Captain Future Books in Order

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The Captain Future series, written by Edmond Hamilton and first published in 1940, is a science fiction space opera that follows the adventures of a futuristic hero. Set in a distant future, the series features interstellar travel and explores themes of exploration and heroism. The stories are structured as a sequence of novels, with each installment contributing to the overarching narrative of the captain's missions.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of Calling Captain Future

    Calling Captain Future

    1940 · Edmond Hamilton

    This 1940 novel by Edmond Hamilton is a science-fiction "space opera" work. It was adapted into an animated series, Capitaine Flam, under the title…

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  2. Cover of Captain Future's Challenge

    Captain Future's Challenge

    1940 · Edmond Hamilton

    Captain Future's Challenge" is a science fiction adventure featuring Captain Future, a space-traveling scientist and adventurer originally published…

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  3. Star Trail to Glory

    Year unknown · Edmond Hamilton

    Star Trail to Glory is a science fiction novel of the space opera type by Edmond Hamilton. It was published in April 1941 and is the sixth novel in…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Captain Future books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Calling Captain Future”.

How many books are in the Captain Future series?

We list 3 books by Edmond Hamilton , published in 1940.

Where can I buy the Captain Future books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.