Doctor Strange No. 40
Doctor Strange No. 40
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- Description
- Dr. Strange, Marvel Comic’s “Sorcerer Supreme,” was introduced in 1963 by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the creative team behind the popular superhero Spider-Man. A principal character in the Marvel Universe since his debut in “Strange Tales #110,” the Doctor has headlined his own comic book on several occasions, this example coming from Volume 2, published from 1974-1987.
- A surgeon who turns to magic following a devastating injury, Dr. Strange has appeared in numerous Marvel video games, animated programs and a 1978 live action television movie. In the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including 2016’s “Dr. Strange,” the character has been portrayed by actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- comic book
- date made
- 1973
- 1974
- 1975
- 1976
- 1972
- 1977
- 1978
- 1979
- 1980
- maker
- Marvel Comics
- place made
- United States: New York, New York City
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 6 3/4 in x 10 1/4 in; x 17.145 cm x 26.035 cm
- ID Number
- 2013.3039.210
- nonaccession number
- 2013.3039
- catalog number
- 2013.3039.210
- Credit Line
- Gift of George R. Zug
- subject
- Comics
- Fantasy
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- Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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