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Issue: Strange Tales #115
Publication Date: December 1963
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Issues: #115 of 168 Issues (244 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Vista Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/10/1963
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 6 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Distributed to newstands in September 1963. This issue includes 10 pages of paid advertisements.
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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:  
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Disclose Reprinted In26
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reprinted from a Content Item in another Issue.
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The Uncanny Sandman!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Sandman [Flint Marko]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (inset)
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2006
In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #1 [unnamed variant] published December 2001
as Strange Tales #115 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagEssential Human Torch #1 published October 2003
as untitled [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange #1 published December 2010
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Sandman Strikes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Sandman [Flint Marko]; Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (flashback, cameo)
Synopsis: The Human Torch fights and defeats Spider-Man’s old enemy Sandman.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2006
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #18 published January 1969
as The Sandman Strikes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #14 published October 1971
as L'Uomo Sabbia colpisce! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Human Torch #1 published October 2003
as The Sandman Strikes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Job Number: X-472
Disclose Notes: Job number revealed on original art. Info per Nick Caputo.

This story takes place after Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #20 (November 1963). This is the second appearance of Sandman; he last appeared in Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #4 (September 1963); he next appears in Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #1 (1964). This is the first time that Sandman, originally Spider-Man's foe, fought the Torch. He would eventually team-up with two other Torch villains, Wizard & Paste-Pot Pete, to form the Frightful Four in Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #36 (March 1965). Torch & Spidey last crossed paths in Strange Tales Annual (Marvel, 1962 series) #2 (1963); they would do so again the very next month in Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #8 (January 1964).
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Another Marvel Masterpiece

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Promo of Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #4 (November 1963) includes cover repro. Printed between the pages of the Human Torch story.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Zero of Time

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): John Pearson; Prof. Thomas Benton; Father Time
Synopsis: A scientist's machine transports him and a reporter outside of time and into the realm of Father Time.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventures into Weird Worlds #7 published June 1952
was Zero of Time [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Job Number: [9689]
Disclose Notes: Text story with illustration.
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The Origin of Dr. Strange

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: Occult
Character(s): Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange] (origin); Ancient One [Yao]; Baron Mordo [Karl Amadeus Mordo] (origin)
Synopsis: Dr. Stephen Strange, a top neurosurgeon, damages his hands in an accident and seeks out a mystic for help. He saves the seer from his treacherous student, becoming his pupil and finding a new purpose.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagDoctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts #[1] published June 1978
In Issue: FlagMarvel Milestone Edition: Strange Tales #110 #[nn] published April 1995
In Issue: FlagColeccionable Marvel Héroes #8 published November 2010
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales Annual #2 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1965
as The Origin of Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTerrific! #1 published April 1967
as Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts [Story on Interior Page(s)]retitled
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Premiere #11 published October 1973
as The Origin of Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics #[nn] [First Printing] published January 1974
as The Origin of Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #137 [Direct] published March 1982
as The Origin of Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #10 [Direct Edition] published September 1986
as Book X: To Stand United! [Story on Interior Page(s)]excerpt
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #23 published December 1992
as The Origin of Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSpider-Man Classics #1 [Direct Edition] published April 1993
as The Origin of Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition #[nn] published September 1997
as The Origin of Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #1 [unnamed variant] published December 2001
as The Origin of Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange #1 [Regular Edition] published September 2003
as The Origin of Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Visionaries: Steve Ditko #[nn] published January 2005
as The Origin of Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel 70th Anniversary Collection #[nn] published July 2009
as The Origin of Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange #1 published December 2010
as The Origin of Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: X-473?
Disclose Notes: This is the first mention of Dormammu. The Ancient One's home is said here to be in India, this is later changed to Tibet.

Stan Lee says they forgot to tell Strange's origin before this. Judging by the evolution of the artwork, it appears this was at least the ninth episode drawn! In all other episodes up to issue #120 (May 1964), Strange resembes Vincent Price; in this and later ones, he resembles Ronald Colman. Certain plot elements are somewhat similar to those in the Frank Capra film, Lost Horizon (1937).

Stan Goldberg credit removed due to lack of attribution. (20/03/2010)
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Another Marvel Masterpiece

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo of Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #7 (December 1963) includes cover repro. Printed between the pages of the Dr. Strange story.

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