Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme ##1
Marvel Comics • Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme Vol. 1
Writer
Peter B. Gillis
Interior Artist
Richard Case
Cover Artist
Jackson Guice
Publication Date
March 1988
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Stephen Strange returns to his role as Sorcerer Supreme after losing his title previously. He faces mystical threats and reclaims his magical artifacts.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines near top staple, slight corner blunting, otherwise flat cover with good gloss and sharp corners visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25, Graded (CGC 9.0-9.4): $40 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies range between $10 and $20 depending on condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly worth the cost of professional grading unless part of a bulk submission, as the raw value is relatively low and fees would outweigh the potential value increase.
Notable Features
First issue of the second ongoing Doctor Strange series (Sorcerer Supreme volume), featuring the classic Marvel Comics Group box and $2.50 price variant.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard Marvel newsstand/direct markings of the late 1980s, correct paper stock, and proper color registration visible through the protective bag.