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.
The mystical amulet, Eye of Agamotto, was introduced as a significant artifact used by Doctor Strange.
Doctor Strange received his first solo comic book series, expanding the character's stories beyond Strange Tales.
Several storylines in the 1980s revisited and deepened Doctor Strange's origin and mythos, including explorations of his role as Sorcerer Supreme.
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.
The costume for Doctor Strange was updated with subtle changes for the MCU sequel films to modernize the look while maintaining iconic elements.
Stephen Strange establishes himself as a top neurosurgeon, known for his skill and arrogance.
Strange is involved in a tragic car accident which severely damages his hands, ending his surgical practice.
In desperation to heal his hands, Strange travels the world and eventually finds Kamar-Taj, where he begins training in the mystic arts.
After rigorous training and trials, Strange takes the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme, tasked with defending Earth from magical threats.
Strange confronts the powerful entity Dormammu and traps him in a time loop to protect Earth.
Doctor Strange works alongside the Avengers during the Infinity War to try to prevent Thanos from obtaining all Infinity Stones.
Using the Time Stone, Strange explores possible futures to find a way to defeat Thanos, ultimately sacrificing the stone for the victory.
Strange mentors Wong, who becomes a powerful ally and defender of the mystical realms.
Strange assists Peter Parker with mystical threats and hints at training him in magic.
Strange contends with various threats across the multiverse, protecting reality from dangerous incursions.
