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Death of Doctor Strange (2021 Marvel) 5B CGC 9.8 Hitch 1:25 Variant

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Label #4070846006

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Lee Garbett. Cover by Bryan Hitch. THE MURDERER IS REVEALED! The Marvel Universe stands at the brink of destruction. The Three Mothers and their master, the Peregrine Child, are about to claim victory. And Strange's murderer is having the last laugh. It all comes down to one last trick from the young, time-traveling Doctor Strange… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Death of Doctor Strange Bloodstone (2022 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Wolf Variant

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Variant Edition

Label #4045352015

Written by Tini Howard. Art by Ig Guara. Cover by Maria Wolf. ELSA AND THE FAMILY BLOODSTONE! Who better to defend Earth from magical invaders than monster hunter ELSA BLOODSTONE?! Elsa is the best there is at what she does - tough, skilled and clever enough to handle any problem…except her brother, CULLEN. They have issues, and they'll have to put them aside not only to protect Earth but also to welcome the latest addition to the Bloodstone clan: their long-lost SISTER! Her awesome set of powers and unique Blood gem have placed a target on her back, and the worst horrors from beyond this realm are on the hunt. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of Doctor Strange Bloodstone (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI CGC 9.8

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Second Printing/ "virgin" Edition

Label #4101448019

Second Printing. Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Ig Guara. ELSA AND THE FAMILY BLOODSTONE! Who better to defend Earth from magical invaders than monster hunter ELSA BLOODSTONE?! Elsa is the best there is at what she does - tough, skilled and clever enough to handle any problem…except her brother, CULLEN. They have issues, and they'll have to put them aside not only to protect Earth but also to welcome the latest addition to the Bloodstone clan: their long-lost SISTER! Her awesome set of powers and unique Blood gem have placed a target on her back, and the worst horrors from beyond this realm are on the hunt. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of Doctor Strange Bloodstone (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI CGC 9.8

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Second Printing/"Virgin" Edition.

Label #4376048002

Second Printing. Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Ig Guara. ELSA AND THE FAMILY BLOODSTONE! Who better to defend Earth from magical invaders than monster hunter ELSA BLOODSTONE?! Elsa is the best there is at what she does - tough, skilled and clever enough to handle any problem…except her brother, CULLEN. They have issues, and they'll have to put them aside not only to protect Earth but also to welcome the latest addition to the Bloodstone clan: their long-lost SISTER! Her awesome set of powers and unique Blood gem have placed a target on her back, and the worst horrors from beyond this realm are on the hunt. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 169 CGC 7.0

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Label #4443813003

Doctor Strange stories continued from Strange Tales. 1st Doctor Strange in his own title. Cover art by Dan Adkins. The Coming of... Dr. Strange, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Origin of Dr. Strange retold; Stephen Strange seeks out the Ancient One in Himalayas in hope of a cure for his damaged nerves; He discovers that Baron 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. House ad for Amazing Spider-Man #61 and Thor #152. Letter to the editor from comics historian George Olshevski. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 170 CBCS 7.5

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Cover art by Dan Adkins. To Dream-- Perchance to Die!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Dr. Strange battles against Nightmare within the mind of the Ancient One. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 170 CGC 7.5

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Label #4143948001

Cover art by Dan Adkins. To Dream-- Perchance to Die!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Dr. Strange battles against Nightmare within the mind of the Ancient One. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 170 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Dan Adkins. To Dream-- Perchance to Die!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Dr. Strange battles against Nightmare within the mind of the Ancient One. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 177 CGC 9.0

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Label #4007755004

Dr. Strange gets a new costume that fans didn't care for in 1969--but it looks pretty cool to us! Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. The Cult and the Curse, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Asmodeus assumes form of Dr. Strange, to fool Ancient One; Strange takes on new masked costume. Asmodeus recites the Spell of Fire and Ice with dying breath, releasing Ymir the frost giant and Surtur the fire demon. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 179 CGC 8.5

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Label #4319602005

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. This issue reprints "The Wondrous World of Dr. Strange" by Stan Lee (script) and Steve Ditko (art) from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 2; Strange and Spider-Man battle Xandu, who has the Wand of Watoomb. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 180 CGC 8.0

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Label #4143948004

Cover pencils by Gene Colan (Dr. Strange figure) and Steve Ditko (Eternity figure), inks by Tom Palmer (Dr. Strange figure) and Steve Ditko (Eternity figure). Eternity, Eternity, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Nightmare attacks on New Year's Eve at Times Square; Reveals he has captured Eternity; Clea guest stars; Cameo appearance by writer Tom Wolfe. Dr. Strange pin-up by Colan. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 181 CGC 8.5

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Label #4143948005

Last 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. If a World Should Die Before I Wake, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange enters the Dream Dimension to battle Nightmare and free Eternity; Nightmare turns the Eye of Agamotto against Strange; Clea appearance. Letter to the editor from comics artist Scott Shaw. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 181 CGC 5.5

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Label #0337673007

Last 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. If a World Should Die Before I Wake, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange enters the Dream Dimension to battle Nightmare and free Eternity; Nightmare turns the Eye of Agamotto against Strange; Clea appearance. Letter to the editor from comics artist Scott Shaw. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 182 VG/FN 5.0

First 15-cent issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. And Juggernaut Makes Three!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange leads Juggernaut from the Crimson Cosmos into the Dream Dimension; Nightmare and Juggernaut's errant spells free Eternity; Eternity changes Strange's name to Stephen Sanders; appearance by Clea. Letters to the editor from author Tom Wolfe and comics artist Walt Simonson (misspelled "Simerson"). Cover price $0.15.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 6.0 Witnessed Sig Englehart

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Witnessed Signature: Steve Englehart on 6/15/2024

Label #24-2104B2E-013

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 FN 6.0

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 3 FN 6.0

Most of this issue reprints "The Domain of the Dread Dormammu" (from Strange Tales 126) and "Duel With the Dread Dormammu" (from ST 127) by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. There is a page and a half of new material, "Amidst the Madness," with script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Alan Weiss. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #14 (The Living Mummy). Brunner cover. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 4 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Frank Brunner. ...Where Bound'ries...Decay, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano and Bob Wiacek [as Crusty Bunkers]; Strange confronts Death, takes refuge inside form of Eternity. Strange fears Death no longer, & he Dies!!; Strange beholds Ancient One, who tells Strange he has won first in series of trials as Sorcerer Supreme; Ankh appears on Strange's forehead; Appearances by Clea, Eternity, and the Silver Dagger. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #33 (Sue Richards, Invisible Girl; Jack Kirby art?). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 8 CGC 9.4

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Label #4490401004

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Rights of Passage, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Dr. Strange and Clea battle Dormammu and Umar; Clea confronts her father Orini. Strange & Clea perform pagan ritual, & G'uranthic Guardian dumps Strange's stolen power into Clea; Strange reclaims power from Clea, & they leave Dark Dimension, Clea bound to her past no more; Clea origin. The story continues from Giant-Size Avengers 4. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 8 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Rights of Passage, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Dr. Strange and Clea battle Dormammu and Umar; Clea confronts her father Orini. Strange & Clea perform pagan ritual, & G'uranthic Guardian dumps Strange's stolen power into Clea; Strange reclaims power from Clea, & they leave Dark Dimension, Clea bound to her past no more; Clea origin. The story continues from Giant-Size Avengers 4. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 8 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Rights of Passage, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Dr. Strange and Clea battle Dormammu and Umar; Clea confronts her father Orini. Strange & Clea perform pagan ritual, & G'uranthic Guardian dumps Strange's stolen power into Clea; Strange reclaims power from Clea, & they leave Dark Dimension, Clea bound to her past no more; Clea origin. The story continues from Giant-Size Avengers 4. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 9 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. Consummation, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Dormammu emerges in Arizona, & Umar steals his strength; Strange transfers power to Clea, who frees Mother Earth; Mother Earth bonds the power of all creatures of Earth (including you, the reader) against Dormammu; Umar origin; Umar is revealed to by Clea's mother. Letters to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics) and comics historian Peter Sanderson. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) Annual 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #1392136006

"And There Will Be Worlds Anew!" Script by Marv Wolfman, co-plot and art by Craig Russell. Clea guest stars. Dave Cockrum cover. Cover price $0.50.

Doctor Strange (2015 5th Series) 2C NM- 9.2 Ross 1:100 Variant

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Chris Bachalo. Cover by Alex Ross. Take a tour of Doctor Strange's home-- the Sancto Sanctorum. It's the weirdest and most dangerous place in the Marvel Universe! A place where opening the wrong door can unleash hell on Earth. Unfortunately for you and your fellow visitor, Zelma, Strange's house is infested with something far worse than bed bugs! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Doctor Strange (2023 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

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Coccolo Variant Cover

Label #4248777002

Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Pasqual Ferry. Cover by Martin Coccolo. Stephen Strange is back! Reunited with Clea and Wong, it's back to business as usual for the Sorcerer Supreme. Have your children fallen into a deep nightmarish slumber? Are demonic refugees invading your home? Is your husband possessed by a satanic entity? Then call Doctor Strange! Join Jed MacKay (MOON KNIGHT, BLACK CAT) and Pasqual Ferry (NAMOR: CONQUERED SHORES, SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER'S SHADOW, THOR) as they begin a new chapter in the life of the Master of the Mystic Arts! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Doctor Strange A Separate Reality TPB (2016 Marvel) Epic Collection 1st Edition 1-1ST FN 6.0

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) #180-183, Sub-Mariner (1968-1974 1st Series) #22, The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #126, Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) #1, Marvel Premiere (1972-1981) #3-14 and Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #1-5.

Cover by Frank Brunner.

It's Doctor Strange at his very best, brought to you by a host of top-flight creators including Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Stan Lee and Barry Windsor-Smith! They'll take you on a trip to the dark side of the Marvel Universe, and bring you before the Undying Ones, Baron Mordo, the cosmic threat of Eternity and the eldritch horror of Shuma-Gorath!

Then, Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner break new boundaries of cosmic consciousness and other-dimensional adventure. Their all-time classic "Sise-Neg Genesis" and "Silver Dagger" sagas are strikingly personal epics featuring deliriously lush art and stories that plumb the depths of Strange's soul!

Also: Witness the death of the Ancient One, and Doctor Strange's ascension to Sorcerer Supreme!

Softcover, 472 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Book 3 of the Doctor Strange Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1969-1974.

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Written by Roy Thomas, Gardner Fox, Barry Windsor-Smith, Steve Englehart, Frank Brunner, Mike Friedrich, Archie Goodwin, and Stan Lee.

Art by Gene Colan, Herb Trimpe, Marie Severin, Sam Kweskin, Don Heck, Ross Andru, Barry Windsor-Smith, Irv Wesley, Frank Brunner, P. Craig Russell, Tom Palmer, Dick Giordano, Johnny Craig, Frank Giacoia, Dan Adkins, Don Perlin, Sal Buscema, Mike Esposito, Daeve Hunt, Ernie Chan, Alan Weiss, and Jim Starlin.

Cover price $39.99.

Doctor Strange Into Shamballa GN (1986 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 23 - 1st printing. Written by J.M. DeMatteis and Dan Green. Art by Dan Green. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.