Marvel Comics Series: Doctor Strange Master of the Mystic Arts Pocket Book (1978)

This is a vintage mass-market paperback pocket book published by Pocket Books (a division of Simon & Schuster) in 1978, featuring comic strip reprints of Marvel's Doctor Strange. The book measures approximately 4.25 by 7 inches. The front cover features vibrant, psychedelic artwork of Doctor Strange in his signature blue tunic and red Cloak of Levitation, credited to Stan Lee presents. The top header indicates 'MARVEL COMICS SERIES' with the Pocket Books kangaroo logo and an original retail price of $1.95. Notable text includes 'ALL IN FULL COLOR' and a red banner claiming 'COLLECTOR'S ITEM!'. Condition-wise, the book shows heavy signs of shelf wear and age. Specifically, there is prominent color breaking and creasing along the spine edge and top left corner. The corners exhibit significant scuffing and rounding, with white paper under-stock showing through the black ink. There is a visible horizontal crease across the middle of the 'Strange' logo. Minor foxing or edge wear is present along the perimeter, typical for inexpensive pulp paper from the late 1970s. Despite the wear, the colors remain bold and the binding appears intact.