Strange Tales (vol 1) #188 FN

Final issue of the series. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Doctor Strange reprints: "The Pincers of Power" (from Strange Tales 140), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dormammu sends Strange, Mordo & The Ancient One to a neutral dimension; He then uses a sleeping potion on the Mindless Ones, so his domain will be temporarily safe and summons rulers of nearby dimensions; Dormammu arrives to challenge Strange in person to battle for total mastery of Earth!; Strange accepts, then Dormammu declares they shall fight using only the "Pincers Of Power" and no other spells or incantations. "Let There Be Victory" (from ST 141), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dormammu consigns Mordo to the Dimension of Demons; Strange declares he is able to continue the fight and manages to best him in combat! Dormammu swears not to attack Earth; Back in The Ancient One's home, Hamir prepares a banquet for Strange & his master; Dormammu banishes Clea to a place where Strange can never find her; The Ancient One assures Strange that there are many who may now be able to help in his search for the girl. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.