About this Collection
This 2017 collection gathers a storyline from the classic era of Doctor Strange, featuring the Sorcerer Supreme facing off against the demonic Lords of Fear. It reprints issues from the original 1970s series, showcasing the mystical adventures written by Steve Englehart and drawn by Frank Brunner, among others. The volume captures Strange's battle against entities that feed on fear, a key theme in his early cosmic horror tales.
In "Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic!", the Sorcerer Supreme faces a chilling threat as the Nightmare World begins drawing sleepers into its realm for unknown purposes. With the police desperate and the city gripped by unexplained comas, Strange ventures into the surreal Nightmare World for a dangerous rematch with his ancient foe. Written by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, with art and inks by Ditko and colors by Stan Goldberg, this 2017 issue delivers a classic blend of cosmic dread and mystical intrigue—complete with a striking cover by Geof Isherwood.
Contains 19 stories
Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic!
5 pp · Superhero
Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange] (introduction)Wong (introduction, unnamed)Ancient One [Yao] (introduction, called "the Master")Nightmare (introduction)
Return to the Nightmare World!
8 pp · Superhero
NightmareDoctor Strange [Stephen Strange]Ancient One [Yao] (cameo)Wong (unnamed)Dr. Warren
To Become an Immortal!
16 pp · Superhero
Thor [Donald Blake]Jane FosterHeimdallOdinThe Unknown (introduction)Keith Kincaid (introduction)Sif (introduction)
Where Darkness Dwells, Dwell I!
17 pp · Superhero
ThorHerculesDetective Sergeant Ralph Blumkenn (Introduction)Theresa Mendell (Introduction)(Death)Moe Hartwell (Introduction)(Death)OdinSifFear (he who walks in darkness) (Introduction)Krista
The Sky Above...The Pits Below!
17 pp · Superhero
ThorHerculesFear (he who walks in darkness)Iron Man [Tony Stark]SifKristaEdwin JarvisHildegardeOdin's Vizier
Enter: The Scarecrow
16 pp · Horror-Suspense
The Scarecrow (introduction)Jess Duncan (introduction)Dave Duncan (introduction)Harmony Maxwell (introduction)Cult of Kalumai (villainsintroduction)Gregor Rovik (introductiondeath)
Death Waters of the River Styx
18 pp · Horror-Suspense
ScarecrowKalumai (villain)Sub-Men (introduction, villain, death)Bartolome (introduction, villain, death ?)
Dark, Dark Demon-Night!
17 pp · Superhero
The ThingAlica MastersJess DuncanHarmony MaxwellScarecrowDemon CultDave DuncanRovik
The Measure of a Man!
17 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Man-ThingMary Jane WatsonAmos JardineNina (a pilot)Dakimh The EnchanterJennifer KaleD'Spayre (first appearance, villain)
Fear Itself
8 pp · Superhero
Silver SurferFear EaterAn asteroid eater from Denak IVCameo flashbacks of Mr. FantasticInvisible WomanHuman TorchThe ThingGalactusDr. Doom
Cold War
8 pp · Superhero
The Captain [Steve Rogers]Fear EaterCold WarCameo Flashbacks of Silver SurferBucky BarnesAdolf HitlerRed SkullThorIron ManGiant-Man [Hank Pym]WaspFalconHydraBaron ZemoNomadDiamondbackD-Man
The Measure of a Man!
8 pp · Superhero
The ThingFear EaterCameo flashbacks of Silver SurferThe Captain [Steve Rogers]Mr. FantasticInvisible WomanHuman TorchNamor, the Sub-MarinerAlicia MastersDr. DoomGalactus
Silent Thunder!
8 pp · Superhero
ThorFear EaterDaredevil (Cameo)Silver Surfer (cameo)The Captain [Steve Rogersalso as Captain America] (cameo)The Thing (cameo)OdinLokiSurturUlikHelaBalderHogunFandralVolstaggSifBeta Ray BillNamor, the Sub-MarinerHulkIron ManHercules
A Gathering of Fear, Part 1
5 pp · Superhero
Doctor Strange (cameo)Shuma Gorath (cameo)Dormammu (cameo)Mephisto (cameo)Fear LordsLurker Unknown (cameo)Jane Foster (cameo)Thor (cameo)Sif (cameo)Kkallakku the Fear Eater (cameo)Silver Surfer (cameo)Captain (cameo)Thing (cameo)Scarecrow (cameo)Kalumai (cameo)Dweller in Darkness (cameo)Nightmare (cameo)Nox (cameo)D'Spayre (cameo)
A Gathering of Fear, Part 2
5 pp · Superhero
Doctor Strange (cameo)Fear LordsLurker Unknown (cameo)Kkallakku the Fear Eater (cameo)Dweller in Darkness (cameo)Nightmare (cameo)D'Spayre (cameo)NoxAres (cameo)Aphrodite (cameo)Phobos (cameo)Deimos (cameo)Thor (cameo)Hercules (cameo)Thing (cameo)Psychoman (cameo)Mr. Fantastic (cameo)Human Torch (cameo)Thos (cameo)Dakhim (cameo)Man-Thing (cameo)Jennifer Kale (cameo)Spider-Man (cameo)
A Gathering of Fear, Part 3
5 pp · Superhero
Fear LordsDoctor Strange (cameo)Lurker Unknown (cameo)Kkallakku the Fear Eater (cameo)Dweller in Darkness (cameo)Nightmare (cameo)D'Spayre (cameo)Nox (cameo)King Kamuu (cameo)Queen Zartra (cameo)Zhered-Na (cameo, death)Dakihm (cameo)Mr. Fear [Zoltan Drago] (cameo)Thor (cameo)Hercules (cameo)Shade Thralls (cameo)Clea (cameo)Dream Weaver (cameo)Ludi (cameo)Ningal (cameo)
Fear Itself [The Great Fear, Part 1 of 3]
22 pp · Superhero
Doctor StrangeRintrahCleaSara WolfeNightmareScarecrow (death)Fear Eater (cameo)Nox (cameo)D'SpayreDweller in Darkness (cameo)Lurking Unknown
The Fear That Kills [The Great Fear, Part 2 of 3]
22 pp · Superhero
Doctor StrangeRintrahCleaSara WolfeWong (cameo)Imei (cameo)NightmareFear EaterNoxD'SpayreDweller in DarknessFred Astaire (disguised Rintrah)PhobosDeimosFear EatersW. C. Fields (disguised Rintrah)Felicia FarrowDreamstalker (Nightmare's horse)
From Hope and Fear Set Free... [The Great Fear, Part 3 of 3]
22 pp · Superhero
Doctor StrangeNightmareD'SpayreDweller in DarknessDaredevilCleaWongImeiRintrahSara WolfeScarecrowDreamstalker (cameo)
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