#23

Synopsis

Mordo places a spell over Strange's house that causes it to vanish to another dimension. Strange manages to track Mordo down using his ethereal form, but it becomes trapped in Mordo's lair. Mordo goes to see The Ancient One, claiming he's changed his way, just so he can attack him unawares. But Strange had found a way to escape by going straight thru the center of the Earth itself, and warned his mentor in advance. Though defeated, both Strange and The Ancient One know Mordo is becoming more powerful all the time.

Reprinted from

• Mystery in Space #22— N&B et remonté [B&W and reframed]
• Strange Tales #117— N&B et recadré [B&W and reframed]
• House of Mystery #144— N&B et recadré [B&W and reframed]
• Tales to Astonish #60— N&B et recadré [B&W and reframed]
• Challengers of the Unknown #55— N&B et recadré [B&W and reframed]

Credits

Script

Stan Lee, Jack Miller, Otto Binder, Arnold Drake

Pencils

Steve Ditko, Joe Certa, Reg Bunn, Sy Barry, Bob Brown

Inks

Steve Ditko, Joe Certa, Reg Bunn, Sy Barry, George Roussos, Bob Brown

Painting

Salvador Fabá

Co-plot

Steve Ditko

Characters

• Karl Mordo
• Baron Mordo
• Docteur Strange
• Stephen Strange
• L'Ancien
• Yao
• Le Limier Martien
• J’Onn J’Onzz
• Betty Ross
• Bruce Banner
• Thaddeus Ross
• Hulk