6 Sci-Fi Tales With Infinite Possibilities

by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

In 1926, a struggling inventor by the name of Hugo Gernsback created what many consider to be the world’s first science fiction periodical. It was called Amazing Stories and it would serve as an entry point for the legendary writers such as Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, and Ray Bradbury. 

Gernsback’s believed that a science fiction story must “be an exposition of a scientific theme and it must be also a story.”

And that’s exactly what we have here: An array of stories with science themes at their heart. These tales feature old favorites, bold new journeys, and amazing stories – all under the beloved science fiction genre.

Transformers Unicron #1

If you remember the animated Transformers movie then you definitely remember UNICRON! Well, the destroyer of planets is back in Transformers: Unicron #1 (MAY180616) and it will instill fear in both Decepticons and Autobots alike.

VS. Vol. 1

Celebrity is fleeting. Especially in a future where superstar soldiers charge into battle for fame, profit, and sponsorship! Soldier Satta Flynn is the most viewed war hero in a world where war has become a spectator sport, but when a new generation of soldiers enter the battlefield, Satta learns the true price of fame. What will he do to stay on top? Find out in VS. (MAY180088) from Image Comics.

Relay #1

In Relay #1 (MAY181312),  creators Zac Thompson, Andy Clarke, and Donny Cates blend together an insane concoction made from ingredients flavored by Luc Besson, Ridley Scott, and other great Imagineers.

The future is perfect. The planet is unified and humans travel openly across the galaxy. There is one catch, though: we all must obey the monolith known as “Relay.” Conform to Relay and it will inspire you towards greater progress. All hail the Galactic Relay!

Ninjas vs. Robots

Okay. So we’ve done the nostalgic sci-fi, the militaristic sci-fi, and the head-y sci-fi. Now it’s time for some b-movie grade sci-fi schlock!

Antarctic Press’ Ninjas vs Robots (MAY181366) needs no hard sell. It’s exactly what it says it is: A ninja princess awakens on an island of robots and proceeds to unleash holy hell on any automated buckethead that stands in her way. Expect tons of grindhouse action, quite a bit of exposed skin, and a lot of Ninjas vs. Robots!

Barbarella

Speaking of titillating science-fiction, Jean-Claude Forest’s spy-fi sex romp, Barbarella (MAY181810) gets a new adaptation from Humanoids.

Translated from French-to-English for a new generation, this pop culture classic is one of a handful of titles responsible for the influx of adult European comics during the 1960s. Now, Captain Marvel’s Kelly Sue DeConnick takes Barbarella even further by providing her with a more modern feel.    

Bilal’s Exterminator 17

In the late 1970s, Angoulême Award-winner Enki Bilal teamed up with Metal Hurlant’s Jean-Pierre Dionnet for a robot-warring ride across the galaxy! Dionnet and Bilal’s efforts are being compiled within this gorgeous new hardcover from Titan Comics.

It was all fun and games for the inventor who gave the world killing machines. Until his soul is transferred into one of his “Exterminator” robots, designed for combat. This techno tale of comeuppance comes from two of comics greatest sci-fi craftsmen.

Get ready for a galaxy-wide liberation in Exterminator 17 (MAY182004)!

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Troy-Jeffrey Allen is the consumer marketing editor for PREVIEWSworld.com and the DCD family of sites. His comics work includes BAMN, Fight of the Century, and the Harvey Award-nominated District Comics.