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Issue: Doctor Strange Master of the Mystic Arts #[nn]
Publication Date: January 1979
 
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Publisher: FlagSimon and Schuster
Brand: A Fireside Book
Indicia Publisher: Simon & Schuster Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 132
ISBN: 0671248146
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $3.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 17 (10 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Linda Sunshine
Disclose Notes: Reprints stories from 1963-72.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: 7" x 10" (17.8 cm x 25.4 cm)
Paper Stock: cardstock cover; matte interior
Binding: softcover
Publishing Format: collected edition
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Doctor Strange Master Of The Mystic Arts

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Bob Larkin (painted)
Inker(s): Bob Larkin (painted)
Colorist(s): Bob Larkin (painted)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: occult
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Dr. Strange
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Dedication

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Dedicated to Steve Ditko (co-creator), and Phil De Guere (producer of the 1978 DR. STRANGE tv-movie).
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Preface

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee; Steve Ditko (co-plot)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Terry Szenics
Subject Matter
Genres: occult
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Baron Mordo; Hamir (unnamed); The Ancient One; Dr. Strange
Synopsis: 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.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #111 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1963
was Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Episode #2. 1st appearance of Baron Mordo.
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Return to the Nightmare World!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee; Steve Ditko (co-plot)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: occult
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Nightmare; Dr. Strange; The Ancient One (cameo); Wong (unnamed); Dr. Warren
Synopsis: Nightmare has discovered the ability to capture humans and bring them to his world while they sleep for study. 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.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #116 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1964
was Return to the Nightmare World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Episode #5. 2nd appearance of Nightmare.
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Beyond the Purple Veil!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: occult
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Dr. Strange; Wong; Aggamon
Synopsis: Doctor Strange must rescue two thieves who unwittingly steal a magic gem from him and are trapped in a mystical dimension as a result.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #119 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1964
was Beyond the Purple Veil! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Episode #8.
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The House of Shadows!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee; Steve Ditko (co-plot)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: occult
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Dr. Strange; Bill Bradley (TV reporter); Allan Stevens (TV reporter)
Synopsis: Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter and 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!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1964
was The House of Shadows! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Episode #9. The phrase, "The house is alive" is reportedly one of the things Roger Corman said in order to convince his bosses as 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".
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The Challenge of Loki!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee; Steve Ditko (co-plot)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: occult
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Dr. Strange; Loki; Odin (cameo); Thor
Synopsis: 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.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #123 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1964
was The Challenge of Loki! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Episode #12. Loki would seek revenge against Strange the very next month in JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #108 (September 1964).
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introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Hunter and the Hunted!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: occult
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Dr. Strange; Baron Mordo; Dormammu
Synopsis: 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 NYC. The Wraiths discover him, and only by conning them into believeing he's vanished is he able to make his getaway.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #131 published April 1965
was The Hunter and the Hunted! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Episode #20; Part 2 of 17.
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Face-to-Face at Last with Baron Mordo!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: occult
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Dr. Strange; The Demon; The Ancient One; Hamir (unnamed); Baron Mordo; Dormammu; Clea (unnamed); Clea's father (unnamed)
Synopsis: Strange returns to his sanctum only to discover it has become occupied by one of Mordo's demons. In Tibet The Ancient One's servant wonders what his near-unconscious master refers to by "Eternity". Using a disguise Strange bluffs his way into his house but when he tries to consult the All-Seeing Eye he discovers it's been mystically booby-trapped, sending a signal to Mordo & Dormammu of his whereabouts. Mordo arrives and battles Strange fiercely, but as Strange prepares to use a potent spell Dormammu speaks through Mordo; their combined powers send Strange to an unknown realm.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #132 published May 1965
was Face-to-Face at Last With Baron Mordo! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Episode #21; Part 3 of 17. Though not indicated in the dialogue, The Demon is the same villain last seen in STRANGE TALES #128 (January 1965).
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A Nameless Land, a Timeless Time!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: occult
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Dr. Strange; Baron Mordo; Dormammu; Clea (unnamed); Shazana; Shazana's sister (unnamed); The Ancient One; Hamir (unnamed)
Synopsis: While Mordo gloats at his apparent triumph, Dormammu tells him that Strange still lives and has actually escaped. Strange plummets through countless dimensions, finally coming to a stop in a world ruled by the sorceress Shazana, a female tyrant. 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.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #133 published June 1965
was A Nameless Land, a Timeless Time! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Episode #22; Part 4 of 17. The sisters in this story apparently served as the inspiration for Craig Russell's later Strange epic, a virtual remake of this story, which he did twice-- in DR. STRANGE ANNUAL #1 (December 1976), and DR. STRANGE: WHAT IS IT THAT DISTURBS YOU, STEVEN? (October 1997).
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introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Wondrous World of Dr. Strange!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Amazing Spider-Man; Dr. Strange
Character(s): Spider-Man; Xandu; Dr. Strange; barroom brawlers (unnamed)
Synopsis: Xandu hypnotizes two thugs to break into Strange's sanctum and steal The powerful Wand Of Watoomb. Spider-Man encounters the thugs, but is overpowered. Spidey manages to toss a spider-tracer on one hood and tracks Xandu down. In combat the sorcerer sends Spidey to another dimension. Spidey grabs the Wand, hoping it will force someone to come after him. Dr. Strange arrives at Xandu's home as the two thugs bring Spidey back with the Wand. Spidey & Doc defeat Xandu, and Strange erases Xandu's memories and evil ambitions. The two heroes part in friendship.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was The Wondrous World of Dr. Strange! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: First meeting of Spider-Man & Dr. Strange, Steve Ditko's two most famous co-creations. Xandu would return in MARVEL TEAM-UP #21 (May 1974). The scene of Spidey being sucked down thru the dimensional opening may have inspired a similar scene in the 1969 SPIDER-MAN cartoon, "Revolt In The Fifth Dimension".
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introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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While the World Spins Mad!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Barry Smith (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Barry Smith
Inker(s): Dan Adkins
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: occult
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
Character(s): Dr. Strange; The Ancient One; Nightmare
Synopsis: Sensing evil, Strange is so focused on seeking it out he's almost hit by a truck. He calls upon The Ancient One, who warns him of the nature of the evil, but is still mystified. Then he finds himself confronted by someone (or some thing) who takes his own form, and tells him he's "already defeated". Only when he discovers his oldest enemy is at the bottom of it does he also realize he was hit by the truck-- and has been in a hospital bed ever since! On recovering, he erases the memory of the night's events from the doctor's mind, as "Many things there are that mankind must not know..."
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Premiere #3 published July 1972
was While the World Spins Mad! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: 1st episode of the revived series. Doc's previous appearances include MARVEL FEATURE #1 (January 1972) and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #109 (June 1972).
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Epilogue

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1

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