Strange Tales #187

In *If Eternity Should Fail!*, Dr. Strange confronts the cosmic entity Eternity in a realm beyond comprehension, where he must prove his worthiness to carry on The Ancient One’s legacy. With Mordo and Dormammu threatening to unravel existence, Eternity reminds Strange that the power he needs has always been within him—yet when he returns to the cave, his mentor is gone, and a haunting voice declares, “The game is lost!”

In "Chapter I ‘Dr. Strange Faces Doom!’", Dr. Strange confronts a terrifying revelation: his mentor, the Ancient One, is imprisoned by Dormammu. With only meager support and Clea forced to witness his struggle, Strange must face Mordo in battle—only to see Dormammu grow impatient as Mordo’s defeat nears, setting the stage for a personal confrontation.