Astounding Stories #57

In the year 2076, a pioneering mission to Mars stumbles upon a perfectly preserved Earth town—complete with familiar streets and buildings—only to find it eerily deserted. As the crew grapples with the unsettling silence, the air grows thick with anticipation, hinting at a presence long hidden beneath the red dust. Gene Colan’s expressive art brings the alien mystery to life, while John Rosenberger’s cover captures the eerie beauty of the Martian frontier.