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Cover: Gil Kane & Mike Esposito

Astonishing Tales #21

Dec 1973 · Marvel · 0.20 USD
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“It! The Colossus Lives Again!”

In "It! The Colossus Lives Again!", special effects technician Bob O'Bryan—now crippled after a violent incident on set—discovers a shocking connection to the ancient Colossus statue on the studio lot. When the statue is stolen by the deranged Dr. Vault, who seeks to transfer his mind into its metallic form, Bob must use his newfound ability to mentally inhabit the Colossus to stop him. Written by Tony Isabella and brought to life with dynamic art by Dick Ayers, this 1973 Marvel tale blends sci-fi suspense and body-horror intrigue, with a striking cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito.

writer Tony Isabella · artist, inker, letterer Dick Ayers · colorist L. Lessmann · cover Gil Kane, Mike Esposito

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writer Tony Isabella
artist, inker, letterer Dick Ayers
colorist L. Lessmann
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Mike Esposito

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Special effects technician Bob O'Bryan, becomes a cripple after his legs get broken by a vengeful actor on the set he was working on. One night while working at the studio, he notices that the Colossus (which is being kept on the studio lot) is being stolen. Through concentration he finds he can transfer his mind into that of the Colossus like the aliens from Cancrius III had done. The statue is ultimately taken by Dr. Vault; a madman who wants to transfer his mind into the statues body to replace his frail mortal form. The Colossus is able to escape from Vault before ultimately collapsing.

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