Strange Tales , #148

Published: September 1966

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Enter... Kaluu!

Story Featuring Doctor Strange

Story Notes

Second full DR. STRANGE cover; alternates with SHIELD until end of run in STRANGE TALES #168 (May 1968).

Death Before Dishonor!

Story Featuring Nick Fury

Storyline

Dugan is shattered when he thinks Fury is killed in a fire-bombing attack by A.I.M., only to discover it was actually a Life Model Decoy. Fury realizes their movements are under video-surveillance by the enemy. Count Royale and his A.I.M. cohorts are amazed at how sophisticated the L.M.D.s are and plan to steal one. While Fury submits to a trial a squad of A.I.M. men break into SHIELD's underground base. Fury shatters a viewport on the Heli-Carrier and leaps out to apparent death - but Sitwell equipped him with a parachute. Fury is met by Dugan as they prepare to take on A.I.M.

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Part 4 of 5. The pen-radio Fury uses is similar to the one regularly used by agents on THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. tv series.

The Origin of the Ancient One!

Story Featuring Doctor Strange

Storyline

The Ancient One tells Strange of his early life in Kamar-Taj, a hidden land in the Himalayas. He & Kaluu were born there, but while Strange's mentor sought to use magic for good, Kaluu dreamed of power. Kaluu mentally gained control of the people, imprisoned his once-friend, and enslaved neighboring lands. The Ancient One eventually used a spell to strike, inadvertently causing the people to suffer, no longer immune to diseases. Kaluu fled to another dimension while The Ancient One left Kamar-Taj, swearing to use his magic to help others. In the present Kaluu prepares to seek his revenge.

Story Notes

Part 2 of 22. Before its corruption, Kamar-Taj was remarkably similar to Shangri-La in the film LOST HORIZON (1937). This is fitting, considering Dr. Strange's resemblance to the film's star, Ronald Colman.

Letter Column Featuring Strange Mails

"Dear Stan, You know we Marvel fans aren't ones to complain..."

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Letters of comment from John Stewart; William Marshall; Arthur Hayner; and James Hockenhull. Also includes Merry Marvel Marching Society info and coupon, as well as a panel reproduction from a previous issue.

Capricious Commentaries, Carefully Cooked-Up to Confuse and Confound You!

In-House Column Featuring Bullpen Bulletins

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Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!