Strange Tales #117

Name: Strange Tales #117
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Feb 1964 · Marvel · 0.12 USD

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“The Return of the Eel!”

In "The Return of the Eel!", Stephen Strange faces a dire threat when Mordo's dark magic vanishes his home in another dimension. With his ethereal form trapped and Mordo poised to strike The Ancient One, Strange uses a daring path through the Earth’s core to warn his mentor—just in time. Written by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, with art by Steve Ditko, this 1964 Marvel classic blends mystical peril and clever strategy, all under the dynamic cover by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko.

writer Stan Lee · writer, artist, inker Steve Ditko · letterer S. Rosen · cover Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Sol Brodsky

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee

writer, artist, inker Steve Ditko

letterer S. Rosen

cover pencils Jack Kirby

cover pencils, inks Steve Ditko

cover inks Sol Brodsky

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Mordo places a spell over Strange's house that causes it to vanish to another dimension. Strange manages to track Mordo down using his ethereal form, but it becomes trapped in Mordo's lair. Mordo goes to see The Ancient One, claiming he's changed his way, just so he can attack him unawares. But Strange had found a way to escape by going straight thru the center of the Earth itself, and warned his mentor in advance. Though defeated, both Strange and The Ancient One know Mordo is becoming more powerful all the time.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).