Category: Strange Tales (1951)
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Strange Tales #123:The Challenge Of Loki
Cover Date: Aug 1964 | Review: 2.25 StarsFor the first time that I recall seeing, Dr. Strange stole half the cover away from The Human Torch; to promote his feature, guest starring Thor. In this tale, Loki aims to trick Dr. Strange into helping him defeat Thor, but can such a trick work, or will Dr. Strange realize the truth in time to stop…
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Strange Tales #123:The Birth Of The Beetle
Cover Date: Aug 1964 | Review: 3.5 StarsThe first story I am reviewing from Strange Tales #123 is “The Birth Of the Beetle” , The title given to the human torch feature; but for the first time in a while, equal featuring The Thing! but more than just that, this tale was illustrated by Carl Burgos, whom created the original golden age Human Torch! while this one is not the…
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Strange Tales #122:The World Beyond
Cover Date: Jul 1964 | Review: 4.75 StarsIn this Dr. Strange tale Nightmare is back, and seeking vengeance on Dr. Strange. In fact, it is likely the ruler of the world of nightmares has waited some time to extract his vengeance. Until now however, Dr. Strange has not let his guard down, making it a possibility. But in this story, as an exhausted Dr. Strange drifts off to sleep, Nightmare…
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Strange Tales #122:3 Against The Torch
Cover Date: Jul 1964 | Review: 3.25 StarsAs I sit down to review the Human Torch feature from strange tales #122, titled “3 Against The Torch” I think back to the last volume where we seen those three. (despite the fact that it is printed as Fantastic Four #22, it was really Fantastic Four #23. ) This tale, right from the start does a tribute…
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Strange Tales #121:Witchcraft In The Wax Museum
Cover Date: Jun 1964 | Review: 4 StarsFor this comic book review, i have read the Dr. Strange feature from Strange Tales #121 titled “Witchcraft In The Wax Museum“. In this tale we see Doctor strange given a nine page feature to face off once again against the evil Baron Mordo, but in this battle the fate of Doctor strange’s life seems to be…
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Strange Tales #121:Prisoner Of The Plantman
Cover Date: Jun 1964 | Review: 3.25 StarsThe first tale from Strange Tales that I am going to review is “Prisoner Of the PlantMan!” The Human Torch feature of that issue. This tale is a follow-up to Strange Tales #113 where we first seen plant-man, but never fear, the first page gives a good recap for those whom have not been reading all…
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Strange Tales #120:The House Of Shadows!
Cover Date: May 1964 | Review: 4.5 StarsThe second tale from Strange Tales #120 i am going to review is “The House Of Shadows!” featuring Dr. Strange master of the mystic arts. this comic book story according to its title page is “A tale of eerie enchantment told in the marvel manner!” but can it live up to this and the recent tales of Dr. Strange? Story In…
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Strange Tales #120:The Torch meets The Iceman!
Cover Date: May 1964 | Review: 3.25 StarsThis review is for the human torch feature in Strange Tales #120, where we have him side by side with the Iceman for the first time. But two questions come to mind right away: what brings the two hero’s together? and can they get along any better than The torch and spider-man? In fact, the…
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Strange Tales #119:Doctor Strange Dares To Go… Beyond The Purple Veil!
Cover Date: Apr 1964 | Review: 4 StarsThis comic book review is of The Doctor Strange tale from Strange Tales #119, In this tale he goes beyond the Purple veil, and risks his own life to save the lives of two human’s whom only got in danger by daring to rob him. But can Doctor Strange defeat what he finds, and is…
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Strange Tales #119:The Torch Goes Wild!
Cover Date: Apr 1964 | Review: 2.5 StarsThis comic book review is for the Human Torch Story from Strange Tales #119, Titled “The Torch Goes Wild!”. But is this tale, featuring the unheard of Rabble Rouser good, or just Strange? To summarize the tale, we have the Rabble Rouser, whom gets the city to turn against the torch, and if that’s not enough, it…
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Strange Tales #118:The Possessed!
Cover Date: Mar 1964 | Review: 3.5 StarsIn today’s review I cover the Dr. Strange story from Strange Tales #118. This tale is the first to offer a new foe seen Dr. Strange’s second story. But does this new story, and twist make for a good read? or does the tale of “the Possessed” not have the magic we would hope for? read on to see. Story…
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Strange Tales #118:The Man Who Became The Torch
Cover Date: Mar 1964 | Review: 2 StarsAgain, we are presented with another tale of the Wizard; whom has failed to impress me thus far. But will this time, be any different for the evil mastermind? Or is this one menace whom should be never seen again? Story In fact, what we got was a story that showed no thought, the wizard is back…
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Strange Tales #117:The Many Traps Of Baron Mordo
Cover Date: Feb 1964 | Review: 4.5 StarsFor this comic book review I read Strange Tales #117 and the story featuring Dr. Strange Titled “The Many Traps Of Baron Mordo” In this issue, we have a near foolproof plan of Baron Mordo to trap Dr. Strange and his home in another dimension. Then while he is trapped, the Barren plans to face and eliminate the ancient one. But can…
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Strange Tales #117:The Return Of The Eel
Cover Date: Feb 1964 | Review: 2.5 StarsFor today’s comic book review, I read the Human Torch Feature from Strange Tales #117 titled “The Return Of The Eel“. In this classic tale we have the return of the Eel, whom you may remember from Strange Tales #112 the issue where the human torch came the closest to being finished. But is does this tale live up to…
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Strange Tales #116:Return To The Nightmare World
Cover Date: Jan 1964 | Review: 4.75 StarsThe second tale that I reviewed today from Strange Tales #116 is Dr. Strange’s tale, titled “Return To The Nightmare World” and in this mystic story we have a feature length thriller that is reminiscent of the first appearance of Dr. Strange back in Strange Tales #110. In this tale, we have nightmare trapping people in their sleep into the nightmare dimension so that they never…
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Strange Tales #116:The Human Torch In The Clutches Of The Puppet Master!
Cover Date: Jan 1964 | Review: 1.5 StarsFor today’s comic book review I read Strange Tales #116, for this first post, I am reviewing “The Human Torch In The Clutches Of The Puppet Master!” in this Strange tale, we have the human torch falling under the effects of a surprisingly alive Puppet Master, and forced to hit on Alicia, so that the Puppet Master can get the two to…
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Strange Tales #115:The Origin of Dr. Strange
Cover Date: Dec 1963 | Review: 3.5 StarsThat’s right, after having several Dr. Strange stories under our belt, today we get to the origin of our Strange hero. but before i dive into that, if your here looking for the Human Torch story of this issue, please click here for my review of that one. Dr. Strange is not so unlike our other marvel…
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Strange Tales #115:The Sandman Strikes
Cover Date: Dec 1963 | Review: 3 StarsToday’s comic book reviews focus on Strange Tales #115, You can find the review of Dr. Strange’s story here, but this review focuses on the Human Torch as he faces Spider-Man’s foe Sandman, alone. This comic starts, with the human torch being summoned back to Fantastic Four’s Headquarters by Mr. Fantastic, to be sent on a mission.…
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Strange Tales #114:The Return Of The Omnipotent Baron Mordo!
Cover Date: Nov 1963 | Review: 3.5 StarsAfter being gone for a couple month, Dr. Strange returns, and not without editorial explanation on its first page. and I quote: In Strange Tales #110 and #111 we introduced the mystifying Dr. Strange! Then, we waited to receive your letters, to see if you would want him continued! Well, your enthusiastic mail left us only one…
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Strange Tales #114:Captain America*
Cover Date: Nov 1963 | Review: 4 StarsThat is right, you read the cover right, likely after looking at the stunning image of Captain America standing there, and his shield deflecting fireballs from the human Torch. The cover indeed does say, im the big White and Yellow letters just what you think it did. “From out of the Golden Age of Comics…
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Strange Tales #113:The Coming Of The Plantman!
Cover Date: Oct 1963 | Review: 4.25 StarsToday’s Comic book review is of the story “The Coming Of The Plantman!” that was published in Strange Tales #113. This story featuring the human torch is in some ways a milestone for the character and the series. Because it is with this issue, and story that he gain’s his first supporting character other than the Fantastic Four. In this…
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Strange Tales #112:The Living Bomb!
Cover Date: Sep 1963 | Review: 5 StarsToday, i sat down to review the human torch story from Strange Tales #112, if you are looking for the review of the Doctor Strange story for this issue, i regret to inform you that for Strange Tales #112 and #113 the doctor, and his stories where nonexistent. But as for the human torch, can the…
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Strange Tales #111:Face-To-Face With The Magic Of Baron Mordo!
Cover Date: Aug 1963 | Review: 3.25 StarsToday’s Comic book review is of Strange Tales #111; and it contains two stories that I have reviewed; This post is for the Dr. Strange story Titled: “Face-To-Face With The Magic Of Baron Mordo!“. For the Human Torch Story, please click here. In our second tale of Dr. Strange, we have him face to face with…
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Strange Tales #111:Fighting To The Death With The Asbestos Man!
Cover Date: Aug 1963 | Review: 3 StarsThis is a comic book review of the Human Torches story in Strange Tales #111, titled “Fighting To The Death With The Asbestos Man!“, but today I also reviewed the Dr. Strange story, and you can find that review by clicking here. But for a short summary of today’s story, we have a brilliant scientist who feels under appreciated,…