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Strange Tales , #115 British

Published: December 1963

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The Uncanny Sandman!

Story Featuring Human Torch

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The Sandman Strikes!

Story Featuring Human Torch

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The Human Torch fights and defeats Spider-Man’s old enemy Sandman.

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Job number revealed on original art. Info per Nick Caputo. This story takes place after Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #20 (November 1963). This is the second appearance of Sandman; he last appeared in Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #4 (September 1963); he next appears in Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #1 (1964). This is the first time that Sandman, originally Spider-Man's foe, fought the Torch. He would eventually team-up with two other Torch villains, Wizard & Paste-Pot Pete, to form the Frightful Four in Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #36 (March 1965). Torch & Spidey last crossed paths in Strange Tales Annual (Marvel, 1962 series) #2 (1963); they would do so again the very next month in Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #8 (January 1964).

The Origin of Dr. Strange

Story Featuring Doctor Strange

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Dr. Stephen Strange, a top neurosurgeon, damages his hands in an accident and seeks out a mystic for help. He saves the seer from his treacherous student, becoming his pupil and finding a new purpose.

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This is the first mention of Dormammu. The Ancient One's home is said here to be in India, this is later changed to Tibet. Stan Lee says they forgot to tell Strange's origin before this. Judging by the evolution of the artwork, it appears this was at least the ninth episode drawn! In all other episodes up to issue #120 (May 1964), Strange resembes Vincent Price; in this and later ones, he resembles Ronald Colman. Certain plot elements are somewhat similar to those in the Frank Capra film, Lost Horizon (1937). Stan Goldberg credit removed due to lack of attribution. (20/03/2010)

Zero of Time
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A scientist's machine transports him and a reporter outside of time and into the realm of Father Time.

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Text story with illustration.

Another Marvel Masterpiece
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Promo of Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #7 (December 1963) includes cover repro. Printed between the pages of the Dr. Strange story.

Another Marvel Masterpiece
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Promo of Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #4 (November 1963) includes cover repro. Printed between the pages of the Human Torch story.

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