Cover: Jack Kirby & Steve Ditko

Where Monsters Dwell #22

Jul 1973 · Marvel · 0.20 USD

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“Elektro! He Held a World in His Iron Grip!”

In "Elektro! He Held a World in His Iron Grip!", a novelist seeking solitude in a Transylvanian castle uncovers a chilling secret: the locals’ tales of a demon may be rooted in truth, but the real mystery lies far beyond the legends. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Don Heck and bold inks by the same, this 1973 Marvel tale blends eerie atmosphere with heartfelt wonder. The striking cover by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko captures the story’s otherworldly tension, making this a standout issue for fans of classic Marvel sci-fi.

writer Stan Lee · writer Larry Lieber · artist, inker Don Heck · letterer Artie Simek · cover Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee

writer Larry Lieber

artist, inker Don Heck

letterer Artie Simek

cover pencils Jack Kirby

cover inks Steve Ditko

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A novelist rents a castle in Transylvania, where the locals believe a demon lives. He discovers that the creature is a lost alien child, and its parents cure his limp as a reward for helping it get home.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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