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Not to be confused with Doc Strange. Doc Strange is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero who originally appeared in Thrilling Comics #1 (Better Publications (also called
Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange.
Art by John Romita, Jr.
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Strange Tales # 110
(July 1963)
Created by Stan Lee
Steve Ditko
In story information
Alter ego Dr. John Salvatore Romita Jr (born August 17, 1956) is an American Comic book artist best known for his extensive work for Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc In Comic books and other stories with a long history first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a Fictional character. Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber; December 28, 1922) is an American Writer, editor, creator of comic book characters Steve Ditko (born 2 November 1927) is an American Comic book Artist and Writer best known as the co-creator of the Stephen Strange
Team affiliations New Avengers
Illuminati
Defenders
Nightstalkers
Midnight Sons
Notable aliases Stephen Sanders; Red Rajah; Captain Universe; "Shuma Gorath" "Shiva the Destroyer" "One who lives in whispers"
Abilities Genius level intellect and world-renowned neurosurgeon
Possesses the Soul Gem
Extended Life-span
High level magic & cosmic energy wielder able to generate a near infinite range of effects. The Illuminati is a fictional group of Superheroes who joined forces and secretly work behind the scenes in the Marvel Universe. The Defenders is a name of a number of Marvel Comics Superhero group — usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders" each The Nightstalkers is a fictional trio of preexisting characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Midnight Sons was a short-lived team of Supernatural heroes in the Marvel Comics universe, first appearing in Ghost Rider Volume 3 #28 (1992 Neurosurgery is the surgical discipline focused on treating those central, Peripheral nervous system and spinal column diseases amenable to surgical The Infinity Gems are six Fictional gems that appear in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Doctor Strange is a fictional character, a comic book sorcerer and superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe. A comic book (often shortened to simply comic and sometimes called a comic paper or comic magazine) is a Magazine or Book of narrative A magician, wizard, sorcerer or a person known under one of many other possible terms in fiction is someone who uses or practices magic A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a Fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc The Marvel Universe is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by Marvel Comics take place Created by writer/editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Steve Ditko, he first appeared in Strange Tales #110 (July 1963). Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber; December 28, 1922) is an American Writer, editor, creator of comic book characters Steve Ditko (born 2 November 1927) is an American Comic book Artist and Writer best known as the co-creator of the In Comic books and other stories with a long history first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a Fictional character. Strange Tales was the name of several Comic book Anthology series that have been published by Marvel Comics. Additionally, the name had been used for a different Marvel character two months earlier. Doctor Strange is a Fictional character, a Comic book sorcerer and Superhero in the.

Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange is the Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel Universe, responsible for defending it from mystic threats. Sorcerer Supreme is a title granted in the fictional Marvel Universe to the most powerful wizard of a given dimension He is a master of the mystic arts, using his abilities to battle evil magicians and other supernatural villains. Magic, sometimes known as sorcery, is a Conceptual system that asserts human ability to control the natural world (including events objects people and He is also often consulted by other superheroes on supernatural matters.

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Publication history

After debuting in Strange Tales #110 and returning in the next issue, the nine to 10-page feature "Dr. Strange" skipped two issues and then returned permanently with #114 (Nov. 1963). Steve Ditko's surrealistic mystical landscapes and increasingly head-trippy visuals helped make the feature a favorite of 1960s college students, according to accounts. Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early-1920s and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members Ditko, as co-plotter and later sole plotter, in the "Marvel Method", would eventually take Strange into ever-more-abstract realms that nonetheless remained well-grounded thanks to Stan Lee's reliably humanistic, adventure/soap opera dialog. The Marvel Method is a form of Comic book writer-artist collaboration in which the artist works from a story synopsis rather than a full script creating page-by-page plot details A soap opera is an ongoing episodic work of Fiction, usually broadcast on Television or Radio. Doctor Strange shared the "split book" Strange Tales with solo adventures of Fantastic Four member the Human Torch (whose feature had begun in issue #101), and, beginning with #135, with its replacement feature, Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.. The Fantastic Four is a fictional Superhero team appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Human Torch ( Jonathan "Johnny" Storm) is a Fictional character and Superhero of the Marvel Comics universe Colonel Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury is a fictional World War II army hero and present-day super-spy in the Marvel Comics

Dr. Strange #178 (March 1969): The full-face cowl and "Dr. Stephen Sanders". Art by Gene Colan & Tom Palmer.
Dr. Strange #178 (March 1969): The full-face cowl and "Dr. Stephen Sanders". Art by Gene Colan & Tom Palmer. Eugene "Gene" Colan (born September 1, 1926) is an American comic book artist. Tom Palmer is a popular comic book artist. Although he has done a small amount of pencilling work the vast majority of Mr

During Ditko's run on the feature, many enduring elements were introduced. His mentor the Ancient One and enemy Nightmare both debuted along with Strange in issue #110, and his nemesis Baron Mordo debuted in #111. The Ancient One is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Nightmare is a Fictional character, a Supernatural being who has appeared in many Marvel Comics stories most commonly as one of Doctor Strange Baron Mordo ( Baron Karl Amadeus Mordo) is a Fictional character, a Comic book Supervillain published by Marvel Comics and appearing An even more powerful adversary, the Dread Dormammu, was introduced in #126. Dormammu is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. In issue #138, with what historians consider one of modern comics' great moments, Doctor Strange first encountered Ditko's grand and enduring conception of Eternity, the personification of the universe, depicted as a majestic silhouette whose outlines are filled with the cosmos. Eternity is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. It was a groundbreaking creation at a time before such cosmic conceits were commonplace.

While Lee and Ditko themselves interacted less and less as each went their different creative ways, Ditko took his final bow on the feature in issue #146 (July 1966) with the culmination of Strange's long-running conflict with Dormammu, in which Dormammu takes on Eternity single-handed.

"Doctor Strange" continued to the end of the book's run, when the "Fury" feature was spun off into its own title and Strange Tales was renamed Doctor Strange with issue #169 (June 1968). Note: This is the title as given in the book's postal indicia; Dr. Indicia has a number of meanings In postage indicia are markings on a mail piece showing that postage has been paid by the sender Strange's various series, confusingly, have changed their cover-logo titles much more so than most series. See the Bibliography for details. Doctor Strange is a Fictional character, a Comic book sorcerer and Superhero in the.

Doctor Strange's first namesake comic book, written by Roy Thomas with art by penciler Gene Colan, lasted only until issue #183 (Nov. Roy Thomas (born November 22 1940, Missouri, United States) is a Comic book Writer and editor, and A penciller (or penciler) is one of a number of types of Artists working within the Comic book industry Eugene "Gene" Colan (born September 1, 1926) is an American comic book artist. 1969), by which point Strange had been given, separately, both a new secret/civilian identity as "Dr. Stephen Sanders" and, previously, making that possible, a full-face cowl in an effort to more resemble a Marvel superhero and help low sales. A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a Fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do These changes were unsuccessful and the series was subsequently abandoned. The cancellation was abrupt (there was a "Next Issue" blurb in the last edition), and loose ends were tied up in Sub-Mariner #22 (Feb. 1970) and The Incredible Hulk #126 (April 1970). This article is about the comic book character and series For all other media appearances see Hulk in other media.

Strange's next appearance was a backup solo tale in the showcase title Marvel Feature #1 (Dec. Marvel Feature was the name of two comic book series published by Marvel Comics in the 1970s 1971) This story not only tied into the issue's lead feature, the creation of the loosely affiliated antihero team the Defenders, but also led into a new ongoing feature for the sorcerer in Marvel Premiere #3-14 (July 1972 - March 1974). The Defenders is a name of a number of Marvel Comics Superhero group — usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders" each Marvel Premiere is an American Comic book Anthology series published by Marvel Comics. This series continued into a solo book generally titled as Doctor Strange: Master of the Mystic Arts, which ran 81 issues (June 1974 - Feb. 1987). An acclaimed early arc by writer Steve Englehart and penciller/co-plotter Frank Brunner, featured the death of Strange's mentor, the Ancient One, followed by a storyline in which Strange witnessed the Creation, or re-creation, of the universe. Steve Englehart (born April 22, 1947, Indianapolis Indiana) is an American Comic book writer best known for his work for Marvel A penciller (or penciler) is one of a number of types of Artists working within the Comic book industry Frank Brunner (born February 21, 1949) is an American Comic book artist and Illustrator The Ancient One is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Reflecting that era's trend toward "cosmic" characters and stories — a trend ironically begun in the Lee-Ditko '60s stories — this turn away from more traditionally occult, supernatural stories helped propel for 15 years under various teams.

Following this solo title's cancellation, the character continued uninterrupted in Strange Tales vol. 2, #1-19 (April 1987 - Oct. 1988), appearing in 11-page stories in this "split book" he shared predominantly with the feature "Cloak and Dagger". Cloak and Dagger ( Tyrone "Ty" Johnson & Tandy Bowen) are a fictional Comic book Superhero duo in the Marvel Comics (The final issue's co-feature was "The Thing and Mayhem", although the other pair's logo still appeared on the cover. The Thing ( Benjamin "Ben" Jacob Grimm) is a Fictional character, a founding member of the Superhero team known as the Fantastic Four Mayhem is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. Publication history The character of detective Brigid O'Rielly first appeared in Cloak ) This in turn was followed directly by Strange's third solo title, generally listed as Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme, which lasted 90 issues (Nov. 1988 - June 1996) Writer Peter B. Gillis and artists Richard Case & Randy Emberlin were the creative team for the last few issues of the second self-titled comic, the entire Strange Tales run, and the first few issues of this new solo comic). Peter B Gillis (b December 19, 1952) is a Comic book Writer who was quite prolific at Marvel Comics and First Comics Richard Case (born 1964 is an American Comics artist, most often seen published by the Vertigo imprint of DC Comics. Randy Emberlin is a comic book artist He is best known for his ink work on the Spider-Man comic books Doctor Strange also appeared in various miniseries and two graphic novels, and had major recurring roles both in the 1970s feature and later comic book The Defenders and the 1990s comic book Nightstalkers. A miniseries (also mini-series) in a serial Storytelling medium is a production which tells a story in a pre-planned limited number of episodes A The Defenders is a name of a number of Marvel Comics Superhero group — usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders" each The Nightstalkers is a fictional trio of preexisting characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Fictional character biography

Stephen Vincent Strange was born on November 18, 1930[1] in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Eugene and Beverly Strange. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern A few months later, the Stranges move to a farm in Nebraska where Stephen is brought up alongside his brother Victor (who later became the second Baron Blood) and sister April. Nebraska ( is a state located on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States and Baron Blood is the name of several fictional vampiric Supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe.

In adulthood, Stephen becomes an accomplished, but arrogant, surgeon until he suffers subtle, though profound, neurological damage in an automobile accident in 1963. His hands in particular are no longer able to make the precise, fine movements necessary for surgery, although their overall mobility remains. Unable to continue his profession and too proud to accept subordinate medical assignments, he becomes unemployed and destitute. He is reduced to being a derelict, performing shady medical procedures for little money. Learning of a hermit called the Ancient One who might possibly cure him, the desperate Strange ventures to the man's isolated Himalayan abode and asks him for aid. The Ancient One is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. The Ancient One instead offers to take Strange on as an apprentice in the mystic arts. Strange refuses, but cannot leave immediately due to a sudden blizzard.

While staying for the duration of the storm, Strange witnesses the Ancient One's apprentice, Baron Mordo, secretly attack the teacher with mystically summoned skeletons, which the old man easily dispels. Baron Mordo ( Baron Karl Amadeus Mordo) is a Fictional character, a Comic book Supervillain published by Marvel Comics and appearing Strange, his skepticism eroding, confronts Mordo about the treachery but Mordo responds with restraining spells that keep Strange from warning the Ancient One or attacking Mordo physically. Amazed by these displays of magic, alarmed by Mordo, but frustrated by the mystic restraints, Strange undergoes a change of heart. Magic, sometimes known as sorcery, is a Conceptual system that asserts human ability to control the natural world (including events objects people and Deciding that the only way to stop Mordo is to learn magic himself in order to challenge Mordo on his terms, Strange accepts the Ancient One's offer. [2] Pleased by Strange's acceptance for unselfish reasons, the Ancient One removes the mystic restraints, explaining that he is well aware of Mordo's treachery but prefers to keep Mordo close by in order to control and possibly change him. Strange studies magic under the Ancient One for seven years and returns to the United States in the 1970s. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

Silver Age Strange

Strange Tales #146 (July 1966): Artist Steve Ditko's only Dr. Strange cover
Strange Tales #146 (July 1966): Artist Steve Ditko's only Dr. Strange cover

Based in his Sanctum Sanctorum mansion in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood, Strange uses his new abilities to fight such mystic enemies as recurring nemesis Mordo; the flame-headed other-dimensional ruler Dormammu (and his sister Umar), with whom he clashes often; and Strange's first recorded foe upon returning to America, Nightmare. The Sanctum Sanctorum is a fictional building in the Marvel Universe. The City of New York Greenwich Village (ˌgrɛnɪtʃ ˈvɪlɪdʒ often simply called the Village, is a largely residential area on the west side of downtown (southern Manhattan Dormammu is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Umar is a Fictional character who resides in the "Dark Dimension" of the Marvel Comics multiverse. Nightmare is a Fictional character, a Supernatural being who has appeared in many Marvel Comics stories most commonly as one of Doctor Strange He also gains a valuable ally in Wong, a loyal servant who is part of a line trained to serve the current Sorcerer Supreme.

Doctor Strange encounters such cosmic beings as the Living Tribunal, and the personification of the universe itself, Eternity, as well as numerous superheroes and even, at one Times Square New Year's celebration, longtime family friend and author Tom Wolfe (who allowed his likeness to be used in Doctor Strange #180, May 1969). The Living Tribunal is a Cosmic entity that appears in the Fictional Marvel Universe. Eternity is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Times Square is a major intersection in Manhattan, New York City at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West The New Year is an event that happens when a Culture celebrates the end of one Year and the beginning of the next year Thomas Kennerly Wolfe Jr (born March 2, 1931 in Richmond, Virginia) known as Tom Wolfe, is a Best-selling On one journey to Dormammu's realm, Strange meets and eventually falls in love with Clea, the tyrant's human-appearing niece. Clea is a Fictional character, a sorceress in the. She is the disciple and lover of Doctor Strange.

When the demon Asmodeus briefly impersonates him, Strange dons a superheroic-looking full-face cowl and a "secret identity" as Dr. Stephen Sanders from #177 through the final issue, #183 (Feb. -Nov. 1969).

Death of the Ancient One

When the demonic entity Shuma-Gorath (first mentioned in Marvel Premiere #5, Nov. Shuma-Gorath is a fictional character created by Robert E Howard, but better known for its later interpretations as a demon and Lord of Chaos appearing Marvel Premiere is an American Comic book Anthology series published by Marvel Comics. 1972) tries to cross into the Earth's dimension from within the mind of the Ancient One (#9, July 1973), Strange is forced to sacrifice his mentor in order to save humanity's collective soul (#10, Sept. 1973). After his mentor's death — in which the Ancient One becomes "one with the universe" and a lingering presence — Strange inherits the mantle and power of Sorcerer Supreme of Earth's plane. EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001

After taking his lover Clea as his disciple (Marvel Premiere #12, Nov. 1973), one of his first tasks as Sorcerer Supreme is to confront the personification of Death. Death is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. After proving himself worthy, Strange is granted the extended lifespan befitting his new role. His elderly predecessor, the Ancient One, had lived for over five centuries.

The Ancient One, much later, fought Dr. Strange in the five-issue miniseries X-Statix Presents: Dead Girl (March-July 2006). A miniseries (also mini-series) in a serial Storytelling medium is a production which tells a story in a pre-planned limited number of episodes He was depicted as having been condemned to Hell, without a Marvel Universe-continuity explanation. Hell, according to many Religious beliefs, is a location in the Afterlife, which may be described as a place of suffering

Defenders and Nightstalkers

When fighting the undying ones, Dr. Strange manipulates the Hulk and Namor to assist him in defeating them. When Baron Mordo returns the identity of Stephen Strange to Dr. Strange, Dr. Strange again recruits the anti-heroes the Hulk, Namor the Sub-Mariner and the Silver Surfer to form the sporadically summoned superhero "non-team", the Defenders. This article is about the comic book character and series For all other media appearances see Hulk in other media. } The Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics Superhero created by Jack Kirby. The Defenders is a name of a number of Marvel Comics Superhero group — usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders" each

In a 1982-83 arc (Doctor Strange Vol. 2, #56-62), Strange successfully invokes the "Montesi Formula" that eliminates all vampires in the Marvel Universe. Vampires are fictional characters found in the Marvel Universe. Though this is considered permanent at the time, in the early 1990s Strange finds it necessary to organize, in Defenders fashion, a group of vampire hunters dubbed the Nightstalkers — Frank Drake, Blade and the vampiric private detective Hannibal King. A vampire hunter or vampire slayer is someone who specializes in finding and destroying Vampires In Dark The Nightstalkers is a fictional trio of preexisting characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Frank Drake is a Fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics, most notably the Tomb of Dracula series created by Gerry Conway Blade ( Eric Brooks) is a Fictional character, a Superhero Vampire hunter in the Marvel Comics universe. Hannibal King is a Fictional character, a supernatural detective appearing in publications from Marvel Comics. The three are told they have been brought together to fend off supernatural threats, and only later learn it is in fact to prepare for the weakening of the Montesi Formula and the expected return of Dracula. The term supernatural or supranatural ( Latin: super, supra "above" + natura "nature" pertains to entities events Dracula is a Fictional character, a Comic book Supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. By the time vampires do indeed come back, throughout various Marvel occult comics in the mid-1990s, Strange has been temporarily usurped as Sorcerer Supreme by the demonic Salome and replaced by his own creation Strange. The Strangers, individually named Strange and Vincent Stevens, are a fictional pair of magical beings In the Acts of Vengeance, Strange is attacked by the Hobgoblin, Enchantress, Executioner, and Arkon, all who are given the order to kill him. Fortunately, Strange manages to defeat them all.

His position restored shortly afterward, Strange, by the mid-2000s, serves chiefly as a supporting character to whom Marvel superheroes might turn for matters concerning magic and the supernatural. Other times, he directly intervenes in crises. In one instance, S.H.I.E.L.D. psionic personnel are hunting the Dire Wraiths with help of Rom the Spaceknight, but are being easily killed by the enemy's wizards. SHIELD is a fictional, Comic-book Espionage and Law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics universe. The Dire Wraiths are a fictional extraterrestrial Species published by Marvel Comics. Rom Spaceknight was a Comic book series published by Marvel Comics and was set in Marvel's Shared universe (known as the Marvel Universe Strange appears of his own accord to give the psionic personnel improved resistance to the attacks.

He seemingly strayed from his good guy personality at times though. In one instance he attempts to steal a powerful Book of Shadows called the Tome of Zhered-na away from fellow magic user Jennifer Kale, insisting that her family book of magic can only be properly used by himself in the Witches storyline. This article describes the traditional book of Wicca; for other uses see Book of Shadows (disambiguation. Jennifer Kale is a Fictional character, a sorceress in the Marvel Comics universe. Witches is a Supernatural Comic book Miniseries that was published by Marvel Comics in 2004 Seeing the situation for what it is, his once disciple Topaz rejected his teachings and formed a coven with Jennifer and Satana Hellstrom to stop Doctor Strange from ever attempting to steal Jennifer's family book again. Topaz is a Fictional character, a sorceress in the Marvel Comics universe. Satana is a Fictional character, a Comic book half-demon appearing in the Marvel Comics universe.

Civil War and aftermath

It is revealed that Doctor Strange has been a member of the Illuminati, a secret alliance of several prominent superheroes, since just after the Kree-Skrull War. The Illuminati is a fictional group of Superheroes who joined forces and secretly work behind the scenes in the Marvel Universe. The Kree-Skrull War is a Fictional series of conflicts in the Marvel Universe between the Kree Empire of the Greater Magellanic Cloud and the [3] In the final known meeting of the group, Strange vehemently opposes the proposed Superhuman Registration Act, and informs Iron Man and Mister Fantastic that they are never to call on him again. In Marvel Comics ' fictional Marvel Universe, the Registration Acts —the Mutant Registration Act (or MRA) and Superhuman Registration Act Iron Man is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Mr Fantastic ( Reed Richards) is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero and a member of the Fantastic Four. Some time later,[4] Wong tells Hank Pym and the Wasp that Strange has no intention of supporting the Act and is in seclusion in the Arctic. Dr Henry "Hank" Pym is a Fictional character that appears in Publications published by Marvel Comics. The Wasp ( Janet van Dyne) is a Fictional character, a superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe. The government declares Dr. Strange exempt from registration. [5]He is then seen in the North Pole, fasting and meditating. During his meditation, he speaks with Uatu the Watcher who asks why he doesn't use his immense power to end the conflict with a wave of his hand. Uatu often simply known as The Watcher is a Fictional character created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Strange says that a Sorcerer Supreme has no business in mankind's social matters but he will pray for an outcome that will benefit mankind and spill the least amount of blood.

Following the Civil War, Doctor Strange joins the renegade team New Avengers,[6] and houses the team in his Sanctum Sanctorum under the guise of a Starbucks under construction. Starbucks Corporation ( is an international Coffee and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle Washington. [7] The team's objectives are twofold; they are dedicated to 'saving people the way [they] want to', and finding out who is behind the recent events that have turned the world upside down (The Scarlet Witch's madness, the decision to banish the Hulk, etc. ) When the New Avengers go to Japan to retrieve Maya Lopez (who has been killed, resurrected, and brainwashed by The Hand under Elektra's leadership) he is stabbed by Maya. Echo, also known as Ronin, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics superheroine and a supporting character of Daredevil The Hand is a fictional villainous organization in the Marvel Comics universe. Elektra Natchios, usually referred to only by her first name Elektra, is a Fictional character in publications from Marvel Comics. [8] He then contacts Wong through the Orb of Agamotto, who helps him release his Astral Form from the Hand's dark magic; he then uses his Astral Form to free Maya from the Hand's brainwashing. [9] After the team has returned to the Sanctum Sanctorum, he casts a spell to reveal the true natures of the team to their teammates, apparently confirming that none of the current New Avengers team are Skrulls. [10]

World War Hulk

Main article: World War Hulk

Dr. World War Hulk is a Comic book crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2007, featuring the Hulk. Strange was among the members of the Illuminati who, alarmed at the continuing destruction caused by the Hulk, agreed to exile the Hulk into space. Illuminati, in comics, may refer to Illuminati (Marvel Comics Illuminati (DC Comics, a group formed by Vandal Savage Upon the Hulk's return to Earth, Strange declines Iron Man's request to use magic to again banish the Hulk, arguing the Hulk would simply return again. Iron Man is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Entering Hulk's mind, Strange attempts to reason with the Bruce Banner persona. Using this as a distraction, the Hulk crushes Strange's hands. His ability to cast spells hindered, a desperate Strange invokes the highly powerful demon Zom. Zom is a Fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. In semi-demonic form, Strange battles the Hulk but is defeated and held captive. [11]

Post-World War Hulk

Although Strange and the other Illuminati members survive, Strange's use of darker magic than he would normally call upon — made even worse when he does so again during the New Avengers' rematch with the Hood[12] — prompts him to temporarily depart this plane to heal himself and to become sure he is worthy of being Earth's Sorcerer Supreme.

Powers and abilities

Dr. Strange performing an incantation. Art by Mike Deodato.
Dr. Strange performing an incantation. Art by Mike Deodato. Mike Deodato (born May 23, 1963 in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil) sometimes credited as Mike Deodato Jr

Dr. Strange is the Sorcerer Supreme of Earth's Universe, with the greatly extended lifespan befitting his station. He has unparalleled mastery of the mystic arts, which he uses to defend this reality from otherworldly threats. His primary magical patrons are a group of entities known as "the Vishanti", a trinity of godly beings composed of Agamotto, Hoggoth and Oshtur. The Vishanti are a fictional triumvirate of powerful mystical beings appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. He has, on rare occasions, called upon the power of the demon Dormammu, an arch-nemesis.

Strange holds an M. D. in neurosurgery, although his ability to perform such delicate tasks has been compromised due to his accident. He is also an accomplished martial artist, learning martial arts as part of his training to be a mystic, and possesses considerable strategic skills, which he has employed as leader of the Defenders. The Defenders is a name of a number of Marvel Comics Superhero group — usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders" each

Dr. Strange's powers are all mystical but take several forms. Main manifestations include:

In the Marvel Universe canon, virtually any human is capable of learning and harnessing magic — considered simply another form of energy within continuity — through training; however, each person has a different potential. The Marvel Universe is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by Marvel Comics take place

Strange's own power is often amplified by the numerous magical artifacts that are in his possession or by artifacts that he uses in the course of his adventures. The two artifacts he carries with him at all times are the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation:

  1. Strange Tales vol. 1, #157 — During a battle with Zom at Stonehenge. Stonehenge is a Prehistoric Monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about west of Amesbury and north of Salisbury Strange was able to reconstruct it in a display of power to prove to The Living Tribunal that Strange was worthy to set right the cosmic events recently unleashed
  2. Doctor Strange vol. 2, #77 — During a battle with the demon Khat while Strange was in the slow decline of his white-magical powers. The cloak was repaired by Enitharmon the Weaver, the former master of Strange's second apprentice, Rintrah. While the damage to the Cloak on this occasion was not as severe as previously, Strange was unable to repair it himself
  3. The third instance is convoluted. During his attempt to garner a new power-base for himself, after foregoing the powers and protections of the Vishanti, Strange went underground to create his new power forge, and when he was finished he was rejuvenated, younger-looking and wearing a new costume (including a mystical black body suit) and he had transformed the Cloak into something more resembling a Kimono or robe (Doctor Strange vol. 3, #76), however, soon he was drafted into the War of the Seven Spheres by the Vishanti. After battling for five thousand years in another dimension, Strange was returned to Earth (at a time mere months from when he was spirited away) a tattered shambles (issue #80). His magical abilities depleted and his new Robe/Cloak shredded. He soon incorporated elements of the cloak into what would be called the "Overcoat of Levitation"; a red trench coat with the Cloak's gold trim along the collar. A trench coat or trenchcoat is a Raincoat made of Waterproof heavy-duty Cotton drill or Poplin, Wool Gabardine He soon returned, however, to his traditional Cloak.

Other artifacts include the Orb of Agamotto, which he uses daily to monitor the surrounding dimensions for trouble; the Wand of Watoomb, which amplifies his power; and the Book of the Vishanti, which contains some of the multiverse's most powerful and secret spells and counter-spells. He owns countless other artifacts he can bring out in times of need. As a result of being a member of the Illuminati, he has also come into possession of the "Soul" gem of the Infinity Gauntlet. The Infinity Gauntlet is a Fictional artifact that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Dr. Strange is functionally immortal, having the immortallity conferred upon him by the Ancient One after Strange assumed the title of Sorcerer Supreme. He does not age nor succumb to medical diseases, though he can be killed. His physical appearance is usually a man in his 40's even though he is chronologically in his 80's. He also survived five thousand years in the War of Seven Spheres but his memory of this period has magically faded so it may not count towards his chronological age.

The mansion where Dr. Strange lives, his Sanctum Sanctorum, is located at 177A Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, which in this universe was the actual address of the apartment building in which the series writer at that time actually lived. The Sanctum Sanctorum is a fictional building in the Marvel Universe. Bleecker Street is a famous street in New York City 's Manhattan borough Greenwich Village (ˌgrɛnɪtʃ ˈvɪlɪdʒ often simply called the Village, is a largely residential area on the west side of downtown (southern Manhattan The City of New York New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Strange has imbued the mansion with several spells (mostly protective, some proactive). In the comic, "Steven Sanders" was shown reading a telegram addressed to him there.

Spell manifestations

Dr. Strange often conjures specific magical effects for specific purposes. Among them are:

Doctor Strange as deus ex machina

Marvel editor Joe Quesada has commented that:

“ . A deus ex machina ( lat. ˈdeːus eks ˈmaːkʰina literally "god from a/the machine" is an improbable Joseph "Joe" Quesada (born December 1 1962) is an American Comic book editor writer and artist . . you can place Dr. Strange in peril but it never really seems like much because at any moment he can cast a spell of crimson bands or what have you and he's out. There are no rules to his universe and from a storytelling perspective that's problematic. When you look at imaginary situations, worlds like the world of Toy Story or even Roger Rabbit have rules of their universe clearly defined. The following is a list of characters from the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Heck in Roger Rabbit it's very clear how to kill a 'toon, so the viewer gets the feeling that the characters can be placed in peril and have their backs placed against the wall. This is exactly what I'm looking for in regards to our magic characters. Rules that govern them. How do you kill Doctor Strange? How do you hurt him?[13] ”

In the Marvel canon, there are no clearly defined limits of what Dr. Strange can or cannot do. The stories themselves contradict one another: Dr. Strange is shown easily altering memories, or having complete mastery over time by either stopping it all together and rewinding it or traveling into the past in one story, then stating that his magic cannot do so in another instance. In some appearances he can stand against something as powerful as the Infinity Gauntlet, and in others he appears defenseless against simple physical attack by another person. The Infinity Gauntlet is a Fictional artifact that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Some writers have ignored canonical evidence that Dr. Strange has enchantments that shield his body from physical harm, and that he virtually does not age and can not die unless under his own terms (having made a deal with the omnipotent being Eternity which grants Stephen life as long as he wishes it so), with his predecessor as Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One, having lived several centuries. Eternity is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Dr. Strange is often used as a deus ex machina to stop, prevent or undo many world-altering events that occur in other characters' comic books. Prominent examples include:

Major supporting characters, villains, and allies

Villains

Dormammu, Clea and Dr. Strange, in a Strange Tales panel by artist Steve Ditko.
Dormammu, Clea and Dr. Dormammu is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Clea is a Fictional character, a sorceress in the. She is the disciple and lover of Doctor Strange. Strange, in a Strange Tales panel by artist Steve Ditko. Strange Tales was the name of several Comic book Anthology series that have been published by Marvel Comics. Steve Ditko (born 2 November 1927) is an American Comic book Artist and Writer best known as the co-creator of the

Supporting characters and allies

Other versions

1602

Set in the Marvel 1602 universe. Agamotto is a Fictional character in the Marvel Universe. He is known mainly as the source of the Eye of Agamotto —a tool of magical clairvoyance The Ancient One is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Clea is a Fictional character, a sorceress in the. She is the disciple and lover of Doctor Strange. Eternity is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Living Tribunal is a Cosmic entity that appears in the Fictional Marvel Universe. Rintrah is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. Rintrah is an other-dimensional being with a resemblance to the mythological Minotaur; something like The Vishanti are a fictional triumvirate of powerful mystical beings appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. Night Nurse is the name of a Marvel Comics title published in the early 1970's and the name of a character (Linda Carter in the Marvel Comics universe known for her willingness Marvel 1602 is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series published from November 2003 to June 2004 by Marvel Comics Sir Stephen Strange, both the court physician of Queen Elizabeth I and a magician, senses that there are unnatural forces at work. He is the replacement in the 1602 universe for John Dee and is married to a version of Clea. John Dee (13 July 1527 – 1608 or 1609 was a noted English mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, geographer, occultist Here, he cannot use his 'Astral Projection' (which he refers to as a magic mirror) as well as the modern one could, lacking modern materials, and is often physically drained after it is finished, and lacks memory of what he saw in astral form. Eventually, when Elizabeth is dead, he allows himself to be executed for witchcraft and treason, having gone under a vow of silence "while he lived. "

2099

Set in the Marvel 2099 universe. Marvel 2099 is a Marvel Comics imprint begun in 1993, that explores one possible future of the Marvel Universe. The Sorceress Supreme of Earth is a young woman who calls herself "Strange". She secretly shares her body with a monstrous demon. She is very inexperienced in her powers and uses them recklessly. In one incident, she causes the death of her brother. Her main opponent is Garokk who wishes to use her past torments and inexperience to gain the title of Sorcerer Supreme for himself. Garokk, also known as the Petrified Man, is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Amalgam Comics

Set in the Amalgam Comics universe. Dc2005svg|New DC logo from 2005|125px|right]] Amalgam Comics was an American Comic book publisher of Metafiction; it was a collaboration between Marvel Dr. Strange was combined with Charles Xavier and Doctor Fate into Dr. Strangefate. Charles Xavier may refer to Professor X, aka Professor Charles Xavier leader of the Marvel Comics superhero team the X-Men Charles Xavier fictional Doctor Fate (also known by the Diminutive, Fate) is the name of a succession of fictional sorcerers who appear within DC Comics ' universe Doctor Strangefate is a Fictional character, an Amalgam Comics Superhero who debuted in Doctor Strangefate #1 but his Metafictional As the only character aware of the nature of the Amalgam Universe, he was the chief opponent of Access, who was attempting to separate the DC and Marvel Universes. Access ( Axel Asher) is a Fictional character owned by both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. The DC Universe ( DCU) is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place The Marvel Universe is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by Marvel Comics take place Originally numbered as Earth-962.

Bullet Points

In the mini-series Bullet Points, Dr. Bullet Points is a Marvel comic Limited series that was published in 2006 and 2007, written by J Strange chooses to work for S.H.I.E.L.D., rather than seek out the Ancient One, in exchange for them restoring his hands. SHIELD is a fictional, Comic-book Espionage and Law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics universe. The Ancient One is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Later he is seen possessing claws similar to Wolverine's.

Duckworld

Set in Howard the Duck's home-world and home dimension. Howard the Duck is a Comic book character in the Marvel Comics universe created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Val Mayerik This version of Doctor Strange is Ducktor Strange, an anthropomorphic Duck. Anthropomorphism is the attribution of uniquely Human characteristics to non-human creatures and beings natural and supernatural phenomena material states and objects In this reality, he is still a Sorcerer (the "Mallard of the Mystic Arts"), but is also a drunken derelict, who seems to live in alleys drinking "sorcerous sauce" (alcohol). He has appeared in Howard the Duck (magazine) # 6, wherein he sends Howard and Beverly back to Earth, and in She-Hulk vol. She-Hulk ( Jennifer Susan Walters) is a Marvel Comics superheroine Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she 4 (a. k. a. "She-Hulk 2") # 20, wherein he helps Stu the Intern return to Earth (since Stu's extensive knowledge of Marvel Comics continuity reminded him that he could find the Ducktor and how he could be returned by the Mystic Mallard).

Earth-A/Earth-721

In She-Hulk v. 2 #21, a non-powered counterpart of Dr. Strange from Earth-A comes to Earth-616 (aka Earth-B) and impersonates the 616 Dr. Strange. The impostor is revealed when he can't think of a rhyme for the word "Cyttorak".

Earth X

Set in the Earth X universe. This article is about the Marvel Comics miniseries Earth X and its sequels Dr. Strange's astral form is murdered by Clea (this Earth's Sorceress Supreme) under the behest of Loki. In Cryptography, LOKI89 and LOKI91 are Block ciphers designed as possible replacements for the Data Encryption Standard (DES His astral form aids Captain Marvel in his journey through Death's Realm as one of the few inhabiting heroes aware of his death. Geheneris Hala´son Mahr Vehl or Mahr Vehl, is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Exiles

An alternate Dr. Strange helped the Exiles briefly. This article is about the Marvel Comics series for other uses in comics see Exiles (comics The Exiles are a group of Fictional characters This character was not a mystic, but instead was still a practicing physician who specialized in superhumans. This version of Doctor Strange was killed by an alternate version of Deadpool. Deadpool is a fictional Comic book character sometimes depicted as a Mercenary or Antihero; he appears in books published by Marvel

Fantastic Four: The End

In this series, Dr. Strange is now the Ancient One and had a daughter with Clea who is the new Dr. Strange.

Guardians of the Galaxy

In the alternate future of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Dr. Guardians of the Galaxy, may refer to Guardians of the Galaxy (Original, the original team from Earth-691 Guardians of the Galaxy (Modern Strange assumed the title of the Ancient One (previously held by his mentor) and took on a disciple of his own, a Lem named Krugarr. Krugarr is a Fictional character in the. He is a Lem, Sorcerer Supreme in the Earth-691 timeline of the fictional Marvel Universe Strange/the Ancient One was eventually killed by Dormammu, who was defeated by the combined efforts of Krugarr, his disciple Talon and the Guardians. Dormammu is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Talon is a feline Inhuman in the Earth-691 timeline of the fictional Marvel Universe, sorcerer apprentice to Krugarr.

Marvel Zombies

Set in the Marvel Zombies universe. Marvel Zombies is a five-issue Limited series published from December 2005 to April 2006 by Marvel Comics. Dr. Strange is one of the last heroes in the alternate "zombie world" to be transformed into a zombie. He was last seen in living form as part of Nick Fury's resistance to defeat the zombified Marvel superheroes in the spinoff Dead Days before he and the rest of the surviving superheroes are later overwhelmed by the zombie Fantastic Four and turned. Colonel Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury is a fictional World War II army hero and present-day super-spy in the Marvel Comics The Fantastic Four is a fictional Superhero team appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. In Marvel Zombies Vs. The Army Of Darkness #5, he participates in the multi-zombie attack on Doctor Doom's castle, in an effort to capture and devour the unaffected Latverian citizens inside. Dr Doom redirects here For other uses see Dr Doom (disambiguation. In Ultimate Fantastic Four #22, while part of a multi-zombie chase of Ultimate Reed Richards, he vanishes under a rain of cars launched by Magneto. Mr Fantastic ( Reed Richards) is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero and a member of the Fantastic Four. Magneto (alias Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, born Max Eisenhardt) is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel

MC2

Set in the MC2 universe. MC2 ( Marvel Comics 2) is an Imprint from Marvel Comics whose Comic books depict an alternative future timeline Dr. Strange is retired and the title of Sorcerer Supreme has been passed to the younger Doc Magus. Sorcerer Supreme is a title granted in the fictional Marvel Universe to the most powerful wizard of a given dimension

Mutant X

Set in the Mutant X universe. Mutant X was a Comic book published by Marvel Comics featuring Havok, a mutant and former member of the X-Men, who Dr. Strange was the Man-Thing. The Man-Thing is a Fictional character in the, created by writers Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Gerry Conway and artist Gray Morrow The title of Sorcerer Supreme had been taken by Baron Mordo. Baron Mordo ( Baron Karl Amadeus Mordo) is a Fictional character, a Comic book Supervillain published by Marvel Comics and appearing

Spider-Ham

Set in the Larval universe. Spider-Ham ( Peter Benjamin Porker) is a fictional character, an anthropomorphic Funny animal Parody of Marvel Comics ' popular The funny animal version of Doctor Strange is Croctor Strange an anthropomorphic Crocodile. Funny animal is a Cartooning term for the Genre of Comics and Animated cartoons in which the main characters are Humanoid or Anthropomorphism is the attribution of uniquely Human characteristics to non-human creatures and beings natural and supernatural phenomena material states and objects Numbered Earth-8311.

Ultimate Doctor Strange

Set in the Ultimate Marvel Universe. Ultimate Marvel is an Imprint of Comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's most popular Superhero First appearing in flashbacks, Dr. Strange married his former student, Clea, and the two of them had a child, Stephen, Jr. He later vanished, and Clea decided to raise Stephen, Jr. away from magic.

As a college student, Stephen Jr. was approached by Wong, who told him about his father and took him on as a student. He supports himself as a new-age guru to the rich, powerful and famous, and is seen as celebrity, appearing on television and talk shows. He is known to the public as "Dr. Strange," although he does not hold a medical degree or doctorate. He has bemoaned his lack of knowledge in things mystical and usually, just barely saves the day with one last desperate, untried spell. Starting in Ultimate Spider-Man #107, this Doctor Strange is a member of Daredevil's team fighting against the Kingpin, the Ultimate Knights. Daredevil is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Kingpin is a Fictional character that appears in the Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Knights is an Imprint of Marvel Comics. Dealing with more mature themes than the regular imprint it is not intended for Children However it does

The title of "Sorcerer Supreme" was only self-proclaimed by the elder Strange as reported in the comics during a TV news broadcast.

What If?. . .

Dr. Strange also exists in several What If?... multiverses. What If, sometimes rendered as What If?, is the title of several Comic book series published by Marvel Comics, exploring "the Within Marvel Comics, most tales take place within the fictional Marvel Universe, which in turn is part of a larger multiverse.

In other media

Animation

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends

Marvel animated universe

Doctor Strange in Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Doctor Strange in Spider-Man: The Animated Series

Live-action

VHS release of Dr. Strange (1978), starring Peter Hooten.
VHS release of Dr. Strange (1978), starring Peter Hooten. Dr Strange is a made-for-TV movie based on the Marvel Comics fictional character Dr

Upcoming film

Doctor Strange was listed as being in pre-production as far back as 1986, with a script by Bob Gale. For the English cricketer see Bob Gale (cricketer Michael Robert "Bob" Gale ( May 25, 1951, University City [16] For unknown reasons the film never went further into production, but by December 1992, Wes Craven signed to write and direct, with Savoy Pictures distributing. Wesley Earl Craven (born August 2, 1939) is an American Film director and writer, perhaps best known as the creator of many Horror Savoy Pictures Inc was an independent motion picture company in operation from 1993 to 1996 A film distributor is an independent company a Subsidiary company or occasionally an individual which acts as the final agent between a film production company [17] The film was set for release in either 1994 or 1995. The year 1994 in film involved some significant events Top grossing films (U The year 1995 in film involved some significant events Events March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris [18] However, Savoy went bankrupt and Columbia Pictures purchased the film rights. }} Columbia Pictures Industries Inc is an American Film production and distribution company David S. Goyer had completed a script in 1995. David Samuel Goyer (born December 22 1965) is an American Screenwriter, Film director and Comic book writer [19] In April 1997, Jeff Welch was working on a new screenplay, with Bernie Brillstein and Brad Grey producing. Bernard J "Bernie" Brillstein (Born April 26, 1931, in New York City, Died New York - August 7, 2008, in Brad Alan Grey (born December 29, 1957) is an American film, Television producer, and former Talent manager currently [20]

Michael France was then commissioned to write a script. Michael France (born 1962 is a Film Screenwriter. He has written screenplays for the action films Cliffhanger (1993 the James Bond Despite interest from Chuck Russell and Steve Norrington as directors, Columbia dropped Doctor Strange entirely. Chuck Russell (born August 6, 1952) is an American Film director, Film producer and Actor. Stephen Norrington (born 1964 London) is a Film director whose credits include Death Machine and the Comic book adaptations [21] By June 2001, Dimension Films acquired the film rights with Goyer back on board as writer and director. Dimension Films is a motion picture unit currently a part of The Weinstein Company. Goyer hinted scheduling conflicts might ensue with a film adaptation of Murder Mysteries,[22] and promised not to be highly dependent on computer-generated imagery. "Murder Mysteries" is a short story by Neil Gaiman. The bulk of the story is an account of the first Murder in the history of the universe before even Computer animation Computer-generated imagery (also known as CGI) is the application of the field of Computer graphics or more specifically 3D computer graphics [19] By August 2001, Miramax Films acquired the film rights from Dimension,[23] but by March 2002, Goyer dropped out of the project. [24]

A 2005 release date was announced in March 2003,[25] while in June 2004, a script still had yet to be written. The year 2005 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Devil's Rejects, Cheaper Avi Arad was in search of an A-list writer. Avi Arad (אבי ארד is an Israeli American Businessman. He became the CEO of the company Toy Biz in the 1990s and The A-list is a term that alludes to major Movie stars and/or the most bankable in the Hollywood movie industry. [26] In April 2005, Paramount Pictures acquired Doctor Strange from Miramax, with a planned budget of $50—$165 million. Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American motion picture production and Distribution company, based in Hollywood California. [27] Guillermo Del Toro was attached to direct in February 2008, approaching Neil Gaiman to write the script. Guillermo del Toro Gómez (born October 9, 1964) is an Academy Award -nominated Mexican filmmaker Neil Richard Gaiman (ˈgeɪmən (born November 10, 1960) is an English author of Science fiction and Fantasy short stories and [28]

Doctor Strange (2007 film)

Video games

Novels

Other

Previous Doctor Strange

Marvel's first Dr. Strange: Tales of Suspense #41 (May 1963), cover art by Jack Kirby & Sol Brodsky
Marvel's first Dr. Strange: Tales of Suspense #41 (May 1963), cover art by Jack Kirby & Sol Brodsky

Two months before the debut of the sorcerer-hero Doctor Strange, Stan Lee (editor and story-plotter), Robert Bernstein (scripter, under the pseudonym "R. Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg, August 28, 1917 &ndash February 6, 1994) was an American Comic book Sol Brodsky (born April 22, 1923, Brooklyn, New York City New York, United States; died June 4, 1984) was an Robert Bernstein (died circa 1988 age 69 sometimes credited as " R A pseudonym is a fictitious alternative to a person's legal name (see Alias) Berns") and Jack Kirby (artist) introduced a criminal scientist and Ph.D. with the same surname. Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg, August 28, 1917 &ndash February 6, 1994) was an American Comic book "PhD" redirects here for other uses see PhD (disambiguation. A surname is a name added to a Given name and is part of a Personal name. He was later identified with the full name Carl Strange. This Dr. Strange was one of Iron Man's earliest antagonists in the story "The Stronghold of Dr. Iron Man is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. An antagonist (from Greek ανταγωνιστής - antagonistes, "opponent competitor rival" is a character or Strange" in Tales of Suspense #41 (May 1963). Tales of Suspense is the name of an American Comic book series and two one-shot comics published by Marvel Comics. After gaining mental powers in a freak lightning strike, this Dr. Lightning is an atmospheric discharge of Electricity, which typically occurs during Thunderstorms and sometimes during volcanic eruptions or Strange established a force field-protected island base staffed with corrupt scientists and mercenaries. In Science fiction and Fantasy literature a force field or protective shield is a barrier made up of energy to protect a person area or object from A mercenary is a person who takes part in an armed conflict who is not a national or a party to the conflict and is "motivated to take part in the hostilities essentially by He attempted world domination but was thwarted by Iron Man and his own estranged daughter, Carla.

This Silver Age story was reprinted in Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #4 (Aug. The Silver Age of Comic Books was a period of artistic advancement and commercial success in mainstream American comic books predominantly those featuring the Superhero 1966), the hardcover collection Marvel Masterworks: Iron Man from Tales of Suspense Nos. 39-50, and Essential Iron Man Volume 1.

As well, the publisher Nedor Comics featured a character known as Doc Strange in the 1940s. Nedor Comics was the Comic book line of publisher Ned Pines, who also published Pulp magazines under a variety of company names (primarily Standard Doc Strange is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero who originally appeared in Thrilling Comics #1 (Better Publications (also called

Bibliography

Note: The series' subtitles and the varying use of "Doctor" and "Dr. ", is per both each series' indicia and their varying cover logos.

Series and miniseries

Doctor Strange, also known as Doctor Strange: Master of the Mystic Arts #169-175; Dr. Strange #176-181; and Dr. Strange: Master of Black Magic #182-183
Dr. Strange: Master of the Mystic Arts #1; Doctor Strange: Master of the Mystic Arts #2-50; and Doctor Strange #51-81 (Note: #30, 34, 36-37, 40, 42-46, 48 missing subtitle)
Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme #1-4, and Dr. Strange: Sorcerer Supreme #5-90 (Note: Following issue #4, subtitle appears only sporadically)

One-shots and graphic novels

See also

Footnotes

  1. ^ Biographical dates are taken from Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Marvel Knights, except for Strange's birth month, November, taken from the cover of Doctor Strange Vol. Doctor Druid, also known as Doctor Droom and Druid, is a Fictional character, a Supernatural Monster - Hunter in the There have been several Movies and live-action Television shows based on Comic books since comic books first debuted in the late 1930s 1, #176 (Jan. 1969).
  2. ^ Strange Tales Vol. 1 #115
  3. ^ New Avengers: Illuminati #1 (June 2006)
  4. ^ Civil War #3 (Sept. The Illuminati is a fictional group of Superheroes who joined forces and secretly work behind the scenes in the Marvel Universe. 2006)
  5. ^ Civil War #6 (Jan. 2007)
  6. ^ MEET THE [new] NEW AVENGERS: DAY 3 - NEWSARAMA
  7. ^ Newsarama.Com: Meet The [New] New Avengers: Epilogue
  8. ^ New Avengers #30
  9. ^ New Avengers #31
  10. ^ New Avengers #34
  11. ^ World War Hulk #3 (Oct. 2007)
  12. ^ New Avengers: Annual #2 (Jan. 2008)
  13. ^ Newsarama: "Joe Christmas, A Special Holiday Q&A With Joe Quesada" (column), 2006 (n.d.)
  14. ^ Scifilm.org: "Dr. Strange" (review by Jason Warren)
  15. ^ All Movie Guide: Dr. Strange (review by Hal Erickson), via The New York Times
  16. ^ Stan Lee. Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber; December 28, 1922) is an American Writer, editor, creator of comic book characters "Stan Lee Sounds Off", Comics Feature, April 1986, pp.  40. Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  17. ^ "Marvel characters holding attraction for filmmakers", Variety, 1992-12-09. Variety is a weekly entertainment trade newspaper founded in New York in 1905 by Sime Silverman Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  18. ^ John Evan Frook. "Savoy making public bow", Variety, 1993-02-08. Variety is a weekly entertainment trade newspaper founded in New York in 1905 by Sime Silverman Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  19. ^ a b Stax. "Goyer Talks Dr. Strange & Ghost Rider", IGN, 2001-06-22. IGN (abbreviated and formerly known as I magine G ames N etwork is a multimedia news and reviews Website that focuses heavily on Video Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  20. ^ Michael Fleming. "A Mania For Marvel", Variety, 1997-04-14. Variety is a weekly entertainment trade newspaper founded in New York in 1905 by Sime Silverman Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  21. ^ Michael Fleming. "Noon strikes twice at Spyglass for 3 scribes", Variety, 2000-04-04. Variety is a weekly entertainment trade newspaper founded in New York in 1905 by Sime Silverman 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  22. ^ "Doctor Goyer Is Strange", IGN, 2001-06-21. IGN (abbreviated and formerly known as I magine G ames N etwork is a multimedia news and reviews Website that focuses heavily on Video Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  23. ^ Michael Fleming. "New Line sharpens Blade 3", Variety, 2001-08-20. Variety is a weekly entertainment trade newspaper founded in New York in 1905 by Sime Silverman Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  24. ^ Rob Worley. Rob Worley is co-author of " Advent Rising: Rock the Planet" a comic-book prequel to the popular Advent Rising video game "Goyer on Ghost Rider, Zigzag and More", Comics2Film, 2002-03-05. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  25. ^ Rob Worley. Rob Worley is co-author of " Advent Rising: Rock the Planet" a comic-book prequel to the popular Advent Rising video game "Marvel Movies: The Next Wave", Comic Book Resources, 2003-03-04. Comic Book Resources also known as CBR is a Website dedicated to the coverage of Comic book -related news and discussion Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  26. ^ Mark Rahner. "Marvel Studios CEO on Spider-Man 2, other films", The Seattle Times, 2004-06-27. The Seattle Times, one of two daily Newspapers serving Seattle Washington, United States, is the largest daily newspaper in the state of "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  27. ^ Paul Bond. "Marvel in control of own universe", The Hollywood Reporter, 2005-09-06. The Hollywood Reporter is a major trade publication of the Film industry in the United States. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  28. ^ Olly Richards. "Exclusive: Del Toro To Make Dr Strange?", Empire, 2008-02-08. Empire is a British Film Magazine published Monthly by Bauer Consumer Media. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Retrieved on 2008-03-30. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.  
  29. ^ Doctor Strange (2007). Marvel Entertainment, Inc. . Retrieved on 2007-10-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid
  30. ^ IMDb: Doctor Mordrid

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