Stories, poems and art reprinted from the classic Planet Magazine back issues (1994–2004).
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration by Andrew G. McCann Rocket flames dwindlein endless ammonia storms.No more supply ships Haiku & artwork copyright © 1998 Andrew G. McCann ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 19 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration: “Alien Repairs” by Martin Murphy Of all the unlikely places in the known universe, Oasis-C is where it began. Oasis-C is a planet so-named because, according to the travel literature, it is "an island of entertainment on the edge of the void." What that translates … Continue reading How Are You Wired?, by Dan Dobbs
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Match the Celebrity to the Implant! (It's not as obvious as you think! Answers at bottom of page.) [Archive note: on the original page, the five celebrities were shown as small news photos above their names. The photos are not reproduced here.] Celebrity* 1. Carl Lewis2. … Continue reading Famous Alien Implants, by Andrew G. McCann
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration: “Oofo” by Eric Seaholm You talkin' about UFOs? Man, you have no idea. You're not from around here, right? Probably passin' through, on your way to the City? Well, you ended up in the right place. And the right time. And you're talkin' to the … Continue reading Bar Fly, by Paul E. Gibson
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). ...where the True Secrets of the World are revealed! Please enter password (even mentally!): then guess which button to press below! [Archive note: on the original page, a password box and the four buttons above formed a joke "login"; every button led to the page reproduced … Continue reading Gateway to Planet Magazine’s Members Only Page
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration: “Red Planet Scout” by Eric Seaholm He had traveled an eternity, driven by questions that remained for the most part unanswered -- and even for those questions which he had resolved, the passing of time and distance had swept away their meaning. His humanity had … Continue reading Journeyman, by Andrew Massey
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration by Duncan Long In the year 60,000, man had evolved to his environ: honeycombed by the billions, with each a cubicle-hole to call his own, ergonomically hunchbacked into cushioned chairs with drink-holders and power-steering for all, marsupial ass-pouch wallet-holders and eight-fingered nonprehensile hands fluttering over … Continue reading Cycle, by Scott Perrin
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago The Collector When Jason Affonick was attending his exclusive boarding school on Old Earth, he became so annoyed by the newfound liberal pretensions of his wealthy, privileged schoolmates that he changed his name to protest what he saw as their class-treason. The … Continue reading The Green City’s Secrets, by Frederick Rustam
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration by Eric Seaholm The light was dying, and it had been sent forth to find a new home. It had explored planetary systems, selected the ideal planet, built the colony's structures, and sent the signal home. The ship turned inward, waiting. Being an introverted intelligence, … Continue reading Pathfinder, by Angie Smibert
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago Ancient Seer speaks in my earNo more the shadow of your fearTwelve billion light year rideBlack Holes crash and collideFrame-dragging my mindall in a row Omega cure our only needTrick the final statusDiagnosis ever speedMagic bullet -- Rubber latticeAll your pain, I … Continue reading Your Fear, by Tony Chandler
