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Strange Tales #126

Name: Strange Tales #126
Brand: Marvel
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Nov 1964 · Marvel · 0.12 USD

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“Pawns of the Deadly Duo!”

★ 1st appearance — Clea★ 1st appearance — Dormammu★ 1st appearance — Clea Strange

In "Pawns of the Deadly Duo!", Dr. Strange is summoned to the Ancient One’s side as the elder sorcerer warns of the looming threat from Dormammu, who seeks to invade Earth. With his mentor too frail to confront the dark lord, Strange must journey into Dormammu’s dimension, facing peril at every turn—only to be watched and ultimately guided by a mysterious girl who reveals the true scale of the danger. Written by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, with art by Ditko and colors by Stan Goldberg, this landmark issue features a cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone, capturing the eerie intensity of a battle that will decide the fate of two worlds.

writer, artist, inker Steve Ditko · writer Stan Lee · colorist Stan Goldberg · letterer Art Simek · cover Jack Kirby, Chic Stone

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Steve Ditko

writer Stan Lee

colorist Stan Goldberg

letterer Art Simek

cover pencils Jack Kirby

cover inks Chic Stone

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Dr. Strange is whisked to the Ancient One's side as he explains that The Dread Dormammu threatens to leave his dimension and travel to Earth. With his mentor too old to face him Strange must invade Dormammu's dimension, where he faces one danger after another. A mysterious girl observes Strange's progress, finally revealing herself to warn the mystic of Dormammu's awesome powers. Strange confronts Dormammu and warns him not to invade Earth. Dormammu demands the Ancient One face him but Strange tells him he will not attack his mentor while he lives. Dormammu accepts his challenge.

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