Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration: “The Judge” by GAK i the master sits, reads the signs New York City, 1985. The Secret Chief's real name was Henry Barton and his identity in the mundane world was one of obscure wealth and power. This was not untypical of the great chiefs … Continue reading Fields of Broken Glass, by Richard Behrens
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration: “Ahhh, Esho Funi” by Eric Seaholm The fog pulled in and Barry escaped. Out of his bathroom window he miraculously squeezed his 200-pound frame and dropped to the grass below his apartment. Only a two-story fall, Barry had made the jump without breaking any bones … Continue reading Soul Tattooed, by Noel Ace
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 18 (June 1998). Cartoon copyright © 1998 Andrew G. McCann ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 18 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 18 (June 1998). Background art by Romeo Esparrago [Archive note: on the original page, this drawing was the faint background behind the haiku.] Don't tattoo,Barcode your forehead.Now! I know you. Falling StarsAcross the night sky.Aliens or fireflies? Robot JewelryRefrigerator MagnetsOn your ears Haiku's copyright © 1998 J. B. Wocoski … Continue reading SciFaiku, by J. B. Wocoski
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 18 (June 1998). Background art by Romeo Esparrago [Archive note: on the original page, this drawing was the faint background behind the haiku.] Snout brushes the cloudsJets offer bullet garlandsGodzilla's foot falls Up there! Gamera:Giant, jet-propelled turtle.Quick! My camera... Hot embers swirlWide leather wings a-flutterRodan, King of Winds Mothra … Continue reading MonsterKu, by Andrew McCann and Romeo Esparrago
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 18 (June 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago The mountains are different on Olo'hyo,As different from Earth's as rain to snow.A fortress wall of peaks forty miles tall,Even from orbit you must gaze in awe. Upon their mighty shoulders gaze untrodden peaks,Feel the magic majesty, know that which you seek.Listen … Continue reading Mountains of Olo’hyo, by Tony Chandler
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 18 (June 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago He first saw the slick water glistening off the beige sidewalk. It was early, still dark outside, but light pollution flickered on the saturated ground and he could see clearly. He looked down, searching for his hands or feet, but couldn't find … Continue reading Obscurity, by Allen Woods
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 18 (June 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago Bennie Mox was sprawled in a corner staring at the setting sun. His eyes were listless and his lumpy shoulders were rigid. Bennie's rather large mouth was open in the shape of an O, revealing his perfectly capped teeth. A trace of … Continue reading How Time Flies, by Eric O. Tennyson
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 18 (June 1998). Illustration by Ray Dangel A baffled cat skulked across the street, wondering where the hell everybody was. First time in years the summer streets had been deserted. Up at Evans' Old Time Ice Cream Emporium Kerry Ann Hooper, the last Cooperstownian working, scraped the bottom of … Continue reading Made in the U.S.A., by H. Turnip Smith
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 18 (June 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago Wendell Kendall was always a loner. Even as a toddler he happily played by himself for hours, arranging and rearranging his blocks and other toys. When eventually he was bundled off to school, it shocked him to be forced to sit in … Continue reading Shift, by Ray Dangel
