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Cover: Gil Kane & Bill Everett

Creatures on the Loose #16

Mar 1972 · Marvel · 0.20 USD

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In "Warrior of Mars," Robert Saunders sets out to build a sub-oceanic tunnel between North America and Europe, only to uncover a hidden underground civilization beneath the sea floor. Stan Lee and Larry Lieber deliver a gripping tale of discovery and sacrifice, brought to life by Jack Kirby’s dynamic artwork and Dick Ayers’ sharp inks, while Gil Kane’s cover captures the mystery with bold, striking detail.

Contains 3 stories

Warrior of Mars

10 pp · Science Fiction

The Impossible Tunnel!

6 pp · Science Fiction

Robert SaundersOmor

In "The Impossible Tunnel!" from *Creatures on the Loose* #16 (1972), engineer Robert Saunders ventures deep beneath the ocean floor, only to uncover a hidden underground civilization. As he grapples with the moral weight of his discovery, he must decide whether to complete his ambitious project or protect the peaceful world he’s stumbled upon.

The Frightened Man!

6 pp · Science Fiction

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Cast · 1 character

Full credits

writer Stan Lee

writer Larry Lieber

artist Jack Kirby

inker Dick Ayers

letterer Ray Holloway

cover pencils Gil Kane

cover inks Bill Everett

Reprints

↩ Reprints Strange Tales #96 (1962), Tales to Astonish #33 (1962)

Reprinted in L'étonnant Spider-Man #16 (1972), Hævnerne #2/1974 (1974), Planet of the Apes #2 (1974), Frankenstein #1 (1975), The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #124 (1980), The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #125 (1980), Marvel Firsts: The 1970s #1 (2011), Lost Marvels #1 (2025)

Key issues in Creatures on the Loose

#22

#22 1st appearance — Thongor

#30

#30 1st appearance — Simon Stroud

#33

#33 1st appearance — Arisen Tyrk

#36

#36 1st appearance — Lambert

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