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.
In "The Man Who Never Was!", a desperate scientist's assistant steals a time machine to hunt down a pirate's treasure, only to find himself caught in a deadly past where one wrong move could unravel his very existence. When he accidentally kills one of his own ancestors, the consequences ripple through time in ways he never imagined.
In "Next Stop -- Mars!", a boy named Jo, teased for his height, finds solace in his friendship and a passion for airplanes. When he’s rejected by the air force, his friend’s secret rocket—built for a short pilot—offers a chance to reach Mars, turning Jo’s quiet dream into a journey beyond the stars.
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