Doctor Strange is a fictional character from Marvel Comics. He was created by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee and first appeared in "Strange Tales" #110 in 1963. Doctor Strange, whose real name is Stephen Vincent Strange, was initially a renowned neurosurgeon. However, after a severe car accident that left him unable to use his hands, he turned to magic for healing and became the apprentice of a great sorcerer named the Ancient One. He gained magical powers and became the Sorcerer Supreme, defending the world against various supernatural threats.