[ZINES]. [SEARLES, A. Langley (1920-2009), editor]. The Fantasy Commentator (Complete File). [New York: A. Langley Searles, 1943-1952]. 4tos. Staple-bound mimeographed issues, as issued. 26 issues, ranging from December 1943 - Spring 1952 (complete - the final two issues, #27 Spring 1953 and #28 Fall 1953, were prepared but not printed or circulated until 1986). All are first printings except for issue #4, which is a second printing from 1946. COMPLETE SET OF THE FIRST SERIES OF THIS SCARCE PIONEERING SCHOLARLY SCIENCE FICTION FANZINE. This is one of the earliest fanzines structured as an academic journal, seldom found complete.

This collection has Sam Moskowitz' famous series of articles on science fiction fandom, The Immortal Storm. Other contributors include: A. Merritt, H. P. Lovecraft, William Hope Hodgson, and more. In addition to the 26 issues described above, this lot has eight issues from the revival series from 1979-1994. 

Some general wear, soiling, some rust stains from staples, a few issues with tape repairs. Still, a fine example of this rare collection.