This segues nicely into an action sequence, where the doctor fights off invaders crossing from the mystical realm. The issue starts with an interesting presentation of Doctor Strange’s origin story that includes glimpses of panels from the original comic. This is a new concept for the character, and it will prevent him from simply sailing in to every odd situation, waving his hands, and saving the day. He has a constant balance to maintain, which gives him a heavy sense of responsibility and an awareness of magic’s impact on the world. If he saves this person here and uses that magnitude of a spell there, he must pay the cost of his decisions. Helmed by writer Jason Aaron ( Thor, Star Wars, Southern Bastards) and drawn by Chris Bachalo ( Uncanny X-Men), this version of Doctor Strange will have to constantly weigh the repercussions of his actions.

With his starring role in Secret Wars, it came as no surprise that the Sorcerer Supreme would receive his own ongoing series. It’s also an affirmation that good comics with well-developed protagonists and interesting storylines can consistently post solid sales figures. The success of books like Moon Knight, Black Widow, and Silk is a reasonable indication that the Marvel Universe is a weird and wonderful place for characters who aren’t members of the X-Men. Fresh from his starring role in Secret Wars, the youthful-looking Doctor Strange is given a new lease of life by Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo in a captivating and enjoyable first issue.ĭuring the last two years, Marvel has wisely invested some serious talent into solo books for its non-flagship characters.

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