Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 2, April, 1923: The unique magazine

"Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 2, April, 1923" is an anthology of speculative fiction short stories, assembled under the editorial guidance of Edwin Baird in the roaring twenties. This compilation unfolds a panorama of thrilling narratives, exploring the realms of the bizarre and the otherworldly. Showcasing a diverse array of themes, including horror, fantasy, crime, and adventure, the magazine features contributions from writers such as Carl Ramus, Paul Suter, and Roylston Markham. The volume begins by highlighting its contents and then launches into "The Scar," a chilling novelette by Carl Ramus, which introduces Dr. Herbert Carlson and Dr. Clark Edwards as they discuss recent crimes. When Carlson receives a critical call, he finds himself ensnared in a perilous encounter with mysterious masked figures, compelling him to combine his medical abilities with courage in the face of intense danger, setting the stage for a suspenseful ride.