Strange Tales (1951)
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1st appearance of the Eel, later joins the Serpent Squad
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1st appearance of the Eel, later joins the Serpent Squad
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1st appearance and origin of Plantman, renamed Blackheath in Thunderbolts #67 (2002)
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1st appearance and origin of Plantman, renamed Blackheath in Thunderbolts #67 (2002)
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3rd appearance of Doctor Strange
2nd appearance of Baron Mordo
1st appearance of Victoria Bentley, a gifted Mystic
1st unofficial appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age, the villain Acrobat disguised as Captain America
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3rd appearance of Doctor Strange
2nd appearance of Baron Mordo
1st appearance of Victoria Bentley, a gifted Mystic
1st unofficial appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age, the villain Acrobat disguised as Captain America
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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
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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
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Introduction of the Book of Vishanti
2nd appearance of Wong
2nd cameo appearance of Nightmare
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Introduction of the Book of Vishanti
2nd appearance of Wong
2nd cameo appearance of Nightmare
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1st partial cover appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Orb of Agamotto
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1st partial cover appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Orb of Agamotto
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First team-up of the Human Torch and Iceman
1st appearance of Captain Barracuda, a pirate
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First team-up of the Human Torch and Iceman
1st appearance of Captain Barracuda, a pirate
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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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1st full appearance of Nightmare, previous appearances obscured by shadows
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1st appearance and origin of the Beetle
First crossover of Thor in the Strange Tales title
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1st appearance and origin of the Beetle
First crossover of Thor in the Strange Tales title
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Stories featuring the Thing and Human Torch begin
First mention of Cyttorak and Raggadorr, invoked by Doctor Strange
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Stories featuring the Thing and Human Torch begin
First mention of Cyttorak and Raggadorr, invoked by Doctor Strange
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Classic battle of the Human Torch and the Thing vs the Sub-Mariner
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Classic battle of the Human Torch and the Thing vs the Sub-Mariner
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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]
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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]
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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
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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
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1st appearance of Demonicus, a disciple of Baron Mordo
Issue contains a pin-up poster
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1st appearance of Demonicus, a disciple of Baron Mordo
Issue contains a pin-up poster
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1st appearance of Tiboro, the Spirit of Decay
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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.
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2nd team appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D.
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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]
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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]
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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
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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
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1st appearance of Mentallo
1st appearance of the Fixer
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1st appearance of Mentallo
1st appearance of the Fixer
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2nd appearance of Mentallo
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