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Strange Tales #126

Strange Tales #126

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KEY ISSUE

First appearance of Clea, Dormammu.

Market Value

Graded copies for sale
$70.66 - $2,374
20 graded copies listed, as of Oct 7, 2026

CGC Census

1,601
Total Graded
2
9.8 NM/MT
79
8.0 VF
Reprinted 25x

The Mad Thinker once again wants to tackle the F.F., though The Puppet Master at first wants nothing to do with it. Under mind-control, Ben fights Johnny while in mid-flight. However, the shock of seeing Johnny falling to his death causes The Thing to change back to Ben Grimm, freeing him from control. He rescues Johnny, then gets help from Reed. A specially-designed helmet worn by Ben causes psychic feedback. Reed hopes The Puppet Master, knowing they have a defense against him, will never strike at them again.

Cover Date

November 1, 1964

On Sale Date

August 11, 1964

Pages

36

Cover Price

$0.12

Rating

Approved by the Comics Code Authority

Editor

S.L

Credits

Cover Artist

Steve Ditko

Characters

Clea (1st appearance); Dormammu (1st appearance); Ancient One; Ben Grimm; Dr. Strange; Human Torch; Johnny Storm; Mad Thinker; Mr. Fantastic; Phillip Masters; Puppet Master; Reed Richards; René Rodin; Stephen Strange; Thing; Invisible Girl; Susan Storm Richards

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