Doctor Strange: Marvel Masterworks Vol. 1
Short Description:
Step into the mystic world of Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme! Doctor Strange:
Marvel Masterworks Vol. 1 collects the earliest mystical adventures of
Doctor Strange as he battles powerful supernatural threats to protect Earth.
Overview
Doctor Strange: Marvel Masterworks Vol. 1 is a
definitive collection that introduces readers to one of Marvel’s most iconic
and enigmatic heroes—the Sorcerer Supreme himself. This volume chronicles the
birth and rise of Doctor Stephen Strange as he journeys from an arrogant
surgeon to Earth’s foremost master of the mystic arts. With tales of cosmic
threats and surreal dimensions, the collection captures the golden age of
Marvel's supernatural storytelling.
Collected Issues
- Strange
Tales #110–111, #114–141
These issues include the origin of Doctor Strange and his earliest confrontations with some of his most powerful foes.
Genre
- Superhero
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
- Mystery
Main Characters
- Doctor
Stephen Strange – The Sorcerer Supreme, former neurosurgeon turned
master of the mystic arts.
- Ancient
One – Doctor Strange’s wise mentor and Earth’s former mystical
protector.
- Baron
Mordo – A fellow student of the Ancient One turned bitter enemy.
- Dormammu
– The dread lord of the Dark Dimension and one of Strange’s greatest foes.
- Nightmare
– The malevolent ruler of the Dream Dimension.
- Clea
– A mysterious woman from the Dark Dimension and Strange’s future
companion.
- The
Mindless Ones, Aggamon, Loki, and more make appearances
throughout this era.
Writers and Artists
- Written
by: Stan Lee
- Penciled
by: Steve Ditko
- Inked
by: Steve Ditko
- Lettering:
Sam Rosen, Artie Simek
This collaboration between Stan Lee’s storytelling
brilliance and Steve Ditko’s surreal, mind-bending artwork gave birth to a new
kind of comic narrative—one that expanded reality into the metaphysical.
Editor
- Stan
Lee
Publisher
- Marvel
Comics
This collection is part of the Marvel Masterworks imprint, which reprints classic Marvel tales in remastered, archival quality.
Publisher’s Brand
- Marvel
Masterworks
A prestige line dedicated to preserving and showcasing the most iconic stories in Marvel's history.
Why You Should Read It
This volume is essential reading for fans of the mystical
Marvel Universe and anyone looking to explore the roots of Doctor Strange’s
mythology. It features innovative storytelling, mind-expanding artwork, and
foundational lore that continues to shape the Marvel Universe today—including
appearances by characters and ideas that still influence current story arcs and
MCU adaptations.
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