Strange Tales , #111

Published: August 1963

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How Can the Human Torch Defend Himself against the Attacks of the Asbestos Man?

Story Featuring Human Torch

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Fighting to the Death with the Asbestos Man!

Story Featuring Human Torch

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A frustrated scientist invents a fireproof suit in order to impress underworld hoods and become their partner in crime. The Torch is at first unable to defeat him, but with the advice of his sister he calms down and outsmarts the Asbestos Man.

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Story Notes

Letterer identified as Sam Rosen under a pseudonym by Jerry Bails.

Beware -- the Machine!!!
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A super-intelligent computer is built by American scientists and attempts to conquer the world. It defends itself against humans, but an organ-grinder's monkey goes un-noticed and unplugs the machine.

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Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo!

Story Featuring Doctor Strange

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In his castle in Europe, Baron Mordo plots to steal the secrets of his former master, The Ancient One. Sending his spirit form to Tibet, he causes Hamir to poison The Ancient One's food. From his NYC sanctum, Strange senses his master's plight, and challenges Mordo to a battle in their spirit forms. After, The Ancient One warns Strange that Mordo will be a danger to them both, as long as he lives.

Story Notes

Doctor Strange next appears in issue #114 (August 1963).

Masquerade
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A man with no imagination is invited to a costume party by his girlfriend, but stumbles across real fairy-tale folk instead.

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Text story with illustration.