Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #15
In "The Hate-Monger!", Doctor Strange confronts a mysterious spellbinding force when he rescues a woman lost in the streets—only to discover she’s none other than Cleopatra, mysteriously transported from Ancient Egypt. With the help of his mentor, Strange journeys into the past, facing the vengeful wizard Zota and risking eternal entrapment when the candle guiding his return flickers out. A masterful blend of mysticism and suspense, this 1968 classic features Stan Lee’s writing and Steve Ditko’s iconic art, with cover by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman.
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Strange finds a woman wandering the streets under a spell. After guiding her to his house, he consults his mentor. Strange travels into the past, though he's warned that if the candle employed in the spell goes out, he will be trapped there forever. In Ancient Egypt, he battles a wizard, Zota, then removes his power. While returning to the present, the candle flickers out! But he is able to use the light from his amulet to guide his way, just barely making it back. Strange reveals the woman is Cleopatra, sent to the future when she scorned Zota. He sends her back to her waiting Mark Antony.
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