Strange Tales #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Vermin," a man transformed into a rat-like creature by a toxic pesticide wages war on New York, commanding a horde of super-rats to kidnap children and trap them in the sewers as hostages. With Nightmare manipulating events from the shadows and Cloak drawn into a deadly scheme against Dr. Strange, the battle for the city’s soul reaches a fever pitch. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Bret Blevins, with colors by Glynis Oliver and letters by Ken Bruzenak, this 1987 Marvel classic features a striking cover by Kevin Nowlan.
In "Vermin," a man transformed into a rat-like creature by a tainted pesticide vows to punish New York for its war on rats, enslaving children in the sewers as leverage. With his army of Super-Rats and a twisted plan to force human surrender, he sets a deadly trap—only to face the unlikely resistance of Cloak and Dagger, who must stop him before the city descends into chaos.
In the frigid heights of the Himalayas, Dr. Strange finds himself reluctantly guided by Valkyrie as they race to save the life of their injured companion, Jigme, after a devastating avalanche. With time and trust running thin, the pair make their way to the secluded Lamasery of the Ancient Ones, where the weight of ancient secrets and the echoes of forgotten powers await.
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Reprinted in Doctor Strange: Strange Tales #[nn] (2011), Cloak and Dagger: Predator and Prey #[nn] (2018), Cloak and Dagger Omnibus #2 (2021), Licht & Schatten #5
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