Fantastic Giants #24
In "With the Help of Hogar," witchdoctor Manu seeks power by carving a meteorite into a giant statue he names Hogar, hoping to use it to reclaim his place among his people. When a nearby atomic test and a lightning strike combine their forces, the statue awakens—only to turn on its creator and unleash chaos across Africa. Written by Dave Kaler and brought to life with stark, dynamic art by Steve Ditko (pencils and inks), this 1966 Charlton classic features a cover by Ditko that captures the moment of the statue's terrifying birth.
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Manu the witchdoctor (who had been banished by his tribe due to his evil practices) carves a meteorite into a giant figure he names Hogar that he hopes will make him leader of his tribe. Manu promised he could bring the statue to life to impress the people. While he is trying to entice the statue to move, the French are testing an atomic bomb nearby. The radioactive fallout combined with a lightning bolt hitting the statue brings Hogar to life. The giant kills Manu and goes on a rampage through Africa destroying jungles and villages. Finally aliens from another universe arrive and destroy him.
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