Into the Weird: Where Strange Tales Assemble

  Roy Thomas is a legendary figure in the world of comic books, known for his incredible storytelling and character creation skills. His work shone like a beacon in the industry, particularly during his time with Marvel Comics where he succeeded Stan Lee as editor-in-chief. He is also one of the very first creators I took notice of, and that inspired me to read a voracious amount of comics. So in this post, we'll pay tribute to the great man and look at 10 of the greatest comic book characters he has brought to life, ranking them from great to greatest. What do you say, weirdos? Are you with me? Well, then let's get to it. 10. Morbius, the Living Vampire Michael Morbius, the living vampire, first appeared in "The Amazing Spider-Man" #101 (1971), the first issue not written by Stan Lee. Created by Thomas and Gil Kane, Morbius is a biochemist turned pseudo-vampire, straddling the line between hero and villain in his quest for a cure to his condition. Morbius is a fascin...

  So we're in the 1970s, I'm a wide-eyed kid with a stack of comic books clutched to my chest, and Doctor Strange is about to blow my mind. Again. Back then those psychedelic adventures of the Master of the Mystic Arts weren't just comics to me - they were portals to other dimensions, gateways to the infinite! They were the spark that ignited a lifelong obsession with the weird and wonderful world of comics in general, and Stephen Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme, in particular. Join me as I take a nostalgic jaunt back to that magical time (pun intended) when I was firmly under the spell of the master of the magic arts. The Solo Series That Changed Everything 1974 was a game-changer. Doctor Strange finally got his own solo series, "Doctor Strange: Master of the Mystic Arts," and boy, did it deliver. No more sharing the spotlight or cramming epic mystical battles into backup stories. This was Strange unleashed, ready to explore the far corners of reality and push the ...