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Amazing Stories of Suspense#116
Cover: Dick Giordano

Amazing Stories of Suspense #116

Jan 1971 · Alan Class · 0.05 GBP
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In "The Dream That Wouldn't Go Away," Dr. Strange is drawn into a surreal confrontation when a mysterious girl leads him to Dormammu’s domain, where the Mindless Ones threaten to break free. With the barrier collapsing and Dormammu forced to ally with Strange, a fragile truce is forged—one that reshapes the balance of power between realms. Written by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee, with Ditko handling art, inks, and letters, this 1971 issue features a striking cover by Dick Giordano and marks a pivotal moment in Strange’s journey, culminating in a new cloak of levitation and a powerful amulet from the Ancient One.

Contains 7 stories
The Dream That Wouldn't Go Away
6 pp · Science Fiction
Willi
Duel with the Dread Dormammu!
10 pp · Superhero
Dr. StrangeDormammuClea (unnamed)The Mindless OnesThe Ancient One

In "Duel with the Dread Dormammu!" from Amazing Stories of Suspense #116, Dr. Strange is drawn into a deadly game when a mysterious girl leads him to the realm of the Mindless Ones—beings held in check only by Dormammu’s iron will. With the barrier crumbling and chaos unleashed, Dormammu is forced to temporarily ally with Strange to survive, forging a fragile truce that demands the girl’s safety and his exile from Earth.

The Mystery Villain!
12 pp · Superhero
Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Thing [Ben Grimm]Wizard (flashback)Paste-Pot Pete (flashback)Sub-Mariner (flashback)Willie Lumpkin (mailman, cameo)

In "The Mystery Villain!" from Amazing Stories of Suspense #116, Ben and Johnny find themselves racing across the salt flats—only to realize they’re the sole contestants, their cars suddenly spiraling out of control. Trapped in an underground cavern, they face a masked villain marked by a question mark, forcing them to confront the chaos of being on their own. The story quietly underscores how much they rely on Reed, even when they don’t admit it.

Punishment!
4 pp · Science Fiction
Simon Andrews

In "Punishment!", Simon, a thief from the 1950s, ventures into a peaceful future to exploit its non-violent society—only to find his time machine sabotaged, flinging him instead into the prehistoric past. The story unfolds with sharp tension as Simon’s plans unravel in a world far more dangerous than he anticipated.

"True" Ghosts of Antiquity
1 pp · Fantasy
Athenodorus
Wizard of Evil
8 pp · Fantasy, Horror-Suspense
George BainesfordVivien LachanMerlin
The Revolt of the Genie
7 pp · Fantasy
Carlton WadeBen WadeJanJeri Cummings

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Steve Ditko
writer Stan Lee
letterer S. Rosen
cover pencils, inks Dick Giordano

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