Doctor Strange
Dr. Stephen Strange was a world-renowed neurosurgeon, but one interested in only money. A car crash caused him to shake uncontrollably, which meant he could no longer practice. Desperate, he uses all of his money to find a Tibetan monk only known as the "Ancient One" to cure him. Much to Strange's surprise, the Ancient One is a bit more than a monk--he's a sorceror. During his time at the monastery, Strange has a change of heart and becomes a more selfless man, and in return, the Ancient One teaches him magic. To help defend his home town of New York City, Strange returns from Tibet and establishes the Sanctum Sanctorum, and joins the ranks of New York superheroes. Eventually, he takes the title of Sorceror Supreme, as the most powerful magic-user of his universe.
Dr. Strange was the creation of one of Marvel Comics' first and most influential artists, Steve Ditko. Marvel was preparing to launch a new title called Strange Tales in 1963, and as the new character was to be the centerpiece of that title, Ditko named him Dr. Strange. Drawn by Ditko and written by Stan Lee, Strange Tales became an instant hit for Marvel--it came just as the Counterculture Era began, and Strange's adventures in alternate universes and astral planes appealed to college students looking for something new and psychedelic in comics. Fans wrote to Marvel, asking for the deeper meaning in some of Strange's artifacts and spells, like the Eye of Agamotto or the Book of the Vishanti...only for Lee to admit that he had just made them up off the top of his head (though Lee did do research into ancient mythology to give Strange some basis in reality).
Though now closing on 60 years of existence, Dr. Strange's appearance and outfit has actually undergone little change over the years--quite something for such a long-lived comic character. His popularity has been consistent if not spectacular, though that may change with the success of 2016's "Dr. Strange" and 2018's "Infinity War" movies, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the role.
With the huge success of Strange in the MCU, naturally he's getting more cosplay these days. This cosplayer was at Anime Central 2018, dressed as Strange from the movies. It's a great costume to begin with, and includes not only the Eye of Agamotto and Strange's white-streaked hairstyle, but also a light-up spellcasting effect! There were a lot of people getting Strange's picture, and I was happy to get this one.
Doctor Strange
Dr. Stephen Strange was a world-renowed neurosurgeon, but one interested in only money. A car crash caused him to shake uncontrollably, which meant he could no longer practice. Desperate, he uses all of his money to find a Tibetan monk only known as the "Ancient One" to cure him. Much to Strange's surprise, the Ancient One is a bit more than a monk--he's a sorceror. During his time at the monastery, Strange has a change of heart and becomes a more selfless man, and in return, the Ancient One teaches him magic. To help defend his home town of New York City, Strange returns from Tibet and establishes the Sanctum Sanctorum, and joins the ranks of New York superheroes. Eventually, he takes the title of Sorceror Supreme, as the most powerful magic-user of his universe.
Dr. Strange was the creation of one of Marvel Comics' first and most influential artists, Steve Ditko. Marvel was preparing to launch a new title called Strange Tales in 1963, and as the new character was to be the centerpiece of that title, Ditko named him Dr. Strange. Drawn by Ditko and written by Stan Lee, Strange Tales became an instant hit for Marvel--it came just as the Counterculture Era began, and Strange's adventures in alternate universes and astral planes appealed to college students looking for something new and psychedelic in comics. Fans wrote to Marvel, asking for the deeper meaning in some of Strange's artifacts and spells, like the Eye of Agamotto or the Book of the Vishanti...only for Lee to admit that he had just made them up off the top of his head (though Lee did do research into ancient mythology to give Strange some basis in reality).
Though now closing on 60 years of existence, Dr. Strange's appearance and outfit has actually undergone little change over the years--quite something for such a long-lived comic character. His popularity has been consistent if not spectacular, though that may change with the success of 2016's "Dr. Strange" and 2018's "Infinity War" movies, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the role.
With the huge success of Strange in the MCU, naturally he's getting more cosplay these days. This cosplayer was at Anime Central 2018, dressed as Strange from the movies. It's a great costume to begin with, and includes not only the Eye of Agamotto and Strange's white-streaked hairstyle, but also a light-up spellcasting effect! There were a lot of people getting Strange's picture, and I was happy to get this one.