Terrific! #20
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Moment of Truth" in Terrific! #20 (1967) delivers a gripping chapter in Dr. Strange’s ongoing battle against Mordo, with Steve Ditko handling writing, art, inks, and lettering for a deeply personal and visually striking tale. As Strange returns to his Greenwich Village sanctum only to find it infiltrated, he must rely on cunning and the remnants of his mystical knowledge—only to trigger a trap that exposes him to Dormammu’s reach. The story unfolds with quiet dread, anchored in the tension between faith, perception, and the unseen forces at play, all rendered with Ditko’s signature precision. The cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone captures the moment’s intensity with dynamic energy.
In "Moment of Truth," Namor stands before his people in Atlantis, ready to settle a long-standing conflict with Krang, who has returned with a dangerous agenda. With Dorma caught between loyalty and duty, Namor demands a trial by combat—facing Krang unarmed while his rival wields any weapon he chooses. The fate of Atlantis hangs in the balance as the clash of wills unfolds beneath the sea.
In "Now, By My Hand, Shall Die a Villain," Captain America races to a remote jungle hideout to rescue Rick Jones, chasing the dying Baron Zemo through treacherous terrain. With the Masters of Evil scattered and the Avengers locked in battle in New York, Cap confronts Zemo in a final, desperate showdown—one that brings the long-awaited reckoning for the man responsible for Bucky Barnes' death.
Dr. Strange returns to his Greenwich Village home only to find his sanctum infiltrated by one of Baron Mordo’s followers. In a hidden cave in Tibet, the Ancient One’s servant grapples with the weight of his master’s final, cryptic word: "Eternity." As Strange tries to outwit Mordo’s trap and regain control of his sanctuary, he’s forced into a confrontation that escalates beyond mere rivalry—when Dormammu speaks through Mordo, the true scale of the threat becomes horrifyingly clear.
In the heart of The Actor’s sinister lair, Don Starr fights to survive as he’s trapped in a quicksand-filled chamber, evading a sword-wielding maniac with split-second reflexes. Escaping to a new room, he frees imprisoned men—only to be struck down by a steel dart that sparks a fire and leaves him unconscious. As flames begin to spread, The Actor watches, furious, vowing that Don will burn.
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↩ Reprints The Avengers #15 (1965), Strange Tales #132 (1965), Tales to Astonish #87 (1967)
Reprinted in "Spy" Extra #2 (1969), Seriemagasinet #25/1969
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