Strange Tales  (1951)

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Strange Tales #101

Marvel 1962 Vol. 1
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Origin of the Fantastic Four retold

Human Torch solo stories begin

Classic cover art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers

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1st appearance and origin of the Wizard, Bentley Wittman

Strange Tales #103

Marvel 1962 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Zemu

Strange Tales #104

Marvel 1963 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Paste-Pot Pete

Strange Tales #105

Marvel 1963 Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of the Wizard, Bentley Wittman

Strange Tales #106

Marvel 1963 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Acrobat

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Iconic cover art by Jack Kirby

Strange Tales #107

Marvel 1963 Vol. 1
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Iconic cover art by Jack Kirby

Strange Tales #108

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1st appearance of Circe, a variation of the character who later appears in modern books as Sersi

Strange Tales #109

Marvel 1963 Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Doctor Strange

1st appearance of Baron Mordo, an evil apprentice of the Ancient One

1st appearance of Asbestos Man

Strange Tales #111

Marvel 1963 Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Doctor Strange

1st appearance of Baron Mordo, an evil apprentice of the Ancient One

1st appearance of Asbestos Man

Strange Tales #112

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1st appearance of the Eel, later joins the Serpent Squad

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Origin of Doctor Strange, specifically the car accident that damaged his hands

Origin of Baron Mordo

2nd appearance of the Sandman

First mention of Dormammu

First mention of the Vishanti: Agamotto, Hoggoth, Oshtur

Strange Tales #117

Marvel 1963 Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #119

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1st cover appearance of Baron Mordo

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1st full appearance of Nightmare, previous appearances obscured by shadows

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Classic battle of the Human Torch and the Thing vs the Sub-Mariner

Strange Tales #126

Marvel 1964 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Dormammu, ruler of the Dark Dimension

1st appearance of Clea, future wife of Doctor Strange, unnamed

Doctor Strange first uses the phrase 'By The Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth

[March 2025 - Charlize Theron rumored to reprise the role of Clea in Avengers: Doomsday]

Strange Tales #127

Marvel 1964 Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Dormammu

2nd appearance of Clea

First battle of Doctor Strange versus Dormammu

Introduction of the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation

Strange Tales #128

Marvel 1965 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Demonicus, a disciple of Baron Mordo

Issue contains a pin-up poster

Strange Tales #129

Marvel 1965 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Tiboro, the Spirit of Decay

Strange Tales #130

Marvel 1965 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Kaecilius, a disciple of Baron Mordo

3rd appearance of Dormammu

Parody of the Beatles by the Human Torch and The Thing

Strange Tales #131

Marvel 1965 Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #132

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Strange Tales #133

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⚠ Misconception: many eBay listings claim this issue as the first cover appearance of Clea but the two women depicted are named Shazana and Nazaka

Strange Tales #134

Marvel 1965 Vol. 1
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First mention of Eternity

Final issue featuring Human Torch and the Thing as headliners

4th appearance of Kang, a variant version of Prime Kang

Strange Tales #135

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1st team appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D

1st team appearance of Hydra

Nick Fury becomes an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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2nd team appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Strange Tales #136

Marvel 1965 Vol. 1
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2nd team appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Strange Tales #137

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1st appearance of Eternity, twin brother of Infinity

[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the titles Avengers: Eternity Wars and Eternity Saga]

Strange Tales #139

Marvel 1965 Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #140

Marvel 1965 Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #140

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1st appearance of Mentallo, a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent turned villain

1st appearance of the Fixer, a prodigy of mechanics

Strange Tales #141

Marvel 1966 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Mentallo

1st appearance of the Fixer

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2nd appearance of Mentallo

Strange Tales #142

Marvel 1966 Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Mentallo

Strange Tales #143

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Strange Tales #143

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1st appearance of Jasper Sitwell, an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and top level interrogator

Strange Tales #144

Marvel 1966 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Jasper Sitwell, an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and top level interrogator

Strange Tales #145

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Strange Tales #145

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Identity of Clea revealed, her name

1st team appearance of A.I.M. [Advanced Idea Mechanics]

2nd appearance and first cover of Eternity

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1st cameo appearance of Kaluu, eyes only

Strange Tales #147

Marvel 1966 Vol. 1
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1st cameo appearance of Kaluu, eyes only

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