Doctor Strange

Stephen Vincent Strange is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in Strange Tales #110 (cover-dated July 1963). Doctor Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats. Strange was introduced during the Silver Age of Comic Books in an attempt to bring a different kind of character and themes of mysticism to Marvel Comics.

Not to be confused with Doc Strange, Doctor Stranger, or Dr. Strangelove.
For other uses, see Doctor Strange (disambiguation).
"Stephen Strange" redirects here. For the Welsh pop singer, see Steve Strange. For the film character, see Stephen Strange (Marvel Cinematic Universe).

Doctor Strange
Textless cover of Doctor Strange #2
(January 2016).
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceStrange Tales #110
(July 1963)
Created bySteve Ditko (writer/artist)
In-story information
Full nameStephen Vincent Strange
Team affiliations
Partnerships
Notable aliases
  • Master of the Mystic Arts
  • Master of Black Magic
  • Sorcerer Supreme
  • Strange
  • Stephen Sanders
  • Captain Universe
  • Vincent Stevens
  • Void
Abilities

The character starts as an intelligent and egotistically arrogant neurosurgeon who is injured in a car accident. Because his hands had severe nerve damage from the accident, he was told that current medical therapy and rehabilitation would not be enough to enable him to practice again as a surgeon. Unable to accept this prognosis, he travels the world searching for alternative ways of healing, which leads him to the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme. Strange becomes his student and learns to be a master of both the mystical and the martial arts. He acquires an assortment of mystical objects, including the powerful Eye of Agamotto and Cloak of Levitation, and takes up residence in a mansion referred to as the Sanctum Sanctorum, located at 177A Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City. Strange assumes the title of Sorcerer Supreme and, with his friend and valet Wong, defends the world from mystical threats.

In live-action adaptations, the character was first portrayed by Peter Hooten in the 1978 television film Dr. Strange. Since 2016, Benedict Cumberbatch has portrayed the role of Stephen Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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