Astounding Stories #79

In "The Stranger on the Hill," agents Blair and Slade seek refuge on a remote planetoid after escaping the relentless pursuit of the villainous Krypt, their only hope a desperate plea for help that may or may not reach the Interplanetary Patrol. Written by Derek Rutherford and illustrated by Paul Reinman, this 1971 tale from Alan Class delivers a tense, atmospheric sci-fi adventure with a mysterious stranger looming on the horizon. The cover, by Ogden Whitney, captures the eerie isolation of the setting with striking, moody detail.