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Issue: Doctor Strange Epic Collection #1
Publication Date: January 2018
 
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Title: Master of the Mystic Arts
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
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Indicia Publisher: Marvel Worldwide Inc.
On Sale Date: 10/17/2018
Volume: 1
Pages: 408
ISBN: 9781302911386
UPC/EAN: 978130291138653999
Price: $52.00 CAD
$39.99 USD
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Content Items: 93 (36 stories, 2 covers)
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Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy; cardstock cover
Binding: trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]
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Miscellaneous
1
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Master of the Mystic Arts

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
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Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
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Miscellaneous
1
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
fantasy
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1
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Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
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Miscellaneous
2
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The Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Human Torch
The Human Torch; Paste-Pot Pete; Wizard
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Miscellaneous
1
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Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange (introduction); Wong (introduction, unnamed until #119); the Ancient One (introduction, called "the Master" until #114); Nightmare (introduction)
Men call him Dr. Strange!
Doctor Strange is called on by a man having bad dreams, and confronts Nightmare. The man’s dreams reveal that he is guilty of fraud and Strange makes him confess.
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Miscellaneous
5
[X-221 ?]
The feature is named Dr. Strange, Master of Black Magic until #117.
First appearance of the Amulet of Agamotto, still unnamed.
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Human Torch
The Human Torch; Asbestos Man
How can the Human Torch defend himself against the attacks of the Asbestos Man?
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Miscellaneous
1
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Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Baron Mordo (introduction); Hamir (introduction, unnamed until #141); the Ancient One (called "the Master")
Men call him Dr. Strange, and speak his name in whispers!
In his castle in Europe, Baron Mordo plots to steal the secrets of his former master, the Ancient One. Sending his spirit form to Tibet, he causes Hamir to poison the Ancient One's food. From his NYC sanctum, Strange senses his master's plight, and challenges Mordo to a battle in their spirit forms. After, the Ancient One warns Strange that Mordo will be a danger to them both, as long as he lives.
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5
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The Amulet of Agamotto is still unnamed.
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Human Torch
The Human Torch; Captain America
From out of the Golden Age of Comics intio the Marvel Age, Captain America returns to challenge the Human Torch!
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1
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The Return of the Omnipotent Baron Mordo!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Baron Mordo (also as Sir Clive Bentley); Doctor Strange; the Ancient One; Victoria Bentley (introduction)
A frantic phone call late at night in London,E
Strange is lured into a trap in England by Baron Mordo, but defeats him with the help of a woman with latent magical talents.
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5
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This is the first issue in which the Ancient One gets this name.
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The Uncanny Sandman!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Human Torch
The Human Torch; Sandman; Spider-Man (inset)
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1
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The Origin of Dr. Strange

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange (first name Stephen revealed, origin); the Ancient One; Baron Mordo (origin)
Come with us to India
Dr. Stephen Strange, a top neurosurgeon, damages his hands in an accident and seeks out a mystic for help. He saves the seer from his treacherous student, becoming his pupil and finding a new purpose.
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8
This is the first mention of the Vapors of Valtorr, the Vishanti, Dormammu, Agamotto. The Ancient One's retreat is said here to be in India, instead of Tibet.

Stan Lee says they forgot to tell Strange's origin before this. Judging by the evolution of the artwork, it appears this was at least the ninth episode drawn! In all other episodes up to issue #120 (May 1964), Strange resembles Vincent Price; in this and later ones, he resembles Ronald Colman. Certain plot elements are somewhat similar to those in the Frank Capra film, Lost Horizon (1937).
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The Human Torch Battles the Thing!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Human Torch
The Human Torch; the Thing; Puppet Master; Alicia Masters
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Miscellaneous
1
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Return to the Nightmare World!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Nightmare; Doctor Strange; Wong; Dr. Warren
If you are an ordinary human mortal
Nightmare has discovered the ability to capture humans and bring them to his world for study while they sleep. The police ask Strange's help, as a "last resort," to discover the cause behind a rash of people unable to awaken. Strange tracks the cause down to the Nightmare World, and has a rematch with his old foe.
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Miscellaneous
8
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Dormammu, Agamotto, the powers that dwell in darkness, the Hosts of Hoggoth are invoked in incantation. The Mist of Hoggoth is summoned. The Hosts of the Vishanti and Dormammu are mentioned.
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The Return of the Eel!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Human Torch
The Human Torch; the Eel
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1
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The Many Traps of Baron Mordo!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Baron Mordo; the Ancient One
There! -It is done!
Mordo places a spell over Strange's house that causes it to vanish to another dimension. Strange manages to track Mordo down using his ethereal form, but it becomes trapped in Mordo's lair. Mordo goes to see the Ancient One, claiming he's changed his way, just so he can attack him unawares. But Strange had found a way to escape by going straight thru the center of the Earth itself, and warned his mentor in advance. Though defeated, both Strange and the Ancient One know Mordo is becoming more powerful all the time.
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8
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The power of the Vishanti is summoned.
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The Possessed!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Human Torch
The Wizard (disguised as the Human Torch); Mister Fantastic; the Thing; Doctor Strange
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1
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The Possessed!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Herr Braun; Fraulein Lieber
To all outward appearances they were ordinary humans
Using his "Earthly Scanner," in which is a small replica of the planet, Strange senses evil somewhere in Bavaria. In a remote village, he finds the townspeople the victims of some strange form of possession, and believes a supernatural force is at work. But he soon discovers it's really the work of aliens from another dimension. He sends them packing, and seals off the dimensional doorway forever.
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Strange is first called Master of the Mystic Arts.
This is the first appearance of the Orb Of Agamotto, named here "Earthly Scanner". The dimensional doorway which changes appearance to that of a large rock resembles the alien house in "The Outer Limits" episode, "The Guests."
The Vishanti and Dormammu are invoked.
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The Rabble Rouser!/Beyond the Purple Veil!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Human Torch
The Human Torch; the Rabble Rouser
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1
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Beyond the Purple Veil!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Wong (first named); Aggamon (introduction)
While the city sleeps, one man remains awake
Doctor Strange must rescue two thieves who unwittingly steal a magic gem from him and are trapped in a mystical dimension as a result.
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8
[X-606 ?]
Dormammu and the Vishanti are invoked.
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The Human Torch Meets The Iceman!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Human Torch
The Human Torch; Iceman; Barracuda
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The House of Shadows!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Bill Brinkly (TV reporter); Allan Stevens (TV reporter); House of Shadows
Not often does Dr. Strange walk the city streets!
Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House". Strange discovers something is amiss, as he is unable to enter via his spirit form. When the signal goes dead, Strange enters the house physically, and uncovers a surprising secret... the house is alive!
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The feature is first named Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts.
The phrase "The house is alive" is reportedly one of the things Roger Corman said in order to convince his bosses at AIP to allow him to film Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher" (1961). The origin of the house is strikingly similar to the one in "The Outer Limits" episode, "The Guests" (1964).
The spells of the omnipotent Oshtur, the Vapors of the Vishanti are summoned. Dormmamu, the Hosts of Hoggoth, the Vishanti, the Moons of Munnopor are invoked.
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Prisoner of the Plantman!; Witchcraft in the Wax Museum

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Human Torch; the Plantman; Doctor Strange; Baron Mordo
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Witchcraft in the Wax Museum!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Baron Mordo
Alone in his mystic chamber the mysterious Dr. Strange is ever in guard
A phone call lures Strange away in his ectoplasmic form, so Baron Mordo can steal his body. Knowing that if the two are not reunited in 24 hours Strange is doomed, Mordo places a spell over the body so Strange cannot return to it. Using his amulet to retrace Mordo's steps, he finds Mordo, and his own body, in a wax museum. Tricking Mordo into fighting him in his ectoplasmic form, Strange turns the tables by trapping Mordo outside his body, and with Mordo held thus, is able to return to his own. Mordo warns Strange his unwillingness to finish him will be his undoing.
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The Vishanti, the Hosts of Hoggoth are invoked.
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3 Against The Torch!

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Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Human Torch; Terrible Trio [Handsome Harry Phillips; Yogi Dakor; Bull Brogin]; Doctor Doom; Doctor Strange
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The World Beyond

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Nightmare; the Gulgol (illusion)
Slowly, a heavy, creaky door swings open
Weary from his struggles against supernatural forces, Strange falls asleep, carelessly forgetting to cast a protective spell over himself and becoming a prisoner of the Nightmare World! Nightmare imprisons Strange, the only human who has ever defeated him, then says he's bored and looks forward to other victims. Strange summons The Gulgol, a creature that never sleeps, and Nightmare begs Strange to stop it. He does so without uttering a spell, for in reality, Strange hypnotized Nightmare into seeing the one thing he feared; it was never there in the first place. Freed, Strange wakes up.
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Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Human Torch
The Human Torch; the Beetle; the Thing; Loki; Doctor Strange; Thor
He flies! He fights! He's our newest villain...
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The Challenge of Loki!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Loki; Thor; Odin
Strange practices the art of levitation. Meanwhile, in faraway Asgard, home of the Norse gods, Loki, god of mischief, plots as always. He contacts Strange and tries to convince him that he is a prisoner of Thor, who is evil and deceiving his father. Strange uses a spell to take Thor's hammer, but on examining it, can sense no trace of evil. Realizing he's been had, Strange battles Loki, who later swears vengeance against the mage.
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Strange is helped by Don Blake and protects Jane Foster from Loki the very next month in Journey Into Mystery #108 (September 1964).
Strange invokes Dormammu, the Vishanti and the hosts of Hoggoth.
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Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Human Torch and the Thing
The Thing; the Human Torch; Paste-Pot Pete; Cleopatra VII; Doctor Strange
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1
The Doctor Strange portion of the cover consists of two images taken from the interior story pages 3 and 5.
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The Lady From Nowhere!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Cleopatra VII; the Ancient One; Zota; Mark Antony; Hamir
Even a master of black magic needs a little relaxation now and then!
Sensing sorcery, Strange finds a woman wandering the streets under a spell. After guiding her to his house, he consults his mentor. Strange travels into the past, though he's warned that if the candle employed in the spell expires he will be trapped there forever. In Ancient Egypt, he battles a wizard, Zota, and removes his power. Returning to the present the candle flickers out, but Strange uses the light from his amulet to guide him, barely making it back. Strange reveals the woman is Cleopatra, sent to the future when she scorned Zota. He sends her back to her waiting Mark Antony.
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The Ancient One invokes Dormammu, the hosts of Hoggoth; Strange invokes the shades of the Seraphim, the rings of Raggador, the bands of Cyttorak.
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Human Torch and the Thing
The Human Torch; the Thing; Namor the Sub-Mariner; Doctor Strange
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Mordo Must Not Catch Me!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Baron Mordo; the Ancient One
Three followers of Mordo attack Strange in his sanctum. After dispatching them, he uses the Orb of Agamotto and his amulet to contact his mentor, but to no avail! Mordo appears saying he's captured the Ancient One. In their ectoplasmic forms, a running battle begins that takes them halfway around the world, until Strange locates his mentor in a half-hidden jungle somewhere in Tibet. The battle continues, until the light of Strange's amulet forces Mordo to give in and free the Ancient One. With Mordo apparently beaten "for a long time," Strange heads back to NYC.
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10
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Sixth appearance of Baron Mordo; Mordo last appeared in issue #121 (June 1964) but was behind the scenes in Journey Into Mystery #108 (September 1964) and next appears in issue #130 (March 1965). Doctor Strange has a cameo in Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #1 (1964) shortly before this story. This episode leads directly into next issue.
The Moons of Munnopor are mentioned; the Vishanti and the Hand of Hoggoth are invoked.
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Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Human Torch and the Thing
The Mad Thinker; the Human Torch; the Thing; Puppet Master; Dormammu; Doctor Strange
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1
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The Domain of the Dread Dormammu!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; the Ancient One; G'uranthic Guardian; Dormammu; Clea (introduction, unnamed until #146); Orini (introduction, unidentified)
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.
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X-796
The story begins right after the previous one and concludes in the next issue.
The Shades of the Seraphim, the All-Seeing Agamotto, the Seven Rings of Raggador, the omnipotent Oshtur, the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth are invoked. The Crimson Bands of Cyttorak, the light of the Vishanti, the Vapors of Valtorr are summoned. The twelve Moons of Munnopor are mentioned in exclamation.
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The Mystery Villain!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Mystery Villain; the Thing; the Human Torch; Doctor Strange; Dormammu
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Miscellaneous
1
Dr. Strange image taken from interior story.
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Duel with the Dread Dormammu!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Dormammu; Clea (unnamed); the Mindless Ones (introduction); the Ancient One
The mysterious girl appears and takes Strange to The Mindless Ones, destructive creatures who are held back from killing by Dormammu's willpower. Dormammu imprisons the girl for betraying him and the battle begins. With Dormammu concentrating on defeating his foe the barrier holding The Mindless Ones collapses; he is forced to join forces with Strange to stop them. Now indebted to Strange Dormammu accepts his terms: no harm shall come to the girl and he must never set foot on Earth. Upon Dr. Strange's return to earth The Ancient One rewards him with a new cloak of levitation and amulet.
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The Hosts of Hoggoth, the Vishanti, Oshtur are invoked. The Vapors of Valtorr are mentioned.
First appearance of the Cloak of Levitation and the Eye of Agamotto.
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Human Torch and the Thing
The Thing; Quicksilver; Scarlet Witch; the Human Torch; Doctor Strange; Demonicus
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1
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The Demon's Disciple!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; unnamed disciple; Demonicus (called "The Demon")
Dr. Strange receives a desperate plea for help from a man who became a disciple of someone called The Demon not realizing the seriousness of the situation. The Demon transports the man back to his lair and consigns him to a pit beneath the floor. Strange tracks the man's location and confronts the evil mystic in an epic battle. Dr. Strange places a mystic veil over The Demon's mind, explaining that when it is lifted he will know who defeated him and who can defeat him. Strange frees the disciple, bidding him to go on his way and never look back.
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Miscellaneous
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The Demon's real name revealed in DOCTOR STRANGE #56 (December 1982).
The Shades of the Seraphim, the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak are summoned. The Hosts of Hoggoth, the Vishanti are invoked in spellcasting. The Moons of Munnopor are mentioned in exclamation. Agamotto and the Rings of raggador are mentioned by the narrator.
The face of Demonicus may have been inspired by Eric Stanton's face.
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Dr. Strange Master of the Mystic Arts

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange
A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up
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1
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The Terrible Trio

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Human Torch and the Thing
Yogi Dakkor; the Thing; Handsome Harry Phillips; Bull Brogin; the Human Torch
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Beware... Tiboro! The Tyrant of the Sixth Dimension!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Dr. Green (scientist); Schuyler (scientist); Mr. James (producer, "The Twelth Hour" TV show); the Ancient One; Tiboro
A panel of three scientists appear on a TV program, rejecting Dr. Strange as an authority on the supernatural and dismiss magic as superstition. When the lights go out the men vanish and Dr. Strange is summoned. He discerns that the idol they dismissed is a gateway to the dimension of Tiboro, a powerful entity set to attack Earth. Strange travels to Tiboro's land and a fierce battle commences. Strange triumphs and returns to earth with the scientists who intend to expose the truth on TV. The mystic weaves a spell of forgetfulness, returning the men to the point before the lights went out.
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On this issue's letters page, Stan says he "asked Steve to come up with something really different for next issue," indicating that Ditko may have been plotting the series solo for some time.
The Moons of Munnopor are mentioned in exclamation and incantation. The Rings of Raggador, the Hosts of the Vishanti, Agamotto, the Vapors of Valtor, the Shades of the Seraphim, Oshtur are invoked.
Strange displays hand-to-hand combat skills. He rolls back time.
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The Defeat of Dr. Strange!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Baron Mordo
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First cover to feature Dr. Strange.
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The Defeat of Dr. Strange

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Dormammu; Baron Mordo; Doctor Strange; the Ancient One; Hamir (unnamed); Sen-Yu (the Ancient One's accountant, Hong Kong); wraiths
Dormammu agrees to give Mordo power without limit so that he may destroy Dr. Strange. In Tibet, Mordo and two followers attack. Strange manages to whisk his aging mentor to safety. As Strange leaves his mentor with a loyal hermit, Dormammu sends spirits to search for him. Strange attempts to lure the spirits away from his weakened mentor. In Hong Kong, Strange contacts The Ancient One's accountant, who gets him a passport while he rests. Before long, Strange is surrounded by Mordo's minions, and after a short battle, is on the run again.
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Start of a 17-part serial. Baron Mordo resembles actor Torin Thatcher from THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD (1957) and JACK THE GIANT KILLER (1962).
Agamotto, the Vishanti, Oshtur, the Hosts of Hoggoth are invoked. The Rings of Raggador are summoned.
Strange is using his physical fighting skills.
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The Bouncing Ball of Doom!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Human Torch and the Thing
The Mad Thinker; the Human Torch; the Thing; Doctor Strange
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1
Dr. Strange image taken from page 3 panel 9 of Strange Tales #128.
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The Hunter and the Hunted!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Baron Mordo; Dormammu; Kaecilius (Mordo's disciple); Sen-Yu; wraiths
In the Far East, Strange is on the run from Mordo and his minions, unaware that Mordo's increased power comes from Dormammu. As Mordo forcibly recruits more followers to search for Strange the mage makes plans to hop a plane to New York City. The Wraiths discover him, and only by conning them into believing he's vanished is he able to make his getaway.
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The Vapors of Valtorr are summoned. The Vishanti, Hoggoth, the Shades of the Seraphim, the Moons of Munnopor, Oshtur, the Hosts of Hoggoth are invoked. The Crimson Bands of Cyttorak are mentioned by the narrator.
Strange is using his physical fighting skills.
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The Sinister Spacetrap!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Human Torch and the Thing
The Thing; the Human Torch; Professor Jack; Doctor Strange; Baron Mordo
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1
Dr. Strange vignette taken from interior story.
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Face-to-Face at Last With Baron Mordo!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Demonicus; wraiths; the Ancient One; Hamir (unnamed); Baron Mordo; Dormammu; Clea (unnamed); Orini (Clea's father, unnamed)
Dr. Strange reaches his Greenwich Village home safely but discovers one of Mordo's followers has taken over his sanctum. In a hidden cave in Tibet The Ancient One's servant questions the meaning of his ailing master's word "Eternity". Strange bluffs his way into his sanctum but when he attempts to consult the All-Seeing Eye he discovers it's been booby-trapped, sending a signal to Mordo and Dormammu of his whereabouts. Strange battles Mordo, but soon realizes his foe is more powerful than usual; when Dormammu speaks through Mordo he comprehends why as he vanishes from sight.
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The Crimson Bands of Cyttorak are summoned. The Seraphim, the Vishanti, the Hosts of Hoggoth, Agamotto are invoked.
Eternity is first mentioned. He appears in #138.
Strange is using his physical fighting skills.
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A Nameless Land! A Timeless Time!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Human Torch and the Thing
Doctor Strange; Shazana; Shazana's sister; the Human Torch; the Thing; Ice Queen
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1
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A Nameless Land, a Timeless Time!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Baron Mordo; Dormammu; Clea (unnamed); Shazana; Shazana's sister (unnamed); The Ancient One; Hamir (unnamed)
After escaping from Mordo, Strange plummets thru dimension after dimension, finally coming to a stop in a world ruled by Shazana, a female tyrant who once conned a wizard into giving her some of his powers, which she repaid by destroying him. Believing her sister has recruited Strange to overthrow her she battles Strange into submission. Allowing himself to be imprisoned so he can recover from his earlier battle with Mordo, Strange gets the lay of the land, then helps Shazana's sister overcome the evil ruler, destroying the source of her power even as he uses it to begin his journey back home.
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The Seven Rings of Raggador are mentioned in exclamation. The Vishanti, the Hosts of Hoggoth, Agamotto are invoked. Oshtur is mentioned by the narrator.
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Enter: The Watcher!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Human Torch and the Thing
The Watcher; the Human Torch; the Thing
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Earth Be My Battleground

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Hamir (unnamed); the Ancient One; wraiths; Baron Mordo; Kaecilius (unnamed); Dormammu; Clea (unnamed); Mindless Ones
Dr. Strange returns to earth but remains in hiding. Mordo's spirits discover Strange and pursue him. Meanwhile Clea distracts Dormammu by freeing The Mindless Ones. They attack, causing Dormammu to leave Mordo on his own. Strange flies into space and straight into the sun, the spirits fleeing and Mordo worried that it might spell his doom. Strange returns to The Ancient One, who in his weak, delirious condition, speaks of "Eternity." Dormammu secures his domain but wonders if someone has betrayed him. Clea fears she may be found out while Dr. Strange begins to search for "Eternity."
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Second mention of Eternity. The Vishanti, the Vapors of Valtorr, the Shades of the Seraphim, the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak are invoked.
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[untitled]

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espionage
HYDRA; Nick Fury
The Greatest Action-Thriller of All Time!
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1
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Eternity Beckons!

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Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Sir Baskerville; Dormammu; Clea (unnamed); Baron Mordo; Kaecilius; wraiths
In London, seeking info on "Eternity", Dr. Strange goes to the secluded home of Sir Baskerville, a former disciple of Mordo's, who greets him as an old friend. Meanwhile, Dormammu discovers that Clea set the Mindless Ones free and swears she will pay for her betrayal. Baskerville contacts Mordo, who sends an emissary to trap Strange but it backfires, allowing Strange to discover that Dormammu is the one behind Mordo's attacks and increased power. Strange hypnotizes Mordo's spirits into believing he's fled to the Netherworld, but by the time Mordo arrives, Strange has fled once more...
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This is the first issue where Steve Ditko officially receives plotting credit.
The Seven Rings of Raggador, Cyttorak's Crimson Bands, the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth, the Vishanti are invoked.
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
espionage, fantasy
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Dr. Strange image modified from panel 5 page 6.
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What Lurks Beneath the Mask?

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Subject Matter
fantasy
Clea (unnamed); Dormammu; Baron Mordo; Kaecilius (unnamed); wraiths; Doctor Strange; Abu Ben Hakim (introduction); Rama Kaliph (introduction); the Aged Genghis (introduction); Demon of the Mask; Hamir (unnamed); the Ancient One
Follow the world's strangest hero
Dormammu imprisons Clea, telling her she will witness Strange's defeat. Mordo tells Dormammu that Strange is searching for "Eternity" and is puzzled by the dark lord's violent reaction. Strange continues his search, going from one mystic to another with no results, until The Aged Genghis tells him only he and The Ancient One know the secret. He gives him a scroll, which leads Strange to a being imprisoned in another dimension; a trap he barely escapes. Back in Tibet, Strange tells his master's servant the only option left is to enter the mind of The Ancient One.
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The omnipotent Oshtur, the Shades of the Seraphim, the Vishanti are invoked. The Vapors of Valtorr are mentioned by the narrator.
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The Prize Is.. Earth!

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Subject Matter
espionage, fantasy
Imperial Hydra; Dum Dum Dugan; Nick Fury; Gabe Jones; Doctor Strange; the Ancient One
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1
Doctor Strange image taken from interior story.
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When Meet the Mystic Minds!

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Subject Matter
fantasy
The Ancient One; Doctor Strange; Hamir (unnamed); Baron Mordo
Desperate to learn the secret of "Eternity", Dr. Strange probes the unconscious mind of the Ancient One, meeting one deadly trap after another, until at last, he reaches the mind of his beloved Master, and convinces him of his identity and good intentions. After recovering, Strange departs, and high atop a Himalayan peak, recites "one of the most potent spells of all time". When he's finished, his amulet floats into the air, expands in size, and a doorway opens-- thru which Strange steps. Seconds after the amulet vanishes, Mordo appears, just barely too late to catch up with his mortal enemy.
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The Omnipotent Oshtur is invoked in oath, the Vishanti invoked in prayer, the Hosts of Hoggoth invoked in praise, Raggador invoked in exclamation, the Shades of the Seraphim invoked in prayer, the Moons of Munnopor invoked in exclamation.
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Sometimes the Good Guys Lose!

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espionage
Nick Fury; HYDRA
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1
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If Eternity Should Fail!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Eternity (introduction); wraiths; Baron Mordo; Dormammu; the Ancient One; Hamir (unnamed); Clea (unnamed)
In another dimension that defies description, Dr. Strange comes face-to-face with Eternity, who learns that Strange is indeed worthy of The Ancient One's trust. He knows that if Mordo & Dormammu are not stopped, all mankind will be in jeopardy. But after all Strange has been thru, Eternity tells him he already has the power he needs. Feeling dejected, Strange returns to the cave to find his master gone. Mordo's spirits lead him to Mordo, who tells Strange "The game is lost!"
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The Vapors of Valtorr are invoked in spell-casting, the Shades of the Seraphim invoked in oath. The Twelve Moons of Munnopor are mentioned by the narrator.
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The Brave Die Hard!

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Subject Matter
espionage, fantasy
Doctor Strange; Nick Fury
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1
Dr. Strange figure by Marie Severin.
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Beware...! Dormammu is Watching!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Baron Mordo; Dormammu; the Ancient One; Clea (unnamed)
The Ancient One is revealed to be Dormammu's captive. Dr. Strange's mentor tells Strange he must fight on but can only expect token aid. Dormammu forces Clea to watch Strange's defeat. Strange and Mordo square off and battle. After a time, Dormammu grows frustrated at how Mordo has been out-fought and prepares to strike personally.
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The Shades of the Seraphim, the Hoary Hand of Hoggoth are invoked in oath, Raggador invoked in prayer.
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The End of Hydra!

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Subject Matter
espionage
HYDRA; S.H.I.E.L.D.; Gabe Jones; Dum Dum Dugan; Nick Fury
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1
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The Pincers of Power!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Baron Mordo; Dormammu; Mindless Ones; the Ancient One; Clea (unnamed); rulers of neighboring dimensions
Dormammu sends Strange, Mordo & The Ancient One to a neutral dimension. He then uses a sleeping potion on the Mindless Ones, so his domain will be temporarily safe and summons rulers of nearby dimensions. Dormammu arrives to challenge Strange in person to battle for total mastery of Earth! Strange accepts, then Dormammu declares they shall fight using only the "Pincers Of Power", and no other spells or incantations. This way, it will be a battle of skill, not power. The battle is fierce-- but when it appears Strange is about to overcome his adversary, Mordo strikes Strange from behind...
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The Hand of Hoggoth and the Eye of Agamotto are invoked in prayer.
Doctor Strange uses physical skills to fight Dormammu, including judo.
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Operation: Brain Blast!

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espionage
Nick Fury; SHIELD's E.S.P. Division
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Let There Be Victory!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Baron Mordo; the Ancient One; Dormammu; Clea (unnamed); Doctor Strange; rulers of neighboring dimensions; Hamir the Hermit (first named); Mordo's Demonicus; Kaecilius; the Witch (introduction)
Dormammu consigns Mordo to the Dimension of Demons. Strange declares he is able to continue the fight and manages to best him in combat! Dormammu swears not to attack Earth. Back in the Ancient One's home, Hamir prepares a banquet for Strange & his master. Dormammu banishes Clea to a place where Strange can never find her. The Ancient One assures Strange that there are many who may now be able to help in his search for the girl. The Mystic Globe shows traces of leftover evil spreading. Mordo's Demon & 2 disciples leave a trap for Strange: a bomb! Strange returns unaware of the danger.
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10
The Seven Rings of Raggador are invoked in oath, the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth in praise. The Shades of the Seraphim, the Vapors if Valtorr, the Vishanti are invoked in incantation.
Strange uses physical fighting skills to defeat Dormammu.
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[untitled]

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espionage
The Fixer; Mentallo; S.H.I.E.L.D.; Nick Fury
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1
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Those Who Would Destroy Me!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Demonicus (unnamed); the Ancient One; the Witch (Adria, unnamed); Kaecilius (unnamed)
Realizing Mordo's presence has been erased from his sanctum Strange suspects foul play, disposing of a hidden bomb just before it explodes. Stunned by the blast Mordo's minions imprison him so that he cannot use his magic. Strange attempts to telepathically contact the Ancient One, but fails because his spirit form is searching for the missing Clea. While Mordo's minions study Strange's cloak & amulet The Demon tries to probe his mind, but Strange is stronger and instead takes control of him. Fighting desperately Strange barely escapes his captors and remains virtually helpless in spirit form.
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The Witch, Kaecilius, and Demonicus names revealed in Doctor Strange #56 (December 1982).

The Vishanti are invoked in praise. The Hoary Hand of Hoggoth is mentioned in exclamation by the narrator. The Seven Rings of Raggador are invoked in oath. The Mystic Moons of Munnopor, the Flames of the Faltine are invoked in incantation. The Shades of the Seraphim are invoked in prayer. The Crimson Bands of Cyttorak are mentioned in analogy.
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To Free a Brain Slave!

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espionage
Nick Fury; Mentallo; the Fixer
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1
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With None Beside Me!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Demonicus (unnamed); the Witch [Adria] (unnamed); Kaecilius (unnamed)
Strange hides his bound body in a rooftop water tank, as The Demon & his men search for him. At their HQ, Strange retrieves his Cloak Of Levitation, and uses it to capture one of Mordo's men. But his body has been found by the witch. The complex cat-and-mouse game continues until Strange finally regains control of his body and Amulet, and he hypnotizes Mordo's minions into forgetting all they know of black magic. Now he is free again to focus on the remaining threat of Dormammu, and the missing Clea...
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The Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth are invoked in praise, the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak invoked in incantation, the Vapors of Valtorr mentioned in exclamation, the Omnipotent Oshtur mentioned in gratitude, the Vishanti invoked in prayer, the Seven Rings of Raggador invoked in oath.
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The Day of the Druid!

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espionage, fantasy
Doctor Strange; the Druid; Dum Dum Dugan; Nick Fury
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Where Man Hath Never Trod!

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Subject Matter
fantasy
Dormammu; Clea (unnamed); Doctor Strange; Asti, the All-Seeing; the Ancient One; Tazza
Dormammu uses Asti to lure Strange into an alien dimension where he will be under no vow to spare him. The Ancient One takes Strange to the ruler of a dimension who has senses one of Dormammu's spells in a far-off corner of infinity. There, Dormammu contacts Tazza, and claims that Strange is coming there to kill him. The two battle to a standstill, until Strange convinces Tazza he only seeks information-- and forces the release of Tazza's various prisoners, who are grateful for his help. Both Dormammu & Strange mentally prepare for a coming "final combat" between them.
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The Omnipotent Oshtur, the Vishanti, the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth are invoked in prayer, the Vipers of Valtorr mentioned in exclamation, Satannish the Supreme is invoked in oath.
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Lo! The Eggs Shall Hatch!

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espionage
Jasper Sitwell; Nick Fury; the Druid; Dum Dum Dugan
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1
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To Catch a Magician!

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Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Mister Rasputin
Mr. Rasputin, descendant of the original, amasses magical & scientific knowledge in his goal of world domination. Sensing an evil presence Strange finds Rasputin who soon realizes he cannot match Strange's magic and shoots him. A hospitalized Strange informs the police about Rasputin but when they fail to find him Strange realizes he may have taken refuge at his sanctum! As Strange investigates a hit-man Rasputin hired enters the hospital to finish the job. Strange emerges victorious erasing all memory of magic from Rasputin and forcing he & his henchman to confess their crimes to the police.
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The Illusions of Ikonn are spellcast. The Vishanti is invoked in prayer, the Flames of the Faltine and the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth are mentioned in exclamation.
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The End at Last!

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Doctor Strange; Eternity
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1
Images taken and reversed from panel 1 page 4 and page 5.
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The End--at Last!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Dormammu; Eternity; Doctor Strange; the Ancient One; Baron Mordo; Clea (named)
Using his mystic powers to temporarily bind the sleeping Eternity Dormammu lures Strange to another dimension and challenges him but as they begin their mystical combat Eternity breaks free. He tells Dormammu to end the violence, but instead he attacks Eternity. Their encounter is brief and destructive as Dormammu is smashed between two colliding spheres. Eternity vanishes while Strange is hurled between dimensions and rescued by the Ancient One. Strange releases all those who were banished by him, including Baron Mordo and Clea, who he affectionately bids farewell to for the time being.
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The Vishanti is invoked in greeting, oath and prayer, the Shades of the Seraphim are invoked in incantation, the Hosts of Hoggoth are invoked in praise.
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The Wondrous Worlds of Dr. Strange!

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superhero
Spider-Man
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The Wondrous World of Dr. Strange!

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superhero
Spider-Man; Doctor Strange; Xandu (introduction); barroom brawlers (unnamed)
Xandu sends his two henchmen to retrieve half of the Wand of Watoomb from Dr. Strange. Spider-Man mistakes the henchmen for burglars and tries to stop them, leading to a team up between Spider-Man and Dr. Strange to stop Xandu's plan.
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The Demons of Darkness, Satannish, the Flames of the Faltine, the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth, the Omnipotent Oshtur are invoked in incantation. The All-Seeing Eye of Agamotto and the Vipers of Valtorr are invoked in oath. The Vishanti is invoked in prayer.
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[untitled]

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fantasy
Doctor Strange; the Ancient One
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1
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The Marvel-ous Master of the Mystic Arts!

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fantasy
Doctor Strange
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1
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The Marvel-ous Master of the Mystic Arts!

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fantasy
Doctor Strange
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1
Original art of the Marvel Masterwork from Marvel Classics Item #10.
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[untitled]

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fantasy
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1965 T-shitt
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[untitled]

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The Avengers [the Hulk; Thor; Iron Man; Ant-Man; Wasp]; the X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Marvel Girl; Angel; Iceman; Beast]; Ringmaster; Doctor Strange
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1
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[untitled]

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fantasy
Doctor Strange; the Ancient One; Baron Mordo; Dormammu
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2
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[untitled]

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fantasy
Doctor Strange; Clea; Shazanna; Dormammu; Baron Mordo; Mindless Ones
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2
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[untitled]

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fantasy
Doctor Strange; the Ancient One; Clea
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2
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[untitled]

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?
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Baron Mordo; Dormammu; Clea; the Ancient One
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2
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[untitled]

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typeset
Subject Matter
By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth
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1
Disclose
Do You Believe in Magic?

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
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1
Disclose
[untitled]

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fantasy
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1
Disclose
[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Eternity
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1
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange
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1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Doctor Strange; Eternity
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