Marvel's Greatest Comics #24

Dec 1969 · Marvel · 0.25 USD

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In "Death of a Hero!", Doctor Strange finds himself adrift across dimensions after fleeing Mordo, landing in a realm dominated by the ruthless Shazana—a sorceress who seized power by betraying the very wizard who empowered her. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko, with inks by Ditko and lettering by S. Rosen, this gripping tale follows Strange as he navigates a world of sorcery and deception, using his wits and hidden strength to aid Shazana’s sister in toppling her tyrannical rule—while searching for a way home. The cover, by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone, captures the clash of magic and fate in bold, dynamic style.

Contains 4 stories

Death of a Hero!

21 pp · Superhero

Fantastic Four [Mr. FantasticThe Invisible GirlThe Human Torch [Johnny Storm]tThe Thing]The Super-SkrullSkrullsInvincible Man [Super-Skrull]Franklin Storm (death)Mary Storm (death)Alicia Masters

If I Fail, A World Is Lost!

12 pp · Superhero

Iron Man [Tony Stark]AttumaSenator ByrdPepper PottsHappy HoganAtlanteans

In "If I Fail, A World Is Lost!", Tony Stark faces a tense audit from Senator Byrd at his factory, setting off a chain of events that tests both his ingenuity and the loyalty of those around him. When Happy volunteers to test Stark’s new submarine to impress Pepper, Iron Man is forced to take the plunge—only to discover Attuma preparing a devastating assault on the surface world. Amid the chaos of battle and a sudden explosion, Iron Man must explain the failed test to a furious Byrd, while Happy vanishes without a trace.

The Watcher Must Die!

5 pp · Science Fiction

Watcher [Uatu]Warlord Wrogg

A Nameless Land, A Timeless Time!

10 pp · Superhero

Dr. StrangeBaron MordoDormammuClea (unnamed)ShazanaShazana's sister (unnamed)The Ancient OneHamir (unnamed)

In "A Nameless Land, A Timeless Time!", Doctor Strange finds himself adrift across endless dimensions after fleeing Mordo, landing in a realm ruled by the ruthless Shazana—once a trickster who stole a wizard’s power and murdered him. When Shazana’s sister arrives, convinced Strange is her enemy, she challenges him, only for him to play along and use her arrival as a chance to recover and uncover the truth behind the tyrant’s power.