Special Science Fiction Issue: In this edition of Tales of the Talisman, Brock Marie Moore introduces us to Kumit, an alien scientist looking for microbes, who stumbles upon space pirates. Bryan Thomas Schmidt takes us to the border where illegal aliens are captured by aliens from outer space. C.J. Kilmer takes us to a post-apocalyptic future where the driver of a steam-powered truck encounters a cybernetic supersoldier. Kelly Dillon warns of the dangers that could come of pushing teleportation technology too far. Scott Allen Abfalter imagines a future where wizards invoke their spells using computers. Take up the Talisman and explore these stories and more!