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Cover: Jack Kirby & Sol Brodsky

Strange Tales #123

Aug 1964 · Marvel · 0.12 USD
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In Strange Tales #123, Stephen Strange confronts a mystical deception that tests his powers and judgment. When Loki of Asgard manipulates him with illusions of Thor’s villainy, Strange’s spellwork leads to a shocking revelation — and a dangerous new enemy. Written by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, with art by Steve Ditko and cover by Jack Kirby, this 1964 classic blends magic, myth, and cunning, all in a 12-cent comic that remains a standout in Marvel’s early mystical saga.

writer Stan Lee · writer, artist Steve Ditko · inker George Bell · colorist George Roussos · letterer Art Simek · cover Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky

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writer Stan Lee
writer, artist Steve Ditko
letterer Art Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Sol Brodsky

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Strange practices the art of levitation. Meanwhile, in faraway Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, Loki, God of Mischief, plots as always. He contacts Strange and tries to convince him that he is a prisoner of Thor, who is evil and deceiving his father. Strange uses a spell to take Thor's hammer, but on examining it, can sense no trace of evil. Realizing he's been had, Strange battle Loki, who later swears vengeance against the mage.

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