Strange Tales is a Marvel Comics anthology series. The title was revived in different forms on multiple occasions. Doctor Strange and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. made their debuts in Strange Tales. It was a showcase for the science fiction/suspense stories of artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, and for the groundbreaking work of writer-artist Jim Steranko. Two previous, unrelated magazines also bore that title.
The pre-Comics Code Strange Tales #28 (May 1954). Cover art by Harry Anderson.
Strange Tales #79 (Dec. 1960), a colloquially called "pre-superhero Marvel" comic. Cover art by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko.
Strange Tales #135 (Aug. 1965). Cover art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia.
Strange Tales vol. 2, #1 (April 1987). Art by "Carlbret" (Carl Potts and Bret Blevins).
Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in Strange Tales #110. Doctor Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats. Strange was introduced during the Silver Age of Comic Books in an attempt to bring a different kind of character and themes of mysticism to Marvel Comics.
Textless cover of Doctor Strange #2 by Alex Ross (January 2016).
Splash page, Strange Tales #110 (July 1963), the character's debut. Art by Steve Ditko.
Doctor Strange #177 (Feb. 1969), the debut of Strange's short-lived new look. Cover art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer.