Amazing Stories of Suspense #56
In "The Dream That Wouldn't Go Away," Dr. Strange confronts a mysterious girl whose presence awakens ancient horrors—The Mindless Ones—held in check by Dormammu’s will. When the barrier fails and chaos erupts, Strange must forge an uneasy alliance with the sorcerer-king himself, leading to a pact that reshapes the balance of power. Written by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee, with Ditko handling art, inks, and lettering, this standout issue from Alan Class’s Amazing Stories of Suspense #56 features a striking cover by Dick Giordano.
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The mysterious girl appears and takes Strange to The Mindless Ones, destructive creatures who are held back from killing by Dormammu's willpower. Dormammu imprisons the girl for betraying him and the battle begins. With Dormammu concentrating on defeating his foe the barrier holding The Mindless Ones collapses; he is forced to join forces with Strange to stop them. Now indebted to Strange Dormammu accepts his terms: no harm shall come to the girl and he must never set foot on Earth. Upon Dr. Strange's return to earth The Ancient One rewards him with a new cloak of levitation and amulet.
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