Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Strangers Among Us

The classic solo adventures of Doctor Strange continue, with some of the wildest twist and turns you can imagine!

The masked mystery magician known as Strange tests his sorcery against Doctor Doom in a duel for the Oculus! But what is the connection between Strange and Dr. Vincent Stevens? After Morbius tracks down Strange to his new Sanctum Sanctorum, the Midnight Sons confront him over his bungling of Salome. And Clea makes her spellbinding return, needing the help of Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme — but which one? Strange tries to persuade Dr. Stevens to merge with him, but then sets his sights on Polaris of X-Factor! Meanwhile, Dr. Stevens possesses the Hulk, and Rick Jones must play exorcist! But will the weirdest bond of all be between Strange and the Aetheric Sword? And will Dormammu succeed in luring Clea back to the Dark Dimension?

COLLECTING: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) 62-75; Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Annual (1992) 4; Midnight Sons Unlimited (1993) 6

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs