strange, stephen (fictional character)

Collects a selection of Marvel Comic books featuring the superhero Doctor Strange--from his origin story searching for a cure to his damaged hands to some of the worst trials he has ever faced--such as against the demonic D'Spayre, who showed him what his life would have been had he never learned the arts mystical.

Collects three stories about Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the new Avengers. Includes read-along CD.

When enchanted beasts begin staging bizarre attacks at a Long Island mall before spreading throughout New York, a burned-out Doctor Strange is forced to collaborate with mystical allies and the Avengers in order to save the city.

"Only Doctor Strange can protect our world from the darkness beyond! But every spell cast comes at a cost. What happens when Earth's Sorcerer Supreme falls behind on his tab? Find out as the good doctor wakes up somewhere very odd, nearly naked--with no spell books, no weapons and no memory of how he got there...or why all the monsters are chasing him! And as a new visitor to Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum learns one wrong door can lead to oblivion, a magic circle of Strange's friends and allies are about to face their greatest threat. Dark forces are destroying everything mystical in the multiverse, and their sights are set on this dimension. Magic's days are numbered, and Doctor Strange is not ready!"--Back cover.

"They've crossed the dimensions, purging each of all sorcery. Now the Empirikul have come to the source of magic on Earth. The Master of the Mystic Arts finds himself at the mercy of the Imperator! But the Empirikul have nearly won the battle before it's even started. With his magic destroyed and his world on the brink of disaster are there any more tricks left up Strange's sleeves? Or failing that, how about some cool weapons? Plus: As the Empirikul wreak havoc on magic users across the Marvel Universe, discover Wong's ultimate sacrifice, watch Brother Voodoo make a stand and meet a new player just as she's about to lose the game!"--Back cover.

Dr. Strange accidentally makes hundreds of mini sentinels as he is studying a captured sentinel and it is up to the Super Hero Squad to save the day.