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Issue: Doctor Strange #169
Publication Date: June 1968
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Issues: #169 of 15 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Zenith Books Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/29/1968
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On sale date from the publication date reported to the U.S. Copyright Office found in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series, Volume 22, Part 2, Periodicals, January-December 1968. Class B periodical. Copyright registration number B474873.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: Standard Silver Age U.S.
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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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Interior Page
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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ORIGINAL SPLASH PAGE ART
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Cover, Front
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Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Interior Page
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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ORIGINAL TITLE PAGE ART
 
Interior Page
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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ORIGINAL SPLASH PAGE ART
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Now Unto Us Is Born... the Magician!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagColeccionable Marvel Héroes #8 published November 2010
In Issue: FlagDocteur Strange #25/26 published ?
In Content Item: FlagDoctor Centella #1 published January 1969
as Presentamos: "El origen del Dr. Centella" de Entre Nosotros surge... El Mago [Illustration on Cover, Front]Adkins's "A" under Strange's cape is omitted
In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #2 published January 2005
as Doctor Strange #169 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #2 published January 2005
as Back Cover [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Gigantic art mural offer!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Lumen Winter is spelled as "Luman Winter" in the ad copy. Ad for the "White Stallion in the Moonlight" mural.
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The Coming of... Dr. Strange

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Ancient One; Baron Mordo
Synopsis: Origin of Doctor Strange. Stephen Strange seeks out the Ancient One in Himalayas in hope of a cure for his damaged nerves. He discovers that Mordo, a pupil of the Ancient One, is plotting to kill his teacher. Strange warns the Ancient One and then asks to study the mystic arts.
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In Issue: FlagColeccionable Marvel Héroes #8 published November 2010
In Content Item: FlagDoctor Strange #21 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1977
as The Coming of... Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]edited
In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #2 published January 2005
as The Coming of... Dr. Strange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Academy for Home Study Free Booklet
First Line: Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma
Synopsis: Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: between story pages 3 and 4
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Super-Hero T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
Character(s): Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]; The Fantastic Four [The Human Torch; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; The Thing]; Iron Man; Thor; Spider-Man; The Avengers [Captain America; Hawkeye; Scarlet Witch; Quicksilver]; The Hulk; Daredevil
First Line: Marvel super-hero T-shirts
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: In-house advertisement for T-shirts and sweat shirts from Marvel Comics Group, plus an offer for The Merry Marvel Marching Society membership kit, located between story pages 6 and 7.
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Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Joe Weider (photo); Larry Scott (photo); Freddy Ortiz (photo); Ricky Wayne (photo); Chuck Sipes (photo)
First Line: Free! Muscle course that can add 3 inches to your arms fast!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for free muscle-building information, located between story pages 6 and 7.
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Subject Matter
First Line: Look, fellows!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper, between story pages 9 and 10.
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Shop by Mail

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: I’m 11 years old... and I sell $75.00 to $100.00 dollars a week
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Various thumbnail advertisements for products including novelties and comic books, located between story pages 15 and 16.
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Shop by Mail; Stamps

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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Real flying models
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Various thumbnail advertisements for products including stamps and novelties, between story pages 18 and 19.
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Liftee Company
First Line: Now you can be taller instantly!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for height increasing shoes from The Liftee Company, located on the top half of the page between story pages 18 and 19.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: New African stamp collection
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Various thumbnail advertisements for products including stamps, novelties and comic books, located between story pages 18 and 19 on lower half of page.
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Doctor Strange
First Line: The senses-shattering surprises go on and on-!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Although this is clearly a Bullpen Bulletins page, it is not labelled as such.
Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
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Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Precise Publications
First Line: I'll make you a master of karate
Synopsis: Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
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Pages: 1
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Doctor Strange
First Line: Dear Stan, Roy, and Dan, Dr. Strange is Marvel's most unique superhero...
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from Harvey Scott; Erik Stone; David Lomazoff; Vic Rosello; George Olshevsky; H.B.; and Don McRitchie; includes two panels reproduced from previous issues.
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Gwen Stacy; Captain George Stacy; Thor [Donald Blake; Thor Odinson]; Ulik; Sif; Balder; Karnilla; Loki
First Line: Two more triumphs for Marvel..!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Amazing Spider-Man #61 (June 1968) and Thor #152 (May 1968), both advertised as "Now On Sale!".
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Famous Artists School
Character(s): Norman Rockwell
First Line: We're looking for people who like to draw
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Make money get prizes
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the American Seed Company.

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