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Issue: Strange Tales #102
Publication Date: November 1962
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Issues: #102 of 168 Issues (243 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: MCView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Vista Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/09/1962
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 5 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Stan Lee
Disclose Notes: The on-sale date is the publication date reported in U. S. Copyright Office filings.

Distributed to newstands in August 1962. This issue includes 10 pages of paid advertisements.

Sequence order and some data provided by Steven Grant via the GCD Error List (27 February 2007). Distribution date from Joseph Marek's Marvel Comics Group history website.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Golden Age US and standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Variants2
Disclose Reprinted In19
Disclose Reprinted From1
reprinted from a Content Item in another Issue.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Prisoner of the Wizard! / Who Needs You? / What Was the Dreaded Secret of the Hidden Planet?

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Wizard [Bentley Wittman]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published September 2006
In Content Item: FlagLos 4 Fantásticos #19 published February 1964
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagSinister Tales #22 published January 1965
as Prisoner of the Wizard! / Who Needs You? / What Was the Dreaded Secret of the Hidden Planet? [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #4 published September 1966
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]0.20 page
In Content Item: FlagSinister Tales #136 published January 1975
as Prisoner of the Wizard! / Who Needs You? / What Was the Dreaded Secret of the Hidden Planet? [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Human Torch #1 published October 2003
as "Who Needs You"? [panel 1] / "Secret of the Hidden Planet"? [panel 2] / "Prisoner of the Wizard"! [panel 3] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black & white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover divided into 3 panels.
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Prisoner of the Wizard

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Wizard (introduction, origin) [Bentley Wittman]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]
Synopsis: The Human Torch is tricked and trapped by the renowned genius the Wizard, who impersonates the Torch to frame him for crimes. The Torch escapes, captures the Wizard and clears his name with the help of his sister the Invisible Girl.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published September 2006
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #4 published September 1966
as Prisoner of the Wizard [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #4 published September 1966
as Part 2: "Wizard's Wiles!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFakkelen og jernmannen #1/1968 published January 1968
as Trollmannens fange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAmazing Stories of Suspense #94 published January 1969
as Prisoner of the Wizard [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #5 published June 1971
as Prigioniero di Wizard [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #2 published November 1974
as Part 1: "Prisoner of the Wizard" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #2 published November 1974
as Part 2: "Wizard's Wiles!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Human Torch #1 published October 2003
as Part 1: "Prisoner of the Wizard" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagEssential Human Torch #1 published October 2003
as Part 2: "Wizard's Wiles!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Human Torch #1 published October 2003
as Part 2: "Wizard's Wiles!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Job Number: [V-887]
Disclose Notes: This story is divided into two parts: an untitled part one (7pp) and Part 2–"Wizard's Wiles!" (6pp). The last page includes an advertisement for Strange Tales Annual (Marvel, 1962 series) #1 (1962).

Letter Jon D'Agostino originally credited change based on Essential reprint credit.

Job number revealed on original art. Info per Nick Caputo.
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The Treasure

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: occult
Character(s): Tommy Miller; Mr. Miller; Mrs. Miller; Wish
Synopsis: A sick boy takes comfort from a stray dog that grants wishes.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagUncanny Tales #36 published October 1955
was The Treasure [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Job Number: G-980
Disclose Notes: Text story with illustration.
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The Secret of the Hidden Planet!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Paul Hastings; Dirk Morgan; Joe
Synopsis: Human-like aliens are seen on Venus, and a wicked pilot poisons his rival to be able to make first contact. He finds they are really tourists from the future and won’t contact present humans.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFakkelen og jernmannen #1/1968 published January 1968
as Den skjulte planets hemmelighet! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: V-888
Disclose Notes: A dinner is worth $5,000, suggesting that this future has experienced hyper-deflation.
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Who Needs You?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): General Craig; R-63
Synopsis: A general who has the responsibility of launching a nuclear counter attack is replaced by a robot that his bosses think is more suited for a role that requires perfection. When an unidentified radar object approaches at ICBM speed, the robot concludes that it must be a Soviet first strike and prepares to launch a counter attack. The general remembers a satellite that was launched years ago and was expected to re-enter the atmosphere soon. He disconnects the robot before it can push the button. His grateful superiors reinstate him.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAmazing Stories of Suspense #94 published January 1969
as Who Needs You? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: [V-889 ?]
Disclose Notes: The last page includes an advertisement for Strange Tales Annual (Marvel, 1962 series) #1 (1962).

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