FORBIDDEN
FUTURES
Transport yourself to other worlds!
Illustrated by Mike Dubisch.
Beam down into our strange realm, where fiction and science collide in a twisted maze built to warp your senses and fry your freakin’ mind!
In this installment, we explore ancient astronauts, invasions, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life through mind-bending think pieces. Out-of-this-world flash fiction and novellas expand on the notion that they may already be among us. We probe the human obsession with otherworldly intelligence through music, flicks, and books, while master artist Mike Dubisch unleashes some excellent extraterrestrial comix.
232 pages of kick-ass literature. Beaming down 8/15/2026.
Contributors
Think Pieces
J.P. Ringquist: “Alien Invasion: Prepared, Exposed, or In Denial”
Elizabeth Rayne: “Were the Ancients Onto Something About Aliens?”
Joshua Sky: “The Existence Paradox”
Interview
Aaron Moorhead
Flash Fiction & Novellas
Oddness: “Xyzzy”
S.P. Miskowski: “The Xmas Guest”
Evan J. Peterson: “Liz”
Jeffrey Thomas: “The Cog”
K.L. Young: “Standardized Consumption”
Anna Tambour: “Where the Slees Stop to Snack”
H.G. Wells: “The Star”
Mike Dubisch: “The Earthlings”
Comix
Richard Rainey: “Fleshcrawlers”
Mike Dubisch: “Fleshcrawlers,” “Can-cell Culture,” and more comix
Music
Cody Goodfellow: “Music for Close Encounters”
Flicks
Jesse Rose: “Watch the Skies Everywhere”
Books
Ross E. Lockhart: “I Want to Believe”
Dive into our strange realm where superstitions and science collide: a dimension stitched together with neural static. Our latest issue, FORBIDDEN FUTURES 14, is a maze built to warp your freakin’ mind
Step inside this awesome line-up:
PHILIP FRACASSI
MIKE DUBISCH
CODY GOODFELLOW
JOSHUA SKY
JEFFERY THOMAS
ANNA TAMBOUR
CHAD STROUP
JESSE ROSE
BRIAN ASMAN
ANTHONY TREVINO, JR.
JAN STRNAD
ELIZABETH RAYNE
DANIEL BRAUM
KARINA COURTWAY
K.L. YOUNG
H.P. LOVECRAFT
ROSS E. LOCKHART
232 PAGES
Dive into our strange realm where superstitions and science collide: a dimension stitched together with neural static. Our latest issue, FORBIDDEN FUTURES 14, is a maze built to warp your freakin’ mind
Step inside this awesome line-up:
PHILIP FRACASSI
MIKE DUBISCH
CODY GOODFELLOW
JOSHUA SKY
JEFFERY THOMAS
ANNA TAMBOUR
CHAD STROUP
JESSE ROSE
BRIAN ASMAN
ANTHONY TREVINO, JR.
JAN STRNAD
ELIZABETH RAYNE
DANIEL BRAUM
KARINA COURTWAY
K.L. YOUNG
H.P. LOVECRAFT
ROSS E. LOCKHART
232 PAGES
In the thirteenth volume of FORBIDDEN FUTURES, we dive into Belief Systems and unveil wonders that will leave you questioning your understanding of reality:
Curse of the Pharaoh by Charlie Branch: An ancient ruler’s obsession with immortality backfires.
Brother Rain by Jan Strnad: Explore the enigmatic tale of a drifter who can summon rain, bringing a temporary respite to a drought-stricken town.
The Usurper of Dreams by Cody Goodfellow: In this cerebral saga, minor deities of a forgotten pantheon face upheaval when a rogue deity crafts realities from the dreams of mortals.
The Lost Autumn by Elizabeth Rayne: Spirits of a devastated rural Haven enact their revenge against the urban sprawl that displaced them.
Good Kids by Erica L. Satifka: This haunting tale follows children born with a deadly aura that causes decay to those around them.
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Sam Richard: A sermon on how much you don't know your diety.
The Hunter by Philip Fracassi: A gripping tale of a boy living under the dark shadow of an abusive father.
Forbidden Mythos by Mike Dubisch: A cautionary tale that warns sailing in unfamiliar waters can bring a situation to a deadly head.
Witness ancient curses resonate through the echoes of time in the most unexpected ways.
Embark on a journey through the mysterious aftermath of the apocalypse with "Forbidden Futures 12: Back to the Stone Age."
Experience the first minutes of the end in Robert Ford's The Becoming on the eve of the apocalypse.
Join a tribal odyssey in Gram Hzofizin's Journey to the Silent Peak, where celestial omens guide destiny.
Navigate the desolate realms of Brian Asman's Twilight of the Vitaphage, a dramatic quest in an evil landscape.
Explore the intricacies of time realities in Matthew Medney's' 39 Children, which pushes the limits of human endurance and temporal boundaries.
Discover future troglodytes in Lem Stomer's Dawn of the Forgotten Earth, the last survivors of a DNA War.
Enter the mystical, shadowy world of Joseph Fire's The Betrayal of Kruj.
Witness the tumultuous aftermath of war generations later in Ismael Galvan's The Downfall of Green Stone.
Brave the mystical Fatal Hills of Blue by Sam Richard is a tale of survival against enigmatic forces.
Venture into Cody Goodfellow's Stone Skin, a brutal tale of survival.
Get lost in Robert E. Howard's The Shadow Kingdom, a timeless exploration of ancient civilizations.
Take an extraordinary journey back to a time when magic and mystery reigned supreme.
48 pages, full color, 25 illustrations by Mike Dubisch
Unleash Your Inner Rebel with Forbidden Futures #11: Your Gateway to the World of "Punk" Literature!
Dive headfirst into a realm of literary rebellion with Forbidden Futures #11: the ultimate key to unlocking the captivating kaleidoscope of punk subgenres, each a vibrant testament to the boundless power of imagination. From the nostalgic echoes of Retro Punk to the heart-pounding frenzy of Splatter Punk and the mind-bending frontiers of Bio-Punk, Forbidden Futures #11 beckons you to surrender to the enthralling spectrum of punk creativity.Within these pages, you'll encounter literary pioneers who stand as giants in the world of words.
Philip K. Dick, the visionary architect behind "Tony and the Beetles," opens eyes with his world of thought-provoking anti-war narrative. Meanwhile, John Shirley's "Naked Expression" daringly challenges the fabric of your perceptions. Cullen Bunn's "We Are Lesion For We Are Many" stretches the limits of biopunk storytelling, opening doors to uncharted realms of imagination. Enter the enigmatic domain of "Curse Of The Dead Center," crafted by John Wayne Comunale, a tale about a cursed venue. Mike Dubisch's otherworldly "Intrusion" alien comic promises an unparalleled visual feast for your imagination, while Erica L. Satifka's poignant masterpiece, "The Heart of the City," etches its emotion on your soul.
Step into Beyond Tomorrow with Forbidden Futures 10! The essence of humanity collides with the wonders of technology. Traverse dimensions of moral complexity and futuristic visions. Beyond Tomorrow is an odyssey into the unknown!
David Gerrold's Companions grapples with the intriguing question of how parents nurture their progeny in a world devoid of traditional teachers.
Andre Norton's enigmatic tale, All Cats Are Grey, unfurls a mesmerizing saga involving a mysterious black cat, an elusive, invisible entity, and the allure of hidden treasures. Prepare to be swept away by the uncanny and the unforeseen.
Cody Goodfellow's A Visit From The God Squad is a cautionary tale of how life leeches off the grand plan.
John Winter's The Journal of Captian Mural recounts the perils of space exploration on the edges of the galaxy.
Pat William's Head Space Wars explores a distant future where battling robots determine your fate.
Anna Tambour's Lucksters introduces you to a world where evolved beings confront the echoes of ancient technologies, unveiling a tapestry of suspense and luck.
Mike Dubisch's De-extinction Event (16-page comic) propels you into a future where scientists try to resurrect the human race.
Forbidden Futures' latest comix issue features the fantastical worlds of Mike Dubisch and Cody Goodfellow. In "The Corpse's Crusade," an evil king's lust for immortality leads to disastrous consequences, while "Doula's Exile" follows a cursed midwife as she struggles to find her place in the world. Get ready for a thrilling and otherworldly ride through these stunning illustrated tales.
Welcome to Creature Feature, a collection of terrifying tales that will make your skin crawl and your heart race. From miniature monsters to alien parasites, from videogame nightmares to the most feared monster of the 20th century, these stories will leave you trembling with fear. Storm Philip Fracassi's dungeon to cross swords with a terrifying creature in "Ergamul," get infested by Brian Evenson's alien parasites in "The Nichols Defense," and meet the most feared monster of the 20th century in Rudy Rucker's classic "The Third Bomb." And that's not all - get eaten alive by Evan J. Peterson in "The Parachute Job," hunt alien prey in S.G. Murphy's "Land Of The Blind," and binge Channel 666 in Christopher Farnsworth's "Where The Dead People Live." Plus, don't miss the spine-tingling poem "The Chapel of the Dormition" by Elizabeth Rayne. So brace yourself for a journey into the unknown, where the monsters are real and the terror is palpable. Creature Feature will leave you screaming for more!
FORBIDDEN FUTURES has never shied away from controversial subject matter, but for this special issue, we tack recklessly into the riptide of controversy, trawling for taboos to smash. And if you think there’s nothing left out there that needs smashing, step into our orifice…
Slide into the daring, dangerous world of Forbidden Futures, are you ready to join us in our wild and wicked ride?
Prepare to be turned to stone by Kim Vodicka's reversal of the male gaze in "Plaster Caster," or be taken on a journey of queer surrealism and tortured romance in Craig L. Gidney's "(K)naivety." Greg Bossert perverts the classic tropes of sword and sorcery in "The Damsel of Desire," while Brendan Vidito rewrites the DNA of body horror in "Mother's Mark."
Michael Allen Rose will take you on a wild ride to Heaven with his orgy-inciting "Incubus, Succubus, Iambus," while Ed Kurtz conjures up impish perversity and shows how smoke can be stronger than stone in "The Imp and the Smoke Angel." Jeff Strand's "Green Suits" demonstrates exactly how not to rob a bank, and Matthew Bartlett boldly ventures into new taboo territory in "The Kinghole Chronicles Vol. 8 Installment 2: The New King."
Finally, Edward Lee takes us to Innsmouth and proves that Humanoids From The Deep are nothing compared to "The Statement of Sgt Justin Jessop of the Innsmouth Police Department." Blasting away every last trace of a familiar fantasy cliché, this one will remind you, as if for the first time, what weird feels like. Only in Forbidden Futures!
Get ready for a mind-bending adventure with Forbidden Futures Magazine's latest issue featuring "Ray Gun Fun." In "So You Think You Can Live," LUCIO RODRIGUEZ will test your fortune, while CODY GOODFELLOW takes on the Fair Folk in "The Merrow And Her Soldier." MAX BOOTH III boldly goes into new territory with "He Blew His Load," and DAVID BARBEE shocks us with "The Insuperable Brute Gibson." Plus, more thrilling stories from TONY MCMILLEN, RHYS HUGHES, DAVID JAMES KEATON, K.H. KOEHLER, and BRIAN M. SAMMONS. Don't miss the epic editorial "The Gernsback Referendum: Send More Space Opera" by CODY GOODFELLOW.
The long-awaited return of Crypt Kid is finally here, and MIKE DUBISCH takes us on a cosmic journey with his full-length graphic adventure. Brace yourself for MARC LAIDLAW's "Leaderboard," a tale of unparalleled body counts. JEFFREY THOMAS delves into the ultimate depths of weird biology with "Feeding the Descendants." UNCLE KRUST offers an unapologetic guide to nocturnal visitors. And lastly, CODY GOODFELLOW's editorial "Make America Ghoulish Again" will leave you craving more cosmic horror.
In a display of sheer badassery, Forbidden Futures Magazine presents "All Female Action" - an issue that will leave you breathless and craving more. Editor LISA MORTON sets the tone with her powerful editorial "Weird Women & Other Anomalies." S.P. MISKOWSKI shows us that defensive driving has a whole new meaning in "M." STEFANIE ELRICK takes us on a visionary journey with "All That Creepeth." MEHITOBEL WILSON calls forth the Sea-Monkeys in "In Our Shallows, We Are Small." ANYA MARTIN boldly confronts the Living Oracle in "Conjure, Green Goddess." JESSICA MCHUGH reads the fine print before signing up for the House of Tomorrow in "Always A Bride." MOLLY TANZER uncovers the secret of the cat people in "A Judgment Made Can Never Bend." KATHE KOJA delivers a powerful punch to the old-school with "Myths And Legends." ELIZABETH RAYNE reveals the eerie origins of a mysterious mummy in "Relics." AVE ROSE tempts us with ultimate decadence in "That Book." EMMA ALICE JOHNSON shows us the true meaning of beauty and danger in "A Centauress Walks Into A Battle." And lastly, BETTY ROCKSTEADY demonstrates the consequences of meddling with the unknown in "When She Came, Everything Fell Apart." Plus, don't miss Uncle Krust's irreverent and unapologetic "Guide To Men."
Enter the wild and fantastical world of Forbidden Futures Magazine! Brace yourself for epic adventures and thrilling magic as you follow JESSE BULLINGTON's thamaturgical conundrum in “Too Much Wizard Business,” JOHN R. FULTZ as he crashes a barbarian banquet in “Tears Of The Elohim,” and CHAD STROUP teaching monsters the meaning of consent in “Dragoncel.” NATHAN CARSON uncovers unwoke skullduggery in “Wight Knight,” while STEVEN L. SHREWSBURY'S “Deicide” sees man, monster, and god falling before the might of his axe. Gutter-magic and slum-spirits watch over the denizens of GARRETT COOK’S “Springwater Santa,” and J. DAVID OSBORNE conquers conspiracy country and the secrets of the Sasquatch in “Feeding Time.” DON WEBB reveals the secret future history of cryptozoology in the double-header “Mowth” and “Kelpie,” while Uncle Krust’s Dungeon Bastard’s Guide to Fantastic Beasts is your ultimate reference. Don't miss out on “Exiled From Middle Earth: How Fantasy Failed Us,” an editorial by CODY GOODFELLOW that delves into the dark underbelly of the genre.
Prepare to delve into the darkest corners of the universe with Forbidden Futures Magazine: In this issue, JEFFREY THOMAS takes readers on a journey through unspeakable alternate universes in “The Probe,” while ORRIN GREY trades in his face for a myriad of “Masks” and MATTHEW M. BARTLETT adopts the pick of “Sujn’s Litter.” TED WASHINGTON has a date with the “Harpy,” and JOHN SHIRLEY counts the cost of seeing the world with “Slither Eyes.” Meanwhile, CHRISTINE MORGAN lights a candle and cracks open the sky in “Waxen,” and ZAK JARVIS redraws the boundaries of body horror in “Symbiot.” In “Widdershins,” EDWARD M. ERDELAC captures a guardian angel’s last battle, while JESSICA MCHUGH’S “We’ll Know The Reason When The World Parts Its Lips” shows how a nightmarish act of possession can look a lot like love. SCOTT R. JONES achieves the high score on Polybius in “Ready Flayer One,” and CHRISTOPHER SLATSKY trips the dark fantastic in “They Delight In Extinction.” NATHAN CARSON sells your soul to “King C,” and UNCLE KRUST offers a “Guide To The Old Ones.” Finally, read CODY GOODFELLOW’S editorial “Lovecraft Means Never Having To Say You’re Sorry” to complete your descent into the unknown.
For Forbidden Futures Magazine, our premiere issue offers a truly ghoulish and cosmic horror experience. Readers can delve into a full-length Crypt Kid graphic adventure by MIKE DUBISCH. Meanwhile, JOHN SKIPP's "Skinny Minnie" explores the beastly hunger of the undead, while CHRISTINE MORGAN's "Diabolicus Interruptus" witnesses an infernal orgy of unspeakable depravity. JEFFREY THOMAS takes readers on a terrifying hoedown at "The Brothel In The North End," where the line between pleasure and pain becomes blurred. And for an editorial that will chill the bones, "The Past Demands A Rematch" by CODY GOODFELLOW.
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