Monsters on the Prowl #23

In "The Return of... Grogg!", Koslov returns to a remote region to investigate strange occurrences, only to uncover that the legendary dragon Grogg remains at large. With the help of a local farmer, he devises a daring plan to lure the beast into a military rocket bound for Mars—knowing full well that if the mission succeeds, the dragon will be waiting for the first human explorers on the red planet.

In "He Kept Him in Stitches!" from Monsters on the Prowl #23 (1973), a ruthless surgeon seizes a chance to eliminate a Communist overlord—by leaving his scalpel lodged near the man’s heart, knowing the patient will die the moment he moves. The story unfolds with chilling precision, turning a medical procedure into a high-stakes act of vengeance.

In "The Macabre Mirror!" from Monsters on the Prowl #23 (1973), a greedy duke who rules with an iron fist and drains his people dry meets his match when a gypsy warns him against taking her ancient mirror. When he ignores her, the mirror claims him—trapping him inside its depths and finally freeing those he once oppressed.