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.
In "Verdict: Not Guilty," Chalmers stands trial for the murder of Sir Alfred Haines, the man whose will promised him a fortune—except the jury is certain of his guilt. When a mysterious figure emerges from the shadows and hypnotizes the jurors into delivering a not guilty verdict, the courtroom erupts in shock, and the judge, bound by law, must release Chalmers. Though the jurors later recover and recount the stranger’s appearance, no trace of him remains—until an artist’s sketch reveals a chilling resemblance to the very man they believed dead. The story’s final twist unfolds with a confession from a young burglar, leaving the judge relieved, but the mystery of the man in the shadows lingers.
ComicBooks.com Value
Find on ebay
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Reprints
↩ Reprints Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds #9 (1958), Adventures into the Unknown #134 (1962), Unknown Worlds #17 (1962), Adventures into the Unknown #135 (1962), Forbidden Worlds #106 (1962), Forbidden Worlds #109 (1963), Adventures into the Unknown #138 (1963)
Reprinted in Secrets of the Unknown #98
Reviews
Reader reviews
No reader reviews yet.