Strange Tales #87
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Return of...Grogg!", a Cold War-era spy thriller with a fantastical twist, Koslov finds himself back in Russia only to confront the terrifying resurgence of the dragon Grogg. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers, this 1961 Marvel classic blends espionage and myth as Koslov hatches a daring plan to send Grogg hurtling into space aboard a Soviet rocket—knowing full well that a Martian encounter could be catastrophic. The cover, penciled by Kirby and inked by Ayers, captures the scale of the peril with bold, otherworldly flair.
In "The Return of...Grogg!" from Strange Tales #87, Soviet spy Koslov returns to Russia only to uncover that the legendary dragon Grogg still roams the wilds. With a mix of cunning and desperation, he traps the beast in a rocket bound for Mars, setting a trap that could doom any future Soviet mission to the red planet.
In "The Lighthouse from Nowhere!" from Strange Tales #87, a mysterious lighthouse suddenly appears near a quiet village, drawing both wonder and unease. When the village teacher insists they shouldn’t benefit from something so unearned, he destroys it—only to set in motion a quiet, unseen consequence that lingers beyond their understanding.
In "The Macabre Mirror!" from Strange Tales #87, a greedy duke’s cruelty reaches a breaking point when he defies a gypsy’s warning and claims her ancient mirror. What begins as a quest for power quickly turns into a chilling fate as the mirror consumes him, leaving his subjects finally free.
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Reprinted in Monsters on the Prowl #23 (1973), Creatures on the Loose #24 (1973), Thor e i Vendicatori #145 (1976), Monsters: The Marvel Monsterbus by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber & Jack Kirby #2 (2017), Marvel Masters of Suspense: Stan Lee & Steve Ditko Omnibus #1 (2019), Misterios del Gato Negro #138
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