Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar.
Printed: Jun 1974
Writers: Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner
Art: Frank Brunner and Dick Giordano
Cover: Frank Brunner
- First solo titled series, officially
- The earlier Doctor Strange title was renamed from Strange Tales and continued numbering with issue #169
- 1st appearance of Silver Dagger, a Cardinal who practiced black magic
