Doctor Strange is perhaps the best example of an all-time Marvel great whose limited collected comics, strange Marvel Unlimited gaps, and general continuity obfuscation have kept the character in the dark for many comic book fans. If he’s not the leader in confusing comics paths, he’s certainly up there with the Silver Surfer and The X-Men.
As you might imagine, it has taken nearly all my mystical might, and a consultative visit to the domain of the Dread Dormammu himself, to put together a reading order for Dr. Strange comics! Enjoy the comics, and always remember: The Sorcerer Supreme sits silently inside his Sanctum Sanctorum, studiously (6 times fast).
Updates by Peyi Olugbodi (2/7/22)
I) Dr. Strange Origins and The 1960’s
Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Master Of The Mystic Arts
Collects: Strange Tales (1951) #110-111 And #114-146 And Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2
These are the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko issues that start it all, beginning in Marvel’s formative years, from 1963 to 1966.
The debut Dr. Strange tales are relatively breezy, comprising just half of Strange Tales during this time period. The comparatively shortened story-telling format helps generate Marvel’s first real multi-issue epic, Ditko’s cosmically plotted odyssey: “The Search for Eternity!”
These are must reads for any Marvel Comics fan, and certainly the best place to start with Dr. Strange.
Note that if you’re reading on Marvel Unlimited this will also get you 1) a bunch of Human Torch stories and 2) The debut of SHIELD, and Nick Fury as the head of SHIELD. The Torch stories are largely forgettable, but the early SHIELD comics feature some really fun team dynamics, as well as some Jack Kirby weapons designs that are just the coolest. Also, no, these bonus stories have no bearing on the events of Dr. Strange, although he may appear in some of the Torch’s adventures.
Marvel’s 2010’s “Season One” initiative gave some of their finest creative talents a shot at retelling the origins of their roster of heroes. Greg Pak was given the keys to Dr. Strange, and the end result is a solid modern addition to the foundation created by Ditko and Lee.
Roy Thomas Doctor Strange
Thomas is best known for his work on Avengers, but he took charge of Doctor Strange (alongside Denny O’Neil) after Stanly the Manly and Steve Ditko abdicated the throne.
The Dr. Strange comics from this period come down a notch from “The Search For Eternity,” but then again, most comics do. There are some major Strange-verse additions to Marvel’s magical kingdom, as well as the first appearance of Dr. Strange’s “blue-body” look.
Doctor Strange Masterworks Vol. 2
Collects: Strange Tales (1951) #142-168
Stan and Ditko begin to step back from the title, allowing new talent to come in like Denny O’Neil and Marie Severin. Also featuring the first appearance of the Living Tribunal!
Doctor Strange Masterworks Vol. 3
Collects: Doctor Strange (1968) #169-179, Avengers (1963) #61
The Roy Thomas blue-faced “Superhero Strange” era- complete with Game of Thrones-esque crossover with the Avengers!
II) Psychedelic Dr. Strange Meets The 1970’s — The Steve Englehart Run
Although it’s the Avengers who get all the hype these days, it’s the second supergroup that retains Marvel’s cool cache. The Defenders are perpetually dysfunctional, endlessly weird, and frequently some of the best superteam comics of the 1970s.
Early Defenders kick off as a team-up between Dr. Strange, Namor the Sub-Mariner, Hulk, and Silver Surfer. Black Knight and Valkyrie join the team before long.
New fans will want to explore The Defenders #1 to #11 and make their way through the Defenders crossover with the Avengers, The Avengers/Defenders War.
Issues: Marvel Feature #1 to #3, Defenders #1 to #8
Avengers Epic Collection: The Avengers/Defenders War
Collects: Avengers (1963) #115-128, Giant-Size (1974) #1, Defenders (1972) #8-11, Captain Marvel (1968) #33, Fantastic Four (1961) #150
Reading Order: Avengers #115, Defenders #8, Avengers #116, Defenders #9, Avengers #117, Defenders #10, Avengers #118, Defenders #11
Gerry Conway, Steve Englehart, Jim Starlin, Roy Thomas, Bob Brown, Rich Buckler, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Jim Starlin, John Romita Sr.- 11 April 2018
Collects: Defenders (1972) #7-16, Giant-Size Defenders #1 & Avengers #115-118
There is crossover with the avengers/defenders war epic collection but this is the only way to read issues 12-16.
Doctor Strange Epic Collection: A Separate Reality
Collects: Doctor Strange (1968) #180-183; Sub-Mariner (1968) #22; Incredible Hulk (1968) #126; Marvel Feature (1971) #1; Marvel Premiere (1972) #3-10, Material From #11, And #12-14; Doctor Strange (1974) #1-2, Material From #3, And #4-5
Frank Brunner, Steve Englehart, Gardner Francis Fox, Mike Friedrich, Archie Goodwin, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor- Smith, Gene Colan, Don Heck, Sam Kwesin, P. Craig Russell, Marie Severin, Jim Starlin, Herb Trimpe- 19 October 2016
Collects: Defenders (1972) #17-21, Giant-Size Defenders #2-4, Marvel Two-In-One #6-7; And Material From Mystery Tales #21, World Of Fantasy #11 And Tales Of Suspense (1959) #96
Chris Claremont, Steve Gerber, Jim Starlin, Len Wein, Sal Buscema, Don Heck, Gil Kane, George Tuska, Neal Adams- 23 June 2016
Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Alone Against Eternity
Collects: Doctor Strange (1974) #6-28, Annual (1977) #1; Tomb Of Dracula (1972) #44
Steve Englehart, P. Craig Russell, Jim Starlin, Roger Stern, Marv Wolfman, Alfredo Alcala, Gene Colan, Al Milgrom, Ruby Nebres, Tom Sutton- 27 January 2021
You can’t possibly be waiting for me to explain this in more detail – go check it out!
Issues: Tomb of Dracula #44, Dr. Strange #14, Tomb of Dracula #45
Steve Gerber Defenders
For all intents and purposes, “read the Defenders” is pretty solid Doctor Strange reading order advice. I highlight the Gerber run because 1) Steve Gerber wrote Howard the Duck
Collected in Marvel Masterworks: The Defenders Vol. 4
Issues: Defenders #22 to #41
Collects: Defenders (1972) #42-57, Material from FOOM (1973) #19
Roger Slifer and David Anthony Kraft take over as primary creators for this era as the non-team tackles the likes of Egghead’s Emissaries of Evil and Scorpio’s Zodiac! Plus Moon Knight and a guest appearance by Wonder Man of the Avengers!
Doctor Strange Epic Collection: The Reality War
Collects: Doctor Strange (1974) #29-51, Man-Thing (1979) #4; Material From Chamber Of Chills (1972) #3-4, Defenders (1972) #53
Naomi Basner, Chris Claremont, Gardner Fox, Bill Kunkel, Ralph Macchio, Donald McGregor, David Michelinie, Roger Stern, Ernie Chan, Howard Chaykin, Gene Colan, Kerry Gammil, Michael Golden, Don Perlin, Marshall Rogers- 23 February 2022
Collects: Defenders (1972) #58-75; Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #16
Jo Duffy, Ed Hannigan, David Anthony Kraft, Sal Buschema, Don Perlin, Herb Trimpe- 28 October 2020
Collects: The Defenders #76-91, Material From Tales To Astonish #13
Ed Hannigan, Steven Grant, David Anthony Kraft, Naomi Basner, Don Perlin, Herb Trimpe, Alan Kupperberg- 22 March 2022
III) Dr. Strange In The 1980’s – The Roger Stern & Peter Gillis Era
During the 1980’s Roger Stern penned some of the most important, and consistently solid Captain America, Avengers, Spider-Man, and yes, Doctor Strange comics. His extended run gives the good Doctor’s solo series new life.
Doctor Strange Masterworks Vol. 9
Collects: Doctor Strange (1974) #47-57, Marvel Fanfare (1982) #6, Material from Crazy (1973) #88 & Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1983)
Doctor Strange Masterworks Vol. 10
Collects: Doctor Strange (1974) #58-73
Ann Nocenti, Carl Potts, Roger Stern, Bret Blevins, Dan Green, Steve Leialoha, Tony Salmons, Paul Smith, Frank Cirocco- 2 March 2022
Roger Stern returns for an acclaimed run featuring artist Paul Smith!
Issues: Dr. Strange #58 to #74 — Popular stories are from #48 to #53, #55 to #62, #68 to #74
Defenders Epic Collection: The Six-Fingered Hand Saga
Issues: Defenders (1972) 92-109; Marvel Team-Up (1972) 101; Captain America (1968) 268
Doctor Strange: Into Shamballa
It’s still a strangely well kept secret that Marvel produced oodles of original graphic novels throughout the 1980’s. Sure, titles like The Death of Captain Marvel
Marvel Original Graphic Novel #23.
Defenders Epic Collection: Ashes, Ashes
Issues: Defenders (1972) 110-125, Avengers Annual (1967) 11
Following the Roger Stern era, Peter Gillis closes out the second volume of Doctor Strange.
Issues: Dr. Strange #76 to #81
Gillis’ Doctor Strange run continues within the pages of the newly relaunched Strange Tales.
Issues: Strange Tales #1 to #19
Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Triumph And Torment
Collects: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) #1-13; Marvel Original Graphic Novel #49 (1989): Doctor Strange And Doctor Doom – Triumph And Torment (1989)
Peter B. Gillis, Jean-Marc Lofficier, Roger Stern, Dann Thomas, Roy Thomas, Richard Case, Butch Guice, Mike Mignola, Kevin Nowlan- 23 October 2019
I don’t want to play favorites, but there’s a reason “Triumph and Torment” is one of my 100 favorite comics of all time. If you can read only one Doctor Strange comic published before 2000, make it Triumph and Torment.
Roger Stern and an early Mike Mignola (Hellboy
IV) Dr. Strange in the 1990’s — Roy Thomas Returns + Infinity Gauntlet
Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Omnibus Vol. 1
Collects: Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme #1 to #40
Following the Strange Tales era, Doctor Strange rebranded once again, this time to Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme. Roy Thomas returned to the mighty Marvel magician after 20+ years away from the character.
Doctor Strange Epic Collection: The Vampiric Verses
Collects: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) #14-33; Ghost Rider (1990) #12
Jean-Marc Lofficier, Howard Mackie, Fabian Nicieza, Dann Thomas, Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Ron Lim, Tony DeZuniga, Butch Guice, Geof Isherwood, Chris Marrinan, Javier Saltares, Jim Valentino- 1 September 2021
Infinity Gauntlet reading order
Jim Starlin and Ron Lim’s mega Thanos event may seem like an odd inclusion, but Doctor Strange actually plays one of the most significant tie-in comics, alongside Silver Surfer.
You don’t have to read these issues to understand Infinity Gauntlet, but I find that they add some nice color in the way the best tie-ins can. Plus, the Sorcerer Supreme fights a Dark Dimension version of Doctor Doom, so count me in.
Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Omnibus Vol. 2
Collects: Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme #41–59, Annual #2–3, Spider-Man/Dr. Strange: The Way To Dusty Death, Silver Surfer Vol. 3 #67, Morbius: The Living Vampire #9, Secret Defenders #1–11, And Material From Incredible Hulk Annual #18, Namor The Sub-Mariner Annual #2, And Silver Surfer Annual #5
Roy Thomas, Jean-Marc Lofficier, Len Kaminski- 17 July 2018
Spider-Man/Doctor Strange: The Way to Dusty Death
Collects: Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #2, #14; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #21, #50-51, #76-77, #80-81; Spider-Man/Dr. Strange: The Way To Dusty Death; Untold Tales Of Spider-Man: Strange Encounter
Avengers/Doctor Strange: Rise Of The Darkhold
Collects: Marvel Spotlight (1971) #3-4, Werewolf By Night (1972) #1, 3 & 15, Tomb Of Dracula (1972) #18-19, Marvel Chillers (1975) #1-2, Avengers (1963) #185-187, Doctor Strange (1974) #59-62, 67 & 81, Thor (1966) #332-333, Material from Dracula Lives (1973) #6, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #22, X-Men Annual (1970) #12, Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) #9-13 & 15
Horror and super heroes collide in this literal across-the-ages anthology featuring Dr. Strange, Dracula, the Avengers and the Book of Sins!
Collects: Thor (1966) #229-230, Dead Of Night (1973) # 11, Marvel Spotlight (1971) #26, Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #18, Marvel Team-Up (1972) #68, Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) #38-40, Material from Strange Tales (1951) #110 & 116, Thor (1966) #136, Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #1-4
Another heroes-meet-horror anthology from across the ages! This one with a particularly villainous focus. Plus a three-part team up with Daredevil!
Spirits of Vengeance: Rise of the Midnight Sons
Collects: Ghost Rider (1990) #28 & 31, Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) #1-6, Morbius: The Living Vampire (1992) #1, Darkhold: Pages From the Book of Sins (1992) #1, Nightstalkers (1992) #1, Web Of Spider-Man (1985) #95-96, Material from Midnight Sons Unlimited (1993) #1
It’s not quite the Defenders but Doc is on hand to quasi-officiate the inception of this vampire-fightin’ extended cast supernatural team-up featuring Ghost Rider(s) and Blade!
For more context, check out Comic Book Herald’s Midnight Sons reading order.
Strange continues his close involvement with the cosmic weight of the Infinity trilogy.
Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Infinity War
Collects: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) 34-47; Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Annual (1992) 2; Silver Surfer (1987) 67; Spider-Man/Dr. Strange: The Way To Dusty Death (1992) 1
Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, Jean-Marc Lofficier, Ron Marz, Dan Llawis, Geof Isherwood, MC Wyman, Kevin West- 2 August 2022
Collects: Secret Defenders #12-14, Cosmic Powers #1-6
Ron Marz, Ron Lim, Scot Eaton, Jeff Moore, Andy Smith- 11 November 2015
Deadpool and the Secret Defenders
Collects: Secret Defenders (1993) #15-25
Doctor Strange hands the mantle of leadership of the 90s “non-team” over to Dr. Druid. Featuring Deadpool, Drax, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and others- including a being called…”Strange”?!
Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Omnibus Vol. 3
Collects: Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme #60-90, Annual #4 And Ashcan Edition; Strange Tales (1994) #1; Midnight Suns Unlimited #6; Dr. Strange: What Is It That Disturbs You, Stephen? Gn; Untold Tales Of Spider-Man: Strange Encounter Gn
Max Douglas, John Hixon, Mark Tenney- 5 April 2022
Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Afterlife
Collects: Strange Tales (1994) 1; Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme 76-90, Ashcan Edition; Doctor Strange: What Is It That Disturbs You, Stephen?
Dr. Strange: What is It That Disturbs You, Stephen?
Doctor Strange: The Flight Of Bones
Collects: Doctor Strange: The Flight Of Bones (1999) #1-4, Mystic Hands of Doctor Strange (2010) #1, Material from Marvel Shadows and Light (1997) #1-2, Marvel Double Shot (2003) #4
Marvel Knights-era mini sees Stephen play spooky Sherlock with cool Tony Harris covers! Plus other not-necessarily-canonical black and white reimaginings!
V) Dr. Strange Enters the 2000’s
Doctor Strange has a very, well, strange stretch of comics across the early 2000’s Marvel Knights period of Marvel.
First there’s a short-lived and nearly erased from history four issue Marvel Knights series, and then there’s this J. Michael Straczynski reboot of the character simply titled “Strange.”
I don’t know whether this comic was supposed to completely alter Doctor Strange’s continuity, or if somebody just forget to mention it was a part of the Ultimate Universe, but “Strange” is best read as an alternate reality retelling of the Doc’s origins.
When you get past the “does this count?” discussion, JMS actually puts together a solid six issue run that I imagine may be more influential on the MCU version of Doctor Strange than anyone expects.
As per usual, there’s Dormammu, threatening the Defenders and Doc Strange once again!
More light-hearted, more humorous, and more concise, “The Oath” is just about everybody’s favorite Doctor Strange comic during the 2000’s. Leave it to Brian K. Vaughn (Saga, Y: The Last Man) and Marcos Martin (Private Eye) to craft a gorgeous murder mystery with Strange as Sherlock Holmes, Wong as Watson, and the Night Nurse as… the sexy yet equally skilled Night Nurse.
This is a must-read, and one of my favorite 100 Marvel Comics from 1998 to 2015.
Speaking of Brian Michael Bendis, he also includes Stephen Strange as one of Marvel’s well-intentioned, yet flawed Illuminati. In a weird way, these are actually some of the best Doctor Strange comics from 2000 to 2007.
These issues should be read before the New Avengers / Secret Invasion tie-ins.
Following his involvement in the Illuminati, Doctor Strange plays a major role in World War Hulk. For the record, you should definitely check out Planet Hulk
Strange’s questionable decisions in WWH generate some of the best action of the event, and also cement his status as an ethically compromised Sorcerer Supreme. This theme on Doctor Strange – whether or not he’s a good man – will continue on through to 2015.
Remember: Read this before New Avengers: “The Search For the Sorcerer Supreme.”
From 2004 to 2010, the Marvel Universe runs through Brian Michael Bendis’ New Avengers, and Doctor Strange begins to play a major role in these comics following Civil War (starting with New Avengers #26).
If you embark upon the New Avengers journey, know that you are jumping in after Avengers Disassembled, House of M, and Civil War, and before Secret Invasion. So yes, there are a lot of Universe-wide events that fill in the details from this time period.
For pure Strange happenings, you’ll want the New Avengers story arc entitled “The Search for the Sorcerer Supreme”, or New Avengers #51 to #54. Note that if you jump straight to this story arc, you will want to read Illuminati and World War Hulk (the previous two story entries) first.
Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural
Not a Doctor Strange story per say, but a functional follow-up to “Search for the Sorcerer Supreme,” and written by the great Rick Remender.
Given the creative combo of Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Daredevil) and Emma Rios (Osborn, Pretty Deadly), my expectations for “Strange” were sky high. The four issue miniseries doesn’t quite deliver on that promise, but presents a solid post-Sorcerer Supreme look into Stephen Strange’s life nonetheless.
Short-lived Defenders series from the typically excellent Matt Fraction.
In the grand tradition of Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2, we have another Doctor Strange story masquerading as a Spider-Man title.
New Avengers by Jonathan Hickman
Doctor Strange continues his involvement with the Illuminati during the Marvel NOW! relaunch of New Avengers. Jonathan Hickman dedicates part of the story to Strange’s comprimises with the Dark Arts, and sets the stage for Strange’s involvement in Secret Wars.
I highly recommend the entire Jonathan Hickman Avengers & New Avengers era, but the simplest solution to Doctor Strange comics is going to be New Avengers Annual #1, which is entirely a Strange story.
I love Secret Wars. It’s my favorite Marvel event of all time. Doctor Strange plays a major role, and you should check it out!
VI) All-New All-Different Doctor Strange
Following the conclusion of Secret Wars, Doctor Strange was given an All-New All-Different title with Jason Aaron (Scalped
Doctor Strange Vol. 2: The Last Days of Magic
Doctor Strange Vol. 3: Blood in the Aether
Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme Vol. 1: Out of Time
Doctor Strange Vol. 4: Mr. Misery
Collects: Doctor Strange 17-20, Annual 1
Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme Vol. 2: Time After Time
Collects: Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme #6 to #10
Doctor Strange/Punisher: Magic Bullets
Collects: Doctor Strange/Punisher: Magic Bullets (2016) #1-4
Frank and the Doc team up against mafia demons- ‘Nuff Said!
Doctor Strange Vol. 5: Secret Empire
Collects: Doctor Strange 21-26
VII) Marvel Legacy
Doctor Strange Vol. 6: God of Magic
Collects: Doctor Strange 381-385
Collects: Damnation 1-4, Johnny Blaze: Ghost Rider 1, Doctor Strange 386-389, Iron Fist 78-80, Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider 15-17
See here for Comic Book Herald’s complete Marvel Damnation reading order!
Collects: Doctor Strange 381-390, Doctor Strange: Damnation 1-4
To get the entire “Legacy” Cates written era of Doctor Strange in one package.
VIII) Marvel Fresh Start Doctor Strange
Avengers by Jason Aaron Vol 1: The Final Host
Collects: Avengers (2018) #1-6, Material from Free Comic Book Day 2018 (Avengers/Captain America)
Doc is front and center part of an all-new lineup of Earth’s Mightiest (thanks, Loki!)
Collects: Infinity Countdown Prime (2018), Infinity Countdown (2018) #1-5, Infinity Countdown: Adam Warlock (2018) #1 and Material from Free Comic Book Day 2018 (Amazing Spider-Man)
The Infinity Stones start getting around and Doc plays a key role by the end!
Doctor Strange by Mark Waid Vol. 1: Across The Universe
Collects: Doctor Strange (2018) #1-5
Mark Waid and company take Doc into the cosmos in the Infinity Wars prelude!
Collects: Infinty Wars Prime (2018) #1, Infinity Wars (2018) #1-6
Doc helps Adam Warlock gather a new Infinity Watch, unfortunately Gamora has her own plans for the Infinity Stones!
Collects: Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme (2018) #1-2, Infinity Wars: Iron Hammer (2018) #1-2, Infinity Wars: Arachknight (2018) #1-2, Infinity Wars: Weapon Hex (2018) #1-2, Infinity Wars: Ghost Panther (2018) #1-2, Infinity Wars: Infinity Warps (2018) #1-2
Doc gets Infinity Warped together with Captain America as the Soldier Supreme!
Doctor Strange by Mark Waid Vol. 2: Remittance
Collects: Doctor Strange (2018) #6-11
A mysterious tale of two doctors! 400th Issue Anniversary! Plus a magical accountant?!
Collects: Immortal Hulk: The Best Defense (2018) #1, Namor: The Best Defense (2018) #1, Doctor Strange: The Best Defense (2018) #1, Silver Surfer: The Best Defense (2018) #1, Defenders: The Best Defense (2018) #1
Although incredibly enjoyable, technically does not feature the Dr. Strange of the Prime Marvel Universe (just a time-travelling old ghost version…)
Collects: War Of The Realms (2019) #1-6, War Of The Realms: Omega (2019) #1
Doc helps Earth’s heroes fight Malekith’s evil forces from across Asgardian cosmology!
Doctor Strange by Mark Waid Vol. 3: Herald
Collects: Doctor Strange (2018) #12-17
Let loose in realms of magic, Dr. Strange has no choice but to become the new Herald of Galactus!
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Vol. 7: Bad Dream
Collects: Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur #37-41
Brandon Montclare, Natacha Bustos, Ray-Anthony Height- 26 June 2019
Doctor Strange by Mark Waid Vol. 4: The Choice
Collects: Doctor Strange (2018) #18-20, Doctor Strange Annual (2019) #1
Mark Waid, Tini Howard, Pornsak Pichetshote, Andy MacDonald, Jesus Saiz, Lalit Kumar Sharma, Ariel Olivetti- 8 January 2020
Savage Avengers Vol. 2: To Dine With Doom
Collects: Savage Avengers (2019) #6-10, Savage Avengers Annual (2019) #1
Gerry Duggan, Ron Garney, Kim Jacinto, Patch Zircher, David Finch- 5 August 2020
Collects: Tarot (2019) #1-4
Alan Davis, Paul Renaud- 2 September 2020
Valkyrie: Jane Foster Vol. 2: At The End Of All Things
Collects: Valkyrie: Jane Foster (2019) #6-10
Jason Aaron, Al Ewing, Torunn Gronbekk, Cafu, Pere Perez, Ramon Rosanos, Mahmud Asrar- 23 September 2020
Dr. Strange, Surgeon Supreme Vol. 1: Under The Knife
Collects: Dr. Strange (2019) #1-6
Mark Waid, Kev Walker, Phil Noto- 16 December 2020
Savage Avengers Vol. 3: Enter The Dragon
Collects: Savage Avengers (2019) #11-16
Gerry Duggan, Adam Gorham, Butch Guice, Patch Zircher, Valerio Giangiordano- 3 March 2021
Collects: Strange Academy (2020) #1-6
Skottie Young, Humberto Ramos- 17 February 2021
Thor By Donny Cates Vol. 2: Prey
Collects: Thor (2020) #7-14
Donny Cates, Nic Klein, Aaron Kruder, Olivier Coipel- 16 June 2021
Collects: Strange Academy (2020) #7-12
Skottie Young, Humberto Ramos- 20 October 2021
Savage Avengers Vol. 5: The Defilement of All Things by the Cannibal
Collects: Savage Avengers (2019) #23-28
Gerry Duggan, Patch Zircher- 8 March 2022
Collects: Defenders #1-5
Al Ewing, Javier Rodriguez- 3 May 2022
Collects: Death Of Doctor Strange (2021) #1-5
For the full guide to tie-ins and reading order.
Jed MacKay, Lee Garbett- 15 March 2020
Latest Additions:
Collect: Strange Academy (2020) #13 to #18
Collects: Strange Academy: Finals #1 to #6
Doctor Strange: Nexus of Nightmares
Collects: Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise #1 to #4
Doctor Strange by Jed MacKay Vol. 1: The Life of Doctor Strange (2023)
Collects: Doctor Strange (2023) #1 to #5
Hi! I’ve been reading the JMS Spider-Man run and in issue #500, they mentioned something about a new upcoming Dr. Strange miniseries. I don’t want to spoil anything, but the characters talked about sending Strange to its own beginnings. My question is: the Straczynski run from 2005 (Doctor Strange: Beginnings and Endings) is supposed to be the one that’s teased on Amazing Spider-Man, right? I didn’t read it yet, but it caught my attention that you mentioned that it’s a new origin for Doctor Strange, almost as if it were something from an alternate universe, but being put in context with the Amazing Spider-Man issue that I mentioned, I think it makes sense as canon to the Earth-616.
Can you update this with the new Epic Collection books?
Why is Doctor strange vol1: Collecting 1-5 missing from the newer series?
The first item on the list should state ASM Annual 2, not 3. Otherwise, great list.
Love your guides Dave, have used them for years as I am a MU member. This is by far the most confusing one to follow; so much overlap and the backtracking around the 90s…is it done on purpose or do you need to clean it up a bit?? If you need specifics, I can tell you.
Thanks for all you do!
Hey! The beggining of Doctor Strange vol 5 secret empire its like completly different of the ending of the ol 2 of doctor strange and the sorceres supreme, like they assume things that happend but they do not apear in the comic, is there any comic missing or they explain it in other parts? thanks!
Nope. It’s just fkd up. There was a new artist that came in and, to make matters worse, they released 2 issues in the wrong order! I can’t remember exactly which 2, but it was something like 23 & 24, whereas 24 was released 2 weeks BEFORE 23. This was during Secret Empire & about the time they switched artists.. believe it. Stranger things have happened…
Dr. Strange: Triumph and Torment is now on Marvel Unlimited and you’re right, it is fantastic
Do you mean Spiderman Annual 2?
Marvel Unlimited just added #180-183 in 1968-1969 run and #1-12 of 1074-1988 (Englehart)!
Ohhhhhhhh yeah! Noticed some Steve Gerber Adventure into Fear (Man-Thing) added this week as well.
Marvel premiere Strange issues still strangely lacking, but it still feels like Christmas.
WOW! Thank you so much Dave I really want to read Doctor Strange and now I know exactly where to start. again Thank you so much!
Awesome, glad you like the work, and enjoy the comics!