Eclipso #25
In "Le combat des mages," Dr. Strange is drawn into a deadly clash between ancient forces when a mysterious girl leads him to the Mindless Ones—terrifying entities restrained only by Dormammu’s will. With the barrier failing and the creatures unleashed, Dormammu is forced to temporarily ally with Strange to survive, sealing a fragile truce that binds him to Earth’s fate. Written by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee, with art and inks by Steve Ditko, this 1972 issue delivers a high-stakes supernatural showdown, culminating in a pivotal reward from the Ancient One—a new cloak of levitation and amulet—marking a turning point in Strange’s journey.
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The mysterious girl appears and takes Strange to The Mindless Ones, destructive creatures who are held back from killing by Dormammu's willpower. Dormammu imprisons the girl for betraying him and the battle begins. With Dormammu concentrating on defeating his foe the barrier holding The Mindless Ones collapses; he is forced to join forces with Strange to stop them. Now indebted to Strange Dormammu accepts his terms: no harm shall come to the girl and he must never set foot on Earth. Upon Dr. Strange's return to earth The Ancient One rewards him with a new cloak of levitation and amulet.
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