Doctor Strange 1 p. 26 (1974)
Artists: Frank Brunner (Penciller) , Dick Giordano (Inker)
23 Comments - 6,237 Views - 16 Likes
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DescriptionFavorites are hard. If I had to pick (besides my Ditko Strange Tales #129 page, another class altogether) it would be this page by Frank Brunner. I found it at the San Diego Comic Con the second year I was collecting. I had already spent my budget for that year when I saw this on the wall of a dealer. I immediately negotiated with my wife for a chance to buy this beauty. I have been a life long fan of Alice in Wonderland and remember this page fondly. At the time I never imagined that such a Dr. Strange icon would ever be for sale. Doctor Strange meets Agamotto.Social/Sharing |
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Michael Mikulovsky
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/30/2010
Hey John I feel honored to be the first to comment on this gem. I loved Dr. Strange growing up as well. I loved Brunner's, Barry Windsor Smith, Steve Ditko & Sal Buscema's version of the good doctor the best. This is really a beautiful page. Congrads on owing this master piece.
Rubén DaCollector's Paperback Art
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/30/2010
Here you go John, finally your first comment. Though after seeing this just now for the first time, I have a strong feeling that the complete absence of comments after so many views IS as you say because "the sight of it strikes people dumb", though NOT because the art is great as you think, but rather because of how godawful your scan is. Because let's face it, EVERY fan of Brunner Dr Strange THINKS this page probably looks great, but there's no way to really tell because you've done such a good job of making it appear as bad as possible. I mean come on, a bad low rez scan from a bad quality photocopy of the original art? Ugh.... I assure you, do something about it and the comments will come!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/30/2010
While Brunner is his own best inker, Giordano did a great job on this issue and you got a page with the hookah-smoking caterpillar. This is one of the most memorable scenes of his magical run.
Duke Fuller
Member Since 2008
Posted on 12/31/2010
Great find and story! Thanks for sharing... Honored to be the fourth person to comment. A true beauty!!!! Congrats to you and your wife.. (I've had those negotiations myself!!).
. BRAUNY 
Member Since 2007
Posted on 12/31/2010
An awesome page worthy of many more comments! Congrats!
Rubén DaCollector's Paperback Art
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/13/2011
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Scan improved as requested :)THERE YOU GO! That's the way to do it John! NOW we can really spend some time examining the piece in more detail, and taking in the beauty! I suggest you send another e-mail to comicart-l with the title: Brunner Dr. Strange #1 p.26 - Color Scan !
JAUME VAQUER MESTRE
Member Since 2003
Posted on 1/14/2011
Wonderful piece. The new scan is a great improvement!!!
The Comic Coffin™
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/19/2011
How did I miss this one??? Such a perfect combination of artist and inker and a memorable page from this book.
Doc R
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/26/2013
This is a truly great Frank Brunner Doc Strange example. Congrats on an amazing piece!
Daniel M
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/9/2015
I bet the Doc's pain went away because he's breathing what that high caterpillar is smoking!! Congrats on a very cool page!
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted on 8/5/2017
Wow, what a wonderful find!
I was blown away when I saw Frank's work on Dr. Strange. That first issue was magic. Years and years later, I was able to commission him for a Dr. Strange piece. That's how big an impact it made on me.
Congratulations!
Steven Filosa
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/20/2018
Absolutely an awesome piece. I have a few, but this is a beauty.
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/13/2019
Dick Giordano a top 5 maybe top 3 you could make a case for greatest inker of all time. Bravo!
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
Posted on 1/25/2025
That magical page where Doctor Strange fell into a Jefferson Airplane song. I spent a lot of time leafing back to this page just to see the caterpillar. Beautiful, beautiful, Brunner classic.
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