Astonishing Tales #22
In "We, the Gargoyles!", Lord Granitor—once confined to the distant planet Stonus Five—breaks free to launch an invasion of Earth, setting the stage for a desperate stand by the rebel gargoyle faction. With Magnor sounding the alarm, Bob O'Bryan must seize control of the Living Colossus, It, in a last-ditch effort to halt the colossal threat, but even his courage may not be enough to save Diane. Written by Tony Isabella and illustrated by Dick Ayers and Jack Kirby, with inks by Ayers and colors by Linda Lessmann, this 1974 Marvel classic features a dynamic cover by John Romita.
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Lord Granitor (a gigantic stone gargoyle and father of Prince Gorgolla from Strange Tales #74) is finally able to leave Stonus Five, and go to conquer Earth. Magnor, who is among a rebel group of Gargoyles on earth that had turned on Gorgolla in the past, warns Bob O'Bryan of the coming invasion. Bob takes over the body of It, the Living Colossus to try to stop Lord Granitor but is ultimately unable to stop him from leaving with Diane as his hostage.
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