MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 11

It's the end of an era for Doctor Strange as this Masterworks volume collects the thrilling conclusion of one of his earliest solo comic runs!

As the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange protects our dimension from threats we can hardly comprehend. What happens when the things that keep these terrors at bay — his many mystic tools and protections, his Sanctum Sanctorum itself — are gone? A gauntlet of Mephisto, the demon Khat and then the frighteningly powerful alien sorcerer Urthona send Doctor Strange on the run. He must find a way to repair his mystic cloak and survive death itself to save our realm, or Urthona will triumph…and unleash the unfathomable upon Earth! Also featuring the quest for Topaz’s soul, J.M. DeMatteis and Dan Green’s stunning Doctor Strange graphic novel and more rare stories!

COLLECTING: Doctor Strange (1974) 74-81, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 23; material from Strange Tales (1987) 1-3, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 8, 31

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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