From Beyond the Unknown #11
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn From Beyond the Unknown #11 (1971), writer Gardner Fox and artists Murphy Anderson (interior and cover) deliver a classic sci-fi tale set in 2178, where Doctor Fred Gibson’s mission to rescue his fiancée Elsa on Jupiter takes an unexpected turn when his rival, archaeologist Phil Travis, discovers her first—only to realize he can’t save her without help. With the aid of ancient Jovian technology and the mysterious "Droga Ray" invented by scientist Halfar Kal, Gibson undergoes a transformation into an invisible energy being, using his new form to aid in Elsa’s rescue. The cover by Murphy Anderson captures the cosmic mystery of the story, making this a standout entry in the series.
In a future scarred by the aftermath of atomic war, a team of scientists devises a desperate plan to alter history—sending a mission back to prevent the invention of the atom bomb. But when the experiment goes awry, the past begins to fracture in ways no one could have predicted.
In a world where women lead and men are confined to domestic roles, Greg Dexter dares to defy expectations by pursuing his dream of becoming a Rocket Cadet. When a rogue planet threatens Earth, he must prove his worth in a high-stakes mission that could change everything.
In 2178, Doctor Fred Gibson ventures into Jupiter’s depths to find his missing fiancée Elsa, only to be outpaced by his rival, archaeologist Phil Travis. When Travis locates Elsa in peril, it’s Gibson who uncovers the ancient secrets of the Jovian civilization—revealing a lost technology capable of transforming life into pure energy. With the help of the Droga Ray, Gibson undergoes a radical change, becoming an invisible force to guide Travis in saving Elsa, setting in motion a choice that reshapes their fates.
In "The Warning from One Million B.C.!", Clyde Harrison and Professor Beatty stumble upon seven ancient robots during a desert dig, only to watch in stunned silence as the machines awaken and begin constructing something mysterious. As the dust settles and the machines hum to life, the question lingers: are they heralds of salvation—or a long-buried threat finally stirring?
In "Terra" of the Spaceways! from *From Beyond the Unknown* #11 (1971), repairman Jorg Randall finds himself far from routine duties when he’s called to aid the daughter of a famed spacecraft designer who’s crash-landed on an uncharted world. With the planet’s dangers mounting and the rescue no simple fix, Jorg must rely on more than just his tools to get her home.
In "The Man Who Ate Sunshine!", Charlie Linton’s strange condition—gaining weight without eating, fueled by sunlight—leads to an unexpected breakthrough: harnessing his unique physiology to power the first small manned rocket into space. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this six-page science fiction tale from *From Beyond the Unknown* #11 (1971) explores the limits of human potential in a quietly astonishing way.
In "The 60 Million-Mile Long Weapon!" from *From Beyond the Unknown* #11 (1971), scientist Eric Taine faces an alien invasion unlike any other—when extraterrestrials begin reshaping Earth’s surface to cultivate unknown crops, he devises a desperate plan to defend the planet. With time running out and the scale of the threat beyond comprehension, Taine’s ingenuity becomes humanity’s last hope.
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