Weird Fantasy #15

Apr 1996 · Gemstone · 2.00 USD; 2.75 CAD

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"Revulsion!" kicks off with Captain Donnel embarking on a decades-long journey to the distant star Pollux, a voyage meant to study a solar system eerily similar to Earth’s—though the true cost of the mission looms large, with crew members aging far beyond their time and the odds of return uncertain. Written by Al Feldstein and brought to life with striking precision by Al Williamson, this issue blends classic sci-fi dread with a haunting sense of isolation, all framed by a cover by Albert B. Feldstein that captures the mission’s ominous tone.

Contains 5 stories

Revulsion!

8 pp · Science Fiction

In "Revulsion!", a weary captain grumbles about his roach-infested spaceship, recalling a past dinner where a bug slipped into his salad. When the ship crashes on an alien world, the crew discovers a civilization of giant, clothed insects—only to be captured and prepared as a meal for their king. The king’s horrified reaction to finding humans in his salad sets off a chain of unsettling revelations.

The Quick Trip

4 pp · Science Fiction

In "The Quick Trip," Captain Donnel leads a crew on a 30-light-year journey to the star Pollux, relying on suspended animation to endure the long voyage. When they finally awaken at their destination, they're stunned to find the star gone—its light, they realize too late, was a ghost from a past that no longer exists.

The Long Trip

3 pp · Science Fiction

Captain Philip Donnel (space ship pilot)Bob Hatch (language expert)Lieutenant James Murtha (engineer, death)Sandor Mannershmitt (inventor of the space time overdrive, mention only)

Captain Philip Donnel takes the helm of a mission to Pollux, a star 30 years away by travel time, aboard a ship carrying a crew whose lives will be measured in decades rather than years. With Lieutenant James Murtha handling the engines, Bob Hatch decoding alien signals, and the legacy of Sandor Mannershmitt’s space-time overdrive humming in the background, the journey promises more than just distance—it holds a mystery waiting on the other side of light-years.

He Who Waits!

6 pp · Science Fiction

In "He Who Waits!", Percy receives a strange plant from Alec, only to discover a tiny, 8-inch-tall girl emerging from it. After taking a secret solution to shrink himself so he can be with her, he watches helplessly as she ages and passes away. Grieving, Percy buries her, but soon notices a new plant growing from her grave—realizing she was never human, but a living plant spirit. Now, he waits, knowing a new girl will one day sprout from the flower.

By George!!

7 pp · Science Fiction

In "By George!!", two archaeologists unearth a mysterious, block-like artifact covered in ancient inscriptions—only to discover it’s the diary of a young alien boy from a long-dead civilization. Trapped on Earth after crash-landing during the Medieval era, the reptilian giant’s desperate story unfolds through translated etchings, revealing a tale of exile, fear, and a legend born from a single, tragic moment.