To the general public, Dr. Strange is a less recognizable Marvel character, associated more with the occult or psychedelic influences of the 1960s and 1970s, than with typical Marvel super heroics. Despite his relative obscurity, in November 2016, Marvel is releasing a blockbuster take on the Sorcerer Supreme. The panel will discuss the origin of Dr. Strange, his powers, enemies, motivations and associations with the Marvel Universe at large to prepare the uninitiated to fully embrace, enjoy and appreciate the character, the film, and his place in Marvel comics and films.