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Issue: Doctor Strange #174
Publication Date: November 1968
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Issues: #174 of 15 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Zenith Books Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/01/1968
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 B474948.
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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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reprinted 4 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in another Issue:
FlagDoctor Strange Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2021
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The Power and the Pendulum!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, occult, superhero
Character(s): Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Victoria Bentley; Lord Nekron; Satannish
Synopsis: Lord Nekron summons the Supreme Satannish.
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In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #2 published January 2005
as Doctor Strange #174 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGene Colan Tribute Book #1 [Standard Cover] published January 2008
as [untitled] [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Tired of being 'skinny'?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a weight gain product.
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The Power and the Pendulum

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, occult, superhero
Character(s): Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Clea; Ancient One (in flashback); Victoria Bentley; Wong; Lord Nekron; Satannish; Fred; Charlie
Synopsis: Strange battles Lord Nekron, who has made a bargain with Supreme Satannish for eternal fame and immortal life, provided he finds a mystic to take his place within one year. Strange makes time go faster and Satannish claims Nekron.
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In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #2 published January 2005
as The Power and the Pendulum [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGene Colan Tribute Book #1 [Standard Cover] published January 2008
as The Power and the Pendulum [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Strange and Clea's first kiss. Palmer credits per interview http://www.wtv-zone.com/silverager/interviews/palmer.shtml
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Look, fellows!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper, between story pages 3 and 4.
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Plastic Pillows; Marvel T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society membership kit
Character(s): Spider-Man; Thor; The Thing; Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]; The Hulk
First Line: It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo for inflatable Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows. $1.50 each plus 15 cents postage. Also Marvel super-hero t-shirts featuring Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk. $2.00 each including postage. And The Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00. Two mail-in coupons: Marvel Comics Group (Dept. PP or Dept. AJ) 625 Madison Ave., N.Y.C., N.Y 10022.
Located between story pages 6 and 7.
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Free! Giant Stallion Mural Full Color Masterpiece Free!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Colonial Studios art prints
First Line: Superb, original oil painting reproduction – yours free when you purchase these 4 magnificent thoroughbreds
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for oil painting reproductions of majestic horses. Located between story pages 6 and 7.
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Most Powerful Airplane

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Cheerios Kid
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated ad for Cheerios breakfast cereal, featuring the XB-70A Valkyrie delta-winged experimental bomber. Incorporated into the drawing is the Cheerios Kid flying in a space suit. Located between story pages 9 and 10.
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hobby Coin Co. Surprise Coin Packet
Character(s): Boy; girl
First Line: Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad, with order coupon, from Hobby Coin Co. located between story pages 15 and 16, on top half of page.
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Stamps; Shop By Mail

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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Have your poems set to music
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Sixteen small ads located between story pages 15 and 16, on lower half of page.
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Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Free! The secrets of muscle power!
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Small ads for a range of products, including back-issue comics. Located between story pages 18 and 19.
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In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Doctor Strange; Dormammu
First Line: Stop the presses! Here's some scoops and scuttlebutt to knock you outta your teepee!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Items; Stan's Soapbox; The Mighty Marvel Checklist
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First Line: Here is a treasure chest of fun
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Nine small ads, with order coupon, for novelties from Honor House Prod. Corp. on top half of page.
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Precise Publications
Character(s): Thug; Wallace K. Reumann
First Line: I'll make you a master of karate
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad, with order coupon, for karate books and paraphernalia from Precise Publications, located on lower half of page.
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Strange Mails

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters of Comment from: Mark Barad; Jim Rohal; Peter Winslow; L. Richburg; J .Ward; Paul Sanford; Terry Cox; Linnea Johnson; M.A Carson. List of The Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Two more triumphs for Marvel..!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Avengers Annual (Marvel, 1967 series) #2 and Incredible Hulk Special (Marvel, 1968 series) #1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Creative Card Company Christmas cards
First Line: Good news for you who want to make extra money easily!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside rear cover. Ad for the Creative Card Company.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Famous Artists School
Character(s): Norman Rockwell
First Line: We're looking for people who like to draw
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.

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