#3

Synopsis

A dictator of a small island named Mandel Astro, gets one of his scientists to capture Gorgo. The scientist tortures Gorgo with an electric prod in order to make him obedient and controllable. Astro then gets his scientist to send Gorgo after his enemies. Soon the scientist uses Gorgo to overthrow Astro, and decides to use the monster to allow him to conquer neighboring nations. Eventually Gorgo rebels against the abuse and turns on his master.

Credits

Script

Joe Gill

Pencils

Steve Ditko, Bill Molno

Inks

Steve Ditko, Vince Alascia

Executive editor

Pat Masulli

Characters

• Gorgo

Other printings & variants

• British