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.
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An explorer discovers Gorgolla in the Himalayan Mountains. Gorgolla awakes and captures him, then summons his Stonian brethren to begin their attack on Earth. The lesser gargoyles under his command however betray Gorgolla. He is seemingly killed by the Stonian army when they revive as they had learned the ways of peace by observing humanity for centuries and no longer wished to live as slave soldiers. After defeating Gorgolla, the Stonians pledge themselves towards protecting humanity.
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