Doctor Strange

Few characters in comics embody the intersection of mysticism and modernity as vividly as Doctor Strange. A neurosurgeon turned sorcerer, he redefined what it means to be a hero in the Marvel Universe, wielding ancient magic to protect reality itself. His journey from arrogant genius to Sorcerer Supreme has made him a cornerstone of Marvel’s mythos, blending high-stakes drama with cosmic stakes in ways that continue to captivate readers.

Born in 1930 to a wealthy family, Stephen Strange’s early life was marked by privilege and ambition. A prodigy in medicine, he became a celebrated neurosurgeon—until a devastating car accident left his hands permanently damaged, shattering his career and sense of purpose. Desperate for a cure, he embarked on a journey to Tibet, where he encountered the Ancient One, a mystic who taught him the ways of the Mystic Arts. His transformation was far from easy: years of training, self-doubt, and moral reckoning culminated in his becoming the Sorcerer Supreme, a guardian of Earth’s magical defenses. Yet his past lingered—his estrangement from family, his failed attempts to resurrect his brother, and the guilt that haunted him long after his hands were healed.