First Appearance: Journey Into Mystery #59 (1960)
(click on Shagg for a monster-size view)
Occupation: A robot warrior awaiting orders to attack mankind while disguised as the ancient Egyptian Sphinx statue.
Size: 241 feet long, 66 feet high (the actual size of the Sphinx).
Abilities: In addition to super-strength and invulnerability, Shagg could also manipulate "Cosmo-Gamma Electro-Magnetic waves" to reconfigure reality.
History: Unwittingly activated by an archaeologist exploring the Sphinx, Shagg came to life and set out on his pre-programmed mission of destruction. After trashing Paris and New York, the archaeologist explained that his activation was an accident and not part of his planet's invasion plan. Shagg, realizing he could not conquer a nuclear-armed Earth alone, used his matter reconfiguration powers to repair the damage and return to his inert Sphinx-state.
Noteable Quotes: "Shagg lives again! Earth is doomed!"
Turn-Ons: Destroying Paris • Destroying New York • Wielding Cosmo-Gamma Electro-Magnetic waves
Turn-Offs: Austin Powers
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I must be thinking of a different Shagg.I thought it was an animated mass of fuzzy fabric intent on covering 1970s rec-rooms. Powers:Manipulating Cosmo-Gamma Static Shock.
Posted by: Captain Average | March 13, 2008 at 07:20 AM
LOL! Yeah, it's easy to get those two mixed up. However, the rec-room Shagg is most often seen with his companion monsters "Wood Paneling" and "Orange Formica Countertops".
Posted by: Mark Engblom | March 13, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Then there's the Shaggs, the 1960s novelty act whose Philosophy of the World album was cited by Frank Zappa as his third favorite LP of all time. I've heard the album, and all I can say is that it makes me question Zappa's claim not to have used drugs.
Posted by: Pat Curley | March 13, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Maybe Zappa used Cosmo-Gamma Electro-Magnetic waves instead.
That might also explain him naming his kids "Dweezil", "Moon Unit", "Ahmed Emuukha", and "Diva Muffin".
I kid you not.
Posted by: Mark Engblom | March 13, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Great example of the unintentional innuendo of ye olden days of comic books. Reminds me of the new Wonder Woman solicit I saw today. Return of the 'Khunds', eh? Don't try saying that when you're drunk.
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Posted by: Mark Engblom | March 14, 2008 at 11:06 AM