Strange Tales #116

In "The Human Torch in the Clutches of the Puppet Master!", the villainous Puppet Master, having narrowly escaped a giant octopus, uses his mind-control powers to seize Johnny Storm and turn him against his closest allies. With Johnny forced to act against his will, the Puppet Master manipulates him into pursuing Alicia in a twisted romantic ploy, setting off a dramatic clash between Johnny and Ben. The story unfolds with high-stakes tension and a fierce 8-page battle that tests loyalty, identity, and the limits of control.

In "Return to the Nightmare World!" from Strange Tales #116 (1964), the sorcerer Stephen Strange is called in when a string of people vanish into unresponsive sleep—only to be found trapped in the surreal, dreamlike realm of Nightmare. With the line between reality and the subconscious crumbling, Strange must confront his ancient enemy once more, venturing into the Nightmare World to uncover the truth behind the haunting phenomenon.