Stephen Strange
Few characters carry the mystical weight of Stephen Strange, who made his catalog debut in Marvel #4 in 1970, brought to life by the legendary duo of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. A Silver Age creation with staying power that stretches across an extraordinary 56 years of publication, Strange has proven himself one of comics' most enduring presences — with six key issues to his name that any serious collector will want to track down. Published through Editions Lug, his adventures unfold most prominently across Strange, Titans, and Spécial Strange, where he keeps remarkable company alongside the likes of Peter Parker, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Captain America. With 155 appearances in the catalog and a legacy that refuses to fade, Stephen Strange is an essential figure for anyone who wants to understand the full, wondrous scope of Marvel's Silver Age and beyond.
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Trivia
- 🗓️ Stephen Strange first appeared in Marvel #4 in 1970 — that's 56 years ago. It's a recognized key issue.
- 🎨 Co-created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
- 🏆 Ranks #893 of 59,192 characters in our catalog by number of appearances — one of the most-published characters we track.
- 📚 Appears in 155 issues across 86 different series.
- ⭐ 6 of their appearances are key issues collectors actively chase.
- 📈 Has appeared in comics for 56 years (1970–2026) — a true Silver Age mainstay.
Covers through the years — 2010–2018
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