{"product_id":"doctor-strange-annual-1-1976-vf","title":"Doctor Strange Annual # 1 1976 VF+","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoctor Strange Annual # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, published by Marvel Comics on October 19, 1976, is a landmark Bronze Age issue notable for its avant-garde artistic style and for being the first \"King-Size\" annual featuring the character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"...And There Will Be Worlds Anew!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue follows a surreal, \"head-trip\" journey through mystical dimensions: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Quest: While searching for his missing lover, Clea, Doctor Strange is summoned by the Ancient One to recover the stolen Book of Knowledge from the Temple of Man.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePhaseworld: Strange's pursuit leads him to the extra-dimensional realm of Phaseworld, where he becomes trapped in a \"demonic love triangle\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eConflict: He must battle the dangerous Empress of Phaseworld, Lectra, and other entities like Sargor and Phaydra to save Clea and secure the book. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue is celebrated for the \"auteur\" work of its creative team, particularly the lush, detailed art that evolved Dr. Strange's visual legacy: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriters: Marv Wolfman and P. Craig Russell (co-plotters).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: P. Craig Russell (Pencils, Inks, and Colors).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Art: Dave Cockrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691240865892,"sku":"BI220","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_13_20_04_13_802.jpg?v=1768356351","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/doctor-strange-annual-1-1976-vf","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}