The Way They Were! Curious about her teammates past heroics, Valkyrie is given a glimpse of their pasts via a spell cast by Clea. Little knowing that with each view into the past, each hero is transported to a limbo dimension where they relive the past adventure viewed. While Hulk deals with a mystical confinement, Namor must battle phantom Nazi airships and Strange battle a phantom Mr. Rasputin. Freeing themselves, Dr. Strange manages to break the spell and warn Clea against using the spell ever again.
This story reprints the following stories:
Hulk's temporary mental bonding to Rick Jones from Incredible Hulk #4, Sub-Mariner's youthful battle against Nazi airplanes in Sub-Mariner Comics #41, and Dr. Strange's battle against Mr. Rasputin from Strange Tales #145.
The Dynamic Defenders A 2-page pin-up spread of the team, showcasing Dr. Strange, Hulk, Namor, the Silver Surfer, and Valkyrie.
Art & Inks by Sal Buscema.
