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Character(s): Doc Strange & Mike
Publication: America's Best Comics No. 12
Publication Date: Winter 1945
Publisher: Nedor Publishing Co.
 Doc Strange began his comic book career
in Thrilling Comics no. 1 as "Doctor Strange," a super-smart crimefighter with no special powers.
However, he gained superpowers (along with a costume) in issue no. 7, becoming
"Doc Strange" as of issue no. 10.
His sidekick, Mike, came along in issue no. 24.
Doc Strange got his powers from taking
"Alosun -- secret distillate of liquid sun atoms." (I'm not familiar with the science behind that one...)
Doc Strange's powers included super strength and endurance, as well as limited flight
(perhaps even just "super-jumping" ability). Doc Strange had no secret identity.
Doc Strange appeared in Thrilling
Comics nos. 1-64 and America's Best Comics nos. 1-23, 27
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Information for this column was found in Howard Keltner's Index to Golden Age
Comic Books. There is a new edition of this great book now available. Email Bob Klein for details on how to purchase a copy!
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