Released November 1972
Marvel Premiere #5
Key Issue
Synopsis
"The Lurker in the Labyrinth!" - Prisoner of the Spawn of Sligguth, Dr. Strange is met by Sligguth itself and the Spawn's priestess Ebora. Ebora explains that the Spawn of Sligguth is working with their master in order to free Shuma Gorath, an ancient creature that plots to rule over the Earth. Breaking free, Strange battles Sligguth, while in the Ancient One's sanctum, the Ancient One is captured by the Shadowmen of Kaa-U. All the while Clea and Wong watch from the Orb of Agamotto in New York.
Synopsis
"The Lurker in the Labyrinth!" - Prisoner of the Spawn of Sligguth, Dr. Strange is met by Sligguth itself and the Spawn's priestess Ebora. Ebora explains that the Spawn of Sligguth is working with their master in order to free Shuma Gorath, an ancient creature that plots to rule over the Earth. Breaking free, Strange battles Sligguth, while in the Ancient One's sanctum, the Ancient One is captured by the Shadowmen of Kaa-U. All the while Clea and Wong watch from the Orb of Agamotto in New York.
Key Facts
- 1st team appearance of the Vishanti: Agamotto, Hoggoth, Oshtur
- First mention of Shuma-Gorath
- ⚠ Misconception: this issue is often cited as Shuma-Gorath's first appearance but the character is only mentioned
Details
- Series
- Marvel Premiere
- Cover Date
- November 1972
- Pages
- N/A
- UPC
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- Cover Price
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- Final Orders Cutoff
- N/A
Creators
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ArtistMike Ploog
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WriterSteve Englehart