Astounding Stories #57

In "Beware of Tomorrow!" from Astounding Stories #57, a mysterious stranger arrives with uncanny foresight, warning of disasters before they happen. When Mike presses him for answers, the man claims he’s from the future—leaving the reader to wonder what kind of world could send someone back to warn them.

In "Gorgilla Strikes Again!", the giant ape Gorgilla makes his way to America, seeking to connect with humanity—only to be met with terror and gunfire in the streets of New York. When he intervenes to stop a plot by communist spies, his act of heroism only deepens the fear that leads to his demise.

In the year 2076, a crew aboard the first manned mission to Mars stumbles upon a perfectly preserved replica of a small Earth town—complete with familiar streets and buildings—waiting in silence. As the astronauts step out, the eerie stillness of the empty streets unsettles them, and without a word, they turn back to their ship, leaving the town and its unseen inhabitants behind.

In "Return of the Martian!" from Astounding Stories #57, the imprisoned alien from Mars escapes his confinement and sets his sights on dominating Earth. Though his advanced powers overwhelm the military, his victory is ultimately undone by a simple, unseen threat—Earth's germs.