Comic Book: Strange Tales (1951 series)

Description:
Originally a science fiction/horror anthology, this title showcased a solo series for the Human Torch (from the Fantastic Four) starting with issue #101. Doctor Strange was introduced in issue #110, appearing in the other half of the book. In issue #135 "Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD" first appeared, replacing the Torch's series. Strange and Fury shared the book until issue #168 after which it was retitled DOCTOR STRANGE. The book was revived continuing the original numbering in 1973 as an anthology title featuring Brother Voodoo, Golem, and Warlock. Issues #182-188 were DOCTOR STRANGE reprints.

Data Sheet:

Jun 1951 to May 1968

1951

Characters most frequently found in this comic book:
In order of appearances.

Adam Warlock
(Him)

Doctor Strange
(Stephen Strange)

Pip the Troll

Plus: Matriarch.

Strange Tales #1
(Jun 1951)

Comics Index

Page: 5 of 7

Indexed Comics: 172

Comics sorted by date. Oldest shown first. Up to 25 comics per page. Page navigator at the bottom of the page.

Strange Tales #101

October 1962
"The Human Torch"
Script: Stan Lee
[...]

Strange Tales #102

November 1962
"Prisoner of the Wizard"
Script: Stan Lee
[...]

Strange Tales #103

December 1962
"Prisoner of the 5th Dimension!"
Script: Stan Lee
[...]

Strange Tales #104

January 1963
"Paste-Pot Pete!"
Script: Stan Lee
[...]

Strange Tales #105

February 1963
"The Return of the Wizard!"
Script: Stan Lee
[...]

Strange Tales #106

March 1963
"The Threat of the Torrid Twosome"
Script: Stan Lee
[...]

Strange Tales #107

April 1963
"The Master of Flame vs. The Monarch of the Sea!!"
Script: Stan Lee
[...]

Strange Tales #108

May 1963
"The Painter of a Thousand Perils!"
Script: Stan Lee
[...]

Strange Tales #109

June 1963
"The Sorcerer and Pandora's Box"
Script: Stan Lee
[...]

Strange Tales #110

July 1963
"The Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete!"
Script: Stan Lee
While the Human Torch recalls his battles against two of his deadliest enemies, the Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete, the latter is planning his revenge, and helps the Wizard escape from prison to aid him in defeating the Torch. [...]

Strange Tales #111

August 1963
"Fighting to the Death with the Asbestos Man!"
Script: Stan Lee
[...]

Strange Tales #112

September 1963
"The Living Bomb!"
Script: Stan Lee
[...]

Strange Tales #113

October 1963
"The Coming of the Plantman!"
Script: Stan Lee
[...]

Strange Tales #114

November 1963
"The Human Torch Meets…Captain America"
Script: Stan Lee
Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, is speeding around the obstacle course on his front lawn when he is interrupted by his pals bringing big news. The distraction forces the Torch to swerve to miss the boys and he rams into a water barrier. The soaked teens ask Johnny if he remembers Captain America. [...]