"The Human Torch vs. the Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete!" is the title to the first story from the 110th issue of the comic book anthology series Strange Tales. The cover feature and main story for this issue features the Human Torch of the Fantastic Four. The issue also features a two-page text story called "Silent Stranger", a five-page science fiction piece called "We Search the Stars!" and a new back-up featurette which introduces the character of Doctor Strange. Strange will continue to appear in every issue of the series up until issue #168, after which the title format is changed to Doctor Strange. This issue carries a July, 1963 cover date and a .12 cover price.
The first story in this issue, "The Human Torch vs. the Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete!", is written by Stan Lee and Ernie Hart (credited as H.E. Huntley in this issue) and illustrated by Dick Ayers with lettering by John Duffy. "We Search the Stars" is written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and illustrated by Lieber and Matt Fox. Lettering is provided by Artie Simek. "Dr. Strange, Master of Black Magic!" is written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko with lettering by Terry Szenics.
"We Search the Stars" is a five-page science fiction story written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and illustrated by Lieber and Matt Fox. Lettering is provided by Artie Simek. In the story, a space exploration encounters a race of extraterrestrials whom they believe to be savage primitives. It is only after they leave however, that they discover that the "savages" are in fact a race of highly advanced telepaths.
The name of Doctor Strange's client from this issue, Brandon Forsythe, as well as Arnold Crang's first name is revealed in the Doctor Strange: The Man - The Myth - The Magic excerpt featured in Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #9.
Reprints[]
"The Human Torch vs. the Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete!" is reprinted in:
Marvel Tales 12 (2nd story)
Essential Human Torch 1 (black & white)
Marvel Masterworks: Human Torch 1]
"We Search the Stars" is reprinted in Fantasy Masterpieces #9.
"Dr. Strange, Master of Black Magic!" is reprinted in:
