Astounding Stories #153
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"The Jinx of Juno!" in Astounding Stories #153 (1981) delivers a charming, retro-futurist tale of ambition and unexpected destiny. Written and drawn by Carl Burgos—whose distinctive style brings to life a young boy’s dream of flight—this story follows a short-statured child whose life changes when his friend’s experimental rocket, designed for someone of his size, launches him on a journey to Mars. The cover by John Rosenberger captures the story’s sense of wonder, perfectly framing the moment between childhood longing and interplanetary adventure.
In "The Man Who Never Was!" from Astounding Stories #153, a scientist's assistant takes a reckless leap through time, chasing a pirate's fortune in the past—only to find himself caught in a deadly web of fate when he kills one of his own ancestors, unraveling his own existence. The story unfolds with a chilling sense of inevitability, as a single act in history fractures the timeline in ways no one could foresee.
In "Next Stop—Mars!", a boy mocked for his height finds solace in his friend’s dreams and a shared love of flight. When the air force turns him away, his friend’s experimental rocket—built for someone small—offers a chance to reach Mars, launching him on a journey beyond anything he ever imagined.
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