Doctor Strange: Lords of Fear

Marvel’s 2017 Doctor Strange: Lords of Fear is a single-issue tribute that reprints classic Doctor Strange stories from the 1960s, anchored by the foundational work of writer/artist Steve Ditko and writer Stan Lee. It spotlights the Sorcerer Supreme’s early battles against otherworldly threats, offering a concise entry point into the mystical corner of the Marvel Universe. This issue matters as a compact showcase of the eerie, psychedelic artistry and cosmic-scale storytelling that defined Strange’s debut era.