Direct Edition
First Doctor Strange Solo Title
Cover by Dan Adkins.
“The Coming of…Doctor Strange”
Written by Roy Thomas, with art by Dan Adkins.
Doctor Strange begins his first solo series with a retelling of the Sorcerer Supreme’s legendary origin.
The Origin of the Sorcerer Supreme
Doctor Strange
Stephen Strange, once a brilliant but arrogant surgeon, travels to the Himalayas seeking a cure for the nerve damage that destroyed his medical career.
The Ancient One and Baron Mordo
Ancient One
Baron Mordo
While searching for healing, Strange discovers that Baron Mordo—student of the Ancient One—is secretly plotting to murder his mystical master.
The Path of Magic Begins
After warning the Ancient One of Mordo’s betrayal, Strange chooses a new destiny and begins studying the mystic arts.
Historic Marvel Milestone
This issue marks the first time Doctor Strange headlines his own ongoing comic title after graduating from Strange Tales.
Special Features
House ad for Amazing Spider-Man #61 and Thor #152
Letter to the editor from comics historian George Olshevski
36 Pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.12
