Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #21
"It Started on Yancy Street!" delivers a thrilling chapter in Dr. Strange’s early saga, with Stan Lee’s sharp scripting and Steve Ditko’s unforgettable art bringing the mystical conflict to life. As Dormammu empowers Mordo to hunt down the Sorcerer Supreme, Strange races across Tibet, Hong Kong, and beyond—outmaneuvering spectral foes and relentless minions while protecting his mentor. The cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone captures the epic scale of the battle, making this 1969 classic a must-have for collectors.
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Dormammu agrees to give Mordo power without limit so that he may destroy Dr. Strange. In Tibet, Mordo and two followers attack. Strange manages to whisk his aging mentor to safety. As Strange leaves his mentor with a loyal hermit, Dormammu sends spirits to search for him. Strange attempts to lure the spirits away from his weakened mentor. In Hong Kong, Strange contacts The Ancient One's accountant, who gets him a passport while he rests. Before long, Strange is surrounded by Mordo's minions, and after a short battle, is on the run again.
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