Howard Browne took over as editor of both Amazing Stories and Fantastic Adventures in 1950. Browne preferred fantasy to science fiction, and enjoyed editing Fantastic Adventures, but when his plans for taking Amazing upmarket were derailed by the Korean War, he lost interest in both magazines for a while.
Howard Browne succeeded as editor of both Amazing Stories and Fantastic Adventures in 1950. He favored fantasy over science fiction and appreciated editing Fantastic Adventures. When his efforts to enhance Amazing's status were impeded by the Korean War, he temporarily lost interest in both magazines.