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This is the regular first-print edition (Cover A). Collect the 2 variant covers on their own pages.
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A retelling of the origin of Dr. Strange. Demonicus, Adria, and Kaecilius attempt to attack Dr. Strange in his mansion, but are captured by Adria's misuse of the Purple Dimension. All three last defeated in Strange Tales #143.
Cover date
December 1, 1982
On sale date
August 31, 1982
Pages
36
Cover price
$0.60 / £0.25 / CA$0.75
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Editor
Ann Nocenti
Price history
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Characters
Adria; Doctor Strange; Ancient One; Baron Mordo; Bruce Banner; Demonicus; Isaiah Curwen; Kaecilius; Morgana Blessing; Sara Wolfe; Stephen Strange; Wong; Clea; Dormammu; Eternity; Hulk; Loki; Silver Dagger
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