tones, and the perimeter of the cover shows few flaws, this is quite a find. Another copy of this same issue sold for a hefty sum in our recent pulp auction and we expect to see a similar battle royale over ownership of Buck Rogers’ first-ever appearance, a pop culture sensation that is once again poised to thrill a new generation of fans.

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