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Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 110 CGC 0.5 Qualified

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 110 CGC 0.5 Qualified

    1st app. Doctor Strange, Nightmare

    Paper: Off white

    5th wrap married. 2/3rds pf page 12 missing.

    Label #4419911004

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Doctor Strange makes his landmark first appearance in this issue in "Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic!", a 5-page back-up story, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is called on by a man having bad dreams, and confronts Nightmare; The mans dreams reveal that he is guilty of fraud and Strange makes him confess; First appearances of Nightmare, the Ancient One, and Wong. The Human Torch is cover featured in "The Human Torch vs. the Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Ernie Hart [as H.E. Huntley] (script), art by Dick Ayers; Johnny practices on his obstacle course, then thinks back on his adventures with The Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete; By a wild coincidence, Pete breaks The Wizard out of jail and the two join forces. "Silent Stranger" text story. "We Search the Stars!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A space expedition discovers what they believe is a savage human-like species and flee, not suspecting that they are an advanced psychic race able to meet all their needs through thought. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12. Grade: CGC 0.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)