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Cover: Gil Kane & Frank Giacoia

Creatures on the Loose #19

Sep 1972 · Marvel · 0.20 USD
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In "The Long Road to Nowhere!", a desperate elevator operator's scheme to scam a wealthy passenger spirals into something far more sinister when the man's promise of a reward takes a terrifying turn—sending the elevator plummeting into an endless descent. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with art by Paul Reinman and inks by Paul Reinman, this eerie tale unfolds with a chilling twist that lingers long after the ride ends. The cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia captures the moment of dread with sharp, dramatic flair.

Contains 3 stories
The Long Road to Nowhere!
10 pp · Science Fiction
Gullivar JonesChakHeruJen-LinChea
The Creature from Krangro
6 pp · Science Fiction
Creature from Krangro

In "The Creature from Krangro," an alien commander arrives on Earth with a mission to prove his bravery by capturing three humans—only to stumble into a mix-up when he mistakes statues of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt for the real thing. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this quirky 1972 tale from *Creatures on the Loose* #19 blends sci-fi mischief with a touch of historical humor.

Going Down!
5 pp · Horror-Suspense
Simon QueelLuther Zoroni

In "Going Down!" from *Creatures on the Loose* #19 (1972), Jo, a scheming elevator operator, spins a lie to trick a wealthy passenger into tipping him big—only to find the man’s chilling promise of reward comes with a terrifying twist as the elevator plummets into darkness. The story unfolds in just five pages, blending suspense and dread as greed meets a fate far more sinister than expected.

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Raw (Fine) $7
CGC 9.8 · 4 in census $350*
CGC 9.6 · 18 in census $104
CGC 9.4 · 10 in census $58
CGC 9.2 · 11 in census $44
CGC 9.0 · 6 in census $35*
CGC 8.5 · 7 in census $29
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CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $26*
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $23*
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CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $20*
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CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $20*
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CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $20*
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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Paul Reinman
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Frank Giacoia

Reprints

↩ Reprints Tales of Suspense #23 (1961), Tales of Suspense #30 (1962)

Reprinted in Thor den mægtige #1/1973 (1973), L'étonnant Spider-Man #24 (1973), Aventure dans la Jungle #6 (1973), Planet of the Apes #5 (1974), Frankenstein #1 (1975), The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #129 (1980), The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #130 (1980)

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