Space Adventures #24

Jul 1958 · Charlton · 0.10 USD

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# Space Adventures #24 This issue contains at least two stories. The lead story follows a rocket launch observed by military officials and a reporter, with the successful missile launch later reported in the news as "Earth People Launch Powerful Missiles." A second story, "The Metallic Visitor," takes place at Zanzibar Studios during the filming of a science-fiction movie about robots, where a mechanical robot outfit is being tested for use in scenes. A third story depicts a spaceman stranded on an alien planet who encounters hostile indigenous creatures, including a horned bull-like beast and smaller furry creatures that ultimately save his life, leading him to ponder whether this alien world harbors dominant intelligent life-forms.

Contains 5 stories

Moon-Run!

5 pp · Science Fiction

A pilot guides Flight 44 to the moon while carrying secret cargo—the new android model 88, a synthetic being indistinguishable from human but feared by those who believe machines can never truly think or feel. When a meteor swarm threatens the ship, the pilot must make a desperate choice that will test whether courage and love are strictly human qualities. This haunting tale asks whether perfection in form means nothing without understanding what lies beneath.

Out of This World

3 pp · Science Fiction

Scientists scramble to identify a mysterious spinning object that's been orbiting Earth for days, unable to get a clear view through their telescopes. Racing against time and worried about their planet's security, they launch a rocket to investigate and capture film evidence of the phenomenon. When the footage is developed, the truth about what's really happening becomes front-page news across the solar system.

World's End

5 pp · Science Fiction

A curious boy named Johnny visits the library to research an age-old question—how will the world end?—and discovers some genuinely unsettling scientific theories: a comet collision, the moon's slow decay, and a catastrophic polar shift. With his new friend Gladys, Johnny digs through the possibilities of cosmic and planetary doom, weighing the chances of each scenario. By the time he's done exploring humanity's potential final days, he's ready to move on to more pressing matters.

The Metallic Visitor

5 pp · Science Fiction

In "The Metallic Visitor," a mysterious robot appears during a science fiction film screening, seeking repair. That same night, another robot arrives to retrieve it, leaving behind questions about its origins and purpose.

Man's Best Friend

6 pp · Science Fiction

When an alien pilot named Tzor crash-lands his ship on Earth after a meteor swarm, he discovers a dog—a creature whose pure friendliness and loyalty stand in stark contrast to the hostile reaction he receives from the humans he encounters. As Tzor contemplates humanity's violent, unpredictable nature and considers whether Earth poses a threat to the galaxy, a single being's unwavering kindness forces him to reconsider the fate of an entire world.