Doctor Strange #57

In "Gather My Disciples Before Me!", Dr. Strange finds himself overwhelmed when the news spreads that Clea has left his side, drawing a flood of eager mystics to the Sanctum. As he turns down the offer from Jimaine Szardos, her powerful mother takes offense—and the resulting magical clash threatens to unravel the boundaries between realms. Written by Roger Stern and brought to life by Kevin Nowlan’s striking art and Terry Austin’s dynamic inks, this 1983 issue captures the chaos of sudden attention and the high stakes of mystical pride. The cover, also by Nowlan, perfectly captures the tension of the moment.