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Issue: Strange Tales #131
Publication Date: April 1965
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Issues: #131 of 168 Issues (244 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Vista Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 01/12/1965
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 5 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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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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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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The Bouncing Ball of Doom!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Mad Thinker; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Dr. Strange
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Human Torch #2 [Regular Edition] published March 2009
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #32 published June 1972
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #1 [unnamed variant] published December 2001
as Strange Tales #131 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagEssential Human Torch #1 published October 2003
as The Bouncing Ball of Doom! [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 Bouncing Ball of Doom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; The Mad Thinker; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm] (cameo); Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards] (cameo); Dr. Vega (engineer)
Synopsis: The Mad Thinker's latest plot involves a flying, electronics-laden metal ball, which nearly manages to destroy a dam.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Human Torch #2 [Regular Edition] published March 2009
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four Annual #9 published December 1971
as The Bouncing Ball of Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #32 published June 1972
as La palla saltellante del destino! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Human Torch #1 published October 2003
as The Bouncing Ball of Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Nick Caputo suspects that Jack Kirby provided alterations on many of the Thing figures.
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.2
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The Hunter and the Hunted!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Dr. Strange; Baron Mordo; Dormammu
Synopsis: In the far East, Strange is on the run from Mordo and his minions, unaware that Mordo's increased power comes from Dormammu. As Mordo forcibly recruits more followers to search for Strange the mage makes plans to hop a plane to New York City. The Wraiths discover him, and only by conning them into believing he's vanished is he able to make his getaway.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagDoctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts #2 published July 1979
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Collectors' Item Classics #22 published August 1969
as The Hunter and the Hunted [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #183 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1976
as The Hunter and the Hunted [Story on Interior Page(s)]Story page 2 omitted
In Content Item: FlagCapitaine America #68/69 published May 1977
as "Le chasseur et le chassé!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagL'Incroyable Hulk #82/83 published June 1978
as Le chasseur et le chassé ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]N&B [B&W]
In Content Item: FlagDoctor Strange Master of the Mystic Arts #[nn] published January 1979
as The Hunter and the Hunted! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDoctor Strange Classics Starring Doctor Strange #1 published March 1984
as The Hunter and the Hunted! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #23 published December 1992
as The Hunter and the Hunted! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #1 [unnamed variant] published December 2001
as The Hunter and the Hunted! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange #1 [Regular Edition] published September 2003
as The Hunter and the Hunted! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange #1 published December 2010
as The Hunter and the Hunted! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Part 2 of 17.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from David Schatz, Kenny Chance, Charles Volkstorf, Dan Clark & Michele Abramova, Steve Lucero, Gene Menzel; includes The Mighty Marvel Checklist.

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