Marvel Comics' Doctor Strange possesses a significantly wider array of magical abilities than his MCU counterpart. The text compares and contrasts these abilities, highlighting powers like hypnosis, interdimensional travel, and mind manipulation, which are prominent in the comics but largely absent or underutilized in the films. Several theories are offered to explain these differences, including streamlining storytelling, avoiding power imbalances, and the MCU's evolving narrative. The episode also notes instances where the MCU version hints at some comic powers, indicating potential future expansion. Finally, the text details Doctor Strange's creation and first appearance in Strange Tales #110.