Doctor Orientalism: Marvel's History of Anti-Asian Narratives

Stephen Vincent Strange’s journey begins not with a noble calling, but with a shattering loss of identity. Initially a brilliant yet profoundly arrogant neurosurgeon, Strange’s life centered entirely on his reputation and surgical skill. This existence is destroyed by a catastrophic car accident that causes severe nerve damage to his hands, rendering him unable to perform surgery. This physical disability serves as a catalyst for his transformation; after exhausting Western medicine, his desperation leads him to in Nepal. Mastery of the Mystic Arts

Under the tutelage of the , Strange undergoes a shift from scientific rationalism to mystical enlightenment. He learns that the universe is far larger than his own ego, eventually assuming the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme to defend the world. His power is augmented by iconic mystical relics, most notably the Cloak of Levitation , which grants him flight, and the Eye of Agamotto , an amulet used to negate evil magic and, in some versions, manipulate time. Cultural Impact and Legacy

is the Master of the Mystic Arts and Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, serving as the primary protector against magical and inter-dimensional threats . Created by artist Steve Ditko with scripting by Stan Lee , the character first debuted in Strange Tales #110 in 1963. The Fall of a Surgeon