Strange Tales #110 (Marvel, 1963) Marvel Silver Age Hero Comic #65. He's not on the cover, but Doctor Strange made his first appearance in this issue's backup feature. Also in that story (drawn by Steve Ditko) is the first appearance of the Ancient One. Jack Kirby's cover is devoted to the Human Torch story (featuring the Wizard as well as cult villain Paste-Pot Pete). Dick Ayers handled interior art on the Torch. 10 th Issue featuring the Human Torch dated the same as Fantastic Four #16. #4 most valuable 1 st appearance 1963 silver age Marvel comic. Print run estimate: 189,000 copies. Doctor Stephen Vincent Strange, best known under his alias Doctor Strange, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in Strange Tales issue 110 published in July 1963. A former neurosurgeon, Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats. Debuting in the Silver Age of comics, the character has been featured in several eponymous comics series and licensed derivative media including video games, an animated television show, films, and merchandise such as trading cards and figurines. A Marvel Studios live-action film adaptation, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the titular role, is set for a 2016 theatrical release. Dr. Strange debuted in Strange Tales #110 (July 1963), a split book shared with the feature The Human Torch. Doctor Strange appeared in issues #110–111 and #114 before the character's eight-page origin story appeared in #115 (Dec. 1963). Scripter Lee's take on the character was inspired by the Chandu the Magician radio program that aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System in the 1930s. With issue #135 (Aug. 1965), The Human Torch feature was replaced, and Dr. Strange began sharing Strange Tales with the espionage series Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Ditko drew Dr. Strange through issue #146 (July 1966), and during this period he and Lee introduced many of Strange's allies, such as his eventual lover Clea, who debuted, initially unnamed, in Strange Tales #126 (Nov. 1964); and enemies, such as the flame-headed Dormammu in that same issue, and Nightmare in #110. CGC Universal 297 copies / NM+ 9.6 or better = 3 copies / Heritage Auctions sold 52 copies as of 1/2011 CGC Universal 523 copies / NM+ 9.6 or better = 4 copies / Heritage Auctions sold 94 copies as of 9/2013 CGC Universal 813 copies / NM+ 9.6 or better = 6 copies / Heritage Auctions sold 138 copies by 7/2015 OVERSTREET ANNUAL PRICE GUIDE VALUES FOR EACH GRADE 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 9.0 9.2 2015 $550.00 $1,100.00 $2,200.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $15,000.00 2014 $350.00 $700.00 $1,400.00 $3,000.00 $6,000.00 $9,000.00 2013 $224.00 $448.00 $672.00 $1,848.00 $4,174.00 $6,500.00 2012 $171.00 $342.00 $513.00 $1,436.00 $3,118.00 $4,800.00 2011 $146.00 $292.00 $438.00 $1,241.00 $2,521.00 $3,800.00 2010 $140.00 $280.00 $420.00 $1,190.00 $2,345.00 $3,500.00 2009 $129.00 $258.00 $387.00 $1,097.00 $2,099.00 $3,100.00 2008 $120.00 $240.00 $360.00 $1,020.00 $1,885.00 $2,750.00 2007 $119.00 $238.00 $357.00 $1,012.00 $1,756.00 $2,500.00 2006 $115.00 $230.00 $345.00 $978.00 $1,639.00 $2,300.00 2005 $111.00 $222.00 $333.00 $944.00 $1,522.00 $2,100.00 2004 $107.00 $214.00 $321.00 $910.00 $1,393.00 $1,875.00 2003 $103.00 $206.00 $309.00 $876.00 $1,288.00 $1,700.00 HIGHEST SALES = HERITAGE AUCTIONS www.ha.com Strange Tales #110 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages.... Lot 91229 CGC NM+ 9.6 -- Auction ended on Jul 26, 2012 Sold For: $42,129.73‡ Strange Tales #110 Northland pedigree (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.... Lot 91195 CGC NM 9.4 -- Auction ended on Aug 1, 2013 Sold For: $28,680.00‡ Strange Tales #110 Twin Cities pedigree (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.... Lot 91173 CGC NM 9.4 -- Auction ended on May 5, 2011 Sold For: $22,107.50‡ Strange Tales #110 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages.... Lot 93103 CGC VF+ 8.5 -- Auction ended on Jul 27, 2012 Sold For: $3,107.00‡ Strange Tales #110 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages.... Lot 12513 CGC VF 8.0 -- Auction ended on Apr 8, 2012 Sold For: $3,107.00‡ CGC COMICS - ALL GRADED/SLABBED COPIES - CENSUS TO CHECK RARITY .