Since 2016, Benedict Cumberbatch has portrayed Stephen Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.įurther information: Doctor Strange (comic book) Creation Īrtist Steve Ditko and writer Stan Lee have described the character as having been originally the idea of Ditko, who wrote in 2008, 'On my own, I brought in to Lee a five-page, penciled story with a page/panel script of my idea of a new, different kind of character for variety in Marvel Comics. In live-action adaptations, the character was first portrayed by Peter Hooten in the 1978 television film Dr. Strange assumes the title of Sorcerer Supreme and, with his friend and valet Wong, defends the world from mystical threats. 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 in 177A Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village, New York City. Strange becomes his student, and learns to be a master of both the mystical and the martial arts.

Searching the globe for healing, he encounters the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme. The character begins as an extremely talented but egotistical surgeon who loses the ability to operate after a car crash severely damaged his hands beyond repair. Strange was created during the Silver Age of Comic Books to bring a different kind of character and themes of mysticism to Marvel Comics. Doctor Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats.

Created by Steve Ditko with Stan Lee, the character first appeared in Strange Tales #110 ( cover-dated July 1963). Utilizes mystical artifacts, such as the Cloak of Levitation and the Eye of Agamottoĭoctor Stephen Strange is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.Textless cover of Doctor Strange #2 (Jan.

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