When the spaceship Jehad lifted off for Mars, the crew of four men and one women are placed under the rule of Dr. Lewis Spartan, a sadistic, power-hungry leader of the expedition. Only when they are well under way do they realize that Spartan plans to return to Earth by himself. As the Jehad approaches Mars, jealous rivalry amongst the crew leads to tension and strife, totally unaware of what awaits them on the martian surface, a martian threat that could cause their death, but deliverance...

Captain Lewis Hawes and Dr. Kempster Duerkes find themselves trapped in the stratosphere by mysterious green clouds. In a realm where thoughts become real and the impossible becomes possible, the line between reality and fantasy blurs. As they uncover the secrets of this strange new world, they must use their minds to survive.With the help of the beautiful Loetta, they discover the true power of imagination. But can they harness their thoughts to escape back to Earth before it's to...

This issue, we have 3 original tales. All are mysteries. Plus, we have 1 original science fiction tale, also a mystery. I leave you to unravel this puzzle! (Okay, I guess it’s not that much of a puzzle—one of the mysteries is also a science fiction story.) I moved Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken’s selection to the science fiction section (it was definitely science fiction) and I moved famous science fiction artist Ron Miller’s mystery into the lead spot. Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman’s st...