CATALOG RECORD

Strange Tales #173

Marvel · Series began 1973 · April 1974

first appearance of Black Talon and Mama Limbo

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

Black Talon (Desmond Drew, Marvel) — introduction, villain
Mama Limbo (Marvel) — introduction

Dates

Cover date: April 1974
On sale: January 15, 1974
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

inks: Ernie Chan, Dick Giordano, Manny Stallman, John Romita, Mike Espositoletters: Morrie Kuramoto, Gaspar Saladino, Danny Crespiscript: Len Weinpencils: Gene Colan, Manny Stallman, John Romita, Gil Kanecolors: Glynis Oliverediting: Stan Lee

Stories

Sacrifice Play! · 15 pages
Bait · 4 pages

Characters

Jericho DrummBrother VoodooDaniel Drumm's spiritBlack TalonDesmond DrewLoralee TateMama LimboSamuel Tate

Reprinted in

Essential Marvel Horror (2006), Marvel Horror Omnibus (2019), Marvel Masterworks: Brother Voodoo (2021)