I, the Gargoyle - Alan Swan is a kind and gentle soul, and an amazing musician. He's also friendless as a result of being one of the ugliest men on the planet, so he volunteers for a mission to explore the Earth's core.
Something Fantastic - Stan Lee and Steve Ditko are out of ideas for the next issue of Amazing Adult Fantasy, and brush off a character who has some to offer.
The Plague - Corbo is a nasty dictator, whose nation is being overrun by the plague.
The Living Statues - Mike Rugger never works for anything, and just takes what he wants. He does the same with a chance to become a famous astronaut.