Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine June 1984
(Volume 8, No. 6 – Whole #79) Cover: Wayne D. Barlowe (for "Bloodchild")

Novelettes: "Bloodchild" by Octavia E. Butler (this won Hugo, Nebula & Locus Awards)
"Saint Theresa and the Aliens" by James Patrick Kelly
"Sun Smoke" by James Killus.

Stories: "The Valley of Lost Things" by Martin Gardner
"Medra" by Tanith Lee
"Wagon, Passing" by Paul McAuley
"The Pool of Manhead Song" by Jere Cunningham.

Viewpoint: "Clarifying Clarion " by Algis Budrys.