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Issue: Strange Tales #126
Publication Date: November 1964
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Issues: #126 of 168 Issues (243 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Vista Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/11/1964
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 4 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1964 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Golden Age US and standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Format Notes:  
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Pawns of the Deadly Duo!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Mad Thinker; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Puppet Master; Dormammu; Dr. Strange
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Human Torch #2 [Regular Edition] published March 2009
In Issue: FlagColeccionable Marvel Héroes #8 published November 2010
In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #1 [unnamed variant] published December 2001
as Strange Tales #126 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagEssential Human Torch #1 published October 2003
as Pawns of the Deadly Duo! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange #1 published December 2010
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Pawns of the Deadly Duo!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Mad Thinker; Puppet Master; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm] (cameo)
Synopsis: The Mad Thinker once again wants to tackle the F.F., though The Puppet Master at first wants nothing to do with it. Under mind-control, Ben fights Johnny while in mid-flight. However, the shock of seeing Johnny falling to his death causes The Thing to change back to Ben Grimm, freeing him from control. He rescues Johnny, then gets help from Reed. A specially-designed helmet worn by Ben causes psychic feedback. Reed hopes The Puppet Master, knowing they have a defense against him, will never strike at them again.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Human Torch #2 [Regular Edition] published March 2009
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #27 published April 1972
as Gli schiavi del mortale duo! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Human Torch #1 published October 2003
as Pawns of the Deadly Duo! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Job Number: X-788
Disclose Notes: Mad Thinker & Puppet Master last seen in FANTASTIC FOUR #28 (July 1964). Mad Thinker's next appearance in STRANGE TALES #131 (April 1965); Puppet Master's next appearance in STRANGE TALES #133 (June 1965).
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First letters section with letters from John Cirkoth, Joe Schifino, Michael Martin, Benjamin Burenstein, Richard Davison, Dave Wilson, Paul Brackley. Includes Special Announcements Section.
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The Domain of the Dread Dormammu!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: occult
Character(s): Dr. Strange; The Ancient One; Dormammu; Clea (introduction, unnamed)
Synopsis: Dr. Strange is whisked to the Ancient One's side as he explains that The Dread Dormammu threatens to leave his dimension and travel to Earth. With his mentor too old to face him Strange must invade Dormammu's dimension, where he faces one danger after another. A mysterious girl observes Strange's progress, finally revealing herself to warn the mystic of Dormammu's awesome powers. Strange confronts Dormammu and warns him not to invade Earth. Dormammu demands the Ancient One face him but Strange tells him he will not attack his mentor while he lives. Dormammu accepts his challenge.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagDoctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts #[1] published June 1978
In Issue: FlagColeccionable Marvel Héroes #8 published November 2010
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #17 published October 1968
as The Domain of the Dread Dormammu! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDoctor Strange #3 published September 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
In Content Item: FlagBring on the Bad Guys: Origins of Marvel Comics Villains #[nn] published January 1976
as The Domain of the Dread Dormammu! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagCapitaine America #92/93 published May 1979
as Le domaine du terrible Dormammu! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #23 published December 1992
as The Domain of the Dread Dormammu! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #1 [unnamed variant] published December 2001
as The Domain of the Dread Dormammu! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange #1 [Regular Edition] published September 2003
as The Domain of the Dread Dormammu! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Visionaries: Steve Ditko #[nn] published January 2005
as The Domain Of The Dread Dormammu! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange #1 published December 2010
as The Domain of the Dread Dormammu! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Job Number: X-796
Disclose Notes: Episode #15. Part 1 of 2. First continued story in the series, the culmination of things that have been building almost from the beginning. First appearance of Dormammu and Clea (who eventually became Dr. Strange's romantic lead).

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