Tracing Doctor Strange's Character Progression: From Arrogant Surgeon to Master of the Mystic Arts
Doctor Strange, also known as Stephen Strange, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee, the character made his first appearance in Strange Tales #110 in July 1963. Doctor Strange is a skilled surgeon turned sorcerer, who uses his magical abilities to protect the Earth and the multiverse.
At the beginning of the comics, Doctor Strange is portrayed as a brilliant but arrogant surgeon who is only interested in fame and wealth. He is driven by his ego and his desire to be the best in his field, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. However, after a car accident that injures his hands, he is unable to perform surgeries anymore and he turns to the mystic arts to heal himself.
As he begins his journey to master the mystic arts, he starts to realize the importance of humility and compassion. He learns that the power of magic comes with great responsibility, and that the true power of magic is not to be used for personal gain but to protect the Earth and the multiverse. He starts to understand that the ultimate goal of the mystic arts is to serve the greater good, not to serve oneself.
Throughout the comics, Doctor Strange's character goes through a profound transformation, he starts to understand the importance of humility and compassion, and he becomes a powerful and wise sorcerer, who is willing to sacrifice everything to protect the Earth and the multiverse. He is also willing to put his own life on the line to protect others, and he becomes one of the most powerful and respected members of the Marvel universe.