Where Monsters Dwell #1
In "I Brought the Mighty Cyclops Back to Life!", an explorer stumbles upon the ancient Gorgolla in the Himalayas, unwittingly awakening a dormant threat. As Gorgolla rallies his Stonian army for Earth's conquest, a shocking betrayal unfolds when the lesser gargoyles turn against him—revealing that centuries of observing humanity have taught them the value of peace. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers, this 1970 Marvel classic features cover art by Jack Kirby, John Romita, and Steve Ditko.
In the frozen peaks of the Himalayas, explorer David Hartnell stumbles upon Gorgolla, a living gargoyle whose awakening sets off a chain of events that will change the fate of Earth. As Gorgolla rallies his Stonian kin for conquest, a shocking betrayal unfolds—his own lesser gargoyle minions, having learned peace from observing humanity, turn against him. The story builds with tension and mystery, culminating in a pivotal moment where the Stonians, once warriors, choose a new path.
In "I Alone Know the Dread Secret of Gor-Kill, the Lurking Demon!", Hans Grubnik, the village loafer, uncovers the terrifying truth behind the gaseous alien known as Gor-Kill, which uses the dam’s water to take form and terrorize the countryside. With the village on the brink and the alien poised to reach the sea, Hans risks everything to sabotage the dam’s pass—only to face the consequences of his actions when he’s imprisoned for theft.
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