Doctor Strange Classics Starring Doctor Strange #2
In "A Nameless Land, A Timeless Time," Doctor Strange finds himself adrift across dimensions after fleeing Mordo, landing in a realm ruled by the ruthless Shazana—once a trickster who stole a wizard’s power and murdered him. With the help of Shazana’s sister, Strange must navigate a world of ancient magic and hidden betrayals, uncovering the source of her tyrant’s strength before using it to find his way home. Written by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, with art by Ditko and cover by John Byrne and Al Milgrom, this 1984 classic blends surreal landscapes and mystical intrigue in a standout entry from Marvel’s Doctor Strange Classics series.
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After escaping from Mordo, Strange plummets thru dimension after dimension, finally coming to a stop in a world ruled by Shazana, a female tyrant who once conned a wizard into giving her some of his powers, which she repaid by destroying him. Believing her sister has recruited Strange to overthrow her she battles Strange into submission. Allowing himself to be imprisoned so he can recover from his earlier battle with Mordo, Strange gets the lay of the land, then helps Shazana's sister overcome the evil ruler, destroying the source of her power even as he uses it to begin his journey back home.
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