Konga (1961 Charlton) comic books

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $12.75

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. The monster-sized ape from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this popular Charlton monster comic that frequently featured work by future Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Bob and Sandra replicate Decker's experiments (from the Konga movie) on another hapless baby chimp, and soon Konga the monster-sized ape is stalking London streets once more. (The story also explains how Konga changes species as he grows, something the movie left out.) Konga; Tarlo the Tartar; Man-Apes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. Untitled story, art by Steve Ditko; Konga rescues John and Lila from an ancient sea monster; At home they encounter Bob and Sandra and get the story of Konga; Bob and Sandra work on a formula for "shrinking" Konga back to normal size. "Witch Doctor of Wanada" text story. "Monsters of the Past," pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Vince Alascia; Science facts about Dinosaurs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Last 10-cent cover price. Cover art by Steve Ditko and Dick Giordano (planes and background art). Untitled story, art by Steve Ditko; Bob and Sandra are rescued from the Nazi's and inject Konga with the shrinking serum which works for a brief time; Konga is caught in a hydrogen bomb blast. "Dig For A Dragon" text story. "Strange Animals," pencils by Bill Molno; Facts about marsupials. "Lore of the Jungle," pencils by Bill Molno; Science facts about gorillas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The monster-sized ape from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this popular Charlton monster comic that frequently featured work by future Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Konga arrives in Asia the same time as a dictator manages to control a Soviet-bloc country. The giant ape joins the fight against the Commies, in a Cold War-era story. Some great full-page monster scenes by pre-Spidey Ditko. Plus PSAs about physical fitness and not being a juvenile delinquent, in the Cold War public service announcement "Your Role in the Cold War." The Warning Voice of Konga; Your Role in the Cold War; The Genius; The Size Secret. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, and Sal Gentile. The monster-sized ape from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this popular Charlton monster comic that frequently featured work by future Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. The aliens called the Jilakos launch their invasion of Earth, but they don't expect Konga to be waiting for them. Some great full-page monster scenes by pre-Spidey Ditko. The Master Plan; Being Bored; Green Fields. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Bill Molno. The monster-sized ape from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this popular Charlton monster comic. Konga becomes a Weeping Gorilla when humanity attacks and rejects him, so he goes to a remote island. There he meets a blind hermit who is free from hate, but menaced by strange and gigantic creatures. World of Fear; Leosians; Die in Peace. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Bill Molno, Ernie Bache, and Bill Montes. The monster-sized ape from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this popular Charlton monster comic. Dr. Louis Long learns how to communicate with Konga. And just in time, because the gigantic, robotic Yagolians invade the Earth, and only Konga can stand against them. The Challenger; Destination Destruction!; The Portrait of Youth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Bill Molno, Jon D'Agostino, Ernie Bache, and Bill Montes. The monster-sized ape from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this popular Charlton monster comic. The people of Melanesia learn to their dismay that legends of a gigantic fire-breathing monster living in the volcano are not legends at all. The gigantic ape Konga may be their only hope. The Creature of Uuang-Ni;; Dictator of the World; The Seance; Co-Pilot; The Toy. Final issue under this title; series continues as Fantastic Giants (1966) #24. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.