Marvel Tales #135
In "Hammerhead Is Out," a 60-cent comic from 1982, Baron Mordo returns with a sinister plan, using a poisoned meal to strike at his former master, The Ancient One, in Tibet. From his New York sanctum, Doctor Strange senses the threat and confronts Mordo in a high-stakes battle of spirit forms, guided by Stan Lee’s storytelling and Steve Ditko’s distinctive art. The cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia captures the eerie tension of the clash between magic and malice.
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In his castle in Europe, Baron Mordo plots to steal the secrets of his former master, The Ancient One. Sending his spirit form to Tibet, he causes Hamir to poison The Ancient One's food. From his NYC sanctum, Strange senses his master's plight, and challenges Mordo to a battle in their spirit forms. After, The Ancient One warns Strange that Mordo will be a danger to them both, as long as he lives.
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