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'''Doctor Strange''', or '''Dr Strange''', ([[PROSE]]: | '''Doctor Strange''', or '''Dr Strange''', ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Wonderland (novel)}}) was a [[superhero]] who operated in [[Earth-616]]. | ||
He possessed various [[magic]]al [[Superpower (ability)|powers]] such as [[levitation]] ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Incomplete Death's Head (comic story)}}, etc.) and a "[[cash spell]]". ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Totally Stonking, Surprisingly Educational And Utterly Mindboggling Comic Relief Comic (comic story)}}) | |||
In [[the Doctor's universe]], accounts differed on whether he was a real person ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Totally Stonking, Surprisingly Educational And Utterly Mindboggling Comic Relief Comic (comic story)}}, [[PROSE]]: {{cs|Millennial Rites (novel)}}) or a fictional character. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Return of Doctor Mysterio (TV story)}}, [[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Shining Man (novel)}}, etc.) | |||
[[ | == Biography == | ||
=== Donating to Comic Relief === | |||
Doctor Strange was among the [[superhero]]es who [[donated]] to [[Comic Relief (in-universe)|Comic Relief]] in [[1991]], declaring "By the [[hoary Hosts of Hoggoth]]... a [[cash spell]], I [[think]]!" while [[magic]]ally creating [[money]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Totally Stonking, Surprisingly Educational And Utterly Mindboggling Comic Relief Comic (comic story)}}) | |||
=== Visiting Maruthea === | |||
Doctor Strange once visited [[Maruthea]] for [[Bonjaxx]]'s [[birthday party]], [[Levitation|levitating]] near the [[bar]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Incomplete Death's Head (comic story)}}) | |||
[[Bill Potts]] was a fan of a film that involved [[astral projection]] titled ''[[Doctor Strange (film)|Doctor Strange]]''. ([[PROSE]]: | === Hearing Franklin's call === | ||
[[file:Doctor Strange will stand by your side.png|thumb|left|Doctor Strange hears [[Franklin Richards]]' cry. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Seize the Child! (comic story)}})]] | |||
Doctor Strange heard [[Franklin Richards]]' cry for [[Sue Richards|his mother]], stating that whatever menaced Franklin, Doctor Strange would [[standing|stand]] by his [[side]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Seize the Child! (comic story)}}) | |||
=== In New York City === | |||
On [[31 December]] [[1999]], a "thoughtful man" wearing a "voluminous blue cloak" was levitating in a brownstone in [[New York City]]. He cocked his head to listen to the warning screams of [[spirit]]s. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Millennial Rites (novel)}}) | |||
=== Legacy === | |||
[[File:The Defenders.jpg|thumb|A [[poster]] depicting [[The Defenders Issue 109|an issue]] of ''[[The Defenders]]'', featuring Doctor Strange. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Return of Doctor Mysterio (TV story)}})]] | |||
Dr Strange comics were drawn by [[Steve Ditko|Ditko]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Wonderland (novel)}}) | |||
[[David Taylor (Fanboys)|David]] read [[Marvel]] comics and believed he had [[Superpower (ability)|superpowers]] as a kid. He believed he could [[hex]] people with [[satan]]ic bolts of [[light]] like Doctor Strange. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Fanboys (short story)}}) | |||
He also appeared as a character in the [[comic book]] ''[[The Defenders]]'', as seen on a [[poster]] depicting [[The Defenders Issue 109|one issue]] in [[Grant (The Return of Doctor Mysterio)|Grant]]'s [[childhood]] [[bedroom]]; he also appeared on a separate poster for the [[Mighty Marvel Comicon 1975]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Return of Doctor Mysterio (TV story)}}) | |||
[[Bill Potts]] was a fan of a film that involved [[astral projection]] titled ''[[Doctor Strange (film)|Doctor Strange]]''. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Shining Man (novel)}}, [[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Soul Garden (comic story)}}) | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
[[File:Doctor Strange and Doctor Who Lee Sullivan.jpg|thumb|Doctor Strange/''Doctor Who'' concept art by [[Lee Sullivan]].]] | [[File:Doctor Strange and Doctor Who Lee Sullivan.jpg|thumb|Doctor Strange/''Doctor Who'' concept art by [[Lee Sullivan]].]] | ||
* In 1991, [[Andrew Cartmel]] proposed a [[crossover]] between Doctor Strange and ''Doctor Who'' to ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' editor [[John Freeman]], called ''[[The Two Doctors (comic story)|The Two Doctors]]''. The plot Cartmel submitted involved a [[Rock and roll|rock]] band that made a deal with a [[demon]] to become successful. [[Lee Sullivan]] made a piece of promotional art for the crossover with Doctor Strange, the [[Seventh Doctor]], and [[Ace]]. Despite being a ''Doctor Who'' fan and liking the idea of the crossover, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Tom DeFalco decide not to proceed with the crossover following the reduced interest in ''Doctor Who'' caused by the [[BBC]]'s then-recent "hiatus".<ref>[https://downthetubes.net/?p=3239 Crossovers That Never Happened: The Two Doctors]</ref> | *In 1991, [[Andrew Cartmel]] proposed a [[crossover]] between Doctor Strange and ''Doctor Who'' to ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' editor [[John Freeman]], called ''[[The Two Doctors (unproduced comic story)|The Two Doctors]]''. The plot Cartmel submitted involved a [[Rock and roll|rock]] band that made a deal with a [[demon]] to become successful. [[Lee Sullivan]] made a piece of promotional art for the crossover with Doctor Strange, the [[Seventh Doctor]], and [[Ace]]. Despite being a ''Doctor Who'' fan and liking the idea of the crossover, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Tom DeFalco decide not to proceed with the crossover following the reduced interest in ''Doctor Who'' caused by the [[BBC]]'s then-recent "hiatus".<ref>[https://downthetubes.net/?p=3239 Crossovers That Never Happened: The Two Doctors]</ref> | ||
* Doctor Strange appears on a poster on [[Grant (The Return of Doctor Mysterio)|Grant]]'s wall. However, he is not identified by name. | *Doctor Strange appears on a poster on [[Grant (The Return of Doctor Mysterio)|Grant]]'s wall. However, he is not identified by name. | ||
* [[Benedict Cumberbatch]] played Doctor Strange in the 2016 film, ''[[Doctor Strange (film)|Doctor Strange]]'', which [[Bill Potts]] refers to on two occasions in the [[DWU]] as a film she likes. | *[[Benedict Cumberbatch]] played Doctor Strange in the 2016 film, ''[[Doctor Strange (film)|Doctor Strange]]'', which [[Bill Potts]] refers to on two occasions in the [[DWU]] as a film she likes. | ||
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Revision as of 12:49, 4 May 2024
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Doctor Strange, or Dr Strange, (PROSE: Wonderland [+]Loading...["Wonderland (novel)"]) was a superhero who operated in Earth-616.
He possessed various magical powers such as levitation (COMIC: The Incomplete Death's Head [+]Loading...["The Incomplete Death's Head (comic story)"], etc.) and a "cash spell". (COMIC: The Totally Stonking, Surprisingly Educational And Utterly Mindboggling Comic Relief Comic [+]Loading...["The Totally Stonking, Surprisingly Educational And Utterly Mindboggling Comic Relief Comic (comic story)"])
In the Doctor's universe, accounts differed on whether he was a real person (COMIC: The Totally Stonking, Surprisingly Educational And Utterly Mindboggling Comic Relief Comic [+]Loading...["The Totally Stonking, Surprisingly Educational And Utterly Mindboggling Comic Relief Comic (comic story)"], PROSE: Millennial Rites [+]Loading...["Millennial Rites (novel)"]) or a fictional character. (TV: The Return of Doctor Mysterio [+]Loading...["The Return of Doctor Mysterio (TV story)"], PROSE: The Shining Man [+]Loading...["The Shining Man (novel)"], etc.)
Biography
Donating to Comic Relief
Doctor Strange was among the superheroes who donated to Comic Relief in 1991, declaring "By the hoary Hosts of Hoggoth... a cash spell, I think!" while magically creating money. (COMIC: The Totally Stonking, Surprisingly Educational And Utterly Mindboggling Comic Relief Comic [+]Loading...["The Totally Stonking, Surprisingly Educational And Utterly Mindboggling Comic Relief Comic (comic story)"])
Visiting Maruthea
Doctor Strange once visited Maruthea for Bonjaxx's birthday party, levitating near the bar. (COMIC: The Incomplete Death's Head [+]Loading...["The Incomplete Death's Head (comic story)"])
Hearing Franklin's call
Doctor Strange heard Franklin Richards' cry for his mother, stating that whatever menaced Franklin, Doctor Strange would stand by his side. (COMIC: Seize the Child! [+]Loading...["Seize the Child! (comic story)"])
In New York City
On 31 December 1999, a "thoughtful man" wearing a "voluminous blue cloak" was levitating in a brownstone in New York City. He cocked his head to listen to the warning screams of spirits. (PROSE: Millennial Rites [+]Loading...["Millennial Rites (novel)"])
Legacy
Dr Strange comics were drawn by Ditko. (PROSE: Wonderland [+]Loading...["Wonderland (novel)"])
David read Marvel comics and believed he had superpowers as a kid. He believed he could hex people with satanic bolts of light like Doctor Strange. (PROSE: Fanboys [+]Loading...["Fanboys (short story)"])
He also appeared as a character in the comic book The Defenders, as seen on a poster depicting one issue in Grant's childhood bedroom; he also appeared on a separate poster for the Mighty Marvel Comicon 1975. (TV: The Return of Doctor Mysterio [+]Loading...["The Return of Doctor Mysterio (TV story)"])
Bill Potts was a fan of a film that involved astral projection titled Doctor Strange. (PROSE: The Shining Man [+]Loading...["The Shining Man (novel)"], COMIC: The Soul Garden [+]Loading...["The Soul Garden (comic story)"])
Behind the scenes
- In 1991, Andrew Cartmel proposed a crossover between Doctor Strange and Doctor Who to Doctor Who Magazine editor John Freeman, called The Two Doctors. The plot Cartmel submitted involved a rock band that made a deal with a demon to become successful. Lee Sullivan made a piece of promotional art for the crossover with Doctor Strange, the Seventh Doctor, and Ace. Despite being a Doctor Who fan and liking the idea of the crossover, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Tom DeFalco decide not to proceed with the crossover following the reduced interest in Doctor Who caused by the BBC's then-recent "hiatus".[1]
- Doctor Strange appears on a poster on Grant's wall. However, he is not identified by name.
- Benedict Cumberbatch played Doctor Strange in the 2016 film, Doctor Strange, which Bill Potts refers to on two occasions in the DWU as a film she likes.
External links
Footnotes
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