Stories, poems and art reprinted from the classic Planet Magazine back issues (1994–2004).
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Remarks of Centurion 'Glou' on the Late War from a MANUSCRIPT found at the site of the MARTIAN PIT in OLD LONDON Illustration: “WOW” by Kalazar 1 August 1901The Voyage and Landing went as planned, or so we are told by Cell Commander Three. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading Remarks of Centurion ‘Glou’, by Dennis Fisher
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). The ostrich was nervous, and Buck Brannan couldn't blame him. Shoot, he was nervous too. But it was the big bird that had the Mark VI 'Ram-Jets' strapped snug around its feathered body. Still, the rocket pack would put them on an equal footing with the … Continue reading The Ostrich Race, by Tony Chandler
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Illustration: “Monochromatic Dreams” by Romeo Esparrago As I closed and locked the front door behind me, my computer announced that I had mail. I groaned. After a day spent in the university library, the last think I wanted to do was to sit down at my … Continue reading Remivores, by McCamy Taylor
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Illustration: “The Derelique” by Romeo Esparrago One month out from Alfred's Star, the Mayflower's alarms sounded, awakening Edman from a nap in his cabin. "Huh!" he shouted, startled from his dream. "What?" For a few seconds he was still running through the surging and receding waters … Continue reading Antiques, by Mark Stanley
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Illustration: “Silent Man” by Duncan Long I can hear the chainsaws getting closer, rolling through the valley like a thundercloud of angry bees. Soon they will be here, and I will walk among them, sharing the land's pain. I mustered out of the army after the … Continue reading The Silent Man, by Mike Oakwood
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Illustration: “Black Bart” by Duncan Long The machine that stamped your name onto a flattened penny cost a dime to operate. It was owned by Tipper Flannagen, a convivial freckle-faced young man with flaming red hair who also owned the gun-fighting Black Bart robot that laughed … Continue reading Arcade, by Alan Kaufman
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Illustration: “Billenium” by Romeo Esparrago I am a writer; its what I do, write. And as the world slides closer to the year 2000, the fears and concerns that surround something as small and simple as a misunderstood date field in a computer get greatly magnified. … Continue reading Y2K, by Christopher Clagg
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Trophies of wealth, thought Loretta Capinelli. The butler, a thin, elderly man who looked snobbish even in gray pajamas, led her along the wide, elaborately furnished corridor. Despite the hour, the weather, and the consuming curiosity that had drawn her here, she found herself fascinated by … Continue reading Bitter Reflections, by Ty Drago
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Inspired by the artwork “Dino Farm” by Thomas Miller How now, brown dino?Plucked from the late CretaceousWho knew? Delicious! Haiku copyright © 1999 by Andrew G. McCann Inspired by the artwork "Dino Farm" copyright © 1999 by Thomas Miller ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 23 … Continue reading Corythosaurus Ranch, by Andrew G. McCann
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Illustration: “Color Me, Too” by Kalazar When I walk to my job early in the morning, there it is again. No use taking another street to avoid it: the photos are all over the city, for everyone to see. A naked white child, maybe six or … Continue reading Color Me Black, by Fabio Fernandes
