S.I.P. Alan Star: El "Gang" del Terror

This Spanish-language science fiction pulp installment presents "El 'Gang' del Terror" by Alan Star. The narrative opens with a televised worldwide broadcast featuring young Professor Karl Hembert unveiling his father Otto's invention: the "geoperforadora," a revolutionary mining machine constructed from a Martian alloy and the ultra-hard mineral F-88. Designed to eliminate mining deaths—Otto's own father died in a Silesian mine accident—the machine will be delivered to Germany within two days, with Karl as its sole operator. The story then shifts to criminal conspirators: Jimmy Steson, Bat Simber, and Bill O'Connor, who plan to exploit the machine for profit. Their scheme involves kidnapping Karl's wife, sister, and mother from their New Jersey home through an associate named Phil Stone, forcing Karl's cooperation. Realizing American authorities present obstacles, they resolve to pursue the theft in Germany instead, where the SIP (Spacial International Police) has fewer resources. The narrative concludes with exhausted Karl returning home after official ceremonies, unaware of the impending crime.