American Update: ‘Unto Us Is Born… The Magician!’ Doctor Strange’s First Solo Issue #169
*Marvel: Following the relaxation of distribution regulations in 1968, Marvel expanded by cancelling its double-featured books Strange Tales, Tales to Astonish and Tales of Suspense, giving each hero space to breathe in his own comic. Three, however, continued the numbering of their parent titles, and one such was Doctor Strange, former star of Strange Tales, whose first solo issue was numbered #169. This opening issue of Marvel’s Sorcerer Supreme was a book-length retelling of his origins, scripted by Roy Thomas and lavishly illustrated by Dan Adkins, normally regarded only as an inker but here supplying full artwork. This lovely relaunch is an attractive VG, pence copy, sound at staples, high gloss, vibrant colour and only two diagonal upper cover creases preventing a higher grade. On sale at £65. SORRY, THIS HAS NOW SOLD