Posted on August 19, 2022December 21, 2023The Fiendish Experiment (continued . . .) A few days later, all Trigan City crowded the streets for the ceremonial visit of the King of Daveli. Later, the King visited the Air Fleet Headquarters, where he was introduced to the crewmen by his son—Keren—himself a pilot of the Trigan fleet. Janno you already know well, my father. Greetings, Lord Janno. Your Majesty ! Vella watched—and pondered. I’d like to get my hands on that jewelled helmet of the old fellow’s. And it shouldn’t be too difficult—though I might have to eliminate him first. My father has expressed regret that he missed the marvellous feat you two performed on Empire Day. Well . . . we swore never to attempt it again. But what do you think, Vella ? If it would amuse his Majesty . . . Accordingly, the two young pilots climbed into their speedy fighter-craft, which were then chained together. Take no risks, Vella—as you once said, eventual disaster is a mathematical certainty ! And this will be the last time we ever do it, I hope ! The display began . . . Ready for next evolution ? . . . Ready . . . The death-defying close aerobatics were controlled by Janno. Commence right- hand climbing turn . . . now ! Commencing ! And then—Janno gave an uncontrollable sneeze ! Aaaaa-shoooooo ! Disaster was immediate and fatal ! His wingtip sliced into Vella’s craft ! Aaaaaaaagh ! Then he was watching in horror as his comrade spun down to his certain doom ! Eject, Vella ! Get out, man, before it’s too late ! But there was no escape, it seemed, for Vella ! The ejector gear’s damaged ! I’m trapped in here ! What does it matter if I am ? —Ha, ha ! Moments later, the craft ploughed into a hillside ! This installment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 553 on 19 August 1972.
Posted on May 20, 2022May 14, 2022The Zota Club (continued . . .) This installment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 540 on 20 May 1972.
Posted on May 13, 2022December 21, 2023The Zota Club (continued . . .) Swinging the medallion from his fingers, Doran continued in a persistent, sing-song voice. You are now entirely in my power and you will do everything I order. Is that understood ? It—is— understood ! And then—the astounding order ! The Emperor is your enemy ! Remember that ! He must be eliminated ! Tomorrow, when you fly escort to the Imperial craft that is to take him to Cato, you will collide with the Imperial craft over Mount Vorg ! Very interesting. The Imperial craft streaked up into the air—followed by Janno’s sleek little fighter. Janno took up station above and behind the other craft—and smiled to himself. That scoundrel Doran is going to receive an unpleasant shock any time now ! The lowering peak of Mount Vorg came into view. This is where I was supposed to collide with the Emperor’s craft ! And then—Janno’s sixth sense of a fighting man warned him of danger ! He wrenched at the controls. A streak of flame cut the air where he had been an instant before—and a dark shape flashed overhead ! By the stars ! It isn’t . . . It can’t be . . . Doran ! But the man at the controls of the other craft was indeed Doran ! It is fortunate that I am always at hand in case of failure ! Now I will perform the final disaster myself—The destruction of the Emperor ! He dived straight for the Imperial craft ! This installment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 539 on 13 May 1972.
