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Is Doctor Strange too boring for a movie?

Created by concept-character artist Steve Ditko, Doctor Strange made his first appearance in the comic titled ‘Strange Tales’ in July 1963.

benedict-cumberbatch-as-doctor-strangeInitially, Doctor Stephen Strange was an incredible, albeit arrogant, surgeon. His hands were injured in a car accident, which prevented him from continuing his surgical career.

Surgeon was his sole aspiration. Due to his prideful demeanor, he struggled to embrace any other profession. With his hand bones shattered, he subsisted on his savings until they were depleted, leading to profound depression. This despair drove Dr. Strange to embark on a quest to heal his hands, ultimately taking him to the Himalayas.

During this journey in search of a remedy for his hands, he encounters a sorcerer who introduces him to the Mystical and Martial Arts.

Equipped with a magical cloak, a magical eye, two enchanted allies, and an array of mystical artifacts, he dedicated himself to safeguarding Earth from supernatural and magical threats… well, this was the 1960s, after all…

the-defendersDr. Strange, together with The Hulk and the Sub-Mariner, formed a superhero team known as The Defenders. They were even joined by the Silver Surfer.

Unfortunately, their efforts were rather lackluster. After numerous reboots, adopting names like The New Defenders, Secret Defenders, and The Last Defenders, they eventually faded into obscurity.

The first on-screen appearance of Dr. Strange occurred in a television movie featuring Peter Hooten in 1978.

In the upcoming Marvel movie, Dr. Strange will be portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch. While Cumberbatch is an outstanding actor, the character of Dr. Strange may come across as rather dull.

It’s to be hoped that the filmmakers focused on crafting a compelling story rather than relying solely on special effects (despite the buzz about the impressive visuals in this film).

As mentioned previously, Strange often seemed bland… well, he was in the comics—perhaps the special effects are crucial to divert attention from Dr. Strange’s lack of charisma.

by

Helena Bryanlith

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