Multiple Releases This Season

In preparation for the Marvel Studios big screen debut of Doctor Strange on November 4 (see “ First 'Doctor Strange' Trailer ”), Marvel Comics is releasing multiple titles showcasing the many adventures of the Sorcerer Supreme over the next several months.

Marvel’s Doctor Strange Prelude #1 (of 2) will debut on July 6. Written by Will Pilgrim, with art by Jorge Fornes, this official prequel to the movie introduces the world of the Sorcerer Supreme. An ancient relic has been stolen from the British Museum and the Masters of the Mystic Arts must find the culprit before it’s too late. The issues will be collected in a trade paperback with other stories and released on October 5.

Doctor Strange: Strange Origin is written by Greg Pak and Jason Aaron, with art by Emma Rios and Chris Bachalo, and a cover by Julian Totino Tedesco. The collection includes Dr. Strange: Season One and Doctor Strange (2015) #1. MSRP is $19.99. Release is planned for August 31.

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Doctor Strange and the Secret Defenders will be released on September 7. The story is written by Roy Thomas and Ron Marz, with art by Andre Coates and Tom Grindberg and a cover by Tim Sale. The Master of the Mystic Arts revives the original non-team, picked from a deck of magical tarot cards, to face down a slew of evildoers. The collection includes Secret Defenders #1 – 11. MSRP is $29.99.

Doctor Strange Annual #1 will release on September 28. The story is written by Kathryn Immonen and Robbie Thompson, with art by Leonardo Romero and a main issue cover by W. Scott Forbes. Variant covers will be provided by Ron Lim, Skottie Young, and a Hip-Hop variant will be provided by Theotis Jones. The story will see the return of Clea in the wake of the Doctor’s worst beating ever, and what she has in mind makes that battle look like a walk in the park. The 40-page issue will have an MSRP of $4.99.

Marvel Universe Doctor Strange Digest collects Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man #21, Marvel Adventures Hulk #5, Marvel Adventures Super Heroes (2008) #5 and #9, and material from Marvel Adventures Super Heroes (2010) #21. The collection features a cover by Jacopo Camagni. MSRP is $9.99. Release is planned for September 28.

Doctor Strange Vol. 2: The Last Days of Magic Premiere HC is written by Jason Aaron, Gerry Duggan and James Robinson; with art by Chris Bachalo, Leonardo Romero, Danilo Beyruth, Mike Perkins and others; and a cover by Chris Bachalo. The collection includes Doctor Strange (2015) #6 -10 and Doctor Strange: Last Days of Magic #1. MSRP is $24.99. Release is planned for October 5.

Doctor Strange Epic Collection: A Separate Reality TPB collects Doctor Strange (1968) #180-183, Sub-Mariner (1968) #22, Incredible Hulk (1968) #126, Marvel Feature (1971) #1, Marvel Premiere #3-14 and Doctor Strange (1974) #1-5. The collection features a cover by Frank Brunner. MSRP is $39.99. Release is planned for October 19.

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Doctor Strange: The Flight of Bones TPB will collect Doctor Strange (1999) #1-4; Mystic Hands Of Doctor Strange; and material from Marvel Shadows And Light (1997), Shadows & Light (1998) #2 and Marvel Double-Shot #4. The collection features a cover by J. G. Jones. MSRP is $24.99. Release is planned for October 19.

A hardcover prose novel, Doctor Strange: The Fate of Dreams, will be released on October 5. The book is written by Devin Grayson, with a cover by Kevin Nowlan. The Sorcerer Supreme must team with his nemesis Nightmare to find out why people are suddenly having dreams that make them act out their worst impulses. MSRP is $24.99.

Color Your Own Doctor Strange is a coloring book penciled by Steve Ditko, Frank Brunner, Chris Bachalo and others. The cover for the 120-page collection is done by Frank Brunner. MSRP is $9.99. Release is planned for October 5.