Price history & market evidence
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1 dated observation—one point does not establish a trend. Last recorded 2026-10-06. Source record #2400970
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| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | $1,350.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_10_0_valueguide | 1968-09-01 |
| 4.0 | $26.16 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_4_0_valueguide | 1968-09-01 |
| 6.0 | $53.02 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_6_0_valueguide | 1968-09-01 |
| 8.0 | $99.50 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_8_0_valueguide | 1968-09-01 |
| 9.2 | $191.51 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_2_valueguide | 1968-09-01 |
| 9.4 | $258.92 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_4_valueguide | 1968-09-01 |
| 9.6 | $1,142.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_6_valueguide | 1968-09-01 |
| 9.8 | $1,038.36 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_8_valueguide | 1968-09-01 |
| RAW | $13.62 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 1968-09-01 |
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Graded population
CGC records 290 graded copies for Doctor Strange #172 (1968). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
...I, Dormammu!
Revealing himself to his opponent, Dormammu adds Doctor Strange to his collection of prisoners. Dormammu then explains that when all thought he was destroyed battling Eternity, he was really transported to the Nameless Realm where he took control and plotted his revenge after Clea had appeared in that realm and he took her prisoner. With his enemies imprisoned, Dormammu leaves a demon to guard over them while he deals with more pressing matters. Freeing himself from his mystical confinement, Doctor Strange battles the guardian, killing it with the Eye of Agamotto. Freeing Clea and Victoria, and after a brief reunion with Clea, Doctor Strange sends both women back to Earth while he goes to deal with Dormammu. Summoning Umar to show her that he still lives, Dormammu then leads an army of Dykkors to the Doorway of the Dimensions; however, when they arrive there, they find that Doctor Strange is the only force barring their path.
| Appearing1 = **Featured Characters:** * Doctor Strange (Stephen Strange)) **Supporting Characters:** * Clea) * Victoria Bentley) **Antagonists:** * Dormammu) * Umar)|Strange Tales Vol 1 156 * The "Guardian" Death? **Other Characters:** * Eternity) * Ancient One) * Dykkors * Denak) * Ikonn) * Raggadorr) * Munnopor) * Satannish) * Oshtur) **Realities:** * Earth-616 **Locations:** * Other Un-named Dimensions * The "Doorway of Dimensions" **Items:** * Cloak of Levitation * Eye of Agamotto) * Flames of Regency * Sceptre of Supremacy * Spells ** Demons of Denak ** Images of Ikonn ** Rings of Raggadorr ** Moons of Munnopor)
| Notes = * This issue contains a letters page, **Strange Mails**. Letters are published from *Paul Howard, Bill Hedrick, Mike Howell, Joseph Durso, Terry Dugas,* and *Lee Salem*.
* Page 32 contains cover reproduction ads for Marvel Super-Heroes Vol 1 16 and Sgt. Fury Annual Vol 1 4.
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Creative credits
Writers: Roy Thomas
Interior art: Gene Colan
Source records & attribution
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GCD: 22170
PANEL PROFITS: 2400970