“I need more power. I want to be able to move worlds and shake them to their foundations. I want enough power in my hands to tear planets from the heavens and place them in a new sky.”
―Doctor Strange
Doctor Stephen Strange (better known as Doctor Strange) is the main protagonist of the Doctor Strange comics published by DC Comics. He was a brilliant and formerly arrogant, neurosurgeon whose hands were crippled in a car accident. Seeking Enlightenment, he was mentored by the Ancient One and became the protector of the Sanctum Sanctorum, in 177A Bleecker Street, Greenwhich Village, New York City. He became the Sorcerer Supreme, the prime protector of the earth against the magical, mystical and interdimensional threats, alongside his best friend Wong. He has collected a plethora of mystical objects over the years, such as the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation.
Doctor Strange debuted in Strange Tales #110 (April, 1963) and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
Benedict Cumberbatch portrayed the character, debuting in the 2016 film Doctor Strange. He later reprised the role in various films, such as: Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
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The character was first portrayed in live-action by Peter Hooten in the 1978 television film Dr. Strange. Benedict Cumberbatch portrays Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Doctor Strange being referred to as "Sherlock Holmes" is a reference to his actor from the MCU, Benedict Cumberbatch once playing the character in the BBC tv series.
