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Strange Tales (1951 series) #110

Stan Lee | Dick Ayers

Strange Tales (1951 series) #110 cover

Story Name:

The Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete!


Synopsis

Strange Tales (1951 series) #110 synopsis by Julio M2
Rating: 3 stars

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.

The villains first discredit the Human Torch by accusing him of being an enemy spy through the media. This has some level of success.

Finally, they lure the Torch into their lair to lock him in a room full of mirrors which they plan to fill with a fire extinguishing substance that would kill him.

But the Torch uses his full fire power to escape on time, and capture his enemies, who are taken by the police.

Fortunately, Johnny’s name is cleared from the false accusation, but something else worries him: He has school exams the next day, and must study all night to make up lost time!


Characters
Good (or All)
DOCTORSTRANGE
TORCH2
NIGHTMARE
WIZARD
WONG


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Main/1st Story Full Credits

Dick Ayers
Dick Ayers
Stan Goldberg
Jack Kirby (Cover Penciler)
Dick Ayers (Cover Inker)
Stan Goldberg (Cover Colorist)




Review / Commentaries


Strange Tales (1951 series) #110 Review by (May 12, 2017)
Review: Doctor Strange is one of the most iconic Marvel characters. This short story is his humble debut. While his appearance by artist Steve Ditko is by no means outstanding, writer Stan Lee lays down the foundation of this character flawlessly, introducing key aspects that define Doctor Strange to this day: The Eye of Agamotto amulet, the Greenwich Village mansion, Wong the servant, the Ancient One master, and the mystic form.

His last name derives from the magazine’s name, Strange Tales, which now has its own doctor. And an odd one he is.

This first story does not explain readers how Strange got his powers. Instead, readers are bluntly introduced to this powerful man, who they learn, will someday replace the Ancient One, an old Asian monk, his master, in “fighting the forces of darkness and evil.” It also gives form to bad dreams using an entity simply called Nightmare.

The stage is set for a myriad of stories related to the supernatural to follow. And the reader is now most likely, hooked.

Doctor Strange Story, Additional Characters: Wong.

Human Torch Story, Additional Characters: Reed Richards, the Thing and Invisible Woman, they appear in one panel. Reed calls Johnny to offer their help, but the teenager doesn’t accept it since he wants to resolve his own problems by himself.




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