Doctor Fate
DC · 1987 · 4 issues
About the series
A short-lived but potent 1987 series from DC, Doctor Fate reimagines the mantle of the Lord of Order through a rotating cast of characters. Written by J. M. DeMatteis and drawn by Keith Giffen, this four-issue run explores the legacy of Kent Nelson as new bearers—including Linda Strauss and the enigmatic Dr. Benjamin Stoner—contend with the ancient spirit Nabu and the chaos god Typhon. It matters as a key moment in the late-1980s DC universe, distilling the cosmic and psychological weight of the Fate legacy into a tight, character-driven arc.