Marvel Immersion Project: Strange Tales #132-137 and The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2

Strange Tales #135 contains an unexpected treat, at least for me: the introduction of S.H.I.E.L.D., a particularly important development for the Marvel Cinematic Universe of the 21st century.  Sgt. Nick Fury was originally introduced in his own series, Sgt Fury and His Howling Commandos, in May 1963.  In my opinion, Fury brought a much needed breath of fresh air to the Strange Tales series.


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Strange Tales #132
Originally Published May 1, 1965
Writer: Stan Lee
Artist: Steve Ditko

• Part 3 of Baron Mordo/Dormammu story

Strange Tales #133
June 1, 1965
Lee/Ditko

• Part 4
• Nemesis: Shazana

Strange Tales #134
July 1, 1965
Lee/Ditko

• This is the last Human Torch/Thing story (artist: Bob Powell) in the Strange Tales series. 
• Features the Watcher and Merlin, he of Camelot fame

Merlin via Wikipedia

• Nemesis: Kang
• Dr. Strange story: Part 5 of Mordo/Dormammu

Strange Tales #135
August 1, 1965
Writer: Lee

• For the primary story, a new series is introduced: Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Artist: Jack Kirby
• Introduction of both S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra

S.H.I.E.L.D. logo via Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki

Hydra logo via Wikipedia

• Dr. Strange: Part 6 of Mordo/Dormammu
• Nemesis: Sir Baskerville

Strange Tales #136
September 1, 1965
Writer: Lee

• Fury:
• Artist: Kirby
• Hydra tries to find S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters by trailing Fury.
• Strange:
• Artist: Ditko
• Part 7 of Mordo/Dormammu
• Strange frees himself from a demon.

The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2
October 1, 1965
Lee/Ditko

• A Spider-Man/Doctor Strange crossover, appropriate as both characters were drawn by Ditko.  It's fun watching Spidey trying to find his way in a Dr. Strange dreamscape.
• Nemesis: Xandu

Strange Tales #137
October 1, 1965
Writer: Lee

• Fury:
• Artist: Kirby
• S.H.I.E.L.D. agents Gabe Jones and Dum Dum Dugan featured, previously introduced in other Fury stories.

Gabe Jones via Marvel Database

Dum Dum Dugan via Marvel Database

• Strange:
• Artist: Ditko
• Part 8 of Mordo/Dormammu
• The doctor probes the mind of the Ancient One to learn the secret of Eternity.