Doctor Stephen Vincent Strange, best known under his alias
Doctor Strange, is a fictional
superhero appearing in
American comic books published by
Marvel Comics. Created by artist
Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in
Strange Tales #110 (July 1963). A former doctor, Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats. Debuting in the
Silver Age of comics, the character has been featured in several eponymous comics series and adapted in a variety of media including
video games, an
animated television show, and films.