Aventures Fiction #27
"Le héros de demain" delivers a quietly striking sci-fi parable from 1960, where two Rynnians use their Futurevision Screen to glimpse a distant evolution—only to find that intelligence without wisdom leads to the same old flaws, even in apes. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated with crisp detail by Frank Giacoia, this issue stands out for its thoughtful premise and early glimpse of a world beyond humanity’s reach. The cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella captures the story’s speculative tone with a striking, forward-looking image.
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Out on the planet Rynn, two Rynnians speculate on the effect of evolving apes beyond humans. Using their Futurevision Screen, they view the results. It turns out that monkeys can be just as short sighted and egotistical as humans.
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