Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) UK Edition comic books 1976

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dan Adkins. Doctor Strange reprints: "Face-to-Face At Last With Baron Mordo" (from Strange Tales 132), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Strange reaches his Greenwich Village home safely but discovers one of Mordo's followers has taken over his sanctum; In a hidden cave in Tibet The Ancient One's servant questions the meaning of his ailing master's word "Eternity"; Strange bluffs his way into his sanctum but when he attempts to consult the All-Seeing Eye he discovers it's been booby-trapped, sending a signal to Mordo and Dormammu of his whereabouts; Strange battles Mordo. "A Nameless Land, A Timeless Time" (from ST 133), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; After escaping from Mordo, Strange plummets thru dimension after dimension, finally coming to a stop in a world ruled by Shazana, a female tyrant who once conned a wizard into giving her some of his powers, which she repaid by destroying him; Believing her sister has recruited Strange to overthrow her she battles Strange into submission. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Klaus Janson and John Romita (alterations). Doctor Strange reprints: "Earth Be My Battleground" (from Strange Tales 134), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Strange returns to earth but remains in hiding. Mordo's spirits discover Strange and pursue him. Meanwhile Clea distracts Dormammu by freeing The Mindless Ones; They attack, causing Dormammu to leave Mordo on his own; Strange flies into space and straight into the sun, the spirits fleeing and Mordo worried that it might spell his doom; Strange returns to The Ancient One, who in his weak, delirious condition, speaks of "Eternity." "Eternity Beckons!" (from ST 135), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; In London, seeking info on "Eternity", Dr. Strange goes to the secluded home of Sir Baskerville, a former disciple of Mordo's, who greets him as an old friend; Meanwhile, Dormammu discovers that Clea set the Mindless Ones free and swears she will pay for her betrayal; Baskerville contacts Mordo, who sends an emissary to trap Strange but it backfires, allowing Strange to discover that Dormammu is the one behind Mordo's attacks and increased power. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Mike Esposito. Doctor Strange reprints: "What Lurks beneath the Mask?" (from Strange Tales 136), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dormammu imprisons Clea, and tells her she will witness Strange's defeat; Mordo tells Dormammu that Strange is searching for "Eternity" and cannot understand why this upsets the dark lord so; Strange continues his search, going from one practitioner of the arts to another without result, until The Aged Ghenghis tells him only he and The Ancient One know the secret; He gives him a scroll, which leads Strange to a being imprisoned in another dimension, which he barely escapes. "When Meet the Mystic Minds!" (from ST 137), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Desperate to learn the secret of "Eternity," Dr. Strange probes into the unconscious mind of The Ancient One, meeting one deadly trap after another, until at last, he reaches the mind of his beloved Master, and convinces him of his identity and good intentions; After recovering, Strange departs, and high atop a Himalayan peak, recites "one of the most potent spells of all time"; When he's finished, his amulet floats into the air, expands in size, and a doorway opens—thru which Strange steps. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover pencils by Ron Wilson. "If Eternity Should Fail!" (from Strange Tales 138), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; In another dimension that defies description, Dr. Strange comes face-to-face with Eternity, who learns that Strange is indeed worthy of The Ancient One's trust; He knows that if Mordo & Dormammu are not stopped, all mankind will be in jeopardy; But after all Strange has been thru, Eternity tells him he already has the power he needs. "Beware, Dormammu Is Watching" (from ST 139), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; The Ancient One is revealed to be Dormammu's captive; Dr. Strange's mentor tells Strange he must fight on but can only expect token aid; Dormammu forces Clea to watch Strange's defeat; Strange and Mordo square off and battle. 36 pgs., full color.