10 Amazing Stan Lee Comics Marvel Fans Must Read

The Master of the Mystic Arts, Doctor Stephen Strange, first appeared in Strange Tales #110, co-created by Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko. Unlike many other heroes of the Marvel Universe, the Sorcerer Supreme was created to battle evil warlocks and demons from alternate planes of existence, rather than your average everyday criminal.

Ditko is more known for this series than Lee, with the artist having created a surrealist atmosphere through some truly unique art. However, Stan wasn't slacking off on the writing department, with the 'Marvel Method' having paid dividends once again.

When the letters started pouring in for more stories about the character, Lee really began to show his stuff. For the fifteen or so previous issues, the dreaded Dormammu was referenced and whispered hints were given that there was a reason for him to be feared. It wasn't until Strange Tales #126, however, that he truly made his presence known, which resulted in a massive confrontation between the being and the Sorcerer Supreme.