Abu Gung and the Beanstalk
| Writer | Mike Mignola |
|---|---|
| Art | Mike Mignola |
| Colorist | Dave Stewart |
| Lettering | Clem Robins |
| Film editor | Scott Allie |
| Originally published in | Scatterbrain #1 |
Abu Gung and the Beanstalk is a one-shot story written and drawn by Mike Mignola. It was originally published in Scatterbrain #1 as a five-page story. This version of the story was then collected in the Scatterbrain hardcover collection. Mignola completely redrew the story and expanded it to nine pages when it was included in The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects.
Plot
Professor E.E. Stoop tells the tale of a young boy, Abu Gung, who visits the decrepit house of two old women. The women tell him the story of their relative who was tricked by a devil into consuming three magic beans that caused a giant beanstalk to grow out of her. Gung climbs the beanstalk and meets the same devil at the top. He is able to trick the devil into looking over the edge and then pushes the devil to its death.
Connections to Other Mignola Works
Abu Gung and the Beanstalk is connected to two other stories from The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects; each, via a shared character.
The Amazing Screw-On Head
- Emperor Zombie and his cronies disturb the remains of Abu Gung in The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects.
The Prisoner of Mars
- Professor E.E. Stoop appears to be one of the three men Doctor Snap is telling his story to in The Prisoner of Mars.
External Links
- Scatterbrain #1 Product Page on DarkHorse.com
- Scatterbrain Hardcover Collection Product Page on DarkHorse.com
- The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects product page on DarkHorse.com