Uncanny Magazine Issue Seventy-One
Welcome to Uncanny Magazine Issue Seventy-One! All of the content will be available for purchase as an eBook (PDF, EPUB, MOBI) on July 7, 2026. The free online content will be released in two stages—half on July 7 and half on August 4.
Featuring all-new short fiction by Tia Tashiro, P. Djèlí Clark, Jana Bianchi, Sam J. Miller, Rida Altaf, and Tara Sim; reprint fiction by Catherynne M. Valente; essays by Ryka Aoki, Lizbeth Myles, Hana Lee, and Marissa Lingen; poetry by Chisomaga Umenyi, Gwendolyn Hicks, Laura Cranehill, and E. A. Bourland; interviews with P. Djèlí Clark and Rida Altaf by Caroline M. Yoachim; and Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe’s Flower Crown as the cover.
All that plus two podcasts!
Episode 71A (July 7): Editor’s Introduction; “Leavetaking” by Tia Tashiro, as read by Erika Ensign; “Instructions for Becoming Fire” by Chisomaga Umenyi, as read by Matt Peters; and Michael Damian Thomas interviewing Tia Tashiro.
Episode 71B (August 4): Editor’s Introduction; “The Cinema of Babel” by Sam J. Miller, as read by Matt Peters; “I called the swan down” by Laura Cranehill, as read by Erika Ensign; and Michael Damian Thomas interviewing Sam J. Miller.
About Our Cover Artist: Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe
Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe is a Nigerian-Canadian artist based in BC, Canada. Although they currently live in Canada, they grew up in several places across the globe, resulting in an array of experiences that deeply influence their approach to their creative work.
As an immigrant, and a member of the queer community, they also wrestle with concepts of community and identity, both within themself and their artwork, and strive to add representation for voices (particularly Black and/or LGBTQIA+ folks) who are often pushed out of positive, empowering narratives. Their artwork echoes a love for the ethereal fantasy stories they grew up with, vibrant colours, and ornamentation that weaves Edge’s experience throughout each piece they create.
They have worked with numerous clients including Scholastic, Wizards of the Coast, and Marvel. Their work has also featured in publications such as ImagineFX Magazine, Infected By Art, and F(r)iction Magazine.
To see more of their work, visit ArtOfEdge.com.