Author Archive: Retro

When an artist discovers his wife is having an affair with their jungle guide, he lures them into posing for him in a radioactive jungle river.

It may be the first time they have used the theory of relativity in a story.

In 1980, scientists revive a man struck by lightning in 1930, call him Single O, and send him into a futuristic society and a Mars expedition.

A future autobiographical astronaut story in which space flight is routine and the hero is sent into the future of interplanetary travel.

American pre-Code science fiction musical-comedy film, directed by David Butler. The film is known for its art direction and special effects in its portrayal of New York City in an imagined 1980.

Robotic Officer Tactical Operation Research. A prototype robot intended for crime combat escapes from the development lab and goes on a killing rampage.