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12August 1997
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Uncanny Origins #12

Marvel · August 1997 · on sale 1997

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Identification plate

Series
Uncanny Origins (Marvel, 1996 series)
Issue
#12
Publication date
August 1997
Key date
1997-08-00
On-sale date
1997
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$0.99; 1.38 CAD
Pages
36
Barcode
75960604347701211
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

Origin story on record for: Doctor Strange, Stephen Strange.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0Strange Beginnings...cover1pencils: Marcelo Campos; inks: Marcelo CamposDoctor Strange, Stephen Strange
1Physician, Heal Thyself!comic story22script: Len Wein; pencils: Mark Campos; inks: Mark Campos; colors: Bob Sharen; letters: Jack MorelliAncient One, Baron Mordo, Doctor Strange Origin, Donna Strange, Stephen Strange Origin, Victor Strange
2-in-house column1script: Stan Lee

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Marvel-Verse: Doctor Strange #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-93081-3
2021On eBay ›
Uncanny Origins: Myth & Magic #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-92043-2
2019On eBay ›

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