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Issue: Doctor Strange #181
Publication Date: July 1969
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Issues: #181 of 15 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Magazine Management Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 04/03/1969
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1972 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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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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If a World Should Die...!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, occult, superhero
Character(s): Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nightmare
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In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #2 published January 2005
as Doctor Strange #181 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange #4 [Regular Edition] published January 2010
as If a World Should Die...! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Per Overstreet and The Frank Brunner Checklist Brunner drew the figure holding the eye and colored the cover.
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Credits
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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Tired of being 'skinny'?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a weight gain supplement.
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If a World Should Die Before I Wake...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nightmare; Wong; Clea
First Line: Dr. Strange! None but you behold the face of Nightmare in the sinister, swirling snow!
Synopsis: Strange enters the Dream Dimension to battle Nightmare and free Eternity. Nightmare turns the Eye of Agamotto against Strange.
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In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #2 published January 2005
as If a World Should Die Before I Wake... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange #4 [Regular Edition] published January 2010
as If a World Should Die Before I Wake... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Palmer credit per interview: http://www.wtv-zone.com/silverager/interviews/palmer.shtml
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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
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, for a Surprise Packet from Hobby Coin Co., between story pages 3 and 4 on top half of page.
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Subject Matter
First Line: Magic world of surprises & mystery
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for miscellaneous gag items, e.g., an exploding fountain pen.
Appears on lower half of page, between story pages 3 and 4.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Tales
Character(s): Nick Fury; The Super Patriot; Spider-Man; Crime-Master; Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]
First Line: Two more triumphs for Marvel...!
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Pages: 0.4
Disclose Notes: House ad for Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (Marvel, 1968 series) #12 and Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #21.
Between story pages 6 & 7.
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Plastic Pillows; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
Character(s): Spider-Man; Thor; Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
First Line: It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!
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Pages: 0.6
Disclose Notes: House advertisement for Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows for $1.50 each and the Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00 each. Located on lower half of page between story pages 6 and 7.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Shamed by your English?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad offering free booklet on "How to Gain a Good Command of English" located between story pages 6 and 7.
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Subject Matter
First Line: Every time you twist the Twister... It can put money in your pocket!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad seeking sales people for The Power Twister, located between story pages 9 and 10.
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Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Enjoy an exciting, romantic, impressive look anytime!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for stick-on facial hair from Masculiner Co.
On top half of page between story pages 15 and 16.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co, located between spory pages 15 and 16 on lower half of page.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Real flying models
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail advertisements for various products including novelty items, stamps, and back-issue comic books. Located between story pages 18 and 19.
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In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: A sagacious smattering of space-wasting small-talk!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist
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Polaris Nuclear Sub

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids, from Honor House Products.
Located on top half of page.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: I'll make you a master of karate
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
On lower half of page.
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from Joe Jenkins, Bill Hackler, Prissie Puce, Philip Gerard, Devon Bush, Scott Shaw, and Bill Labrie; includes Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.
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Colorist(s): ? (panel background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: Do you have art talent worth developing?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Famous Artists School.
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Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 3 complete fishing outfits
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Subject Matter
First Line: Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Academy for Home Study.

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