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.
In "Verdict: Not Guilty," Jo Chalmers stands trial for the murder of Sir Alfred Haines, the man who left him a fortune—only to be accused of killing him to claim it. As the jury prepares to deliver a guilty verdict, a shadowed figure steps forward and, with a single command, hypnotizes them into declaring Chalmers innocent. When the judge is forced to release him, the stunned jurors later recover and recount the stranger’s appearance, leading to a startling revelation: the man they saw bears the unmistakable likeness of Sir Alfred himself.
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