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Issue: Doctor Strange #174
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
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
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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The Power and the Pendulum!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
fantasy, occult, superhero
Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Victoria Bentley; Lord Nekron; Satannish
Lord Nekron summons the Supreme Satannish.
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FlagEssential Dr. Strange #2 published January 2005
as Doctor Strange #174 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGene Colan Tribute Book #1 [Standard Cover] published January 2008
as [untitled] [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Tired of being 'skinny'?
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Inside front cover. Ad for a weight gain product.
The Power and the Pendulum

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy, occult, superhero
Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Clea; Ancient One (in flashback); Victoria Bentley; Wong; Lord Nekron; Satannish; Fred; Charlie
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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FlagEssential Dr. Strange #2 published January 2005
as The Power and the Pendulum [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagGene Colan Tribute Book #1 [Standard Cover] published January 2008
as The Power and the Pendulum [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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Strange and Clea's first kiss. Palmer credits per interview http://www.wtv-zone.com/silverager/interviews/palmer.shtml
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Subject Matter
Look, fellows!
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Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper, between story pages 3 and 4.
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Subject Matter
Marvel Plastic Pillows; Marvel T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society membership kit
Spider-Man; Thor; The Thing; Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]; The Hulk
It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!
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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.
Free! Giant Stallion Mural Full Color Masterpiece Free!

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Subject Matter
Colonial Studios art prints
Superb, original oil painting reproduction – yours free when you purchase these 4 magnificent thoroughbreds
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Ad for oil painting reproductions of majestic horses. Located between story pages 6 and 7.
Most Powerful Airplane

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Subject Matter
Cheerios Kid
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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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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Hobby Coin Co. Surprise Coin Packet
Boy; girl
Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches
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Ad, with order coupon, from Hobby Coin Co. located between story pages 15 and 16, on top half of page.
Stamps; Shop By Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Have your poems set to music
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Sixteen small ads located between story pages 15 and 16, on lower half of page.
Shop by Mail

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Subject Matter
Free! The secrets of muscle power!
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Small ads for a range of products, including back-issue comics. Located between story pages 18 and 19.
[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Doctor Strange; Dormammu
Stop the presses! Here's some scoops and scuttlebutt to knock you outta your teepee!
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Includes: Items; Stan's Soapbox; The Mighty Marvel Checklist
[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Here is a treasure chest of fun
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Nine small ads, with order coupon, for novelties from Honor House Prod. Corp. on top half of page.
[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Precise Publications
Thug; Wallace K. Reumann
I'll make you a master of karate
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Miscellaneous
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Ad, with order coupon, for karate books and paraphernalia from Precise Publications, located on lower half of page.
Strange Mails

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Miscellaneous
2
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.
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
superhero
Two more triumphs for Marvel..!
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Miscellaneous
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House ad for Avengers Annual (Marvel, 1967 series) #2 and Incredible Hulk Special (Marvel, 1968 series) #1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Creative Card Company Christmas cards
Good news for you who want to make extra money easily!
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Miscellaneous
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Inside rear cover. Ad for the Creative Card Company.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Famous Artists School
Norman Rockwell
We're looking for people who like to draw
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Miscellaneous
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Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.

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