Astounding Stories #137
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Visitors from Afar" is a gripping mystery from Astounding Stories #137 (1978), a standout issue from the Alan Class era. Written and illustrated by John Forte, the story follows Chalmers, wrongly accused of murdering Sir Alfred Haines, only to be exonerated by a mysterious figure who hypnotizes the jury—leaving behind a trail of confusion and a twist that defies logic. The cover by John Forte captures the eerie atmosphere, making this a must-read for fans of classic British sci-fi and courtroom suspense.
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Chalmers is accused of murdering Sir Alfred Haines as he knew he was the benefactor of his will. The jurors are all sure he is guilty but a mysterious man steps out of the shadows and hypnotises the jurors to return a not guilty verdict. When the foreman announces the verdict the judge is angry but has to release Chalmers. Later the jurors recover and tell the judge but no trace of the man is found. They give details to an artist and the man is recognised by the judge as being Sir Alfred! A young burglar is caught and confesses to the crime. The judge is glad that Chalmers was not hanged.
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