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Cover: John Romita

Marvel Tales #31

Jul 1971 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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In "Once Upon a Time, There Was a Robot...!", Steve Ditko and Stan Lee deliver a mind-bending twist on magic and mystery as Doctor Strange finds himself trapped in a realm where reality bends in unexpected ways. With his powers compromised and his allies vanished, Strange must rely on his wits and a hidden connection to the Ancient One to survive—while a mysterious robot looms in the shadows. The story unfolds with art by Steve Ditko, whose intricate pencils and inks bring the surreal landscape to life, while John Romita’s cover captures the eerie, otherworldly tone of the tale.

Contains 3 stories
Once Upon a Time, There Was a Robot...!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Gwen StacyFlash ThompsonHarry OsbornJ. Jonah JamesonPatch [Frederick Foswell]Norman OsbornRobot Master [Mendel Stromm]Max Young
The Birth of a Super-Hero!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Mary Jane WatsonGwen StacyFlash ThompsonHarry OsbornMay ParkerAnna WatsonBetty BrantNed LeedsFrederick FoswellJohn JamesonJ. Jonah JamesonFoggy NelsonRhino [Aleksei Sytsevich]

When astronaut John Jameson returns from space, he’s changed—strange spores have given him super strength. Now, with a hero’s instincts and a personal mission, he sets out to prove Spider-Man innocent… or at least capture him, though the web-slinger’s guilt is far from certain.

Those Who Would Destroy Me!
10 pp · Superhero
Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]Ancient OneDemon [Demonicus] (unnamed)The Witch [Adria] (unnamed)Kaecilius (unnamed)

In "Those Who Would Destroy Me!", Doctor Strange finds himself trapped in a sanctuary stripped of its magic, his mind besieged by Mordo’s minions and a sinister Demon probing his thoughts. With his powers compromised and Clea vanished, Strange must rely on sheer will and his lingering connection to the mystical realm to survive—before his spirit form is lost forever.

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Raw (Fine) $9
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $303*
CGC 9.6 · 4 in census $90*
CGC 9.4 · 9 in census $52*
CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $37*
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $30*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $30*
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CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Steve Ditko
writer Stan Lee
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks John Romita

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man #20 (1965), Strange Tales #142 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #37 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #42 (1966)

Reprinted in The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #2 (2012), Doctor Strange Omnibus #1 (2016)

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