Dr. Strange
Creation & Design
Doctor Strange was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, debuting in 1963. The character was designed to explore the mystical and supernatural elements of the Marvel Universe.Early Years
Initially introduced as a former neurosurgeon who becomes a sorcerer after a car accident, Doctor Strange's early stories focused on his training under the Ancient One and his battles against mystical threats.Character Development
Over the years, Doctor Strange has evolved from a mystical hero to a central figure in the Marvel Universe, often serving as a bridge between the magical and superhero realms. His character development has included deeper explorations of his responsibilities, moral complexities, and relationships with other heroes.Cultural Reception
Doctor Strange has been well-received by both critics and fans, praised for his unique blend of mysticism and superhero elements. The character's portrayal in films has further solidified his popularity.Character Details
Real Name:
Stephen Vincent Strange
Aliases:
Sorcerer Supreme, Master of the Mystic Arts
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Avengers, Defenders, Illuminati
Abilities:
Mastery of magic, Astral projection, Telepathy, Dimensional travel
Equipment:
Eye of Agamotto, Cloak of Levitation, Book of Vishanti
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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Prototype of Doctor Strange
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Prototype of Doctor Strange, the sorcerer Sazzik
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Prototype of Doctor Strange, the sorcerer Sazzik
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1st appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Ancient One, former Sorcerer Supreme
1st appearance of Wong, Doctor Strange's assistant
1st cameo appearance of Nightmare, multiple panels, named but obscured by shadows
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1st appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Ancient One, former Sorcerer Supreme
1st appearance of Wong, Doctor Strange's assistant
1st cameo appearance of Nightmare, multiple panels, named but obscured by shadows
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2nd appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of Baron Mordo, an evil apprentice of the Ancient One
1st appearance of Asbestos Man
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2nd appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of Baron Mordo, an evil apprentice of the Ancient One
1st appearance of Asbestos Man
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3rd appearance of Doctor Strange
2nd appearance of Baron Mordo
1st appearance of Victoria Bentley, a gifted Mystic
1st unofficial appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age, the villain Acrobat disguised as Captain America
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3rd appearance of Doctor Strange
2nd appearance of Baron Mordo
1st appearance of Victoria Bentley, a gifted Mystic
1st unofficial appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age, the villain Acrobat disguised as Captain America
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Origin of Doctor Strange, specifically the car accident that damaged his hands
Origin of Baron Mordo
2nd appearance of the Sandman
First mention of Dormammu
First mention of the Vishanti: Agamotto, Hoggoth, Oshtur
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Origin of Doctor Strange, specifically the car accident that damaged his hands
Origin of Baron Mordo
2nd appearance of the Sandman
First mention of Dormammu
First mention of the Vishanti: Agamotto, Hoggoth, Oshtur
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1st partial cover appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Orb of Agamotto
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1st partial cover appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Orb of Agamotto
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First meeting of Doctor Strange and the Fantastic Four
1st full cover appearance of Doctor Strange
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First meeting of Doctor Strange and the Fantastic Four
1st full cover appearance of Doctor Strange
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Stories featuring the Thing and Human Torch begin
First mention of Cyttorak and Raggadorr, invoked by Doctor Strange
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Stories featuring the Thing and Human Torch begin
First mention of Cyttorak and Raggadorr, invoked by Doctor Strange
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1st appearance of Dormammu, ruler of the Dark Dimension
1st appearance of Clea, future wife of Doctor Strange, unnamed
Doctor Strange first uses the phrase 'By The Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth
[March 2025 - Charlize Theron rumored to reprise the role of Clea in Avengers: Doomsday]
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1st appearance of Dormammu, ruler of the Dark Dimension
1st appearance of Clea, future wife of Doctor Strange, unnamed
Doctor Strange first uses the phrase 'By The Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth
[March 2025 - Charlize Theron rumored to reprise the role of Clea in Avengers: Doomsday]
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2nd appearance of Dormammu
2nd appearance of Clea
First battle of Doctor Strange versus Dormammu
Introduction of the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation
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2nd appearance of Dormammu
2nd appearance of Clea
First battle of Doctor Strange versus Dormammu
Introduction of the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation
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First meeting of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange made a brief cameo in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 but they did not meet
1st appearance of the Wand of Watoomb
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First meeting of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange made a brief cameo in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 but they did not meet
1st appearance of the Wand of Watoomb
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First U.S. reprint of the first appearance of Doctor Strange from Strange Tales #110
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First U.S. reprint of the first appearance of Doctor Strange from Strange Tales #110
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Origin of the Ancient One
1st full appearance of Kaluu, a practitioner of black magic and friend-turned-foe of the Ancient One
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Origin of the Ancient One
1st full appearance of Kaluu, a practitioner of black magic and friend-turned-foe of the Ancient One
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1st appearance of Umar, Dormammu’s sister
First time Doctor Strange’s name appears in the title banner
First artwork at Marvel by John Buscema
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1st appearance of Umar, Dormammu’s sister
First time Doctor Strange’s name appears in the title banner
First artwork at Marvel by John Buscema
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Formerly titled Strange Tales
First solo-titled Doctor Strange issue
Origin of Doctor Strange retold
1st appearance of Charles Benton, later becomes Asmodeus
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Formerly titled Strange Tales
First solo-titled Doctor Strange issue
Origin of Doctor Strange retold
1st appearance of Charles Benton, later becomes Asmodeus
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Marriage of Janet Van Dyne and Hank Pym
First crossover appearance of Doctor Strange in the Avengers title
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Marriage of Janet Van Dyne and Hank Pym
First crossover appearance of Doctor Strange in the Avengers title
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Debut of Doctor Strange costume that fully conceals his identity
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Debut of Doctor Strange costume that fully conceals his identity
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Final issue
1st team appearance of the Undying Ones
Crossover story arc continues in Sub-Mariner #22 and concludes in The Incredible Hulk #126, leads to the formation of the Defenders
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Final issue
1st team appearance of the Undying Ones
Crossover story arc continues in Sub-Mariner #22 and concludes in The Incredible Hulk #126, leads to the formation of the Defenders
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First meeting of Namor and Doctor Strange
Crossover story arc continues from Doctor Strange #183 and concludes in The Incredible Hulk #126, leads to the formation of the Defenders
1st appearance of Nameless One, leader of the Undying Ones, a race of ancient demons
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First meeting of Namor and Doctor Strange
Crossover story arc continues from Doctor Strange #183 and concludes in The Incredible Hulk #126, leads to the formation of the Defenders
1st appearance of Nameless One, leader of the Undying Ones, a race of ancient demons
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1st team appearance and origin of the Defenders: Doctor Strange, Hulk, Sub-Mariner
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1st team appearance and origin of the Defenders: Doctor Strange, Hulk, Sub-Mariner
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Doctor Strange stories begin with classic story titled 'While the World Spins Mad'
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Doctor Strange stories begin with classic story titled 'While the World Spins Mad'
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First solo title featuring the Defenders
1st appearance of Necrodamus, a sorcerer
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First solo title featuring the Defenders
1st appearance of Necrodamus, a sorcerer
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1st team appearance of the Vishanti: Agamotto, Hoggoth, Oshtur
First mention of Shuma-Gorath
⚠ Misconception: this issue is often cited as Shuma-Gorath's first appearance but the character is only mentioned
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1st team appearance of the Vishanti: Agamotto, Hoggoth, Oshtur
First mention of Shuma-Gorath
⚠ Misconception: this issue is often cited as Shuma-Gorath's first appearance but the character is only mentioned
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1st appearance of Shuma-Gorath, an incredibly powerful Elder God
Death of the Ancient One, killed by Dr. Strange to vanquish Shuma-Gorath
Doctor Strange becomes Sorcerer Supreme after the Ancient One sacrificed himself to bequeath his powers to Strange
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1st appearance of Shuma-Gorath, an incredibly powerful Elder God
Death of the Ancient One, killed by Dr. Strange to vanquish Shuma-Gorath
Doctor Strange becomes Sorcerer Supreme after the Ancient One sacrificed himself to bequeath his powers to Strange
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Origin of Doctor Strange retold
Doctor Strange becomes Sorcerer Supreme
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Origin of Doctor Strange retold
Doctor Strange becomes Sorcerer Supreme
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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
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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
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First meeting and battle of Doctor Strange and Dracula
First meeting of Blade and Hannibal King
Part one of a two-issue crossover that continues in Doctor Strange #14 (1976)
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First meeting and battle of Doctor Strange and Dracula
First meeting of Blade and Hannibal King
Part one of a two-issue crossover that continues in Doctor Strange #14 (1976)
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First King-Size Annual featuring Doctor Strange
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Origin of Doctor Strange retold
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First meeting of Ghost Rider and Doctor Strange
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1st appearance of an evil version of Doctor Strange, an ally of Dormmamu
Doctor Strange, known as the Necromancer, appears in the mainstream comic universe for the first time in Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme #46 (October 1992)
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1st appearance of an evil version of Doctor Strange, an ally of Dormmamu
Doctor Strange, known as the Necromancer, appears in the mainstream comic universe for the first time in Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme #46 (October 1992)
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First meeting of Doctor Strange and Brother Voodoo
1st appearance of Morgana Blessing, a love interest of Doctor Strange
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First meeting of Doctor Strange and Brother Voodoo
1st appearance of Morgana Blessing, a love interest of Doctor Strange
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Origin of vampires and how they are linked to the Darkhold
First meeting of Doctor Strange and Blade
First team-up of Blade, Hannibal King and Frank Drake who would later form Borderline Investigations aka the Nightstalkers
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Origin of vampires and how they are linked to the Darkhold
First meeting of Doctor Strange and Blade
First team-up of Blade, Hannibal King and Frank Drake who would later form Borderline Investigations aka the Nightstalkers
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Standalone Doctor Strange story titled 'Shamballa'
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64-page softcover original story
Doctor Strange becomes Sorcerer Supreme - previously inherited the title after the death of Ancient One in Marvel Premiere #10, but earned the it in this story
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64-page softcover original story
Doctor Strange becomes Sorcerer Supreme - previously inherited the title after the death of Ancient One in Marvel Premiere #10, but earned the it in this story
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1st appearance of Victor Strange, the brother of Doctor Strange who later becomes Baron Blood, a vampire
Morbius returns as a vampire after nearly a decade of being cured of the disease
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1st appearance of Victor Strange, the brother of Doctor Strange who later becomes Baron Blood, a vampire
Morbius returns as a vampire after nearly a decade of being cured of the disease
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Victor Strange becomes Baron Blood
1st appearance of Varney the vampire, not to be confused with Varnae the vampire
Controversial cover: In 1990, Christian singer Amy Grant sued Marvel for her likeness being used on the cover of this issue, fearing her audience would view it as an association with the occult
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Victor Strange becomes Baron Blood
1st appearance of Varney the vampire, not to be confused with Varnae the vampire
Controversial cover: In 1990, Christian singer Amy Grant sued Marvel for her likeness being used on the cover of this issue, fearing her audience would view it as an association with the occult
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1st full appearance of Cyttorak, the entity whose Crimson Gem gave Juggernaut his powers
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1st full appearance of Cyttorak, the entity whose Crimson Gem gave Juggernaut his powers
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1st appearance of Necromancer, an alternate reality version of Doctor Strange
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1st appearance of Necromancer, an alternate reality version of Doctor Strange
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1st team appearance of the Secret Defenders: Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Hulk
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1st team appearance of the Secret Defenders: Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Hulk
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1st appearance of Sofia Strange, a sorceress whose story was going to unfold as the daughter of Doctor Strange and Clea but the anthology title was canceled
1st appearance of Spirit Leopard, a young version of Yao the Ancient One
Copies ordered by retailers: 11,247
[November 2021 - a source communicated to us that there will be something important about this issue related to comic events /January 2021 - Sofia Strange reintroduced in Wastelanders Doom #1]
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1st appearance of Sofia Strange, a sorceress whose story was going to unfold as the daughter of Doctor Strange and Clea but the anthology title was canceled
1st appearance of Spirit Leopard, a young version of Yao the Ancient One
Copies ordered by retailers: 11,247
[November 2021 - a source communicated to us that there will be something important about this issue related to comic events /January 2021 - Sofia Strange reintroduced in Wastelanders Doom #1]
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Packaged with a 2004 Dr. Strange, Marvel Legends action figure
Cover art from a Marvel Masterworks pin-up
Partial reprints of the following key Dr. Strange moments:
1st appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Ancient One, former Sorcerer Supreme
1st appearance of Wong, Doctor Strange's assistant
1st appearance of Nightmare, in shadows in Strange Tales #110
First appearance of Baron Mordo in Strange Tales #111
First appearance of Victoria Bentley in Strange Tales #114
Origin of Dr. Strange and Baron Mordo in Strange Tales #115
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Packaged with a 2004 Dr. Strange, Marvel Legends action figure
Cover art from a Marvel Masterworks pin-up
Partial reprints of the following key Dr. Strange moments:
1st appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of the Ancient One, former Sorcerer Supreme
1st appearance of Wong, Doctor Strange's assistant
1st appearance of Nightmare, in shadows in Strange Tales #110
First appearance of Baron Mordo in Strange Tales #111
First appearance of Victoria Bentley in Strange Tales #114
Origin of Dr. Strange and Baron Mordo in Strange Tales #115
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1st team appearance of the Illuminati: Professor X, Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, Iron Man, Namor
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1st team appearance of the Illuminati: Professor X, Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, Iron Man, Namor
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Variant cover art by Ed McGuiness
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One-shot, black & white anthology of stories featuring Doctor Strange
Cover art by Lucio Parrillo
Circulation: 10,146
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One-shot, black & white anthology of stories featuring Doctor Strange
Cover art by Lucio Parrillo
Circulation: 10,146
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Doctor Strange joins The Avengers
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Variant Venomized cover art by Chris Stevens
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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
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Variant cover art by Joe Quesada
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