Strange Tales 164 (Jan 1968) FI/VF (7.0)

Nightmare!

Script: Jim Lawrence (credited); Dan Adkins (credited) (co-plot)

Pencils: Dan Adkins (credited)

Inks: Dan Adkins (credited)

Letters: Al Kurzrok

Characters: Dr. Strange; Yandroth [Scientist Supreme]; Victoria Bentley (cameo)

Synopsis: Hurling thru the void of space, Strange sees a vision of Victoria Bentley, surrounded by machinery. He lands on a jungle planet inhabited by savage, monstrous creatures. Strange finds an underground cavern, and inside it, an elaborate machine, from which emits a mental challenge. Yandroth, Scientist Supreme, claims to have unlocked the "inner-most secrets of the cosmos", and intends to make Victoria his queen-- to rule many planets, including, eventually, Earth. Strange refuses to depart, and realizes a challenge of science vs. magic awaits him