Astounding Stories #168
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Visitors from Afar" is a standout tale in Astounding Stories #168 (1983), a 25p British comic that delivers a sharp, suspenseful courtroom mystery. When Chalmers is accused of murdering Sir Alfred Haines, a sudden, shadowy figure intervenes with hypnotic power, flipping the jury’s verdict and freeing him—leaving the judge furious but bound by law. The story unfolds with a chilling twist, as the jurors eventually recover and piece together the identity of the mysterious stranger, leading to a surprising revelation that reshapes the case. Illustrated with bold, atmospheric detail by John Forte, the issue blends suspense and mystery in a way that lingers long after the final page.
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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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