Posted on August 24, 2024August 24, 2024The Secret Assassin (continued . . .) This installment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 658 on 24 August 1974.
Posted on August 10, 2024September 12, 2024The Secret Assassin (continued . . .) Janno climbed the tallest tree he could find. Far across the wilderness of greenery, he saw the distant glint of water. Then, with a blood-chilling screech and the beat of heavy wings—IT came ! The tree shook under the impact of deadly talons. From down below, the assassin’s strange fire- arm spoke silent death ! Janno and Kittu rigged up a litter to carry the injured pilot. They struck out in the direction of the river—through the most hazardous country on all the planet Elekton ! For three of them, at least, there was an urgent reason for haste. Three minds, each with a single, burning desire . . . This installment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 656 on 10 August 1974.
Posted on June 29, 2024July 1, 2024The Elixir of Youth (continued . . .) That morning, Mallo went to the Trigan City amphitheatre to watch two exponents of the ancient Vorg art of sword-fighting. Defend yourself, Luccus ! Strike at him, Kella ! Coaching them was Crillus, the greatest living professional sword-fighter. Enough ! You have lost the bout, Luccus ! In the bad old days, you would now be despatched ! Turning, the old warrior saw the newcomer. Its young Mallo, winner of the wrestling crown. Come to see me teaching what I can no longer practise, eh, lad ? You could still do it, Crillus ! You could still defeat every swordsman who came before you . . . . . . But it would cost you money ! . . . Big money ! Just what are you driving at ? You heard that Narrod broke the all-time air race-craft record yesterday ? Yes ! A man my own age ! I could scarcely believe my ears ! What of it ? Mallo explained . . . Are you trying to tell me that all I have to do is drink this green liquid and—like Narrod—I shall be young again ? Yes ! Don’t take my word for it. Take it home and try it ! The going price is a million thullars—the same as I charged Narrod ! This installment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 650 on 29 June 1974.
