Lot Details
| Series Title | Doctor Strange |
|---|---|
| Story Title | The Coming of... Dr. Strange |
| Issue Number | 169 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Cover Date | Jun 1968 |
| Cover Price | 0.12 USD |
| Printing | First Print |
| Page Count | 36.00 |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Age Era | Silver Age |
| Publisher | Marvel |
| Writer | Roy Thomas |
| Artist | Dan Adkins |
| Cover Artist | Dan Adkins |
| Inker | Dan Adkins |
| Letterer | Artie Simek |
| Editor | Stan Lee |
| Character Appearances | Baron Mordo, Doctor Charles Benton, Doctor Strange |
Doctor Strange #169
First solo-titled Doctor Strange issue (Formerly titled Strange Tales)
Origin of Doctor Strange retold
1st appearance of Charles Benton, later becomes Asmodeus
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Lot Details
| Series Title | Doctor Strange |
|---|---|
| Story Title | The Coming of... Dr. Strange |
| Issue Number | 169 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Cover Date | Jun 1968 |
| Cover Price | 0.12 USD |
| Printing | First Print |
| Page Count | 36.00 |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Age Era | Silver Age |
| Publisher | Marvel |
| Writer | Roy Thomas |
| Artist | Dan Adkins |
| Cover Artist | Dan Adkins |
| Inker | Dan Adkins |
| Letterer | Artie Simek |
| Editor | Stan Lee |
| Character Appearances | Baron Mordo, Doctor Charles Benton, Doctor Strange |
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange debuted in the anthology series Strange Tales, appearing first in issue 110 published by Marvel Comics in July 1963. Created by artist Steve Ditko and scripted by Stan Lee, the character was introduced as a "Master of Black Magic" to provide a supernatural counterpoint to the publisher's burgeoning roster of science fiction and superhero titles. Ditko remained the primary visual architect of the series until issue 146, establishing a distinct aesthetic characterized by surreal landscapes and abstract dimensions that deviated from the standard comic book art of the Silver Age.
The character's development within Strange Tales reached a pivotal milestone in issue 146, where the title was eventually renamed Doctor Strange to reflect his status as the lead feature. Key historical elements introduced during this run include the first appearances of major antagonists such as Baron Mordo and Dormammu, as well as the debut of the Ancient One. In 1965, the series featured the first extended multi issue story arc in Marvel history, spanning issues 130 through 146, which detailed the protagonist's search for the cosmic entity known as Eternity. This era also saw the introduction of essential artifacts like the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation, which became permanent fixtures of the character's mythos.
The cultural impact of the 1960s Strange Tales run is rooted in its appeal to the counterculture movements of the decade, which found resonance in Ditko’s psychedelic imagery and the series' exploration of Eastern mysticism. The series is historically significant for expanding the Marvel Universe beyond physical strength and technology, introducing the concepts of the multiverse and metaphysical planes of existence. Collectors focus on this era due to its technical innovation in panel composition and its influence on the visual language of the fantasy genre. The preservation of these early issues is often prioritized by archivists because they represent a unique stylistic departure that informed the growth of the bronze age of comics.
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