Comics:Strange Tales Vol 1 115

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"The Sandman Strikes!"

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Strange Tales Vol 1 #115
December, 1963

Editor-in-Chief

Stan Lee

Cover Artists

Jack Kirby

Writers

Stan Lee

Pencilers

Dick Ayers

Letterers

Artie Simek

"The Origin of Dr. Strange"

Writers

Stan Lee

Pencilers

Steve Ditko

Inkers

Steve Ditko

Letterers

Sam Rosen

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Appearing in "The Sandman Strikes!"

Featured Characters:

• Human Torch

Supporting Characters:

• Spider-Man

Villains:

• Sandman

Other Characters:

• Mr. Fantastic

Synopsis for "The Sandman Strikes!"

Summoned by Reed Richards to the Baxter Building, the Human Torch is informed that his next mission is to stop the Sandman who has just escaped from prison. Finding the crook, the Torch is easily beaten in combat. Spider-Man who had been watching the Torch's fight with the Sandman issues a challenge to his old foe to fight him one on one, however the Sandman gets the drop of Spider-Man and attacks him from behind. The Torch tries to fight Sandman again, and even when doused in water and unable to use his flame powers, the Torch manages to gain the upper hand and defeat Sandman, turning him over to the authorities.

Appearing in "The Origin of Dr. Strange"

Featured Characters:

• Dr. Strange

Supporting Characters:

• Ancient One

Villains:

• Baron Mordo
  

Synopsis for "The Origin of Dr. Strange"

Doctor Stephen Strange is a famous surgeon who works only for money, not caring for his patients nor interested in medical research. An auto accident damages the nerves in his hands severly and he can never perform an operation again. The proud Strange refuses to work for others and ends up on the street. He learns about the healing powers of the Ancient One and travels to his sanctuary in India. The Ancient One refuses to heal Strange because of his selfish motives, however sudden snow forces Strange to remain in the sanctuary until the snow thaws. Here he witnesses the Ancient One's pupil, Baron Mordo, launch magical attacks upon his master. Mordo casts a spell upon Strange to stop him from waring the Ancient One of the attacks' origins. Strange therefore resolves to learn the secrets of black magics to defeat Mordo himself. The Ancient One accepts Strange as his disciple and dispels Mordo's spell which he had known about all along.

Notes

• The Dr. Strange story is reprinted in Origins of Marvel Comics and Doctor Strange Master of the Mystic Arts (Pocket Books).

Trivia

In his attacks on the Ancient One Baron Mordo calls upon the Vapors of Valtorr and beseechs the aid of Dormammu. This is the first appearance of any of Dr. Strange's classic spells. Dormammu would not appear in person until Strange Tales 126.

See Also

• Discuss Strange Tales Vol 1 115 on the forums
• Cover gallery for the Strange Tales series

Recommended Reading

• None.

Links and References

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