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.
In "The Pincers of Power," Strange, Mordo, and the Ancient One are summoned to a neutral dimension by Dormammu, who then sets a deadly challenge: a battle for mastery of Earth using only the Pincers of Power, no magic, no spells—just skill and will. As the fight escalates, Strange gains the upper hand, but just as victory seems within reach, Mordo strikes from behind.
In "Let There Be Victory," Strange faces Dormammu in a battle that tests his resolve and power, emerging victorious and forcing the Dark Lord to swear off attacking Earth. With Clea now lost to a realm beyond his reach, Strange turns to the wisdom of the Ancient One, who offers hope that others may aid in the search.
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↩ Reprints Strange Tales #140 (1966), Strange Tales #141 (1966), [Marvel Hostess Ads] #10 (1976)
Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Superhero Battles #[nn] (1978), Doctor Strange Omnibus #1 (2016), Doctor Strange Epic Collection #4 (2020)
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