Doctor Strange was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko and first appeared in Strange Tales #110.
Artist Steve Ditko designed Doctor Strange's iconic costume and mystical visual style, greatly influencing the character's aesthetic.
Benedict Cumberbatch was cast as Doctor Strange for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, marking the character's transition to mainstream film.
Marvel Studios released the live-action Doctor Strange film, bringing the character to wider global recognition through cinema.