(June 1968)
- Volume:
- 1
- Price:
- 0.12 USD
- Pages:
- 36
- Indicia frequency:
- monthly
- Indicia Publisher:
- Zenith Books, Inc.
- Brand:
- Marvel Comics Group
- Editing:
- Stan Lee
- Format:
- Standard US color comic; saddle-stitched; was ongoing series
Now Unto Us Is Born... The Magician! (Table of Contents)
Dr. Strange / cover / 1 page (report information)
Credits
- Script:
- Roy Thomas ?
- Pencils:
- Dan Adkins (signed) [as A.]
- Inks:
- Dan Adkins (signed) [as A.]
- Colors:
- ?
- Letters:
- Artie Simek
Content Information
- Genre:
- Superhero; Occult
- Characters:
- Dr. Strange
The Coming of... Dr. Strange (Table of Contents)
Dr. Strange / comic story / 20 pages (report information)
Credits
- Script:
- Roy Thomas
- Pencils:
- Dan Adkins
- Inks:
- Dan Adkins
- Colors:
- ?
- Letters:
- Artie Simek
Content Information
- Genre:
- Superhero; Occult
- Reprinted:
- in Doctor Strange (Marvel, 1974 series) #21 (February 1977) [edited]
Indexer Notes
Origin of Dr. Strange. Stephen Strange seeks out the Ancient One in Himalayas in hope of a cure for his damaged nerves. He discovers that Mordo, a pupil of the Ancient One, is plotting to kill his teacher. Strange warns the Ancient One and then asks to study the mystic arts.
["Dear Stan, Roy, and Dan, Dr. Strange is Marvel's most unique superhero..."] (Table of Contents)
Strange Mails / letters page / 2 pages (report information)
Credits
- Script:
- Roy Thomas
- Pencils:
- Dan Adkins
- Inks:
- Dan Adkins
- Colors:
- ?
- Letters:
- typeset
Content Information
- Genre:
- Superhero; Occult
Indexer Notes
Letters of comment from Harvey Scott; Erik Stone; David Lomazoff; Vic Rosello; George Olshevsky; H.B.; and Don McRitchie. Also includes two panels reproduced from previous issues.
Two More Triumphs For Marvel..! (Table of Contents)
Spider-Man; Thor / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)
Credits
- Pencils:
- John Romita; Jack Kirby
- Inks:
- John Romita; Vince Colletta
- Colors:
- ?
- Letters:
- ?
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- Spider-Man; Gwen Stacy; Captain George Stacy; Thor; Ulik; Sif; Balder; Karnilla; Loki
Indexer Notes
House ad for Amazing Spider-Man #61 (June 1968) and Thor #152 (May 1968), both advertised as "Now On Sale!".
Editing
Table of Contents
-
1.
The Coming of... Dr. Strange
Dr. Strange -
2.
["Dear Stan, Roy, and Dan, Dr. Strange is Marvel's most unique superhero..."]
Strange Mails -
3.
Two More Triumphs For Marvel..!
Spider-Man; Thor
This issue was most recently modified by:
- Bruno Andreacchi
- Tony R. Rose
- Per Sandell
Issues in this series have been indexed by:
- Gary Oppenhuis
- Tony R. Rose
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