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Issue: Doctor Strange #169
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Indicia Publisher: Zenith Books Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/29/1968
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On sale date from the publication date reported to the U.S. Copyright Office found in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series, Volume 22, Part 2, Periodicals, January-December 1968. Class B periodical. Copyright registration number B474873.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: Standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 

Interior Page
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
ORIGINAL SPLASH PAGE ART
PAGE 3

Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 

Interior Page
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
ORIGINAL TITLE PAGE ART
 

Interior Page
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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ORIGINAL SPLASH PAGE ART
PAGE 18
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Now Unto Us Is Born... the Magician!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
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Subject Matter
occult, superhero
Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]
Reprinting
FlagColeccionable Marvel Héroes #8 published November 2010
FlagDocteur Strange #25/26 published ?
FlagDoctor Centella #1 published January 1969
as Presentamos: "El origen del Dr. Centella" de Entre Nosotros surge... El Mago [Illustration on Cover, Front]Adkins's "A" under Strange's cape is omitted
FlagEssential Dr. Strange #2 published January 2005
as Doctor Strange #169 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Dr. Strange #2 published January 2005
as Back Cover [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Gigantic art mural offer!
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Miscellaneous
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Inside front cover. Lumen Winter is spelled as "Luman Winter" in the ad copy. Ad for the "White Stallion in the Moonlight" mural.
The Coming of... Dr. Strange

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
occult, superhero
Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Ancient One; Baron Mordo
Origin of Doctor Strange. Stephen Strange seeks out the Ancient One in Himalayas in hope of a cure for his damaged nerves. He discovers that Mordo, a pupil of the Ancient One, is plotting to kill his teacher. Strange warns the Ancient One and then asks to study the mystic arts.
Reprinting
FlagColeccionable Marvel Héroes #8 published November 2010
FlagDoctor Strange #21 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1977
as The Coming of... Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
FlagEssential Dr. Strange #2 published January 2005
as The Coming of... Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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typeset
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Subject Matter
Academy for Home Study Free Booklet
Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma
Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home.
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Miscellaneous
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between story pages 3 and 4
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Marvel Super-Hero T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]; The Fantastic Four [The Human Torch; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; The Thing]; Iron Man; Thor; Spider-Man; The Avengers [Captain America; Hawkeye; Scarlet Witch; Quicksilver]; The Hulk; Daredevil
Marvel super-hero T-shirts
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In-house advertisement for T-shirts and sweat shirts from Marvel Comics Group, plus an offer for The Merry Marvel Marching Society membership kit, located between story pages 6 and 7.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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typeset
Subject Matter
Joe Weider (photo); Larry Scott (photo); Freddy Ortiz (photo); Ricky Wayne (photo); Chuck Sipes (photo)
Free! Muscle course that can add 3 inches to your arms fast!
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Miscellaneous
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Ad for free muscle-building information, located between story pages 6 and 7.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Look, fellows!
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Miscellaneous
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Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper, between story pages 9 and 10.
Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
I’m 11 years old... and I sell $75.00 to $100.00 dollars a week
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Miscellaneous
1
Various thumbnail advertisements for products including novelties and comic books, located between story pages 15 and 16.
Shop by Mail; Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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typeset
Subject Matter
Real flying models
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Miscellaneous
1
Various thumbnail advertisements for products including stamps and novelties, between story pages 18 and 19.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
The Liftee Company
Now you can be taller instantly!
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Advertisement for height increasing shoes from The Liftee Company, located on the top half of the page between story pages 18 and 19.
Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
New African stamp collection
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Various thumbnail advertisements for products including stamps, novelties and comic books, located between story pages 18 and 19 on lower half of page.
[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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typeset
Subject Matter
Doctor Strange
The senses-shattering surprises go on and on-!
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Miscellaneous
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Although this is clearly a Bullpen Bulletins page, it is not labelled as such.
Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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typeset
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Subject Matter
Precise Publications
I'll make you a master of karate
Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
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Miscellaneous
1
[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
occult, superhero
Doctor Strange
Dear Stan, Roy, and Dan, Dr. Strange is Marvel's most unique superhero...
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Miscellaneous
2
Letters of comment from Harvey Scott; Erik Stone; David Lomazoff; Vic Rosello; George Olshevsky; H.B.; and Don McRitchie; includes two panels reproduced from previous issues.
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (promo copy)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Gwen Stacy; Captain George Stacy; Thor [Donald Blake; Thor Odinson]; Ulik; Sif; Balder; Karnilla; Loki
Two more triumphs for Marvel..!
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Miscellaneous
1
House ad for Amazing Spider-Man #61 (June 1968) and Thor #152 (May 1968), both advertised as "Now On Sale!".
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Famous Artists School
Norman Rockwell
We're looking for people who like to draw
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Miscellaneous
1
Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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typeset
Subject Matter
Make money get prizes
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
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Back cover. Ad for the American Seed Company.

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