Doctor Strange is now in theaters, and if early reviews are any indication, Marvel has again struck gold. With Benedict Cumberbatch's mystic performance and the chops of director Scott Derrickson, the film is said to expand the Marvel Cinematic Universe the same way Strange comics did in the 1960s -- psychedelics and sorcery. The former surgeon has led some of the genre's most bizarre arcs over the years, from satanic cults and vampires to Gods and Satan himself. He will undoubtedly bring a new flavor to the Avengers' big screen lineup.
Since his debut in 1963, the sorcerer has made over 3,500 appearances, most notably in Strange Tales, The Defenders, and his own solo titles. Strange's ability to slip between dimensions and timelines notwithstanding, few characters are as adept at bringing out Marvel's esoteric side. So for those who can't get enough magic on the big screen, we've assembled a most strange starter guide.
