First published in Planet Stories Jul 1952
“Beyond Lies The Wub” is Dick’s first published short story appearing in Planet Stories in 1952.
On an expedition rounding up Martian animals Captain Franco encounters the wub, a pig-like creature he intends to eat even after it turns out to be an intelligent form of life with a tendency toward philosophical discussion.
Cast of characters
- The wub – a pig-like telepathic extra terrestrial
- Captain Franco – a wrangler of alien lifeforms
- Peterson, Jones, French – crew members aboard Franco’s ship