Classic Bronze Age Marvel this book matters:Doctor Strange #1 launches the character’s celebrated 1974 solo series following his run in Marvel Premiere.
The issue introduces Silver Dagger, a religious zealot determined to destroy Doctor Strange and all forms of sorcery. It also begins one of the strongest creative periods in the character’s Bronze Age history, with Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner combining psychedelic mysticism, horror imagery, and superhero drama.
Brunner’s cover is one of the issue’s strongest selling points: Doctor Strange trapped by a many-tentacled creature, crystal-ball beams pinning his hands, a skull, magical artifacts, and enough occult clutter to make a normal living room immediately fail inspection.
The intact Marvel Value Stamp is also an important condition detail for a 1974 Marvel comic and is specifically noted on the CBCS graded CBCS 9.0 VF/NM with Off-White to White Pages.
The slab presents very nicely overall. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the holder, label, and encapsulated comic. Photos are part of the description.
Minor superficial case wear may be present from normal handling, but no obvious major holder damage is visible.
Combined shipping: I’m happy to combine shipping on multiple slab purchases when practical. If charges separate shipping, I’ll combine the items into one secure package and refund any excess after actual postage, insurance, and packing/handling materials are accounted for. Same buyer, same -provided address only.
ALL items packaged VERY securely.
