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Doctor Strange #169

Marvel · Series began 1968 · June 1968

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Dates

Cover date: June 1968
On sale: February 29, 1968
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Dan Adkins, Lumen Winter, Jack Kirby, John Romitainks: Dan Adkins, Lumen Winter, Vince Colletta, John Romitaletters: Sam Rosen, Artie Simekscript: Roy Thomas, Stan Lee

Stories

The Coming of... Dr. Strange · 20 pages
Origin of Doctor Strange. Stephen Strange seeks out the Ancient One in Himalayas in hope of a cure for his damaged nerves. He discovers that 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.

Publisher’s description

Doctor Strange's origin issue! How did renowned surgeon Stephen Strange become the Master of Mystic Arts? All is revealed through a dreamy flashback. The Ancient One summons their most disciplined student.

Reprinted in

Savage Tales (1972), Doctor Strange (1974), Essential Doctor Strange (2001), Marvel Masterworks: Doctor Strange (2003), Doctor Strange Omnibus (2016), Doctor Strange Epic Collection (2016), Marvel Tales: Doctor Strange (2020)