Strange Tales #188
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Pincers of Power," Stephen Strange, Mordo, and the Ancient One are transported to a neutral dimension by Dormammu, who then manipulates the Mindless Ones and calls upon rulers from other realms. With Earth at stake, Dormammu challenges Strange to a duel—using only the Pincers of Power, no magic, no spells, just raw skill. The battle rages, but just as Strange gains the upper hand, Mordo strikes from behind. Written by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, with art by Ditko and cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, this 1976 issue delivers a tense, high-stakes showdown that redefines the limits of mystical combat.
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Dormammu sends Strange, Mordo & The Ancient One to a neutral dimension. He then uses a sleeping potion on the Mindless Ones, so his domain will be temporarily safe and summons rulers of nearby dimensions. Dormammu arrives to challenge Strange in person to battle for total mastery of Earth! Strange accepts, then Dormammu declares they shall fight using only the "Pincers Of Power", and no other spells or incantations. This way, it will be a battle of skill, not power. The battle is fierce-- but when it appears Strange is about to overcome his adversary, Mordo strikes Strange from behind...
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