Doctor Strange ##15
Marvel Comics • Doctor Strange: Master of the Mystic Arts Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Gene Colan and Tom Palmer
Cover Artist
Gene Colan
Publication Date
June 1976
Cover Variant
Regular (United Kingdom Pence Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title 'The Devil's Workshop!'. Dr. Strange battles Xander the Merciless in the Dimension of the Unseen. Clea also appears. This issue continues the Bronze Age run of Dr. Strange which is highly regarded for its psychedelic art by Gene Colan.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and light color-breaking ticks visible along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Light surface scuffing and glare visible on the poly-bagged cover, though the actual paper appears to have good color retention. Visible edge wear along the top margin.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25 - $40 | Graded (CGC 7.5): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range from $20 to $45. High-grade CGC 9.4+ copies have sold between $250 and $400, but lower grades like 7.0-8.0 stay consistent around the $100 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for grading unless the collector desires preservation. The comic appears to be in the 7.0-8.0 range, and the cost of grading plus shipping may exceed the immediate value gain for this specific issue unless it hits an 8.5 or higher.
Notable Features
Pence price variant (10p) indicated in the top right corner, which is a regional variant intended for the UK market. Features 'The Sorcerer Supreme battles alone against an unholy host in The Devil's Workshop!' cover blurb. 25-cent price circle noted on upper left.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel production. Paper quality appears consistent with the newsprint used in the mid-1970s. Includes standard UPC barcode (though it is a Pence variant, the box is present).