Strange Tales #161
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"The Second Doom" marks a standout moment in Marvel's early 1960s run, with Jim Steranko delivering a visually arresting and tightly wound tale that blends espionage, sci-fi intrigue, and the unexpected heroism of Reed Richards and Ben Grimm. As the Fantastic Four and Nick Fury race to thwart a mysterious plot that plunges the East Coast into darkness, the true mastermind—The Yellow Claw—reveals his chilling plan in a hidden base, setting the stage for a conflict that echoes through time. The issue’s bold, stylized art and narrative precision, all crafted by Steranko, make it a must-have for fans of classic Marvel suspense.
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Reed Richards & Ben Grimm save Cap from falling to his death while Fury saves himself by catching onto the Statue's crown. Reed and Ben provide assistance to the pair and stop the invaders plans, cutting off all power on the East Coast, creating the New York City Blackout in the process. Back in the present Jimmy Woo tells Fury he believes the man behind the scheme was The Yellow Claw. In a underground base The Yellow Claw, his niece Suwan & his ally Von Voltzmann eavesdrop on the conversation, as The Claw speaks of his "infallible" scheme - "The Second Doom".
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