Strange Tales #168

In "Exile!", Stephen Strange finds himself falling into an abyss after a clash with the sorcerer Yandroth, only to be saved by the Ancient One’s Trans-Hypnotic Jewel. With the Cloak of Levitation in hand, Strange must choose between vengeance and mercy when he sees the Viking women about to kill Victoria—leading to a desperate decision that sends Yandroth into the Dimension of Dreams, where he’ll fade into oblivion.

In "Today Earth Died!", Nick Fury is pulled from a troubling dream—just as a mysterious alien named Vaengr lands in Manhattan, offering the Prism of Miracles to end all human suffering. As Fury, Val, and Dugan investigate the alien ship, the truth behind Vaengr’s peaceful facade begins to unravel, revealing a monstrous, insect-like entity with a far darker purpose. The story unfolds with tense suspense, blurring the line between nightmare and reality in a chilling sci-fi thriller.