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The Vortex Blaster

Here is the cover of the Gnome Press first edition of The Vortex Blaster.   The book included the stories mentioned below, along with several other episodes, tied together into one story.  Art by W. I. Van der Poel. 

Here is the cover of Comet,  July 1941, the last issue.  The first "Vortex Blaster" story was published within. 

The June 1942 issue of Astonishing Stories.   "Storm Cloud on Deka," the second "Vortex Blaster" story, was published in this issue. 

The October 1942 issue of Astonishing Stories.   "The Vortex Blaster Makes War," the third and final "Vortex Blaster" story, was published here.