Astounding Stories #121
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"The Jinx of Juno" is a standout tale from Astounding Stories #121 (1976), a 0.15 GBP comic that blends childhood wonder with interplanetary ambition. Written and illustrated by Carl Burgos, the story follows a short-statured boy whose dream of flight is met with doubt—until his friend’s experimental rocket, built for someone of his exact size, launches him on a historic journey to Mars. The cover by John Rosenberger captures the moment with striking, dynamic flair.
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A short child mocked for his height takes comfort from his one friend and his love of airplanes. He is rejected by the air force because of his height, but when his friend designs an experimental rocket that can only be piloted by a short man he becomes the first man on Mars.
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