Doctor Strange Epic Collection #1
"Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic!" kicks off the Epic Collection with a thrilling descent into the unknown, as Stephen Strange tumbles through dimensions after fleeing Mordo. Penciled and inked by Steve Ditko—whose distinctive style defines the issue—and featuring early work by Stan Lee, this story introduces a world ruled by Shazana, a tyrant who stole power from a wizard and now faces rebellion from her sister. With Ditko’s art and Stan Goldberg’s colors bringing the surreal realms to life, the journey begins with Strange’s cunning survival and a pivotal alliance forged in shadow.
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After escaping from Mordo, Strange plummets thru dimension after dimension, finally coming to a stop in a world ruled by Shazana, a female tyrant who once conned a wizard into giving her some of his powers, which she repaid by destroying him. Believing her sister has recruited Strange to overthrow her she battles Strange into submission. Allowing himself to be imprisoned so he can recover from his earlier battle with Mordo, Strange gets the lay of the land, then helps Shazana's sister overcome the evil ruler, destroying the source of her power even as he uses it to begin his journey back home.
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