The Adventures of ‘Mad’ Cy N. Tist, Episode 1: Cy Goes to Starbucks, by Andrew G. McCann

Cartoon: a thin bald scientist in glasses and a white lab coat holds out a large yellow cup to a young man in a green cap and jacket, saying "I've miscalculated the dosage and will require another large coffee."

Jelly Man, by Romeo Esparrago & Andrew G. McCann

Glowing, translucent jellyfish-like humanoid with long flowing tendril hair, stretching out one arm against a dark background

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 →

Famous Alien Implants, by Andrew G. McCann

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 →

Snoworld, by Andrew G. McCann

Black-and-white drawing of a pale moon or planet glimpsed through heavy diagonal streaks of storm over a flat white plain

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)

What Really Happened in 1947, by Andrew G. McCann

Cartoon of a green alien with big black eyes on a pink starry background saying: "Hey, Mom, c'n I borrow the saucer tonight? There's a nice girl in Roswell that I want to abduct."

MonsterKu, by Andrew McCann and Romeo Esparrago

Faint gray-green doodles: a volcano-like creature, a jet plane, a turtle head, a curled wing, and a bunny-eared monster

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 →

Two Marooned Space Cadets in the Swamps of Arcturus II, by Andrew G. McCann

Cartoon of two men in a green swamp under a purple sky. One, holding up his wrist, says: "I've got a space-leech on my wrist. Give me a cigarette to burn it off." The other answers: "Sorry, I don't smoke."

If This Is Tuesday…, by Andrew G. McCann

Faint, ghostly sketch of a pale skull-like face above a light blue body

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 17 (March 1998). Illustration: “The Ghost of Future Passed” by Andrew G. McCann So this is Day One,When the Earth coalesces.How hot. How boring. * Poem and illustration copyright ©1998 by Andrew G. McCann Note: To find out more about "SciFaiku" poetry, visit "The SciFaiku Manifesto" at: <http://www.crew.umich.edu/~brinck/poetry/manifesto.html>. ← … Continue reading If This Is Tuesday…, by Andrew G. McCann →

Security in the Hi-Tech Industry, by Andrew G. McCann

Cartoon of two office workers against a yellow background. The man in a tie and glasses says: "I can't tell you, Steve. It's on a Nerd-to-know basis."

Children, by Andrew G. McCann

Dark, grainy night view of a ruined city under a smoky blue-green sky, with faint green glows among the rubble

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 13–16 (October 1997). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago Children of The BombIn June's wintry fist, pick atBroken-toothed cities * Poem copyright ©1997 by Andrew G. McCann Illustration copyright ©1997-98 by Romeo Esparrago Note: For more "SciFaiku" poems (i.e., haiku with science fiction themes) visit "The SciFaiku Manifesto". <http://www.crew.umich.edu/~brinck/poetry/manifesto.html>. ← Back … Continue reading Children, by Andrew G. McCann →