Tales of Suspense #8
In "Monstro... the Menace from the Murky Depths!", a giant octopus terrorizes the harbor of a communist seaport, prompting an American marine biologist to investigate. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers, this 1960 tale blends Cold War intrigue with sci-fi wonder, all captured in vibrant colors by Stan Goldberg and bold lettering by Ray Holloway. The cover, penciled by Kirby and inked by Ayers, perfectly captures the creature's looming threat.
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A giant octopus appears in the harbour of a communist seaport. An American marine biologist is sent to help, and finds that it is an ordinary octopus enlarged by communist nuclear tests, and will shrink back in 24 hours.
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