CATALOG RECORD

Marvel Tales #31

Marvel · Series began 1966 · July 1971

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pencils: John Romita, Steve Ditkoinks: John Romita, Steve Ditkoletters: Sam Rosen, Artie Simekscript: Steve Ditko, Stan Leeediting: Stan Lee

Once Upon a Time, There Was a Robot...! · 20 pages
When Professor Stromm is released from prison he plans to take revenge on his old business partner, Norman Osborn.
The Birth of a Super-Hero! · 20 pages
John Jameson was exposed to some strange space spores on a space mission. He returns to Earth where he gains super strength. Spider-Man is mistakenly accused of robbing a bank so Jameson decides to try to capture him with his new super powers.
Those Who Would Destroy Me! · 10 pages
Realizing Mordo's presence has been erased from his sanctum Strange suspects foul play, disposing of a hidden bomb just before it explodes. Stunned by the blast Mordo's minions imprison him so that he cannot use his magic. Strange attempts to telepathically contact The Ancient One, but fails because his spirit form is searching for the missing Clea. While Mordo's minions study Strange's cloak and amulet The Demon tries to probe his mind, but Strange is stronger and instead controls him. Fighting desperately Strange barely escapes his captors and remains virtually helpless in spirit form.