Strange Spécial Origines #166
In "Désastre sur toute la ligne !", Stephen Strange finds himself in a high-stakes duel with Dormammu in a neutral dimension, forced to battle using only the Pincers of Power—no magic, no spells, just raw skill. With Mordo’s true intentions hidden in the shadows and the fate of Earth hanging in the balance, Strange must rely on wit and precision in a fight that tests more than just power. Written by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee, with art by Ditko and colors by Stan Goldberg, this 1983 issue features a striking cover by Jean-Yves Mitton.
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Dormammu sends Strange, Mordo & The Ancient One to a neutral dimension. He then uses a sleeping potion on the Mindless Ones, so his domain will be temporarily safe and summons rulers of nearby dimensions. Dormammu arrives to challenge Strange in person to battle for total mastery of Earth! Strange accepts, then Dormammu declares they shall fight using only the "Pincers Of Power", and no other spells or incantations. This way, it will be a battle of skill, not power. The battle is fierce-- but when it appears Strange is about to overcome his adversary, Mordo strikes Strange from behind...
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