Doctor Strange Epic Collection #13
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Epic Collection gathers the final issues of the original Doctor Strange series (issues #42–#73) along with the Doctor Strange Annual #1, covering the end of the 1970s and early 1980s. It features the death of the Ancient One, Strange's journey through the afterlife, and his battles against threats like the Dweller in Darkness and the return of Dormammu. Written by Roger Stern and others, with art by Marshall Rogers, Paul Smith, and more, this volume marks a pivotal era for the Sorcerer Supreme.
In "Strange Tales," Doctor Strange faces a chilling invasion from the Skreed, a force that seeks to replace Lila Green—unaffected by Chaos—cell by cell, forcing the Sorcerer Supreme into a high-stakes battle on the mystical plane to keep the entity from breaching our world. Meanwhile, Clea and Paradox navigate their own mysterious paths, hinting at deeper currents beneath the surface. Written by David Quinn and Evan Skolnick, with art by Marie Severin and inks by Peter Gross, this issue features a striking cover by Gary Frank and Al Milgrom.
In "Earthly Powers," Doctor Strange confronts the lingering threat of Salome by dismantling her stronghold in Times Square and scattering her followers. With the aftermath of the battle, he reclaims Vincent Stevens' business, using it as a bridge to mend his fractured relationship with Wong—offering him the role of CEO in a move that tests both loyalty and legacy.
In "Dead Reckoning," Doctor Strange finds himself tangled in a web of debt and danger when a string of past associates—now hardened and desperate—converge on him, demanding payment. Amid the chaos, he briefly crosses paths with Kyllian, now known as Wildpride, under the watchful eye of Modred, as the line between old debts and new threats begins to blur.
In "The Sensual World," Jo finds herself caught in a surreal, shifting reality where the boundaries between self and other blur—only to discover her immunity to Chaos may be the key to stopping the Skreed’s insidious replacement of her from within. As Doctor Strange battles the creeping threat on the mystical plane, Clea and Paradox watch the unraveling unfold, their own roles in the crisis still unknown.
In "Earthquake Logic [Earthquake Logic, Part 1]," Doctor Strange returns four months after vanishing, his journey through the Vishanti’s ancient libraries having reshaped him—both in power and appearance—as he seeks to replace his worn Gaian Aura with the newly discovered Syzygy. The shift brings more than just a new look; it signals a deeper, more volatile transformation in his magic and his place in the mystical world.
In "Tectonic Shift [Earthquake Logic, Part 2]," Doctor Strange navigates a storm of personal and cosmic tension—Wong blames him for Imei’s death, Nick Fury demands his aid in tracking the Punisher, and as he walks through his neighborhood, a hidden coven of pollution-wielders begins to unravel the city’s stability. The story unfolds with quiet dread as magic and environmental decay collide, leaving the Sorcerer Supreme to confront forces both ancient and alarmingly modern.
In "Seismics [Earthquake Logic: Part 3]," Doctor Strange, wounded and desperate, channels his Catastrophe Magic to break free from his captors and confront the leader of the Coven. With a single, calculated move, he destabilizes their hierarchy, unraveling their grip on the city.
In "Losing My Religion," Doctor Strange finds himself caught between worlds when a demonstration of Technomagik's VR helmets goes awry, pulling him into the Magic Dimension. There, he must confront the terrifying Aspect of Catastrophe in a battle that tests his mastery of the mystical arts.
In "Walking Into Yesterday [The Homecoming, Part Three]," Doctor Strange returns to his childhood home in Nebraska, where he reconnects with Amanda, a single mom he once knew, and her daughter Jessica. As he finds unexpected peace in their company, a shocking diagnosis reveals a deeper, more personal threat tied to Baron Mordo’s past actions.
In "Resurrection [The Homecoming, Part Four]," Doctor Strange confronts a devastating revelation: Astrid Mordo, the daughter of his longtime adversary Baron Mordo, is the one who unknowingly transferred the cancer that now threatens to consume him. As the line between enemy and ally blurs, Baron Mordo is forced to make an unthinkable choice—confronting his own daughter in a final, heart-wrenching act of sacrifice.
In "Afterlife, Part Two," Doctor Strange ventures into Purgatory to reclaim a being known as Afterlife, only to find the entity unleashed and consuming souls in a violent frenzy. As the battle unfolds, Strange confronts a shocking truth: the creature is not a demon, but an angel trapped in torment—freed not by power, but by the very emotion he once denied.
In "Born Again?", Doctor Strange faces an ancient evil as Chthon prepares to manifest through Victoria Montessi, testing the limits of his power and resolve. With the fate of Earth hanging in the balance, Strange ventures into Chthon’s realm—only to be overwhelmed, until a surprising source of strength emerges from Victoria’s inner purity.
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↩ Reprints Strange Tales #1 (1994), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #76 (1995), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #77 (1995), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #78 (1995), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #79 (1995), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #80 (1995), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #81 (1995), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #82 (1995), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #83 (1995), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #84 (1995), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #85 (1996), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #86 (1996), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #87 (1996), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #88 (1996), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #89 (1996), Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #90 (1996), Doctor Strange: What Is It That Disturbs You, Stephen? #1 (1997)
Reprinted in Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme Omnibus #3 (2021)
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