Doctor Strange Epic Collection #8
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Epic Collection gathers the early adventures of Doctor Strange, spanning from his first solo series in the 1960s through the introduction of his iconic foe Dormammu. The volume includes the classic Strange Tales stories where Stephen Strange battles mystical threats like the Dread Dormammu, Baron Mordo, and the Ancient One's dark secrets, alongside early appearances of Clea and the Mindless Ones. It collects issues from Strange Tales #110-111, #114-146, and material from other titles, establishing the foundational mythos of Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme.
In "Love is the Spell. The Spell is Death!", Doctor Strange is pulled into a deadly game of mind and magic when Dormammu seizes control of his body during a vulnerable moment. As the sorcerer’s spirit battles for survival in the Astral Plane, the line between love, loss, and eternal consequence begins to blur.
In "The Unbearable Lightness of Being!", Doctor Strange finds himself trapped within his own body as Dormammu takes control, forcing him to battle the dark lord from within while Clea and Topaz stand at his side. With the fate of his mind and magic hanging in the balance, the trio must confront Dormammu’s overwhelming presence before it’s too late.
In "Dragon Circle," Doctor Strange and Clea's bond deepens as they are united in marriage, marking a turning point in their shared destiny. Meanwhile, the New Defenders undergo a mysterious transformation, merging their spirits with mortal hosts to battle ancient forces—awakening the reincarnated spirit of King Arthur in a clash of magic, myth, and modern heroism.
In "Souled Out! The Faust Gambit Part I," Doctor Strange faces a perilous test of power and trust when apprentice Rintrah seeks his guidance—only for Baron Mordo to strike, attempting to steal Strange’s soul. With quick thinking and a bold reversal, Strange traps Mordo and the kidnapped Sara Wolfe inside a fragile soul sphere, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle of wills in the unseen realms.
In "The Faust Gambit Part II Demonic Re-Possession," Doctor Strange finds himself caught between the warring ambitions of Satannish, Mephisto, and Mephista, as well as the relentless Sons of Satannish, all demanding the soul Baron Mordo once pledged. With no clear path to safety, Strange is driven into the depths of Agamotto’s realm, where the rules of reality bend and the stakes of his choices grow darker than ever.
In "The Book of the Vishanti," Sara Krowler enters a marriage of convenience with Nikolai Mordo, bound by her father Viscount Heinrich Krowler’s dark design: their child will be the vessel for a powerful Transference spell meant to amplify his own abilities. The story unfolds with a quiet dread, as ancient magic and familial duty collide in a moment that will ripple through the mystical world.
In "Agamotto Mon Amour The Faust Gambit Part III," Doctor Strange confronts the sentient Eye of Agamotto in a tense, shifting dialogue that blurs the line between ally and adversary. As their bond is tested, the battle erupts—only to give way to a fragile truce, one that sets Strange on a desperate path to stop Satannish and Mephisto from unleashing their full-scale war upon New York. With Agamotto’s help, Strange regains his sight, his talismans, and his home, but the cost of victory remains uncertain.
In "Mephisto Waltz with Satannish Verses Part IV of the Faust Gambit," the fate of New York hangs in the balance as the ancient sorcerers Satannish and Mephisto unleash their clashing powers in a battle of wills. Doctor Strange, caught in the crossfire, attempts a desperate spell to merge the two demons into a single, unstoppable force—only to face the consequences of his own ambition.
In "Some Enchantress Evening," Doctor Strange finds himself locked in a deadly game of wits and magic when the mysterious Amora Incantare reveals her true identity as the Enchantress. With the Executioner at her side and reality unraveling around them, Strange must rely on his cunning and skill to survive—until Clea arrives to turn the tide.
In "Arkon's New York Adventure," the sorcerer Arkon arrives in New York with a mission to challenge Doctor Strange—only to be sidetracked by Clea, whose presence ignites an unexpected obsession. As tensions rise and magic flares, Arkon’s ambition collides with Clea’s resolve, setting the stage for a clash of wills that could reshape their fates.
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