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Doctor Strange#17
Cover: Gene Colan & Tom Palmer

Doctor Strange #17

Aug 1976 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
“Utopia Rising!”

In "Utopia Rising!", Doctor Strange and Clea journey through time to uncover the mystical roots of America, encountering Sir Francis Bacon during a pivotal moment in history. As James Mandarin seeks to steal ancient magical texts—including the legendary New Atlantis—Strange faces a deadly challenge from Stygyro, Prince of Sorcerers. Written by Steve Englehart and brought to life by Gene Colan’s striking art, with inks by Tom Palmer and colors by the same, this 1976 Marvel classic blends historical intrigue with arcane danger. The cover, penciled by Colan and inked by Palmer, captures the spellbinding clash of past and power.

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writer Steve Englehart · artist Gene Colan · inker, colorist Tom Palmer · letterer John Costanza · cover Gene Colan, Tom Palmer

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Full credits

artist Gene Colan
inker, colorist Tom Palmer
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils Gene Colan
cover inks Tom Palmer

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James Mandarin attempts to steal magic books, including New Atlantis by Sir Francis Bacon. Strange & Clea travel back in time to trace origins of America. They hobnob with Bacon. Stygyro, Prince of Sorcerers, attacks Strange.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).