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Issue: Doctor Strange #56
Publication Date: December 1982
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Issues: #56 of 81 Issues (184 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct Edition
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
On Sale Date: 08/31/1982
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.75 CAD
£0.25 GBP
$0.60 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 4 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Al Milgrom (editor); Ann Nocenti (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (head editor?)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Amazing Heroes #14.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U. S.
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Variants2
Disclose Reprinted In9
Disclose Reprinted From0
There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
Disclose Images2
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Interior Page
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Original artwork, inks over pencils on standard comic board. Colors yet to be added.
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Paul Smith [as PMS] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Smith [as PMS] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Strange
Character(s): Doctor Strange
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition #[nn] published September 1997
as Doctor Strange #56 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagObras Maestras #33 published May 1999
as Un Mago Renovado 1 [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagObras Maestras #33 published May 1999
as Portada Original de Doctor Strange #56 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #4 published July 2009
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #4 published July 2009
as Doctor Strange #56 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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A Mystic Reborn!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roger Stern
Penciller(s): Paul Smith
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Colorist(s): Bob Sharen
Letterer(s): Jim Novak
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Strange
Character(s): Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Morgana Blessings; Wong; Sara Wolfe; Adria [Sylvia Nettlebaum]; Kaecilius [Joe Crocker]; Demonicus [Tyrone Lewis]; The Ancient One (flashback); Baron Mordo (flashback); Loki (cameo); Dormammu (cameo); Silver Dagger (cameo); The Hulk (cameo); Princess Clea (cameo); Eternity (cameo)
Synopsis: A retelling of the origin of Dr. Strange. Demonicus, Adria, and Kaecilius attempt to attack Dr. Strange in his mansion, but are captured by Adria's misuse of the Purple Dimension. All three last defeated in Strange Tales #143.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperaventuras Marvel #69 published March 1988
as Invasão Mística [Story on Interior Page(s)]Do original, faltam as páginas 5 a 10.
In Content Item: FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition #[nn] published September 1997
as A Mystic Reborn! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagObras Maestras #33 published May 1999
as Un Mago Renacido [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Dr. Strange #4 published July 2009
as A Mystic Reborn! [Doctor Strange #56] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Refers to: Strange Tales #128, Strange Tales #143, Doctor Strange #50.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee; Jim Shooter
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bullpen Bulletins
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes photo of Marvel employees: Christie Scheele (colorist); Tom DeFalco (editor); Carmela Merlo; Roger Stern; John Byrne; Mark Gruenwald (editor); Belinda Glass. Printed between pages 21-22 of story sequence 1.
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Al Milgrom [as Allen Milgrom] (editor); Ann Nocenti (assistant editor)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Strange Mails
Character(s): Vision; Scarlet Witch
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from readers Ron Jackrell, Robbie Lynch, Jana C. Hollingsworth, and Mike Simmons, with an illustration.

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