Cover of Wonder Stories Quarterly 2, no. 1 (Fall 1930)

In red and purple type the masthead features above an alien planet with rocky terrain. There are three explorers outfitted in suits reminiscent of deep-sea divers with brass helmets. Each carries a spear. But the focus is on the meteor that is crashing into the surface in a stream of flame and fury, sending rocks and debris skyward, and forcing the explores to shield themselves.