Sidéral #22
In "Le train dérouté vers l'espace," Gardner Fox and Gil Kane craft a sleek, mind-bending adventure where a trainload of humans is whisked across the cosmos to the alien world of Almoran—just as Almoran emissaries arrive on Earth in human disguise. When both groups are struck by a mysterious ray that puts the Almorans to sleep, the humans must play dead to outwit an unseen enemy, leading to a clever reversal of roles. Gil Kane’s dynamic interiors and Frank Giacoia’s sharp cover inks bring this 1960 French sci-fi gem to life, a standout in the Sidéral series with its timeless blend of suspense and cosmic wonder.
In "Le train dérouté vers l'espace," a group of humans aboard a mysterious train find themselves suddenly whisked across the cosmos to the distant planet Almoran—just as a contingent of Almoran aliens arrives on Earth, blending in among humans. When both groups are struck by a ray from an unseen enemy ship, causing the Almorans to fall asleep, the humans seize the moment, pretending to be unconscious to outwit the attackers. The Almorans, grateful for their courage, grant them lasting memories of the journey but seal their minds against speaking of it—leaving only the faintest trace of wonder behind.
In the 24th century, explorer Ken Carver answers a desperate call from a fellow traveler, Karr-Vir, stranded from a reverse universe—only to embark on a perilous journey across three alien worlds to bring him home.
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