Item Biography
"Fin Fang Foom!"
Reprinted from Strange Tales (1951) #89.
The son of a high-ranking Communist Chinese minister is an embarrassment to his father. Rather than pursue politics, he spends his time in archaeology, chasing the legend of Fin Fang Foom. He finds and awakens the great dragon, taunting it to chase him across China, destroying his father's army before returning the creature to its rest. 13 pages.
First appearance of Fin Fang Foom.
"Those Who Lurk Below!"
Reprinted from Tales of Suspense (1959) #12.
On the island penal colony, the prison covers a buried civilization. A prisoner on a work detail finds an ancient diary of the race who left the ruins behind to form a utopia far below the surface, plus the clues that he needs to join them. 6 pages.
"Orogo!! The Nightmare from Outer Space!!"
Reprinted from Journey into Mystery (1952) #57.
The giant space invader Orogo has arrived, and all fall before his hypnotic vision. He is here to take slaves for his home planet, but a lone sole challenges him and ultimately lays him low...a humble old man who is blind. 6 pages.