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Strange Tales #126

Marvel · Series began 1951 · November 1964

first appearance of Dormammu

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Dormammu (from Dr. Strange) — First Appearance

Dates

Cover date: November 1964
On sale: August 11, 1964
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

script: Stan Lee, Dick Ayers, Steve Ditkopencils: Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Steve Ditkoinks: Chic Stone, Paul Reinman, Sol Brodsky, Steve Ditkocolors: Stan Goldbergletters: Sam Rosen, Artie Simek

Stories

Pawns of the Deadly Duo! · 13 pages
The Mad Thinker once again wants to tackle the F.F., though The Puppet Master at first wants nothing to do with it. Under mind-control, Ben fights Johnny while in mid-flight. However, the shock of seeing Johnny falling to his death causes The Thing to change back to Ben Grimm, freeing him from control. He rescues Johnny, then gets help from Reed. A specially-designed helmet worn by Ben causes psychic feedback. Reed hopes The Puppet Master, knowing they have a defense against him, will never strike at them again.
The Domain of the Dread Dormammu! · 10 pages
Dr. Strange is whisked to the Ancient One's side as he explains that The Dread Dormammu threatens to leave his dimension and travel to Earth. With his mentor too old to face him Strange must invade Dormammu's dimension, where he faces one danger after another. A mysterious girl observes Strange's progress, finally revealing herself to warn the mystic of Dormammu's awesome powers. Strange confronts Dormammu and warns him not to invade Earth. Dormammu demands the Ancient One face him but Strange tells him he will not attack his mentor while he lives. Dormammu accepts his challenge.

Characters

Ben GrimmThe ThingReed RichardsJohnny StormHuman TorchMister FantasticSusan Storm RichardsStephen StrangeDoctor StrangeInvisible GirlCleaDormammuAncient OneMad ThinkerPhillip MastersPuppet MasterRené Rodin

Reprinted in

Marvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange (2003), Mystic (1960), Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (1965), Terrific! (1967), The Avengers (1973), Doctor Strange (1974), Bring on the Bad Guys: Origins of the Marvel Comics Villains (1976), Bring on the Bad Guys: Origins of the Marvel Comics Villains (1976), Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts (1978), Marvel Masterworks (1987), Essential Doctor Strange (2001), Essential Human Torch (2003), Marvel Visionaries: Steve Ditko (2005), Marvel Masterworks: The Human Torch (2006), Marvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange (2010), Marvel Famous Firsts: 75th Anniversary Masterworks Slipcase Set (2014), Doctor Strange Omnibus (2016), Doctor Strange Epic Collection (2016), The Human Torch & The Thing: Strange Tales - The Complete Collection (2018), Marvel Visionaries: Steve Ditko (2019)