Strange Tales (1951)
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Strange Tales #69
Marvel
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1959
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Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #71
Marvel
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1959
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Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #74
Marvel
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1960
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gorgolla, a living gargoyle
Strange Tales #75
Marvel
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1960
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Taboo, a swamp creature
1st appearance of Grutan
1st appearance of Taboo, a swamp creature
1st appearance of Grutan
Strange Tales #76
Marvel
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1960
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dragoom, a monster comprised of fire
Strange Tales #77
Marvel
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1960
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Master Khan, a sorcerer of K'un L'un
Strange Tales #79
Marvel
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1960
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Warlord Kaa, leader of the Shadow Realm where Mister E. from Marvel Spotlight (1980) #9 had existed
1st appearance of Warlord Kaa, leader of the Shadow Realm where Mister E. from Marvel Spotlight (1980) #9 had existed
Strange Tales #84
Marvel
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1961
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Vol. 1
Prototype of Magneto
Strange Tales #89
Marvel
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1961
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Fin Fang Foom, translated his name means 'he whose limbs shatter mountains and whose back scrapes the sun'
1st appearance of Dr. Chan Liuchow, a member of the Legion of Night
1st appearance of Fin Fang Foom, translated his name means 'he whose limbs shatter mountains and whose back scrapes the sun'
1st appearance of Dr. Chan Liuchow, a member of the Legion of Night
Strange Tales #90
Marvel
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1961
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Orrgo, an alien with incredible telepathic abilities
1st appearance of Orrgo, an alien with incredible telepathic abilities
Strange Tales #92
Marvel
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1962
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Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #93
Marvel
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1961
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Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #95
Marvel
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1962
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Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #96
Marvel
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1962
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Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #97
Marvel
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1962
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Vol. 1
Prototype of Peter Parker's aunt and uncle, also named Aunt May and Uncle Ben
Cross-promotion text teaser for The Incredible Hulk #1, released one week later
Prototype of Peter Parker's aunt and uncle, also named Aunt May and Uncle Ben
Cross-promotion text teaser for The Incredible Hulk #1, released one week later
Strange Tales #98
Marvel
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1962
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Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #100
Marvel
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1962
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Vol. 1
Interior art depicts an A-Bomb explosion
Strange Tales #101
Marvel
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1962
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Vol. 1
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
Strange Tales #103
Marvel
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1962
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Zemu
Strange Tales #104
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Paste-Pot Pete
Strange Tales #105
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of the Wizard, Bentley Wittman
Strange Tales #106
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
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
Strange Tales #108
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #109
Marvel
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1963
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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 #110
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Ancient One, former Sorcerer Supreme
1st appearance of Wong, Doctor Strange's assistant
1st cameo appearance of Nightmare, multiple panels, named but obscured by shadows
1st appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Ancient One, former Sorcerer Supreme
1st appearance of Wong, Doctor Strange's assistant
1st cameo appearance of Nightmare, multiple panels, named but obscured by shadows
Packaged with a 2004 Dr. Strange, Marvel Legends action figure
Cover art from a Marvel Masterworks pin-up
Partial reprints of the following key Dr. Strange moments:
1st appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Ancient One, former Sorcerer Supreme
1st appearance of Wong, Doctor Strange's assistant
1st appearance of Nightmare, in shadows in Strange Tales #110
First appearance of Baron Mordo in Strange Tales #111
First appearance of Victoria Bentley in Strange Tales #114
Origin of Dr. Strange and Baron Mordo in Strange Tales #115
Packaged with a 2004 Dr. Strange, Marvel Legends action figure
Cover art from a Marvel Masterworks pin-up
Partial reprints of the following key Dr. Strange moments:
1st appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Ancient One, former Sorcerer Supreme
1st appearance of Wong, Doctor Strange's assistant
1st appearance of Nightmare, in shadows in Strange Tales #110
First appearance of Baron Mordo in Strange Tales #111
First appearance of Victoria Bentley in Strange Tales #114
Origin of Dr. Strange and Baron Mordo in Strange Tales #115
Strange Tales #112
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Eel, later joins the Serpent Squad
Strange Tales #113
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Plantman, renamed Blackheath in Thunderbolts #67 (2002)
1st appearance and origin of Plantman, renamed Blackheath in Thunderbolts #67 (2002)
Strange Tales #114
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
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
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
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 #116
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Introduction of the Book of Vishanti
2nd appearance of Wong
2nd cameo appearance of Nightmare
Introduction of the Book of Vishanti
2nd appearance of Wong
2nd cameo appearance of Nightmare
Strange Tales #117
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #118
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st partial cover appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Orb of Agamotto
1st partial cover appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Orb of Agamotto
Strange Tales #119
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
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Strange Tales #120
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
First team-up of the Human Torch and Iceman
1st appearance of Captain Barracuda, a pirate
First team-up of the Human Torch and Iceman
1st appearance of Captain Barracuda, a pirate
Strange Tales #121
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Baron Mordo
Strange Tales #122
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Nightmare, previous appearances obscured by shadows
1st full appearance of Nightmare, previous appearances obscured by shadows
Strange Tales #123
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Beetle
First crossover of Thor in the Strange Tales title
1st appearance and origin of the Beetle
First crossover of Thor in the Strange Tales title
Strange Tales #124
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Stories featuring the Thing and Human Torch begin
First mention of Cyttorak and Raggadorr, invoked by Doctor Strange
Stories featuring the Thing and Human Torch begin
First mention of Cyttorak and Raggadorr, invoked by Doctor Strange
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
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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
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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
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Vol. 1
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