Strange Tales (1951)
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Origin of the Fantastic Four retold
Human Torch solo stories begin
Classic cover art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers
Origin of the Fantastic Four retold
Human Torch solo stories begin
Classic cover art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers
Strange Tales #102
Marvel
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1962
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Wizard, Bentley Wittman
1st appearance of Zemu
1st appearance of Paste-Pot Pete
2nd appearance of the Wizard, Bentley Wittman
1st appearance of Acrobat
Strange Tales #107
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Jack Kirby
Iconic cover art by Jack Kirby
Strange Tales #108
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #109
Marvel
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1963
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Circe, a variation of the character who later appears in modern books as Sersi
1st appearance of Circe, a variation of the character who later appears in modern books as Sersi
Strange Tales #111
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of Baron Mordo, an evil apprentice of the Ancient One
1st appearance of Asbestos Man
2nd appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of Baron Mordo, an evil apprentice of the Ancient One
1st appearance of Asbestos Man
2nd appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of Baron Mordo, an evil apprentice of the Ancient One
1st appearance of Asbestos Man
2nd appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of Baron Mordo, an evil apprentice of the Ancient One
1st appearance of Asbestos Man
1st appearance of the Eel, later joins the Serpent Squad
Strange Tales #115
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
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
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
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1963
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #119
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #121
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Baron Mordo
Strange Tales #122
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Nightmare, previous appearances obscured by shadows
1st full appearance of Nightmare, previous appearances obscured by shadows
Strange Tales #125
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Classic battle of the Human Torch and the Thing vs the Sub-Mariner
Classic battle of the Human Torch and the Thing vs the Sub-Mariner
Strange Tales #126
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
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]
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
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1964
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Vol. 1
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
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
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1965
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Demonicus, a disciple of Baron Mordo
Issue contains a pin-up poster
1st appearance of Demonicus, a disciple of Baron Mordo
Issue contains a pin-up poster
Strange Tales #129
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tiboro, the Spirit of Decay
Strange Tales #130
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Kaecilius, a disciple of Baron Mordo
3rd appearance of Dormammu
Parody of the Beatles by the Human Torch and The Thing
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
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #132
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #133
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
⚠ Misconception: many eBay listings claim this issue as the first cover appearance of Clea but the two women depicted are named Shazana and Nazaka
⚠ 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
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1965
•
Vol. 1
First mention of Eternity
Final issue featuring Human Torch and the Thing as headliners
4th appearance of Kang, a variant version of Prime Kang
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
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
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.
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.
Strange Tales #136
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
2nd team appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2nd team appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Strange Tales #137
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #138
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Eternity, twin brother of Infinity
[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the titles Avengers: Eternity Wars and Eternity Saga]
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
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #140
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #141
Marvel
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1966
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mentallo, a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent turned villain
1st appearance of the Fixer, a prodigy of mechanics
1st appearance of Mentallo, a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent turned villain
1st appearance of the Fixer, a prodigy of mechanics
1st appearance of Mentallo
1st appearance of the Fixer
Strange Tales #142
Marvel
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1966
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Mentallo
2nd appearance of Mentallo
Strange Tales #143
Marvel
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1966
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #144
Marvel
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1966
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Jasper Sitwell, an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and top level interrogator
1st appearance of Jasper Sitwell, an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and top level interrogator
1st appearance of Jasper Sitwell, an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and top level interrogator
1st appearance of Jasper Sitwell, an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and top level interrogator
Strange Tales #145
Marvel
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1966
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Strange Tales #146
Marvel
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1966
•
Vol. 1
Identity of Clea revealed, her name
1st team appearance of A.I.M. [Advanced Idea Mechanics]
2nd appearance and first cover of Eternity
Identity of Clea revealed, her name
1st team appearance of A.I.M. [Advanced Idea Mechanics]
2nd appearance and first cover of Eternity
Strange Tales #147
Marvel
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1966
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Kaluu, eyes only
1st cameo appearance of Kaluu, eyes only
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