Savage Tales #5
In "The Coming of… Dr. Strange," Stephen Strange journeys to the Himalayas, seeking the Ancient One’s help to heal his damaged nerves. There, he uncovers a dangerous betrayal—Mordo, a fellow student, is plotting to kill his master. With the truth revealed, Strange must decide whether to trust the Ancient One and pursue a path beyond medicine, into the hidden world of the mystic arts. Written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by Dan Adkins, with lettering by Artie Simek, this 1974 issue marks a pivotal moment in the character’s early story, presented in a 30-cent comic from Australia.
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Stephen Strange seeks out the Ancient One in Himalayas in hope of a cure for his damaged nerves. He discovers that Mordo, a pupil of the Ancient One, is plotting to kill his teacher. Strange warns the Ancient One and then asks to study the mystic arts.
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