The Avengers #5
In "Kang, The Conqueror!", the Avengers face their most cunning adversary yet as Kang, The Conqueror, launches a bold new campaign against Earth. Written by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, with art and inks by Steve Ditko, this 1973 Marvel UK issue delivers a classic clash of wits and power, grounded in the timeless tension between time-traveling ambition and the team’s resolve. The cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia captures the moment with striking, dynamic flair.
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Nightmare has discovered the ability to capture humans and bring them to his world for study while they sleep. The police ask Strange's help, as a "last resort," to discover the cause behind a rash of people unable to awaken. Strange tracks the cause down to the Nightmare World, and has a rematch with his old foe.
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