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Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). MansterThe brilliant machineand its beautiful androidcreate a human Monster's FrankensteinThe genius monsterand his gorgeous assistantcreate a doctor Poem © 2002 by Andrew G. McCann Artwork © 2002 by Robert Sorensen ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 37 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). (A Langford Joh story) Illustration: “Luke's Ghost” by Ehrad Among the private files of Ambassador Langford Joh were many in which he played a decisive and important role, a factor that contributed to his legend and legacy. But interspersed within the glorified accounts were a few … Continue reading Iron Feather, by William Alan Rieser
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). Note: This article was originally written for the Jan/Feb 2003 issue of "Matrix", published by the British Science Fiction Association (http://www.bsfa.co.uk/). Planet Magazine is a free quarterly Web-zine of short science fiction and fantasy that was first published in March 1994. When I began putting the … Continue reading Science (Non)Fiction: The Story of Planet Magazine, by Andrew G. McCann
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). Illustration: “John Stellt” by Von Kraemer One"The Drive" I was lying under sheets when the connections were made. Damaged. I'd been driving with Johnny out in the dessert, the wind in our hair, the radio on… "Something happened to me James, after my last fall." It … Continue reading John Stellt, by Von Kraemer
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). Illustration: “Lizards” by Von Kraemer Morning Tears had fallen in rivers, when she had raised her hand to his. All that Mrs. Ulma Tremmalow could say was, "I'm so...so sorry." She reached out to shake Jesse's welcoming palm. That's when Ulma's hand fell off onto the … Continue reading Lachesis and Lizards, by Von Kraemer
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). Illustration: “Coming Home” by Ehrad "We have come to visit you in peace -- and with good will."Klaatu addresses the people of Earth and gets shot for his effort-"The Day The Earth Stood Still" (1951) . . . And so when the end finally did come, … Continue reading The Last Great Hope, by Ken Goldman
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). Illustration: “Lagranderrota” by Juan Rodrigo Piedrahita Escobar “Good evening, sports fans. Welcome to Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada, and another edition of Monday Night Infantry. I’m Frank Henwood.” “And I’m Mike Purcell.” “Tonight promises to be another four solid hours of blood, sweat, toil and tears. Two … Continue reading Monday Night Infantry, by Dave Whittier
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “BuckEye” by Andy McCann Astropilot Commander Dennis Gorman shook his head to clear the cobwebs from his sensorium. “Terry?” “I’m here, Dennis,” Major Teresa Hernandez replied after a gaping yawn. “What woke us?” Gorman viewed the status readouts of the intergalactic spacecraft JOHN GLENN’s overhead … Continue reading Buckyball, by E.S. Strout
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Unborn” by Patrick Stacy Once upon a time, in a cold and rainy metropolis in America, there was a huge, dark, and dirty warehouse. Inside the ghastly structure, one room contrasted sharply with the others. It was a fully white and antiseptic room. Unlike the … Continue reading The Unborn, by Marcelo Hipolito & Marcelo Machado
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). (A Langford Joh story) Illustration: “Edge-Cutter” by Matt Newman As the Earth Ambassador to the Confederation, this is the only report I've done myself without the help of a team of re-writers. I am Langford Joh. When the Andromedans accidentally dropped in on us, it made … Continue reading Edge Cutter, by William Alan Rieser
