Stories, poems and art reprinted from the classic Planet Magazine back issues (1994–2004).
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Holding” by Ryan Bliss "Now just relax, Mr. Klempf. This will sting for a moment." She slid the IV needle into the bulging vein on his arm. "There we go. Squeeze the ball and you'll be done in a few minutes. Thank you for donating … Continue reading First Blood, by Jeff Colburn
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). a clerihew inspired by T.Miller Illustration: “Jellyman” by Thomas Miller Up from deep-dark depths floats a slimy thingJelly Man, what sad tales do you bring?Tentacled, suction-cup eyes accuse meMy fish spear has killed a Jelly baby Poem © copyright 1999 by Romeo Esparrago and Andrew G. … Continue reading Jelly Man, by Romeo Esparrago & Andrew G. McCann
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “From Whence the Woolly Man” by Nicola Stratford Tammuz had first seen the Woolly Man two days before. The sun, red and swollen, set the jagged peaks ablaze with topaz and vermilion. An eagle circled and swooped, and Tammuz's eye, following it, had caught a … Continue reading Time’s Shadow, by J.B. East
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). a clerihew Illustration by Romeo Esparrago Hero, woodsman, alien fighter manAxes, ray guns - John's got the master planForests and planets he wants to invadeRangers and Martians do not have it made. Poem & artwork © copyright 1998-99 by Romeo Esparrago ← Back to Planet Magazine … Continue reading John Jakes, by Romeo Esparrago
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration by Stefano Tartarotti "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." -- Henry David Thoreau, Walden, (1854) "We lead lives of noisy distraction. Prepare to be frazzled!" -- Advance Ad for "Nine Paths to Hell", VR Games, (August, 2003). After prolonged periods of virtual … Continue reading More Real Than Real, by John Gerner
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Blackhole” by Theo It entered the Milky Way galaxy in the Virgo constellation,Its spiraling path through the galaxy bringing it ever-nearerA planet once teeming with activity and animation;The black hole enveloped in the light of its orbiting photosphere Growing ever-larger, interacting with other living worlds,Flares … Continue reading Earth-Bound Entities, by James Johnson
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Nutai” by Eric Seaholm The white-bearded man who called himself "Captain Ahab" pointed toward the distant spray emerging from the ocean surface as the old-fashioned whaling boat crashed over the waves. The boat was part of the last fleet in the world allowed to hunt … Continue reading According to Plan, by Kevin Gilbertson
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Always Take Off Into The Wind” by Noel Bebee When I go to sleep at nightMy dreams are scary,Fraught with fright.Wasps get tangled in my hair,Clowns frolic fiendishlyIn the frigid, dark air.Goblins through my window peer;A man with an axeKnows what I fear.But I'd never … Continue reading Frightful Night, by Sheri White
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Vortex” by Duncan Long When his e-com woke him at 9:31, Evan Lau-Hobbes couldn't believe he'd slept, let alone slept in. The luminous screen was turned to his bed, but even before he read it he realized his girlfriend Julie had already left for work. … Continue reading The Sisters of Catherine, by Gordon C. McRae
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Episode 1: Cy Goes to Starbucks Cartoon copyright 1999 by Andrew G. McCann ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 21 (contents)
