Posted on September 30, 2022October 6, 2022The Curse of King Yutta This installment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 559 on 30 September 1972.
Posted on September 23, 2022December 21, 2023The Fiendish Experiment (continued . . .) The King’s ejector gear brought him safely to the ground. Instants later, a column of water descended near by the shocked monarch. The water trickled towards the King, touched him, and— Eeeeaaaaghh ! Vella re-materialised. It will be several days before you recover your senses, you barbarian ! He dragged his victim to a cave mouth, close to which stood an air fleet fighter-craft. He will lie safely in the cave till I have been paid the ransom-money. What could be simpler ? At that moment, in Trigan City, a squad of police were surrounding Vella’s apartment. Smash the door in ! Peric was among the first to enter the apartment and see the strange apparatus that filled one of the rooms. I was right in my assumption ! That young scoundrel has submitted himself to my process—and used it for criminal purposes ! Why ! That’s the folder containing details of your invention ! I remember the night you showed it to Vella and me ! I should have guessed right from the start, when he had his miraculous escape from the air crash. I told you at the time, Janno —there are no such things as miracles ! This installment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 558 on 23 September 1972.
Posted on September 16, 2022December 21, 2023The Fiendish Experiment (continued . . .) The water ebbed towards Janno. Then—krakkk !—He was flung into the air by a stunning electrical charge ! Eeeeeeaaaghh ! Vella materialised from his own volume of water. I had an idea that his Imperial Majesty would try to trick me. Too bad you got yourself landed with the job, Janno ! He was picked up—together with the money—by his accomplice. By the stars ! That two million zersts was easily earned ! This is only the beginning, Zerros my friend. We shall soon be the richest fellows on Elekton ! It was some days before Janno recovered consciousness in a Trigan City clinic. Tell us anything you can remember, Janno. Any clue—however seemingly unimportant —could be vital. Water . . . the water came towards me . . . It seemed to have . . . a life of its own ! Something clicked in Peric’s brilliant mind. Water, and alive ? My invention ! That diabolical experiment I stumbled upon ! The great scientist hurried round to his laboratory. Gone ! The red folder containing my notes and diagrams ! Meanwhile, in Vella’s apartment . . . Your method is almost foolproof, Vella. Provided you don’t fall into the trap of over-confidence, you will never be caught ! My method, as you call it, is completely foolproof ! And there is no limit to what I can accomplish ! For instance, take the King of Daveli —that unfortunate monarch whose crown jewels I have already purloined —who is flying home tomorrow after his disastrous state visit . . . . . . I intend to kidnap him and hold him for ransom ! 7 The following morning, the Emperor bade farewell to his guest, the King of Daveli. Your Majesty, it grieves me that your visit has been marred by the loss of your jewels. But be assured that no effort will be spared to recover them. I thank you, Imperial Majesty. The royal air liner soared skywards. It was some time later that the King noticed water seeping into his compartment. Strange . . . Then, before his astonished eyes, a figure materialised from the water . . . Fasten your seat belt, you royal barbarian ! You are going for a ride ! Aaaaah ! Who are . . . you ? An instant later, the terrified monarch was ejected from his air liner ! Eeeeaaaaaaghhh ! This installment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 557 on 16 September 1972.
