Eclipso #45
In "Les hordes du démon," Steve Ditko and Denny O'Neil deliver a gripping tale of occult intrigue, as the descendant of the original Mr. Rasputin unleashes a dangerous blend of magic and science in a bid for global control. With art by Steve Ditko, the story unfolds in a tense cat-and-mouse game between the enigmatic sorcerer and a hospital-bound Doctor Strange, who must outwit a hired assassin and uncover Rasputin’s hidden sanctuary. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia captures the eerie atmosphere of this 1974 French release, a 3,50 FRF comic that remains a standout in the series.
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Mr. Rasputin, descendant of the original, amasses magical & scientific knowledge in his goal of world domination. Sensing an evil presence Strange finds Rasputin who soon realizes he cannot match Strange's magic and shoots him. A hospitalized Strange informs the police about Rasputin but when they fail to find him Strange realizes he may have taken refuge at his sanctum! As Strange investigates a hit-man Rasputin hired enters the hospital to finish the job. Strange emerges victorious erasing all memory of magic from Rasputin and forcing he & his henchman to confess their crimes to the police.
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