Marvel Tales Annual #2

In this classic 1965 tale from *Marvel Tales Annual #2*, newly enrolled student Jo joins the X-Men after a day of training and a quiet moment with Jean Grey, only to be thrust into their first mission: stopping the enigmatic Magneto from seizing control of an Air Force base. The story captures the team’s early dynamic as they face a threat that tests their unity and resolve.

In "The Ringmaster," Rick takes a rare break from his Hulk-sitting duties to visit a traveling circus—only to find himself under the spell of a hypnotic criminal running the show. With Rick mesmerized and the Hulk trapped in the act, the real test comes when Rick returns with the FBI, setting the stage for a showdown where the Hulk finally gets a chance to fight back.

In this classic 1965 tale from Marvel Tales Annual #2, Dr. Stephen Strange—once a brilliant neurosurgeon—faces a life-altering crisis when an accident destroys his hands, forcing him to seek healing beyond medicine. Drawn into a hidden world of mysticism, he rescues the enigmatic seer from his dangerous student, earning a chance to learn the ancient arts and discover a new path.

In "A Monster Among Us," an alien ambassador arrives on Earth only to be rejected due to its fearsome appearance, leaving behind a desperate plea in English. The note promises a future of peace, healing, and shared prosperity if humanity would only open its eyes to the wider galaxy.