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aceinit's review
4.0
I am attempting to branch out in the Marvel Universe and, following the announcement of a Doctor Strange movie on the horizon, I figured this was as good a place as any to start. This collection was my introduction to Strange and an impulse buy at my local comic shop. It's gotten me interested, that's for sure, and now I'll be off to research and find some more collections. The art isn't normally my style, but it fits nicely with the story and the coloring is moody and beautiful.
theseventhl's review
4.0
It was amazingly fast paced but I loved it. Doctor Strange is one of the few Marvel superheroes that I would read their origin story over and over again. Stephen and Wong and Sofia made a great team, and I really enjoyed reading how Strange comes into his powers. The art style took a bit to get used to, but I ended up liking it; it really fit with the story.
And at the end of the main story, when you see Doctor Strange in his superhero uniform for the first time? I may have squealed aloud at like 12:30 in the morning. Cos I'm a dork and excited by grown men in mystical magician costumes with orange spotted gloves.
There's also a teaser chapter for a related title by Matt Fraction, who is on my must read list of comic authors - so I'll certainly be checking out Defenders as well. Among others, there's Doctor Strange and She-Hulk and a Namor I actually want to care about!
(Insert obligatory rally cry of RAUL ESPARZA FOR MCU!DOCTOR STRANGE here.)
And at the end of the main story, when you see Doctor Strange in his superhero uniform for the first time? I may have squealed aloud at like 12:30 in the morning. Cos I'm a dork and excited by grown men in mystical magician costumes with orange spotted gloves.
There's also a teaser chapter for a related title by Matt Fraction, who is on my must read list of comic authors - so I'll certainly be checking out Defenders as well. Among others, there's Doctor Strange and She-Hulk and a Namor I actually want to care about!
(Insert obligatory rally cry of RAUL ESPARZA FOR MCU!DOCTOR STRANGE here.)
jessethereader's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this! It had been sitting on my shelf for far too long & I'm glad I decided to give it a go. I loved the characters & the story line & the illustrations were perfection.
glitterkitter's review
2.0
This is supposed to be a new retelling of the Doctor Strange origin. I don't know the character from anything else and I still feel as if I don't. This was confusing and all over the place. And it ended with part one of another story in a clear gimmick to try and make you go buy more things. Ugh.
Emma Rios on art was a plus though.
Emma Rios on art was a plus though.
scheu's review
4.0
Marvel has made Strange suffer through what feels like an endless series of origin-story retellings. This is what happens when you haven't had an ongoing series for a long time and the editorial staff are figuring out what works for the eventual relaunch when the movie comes out.
I'm pleased to say that I really enjoyed this one. Emma Rios is never going to be Steve Ditko, and she isn't ever going to ape his work; this is a good thing because the 1960s are over. Instead the excellent art is pointy and sinister. Seems appropriate.
I'm pleased to say that I really enjoyed this one. Emma Rios is never going to be Steve Ditko, and she isn't ever going to ape his work; this is a good thing because the 1960s are over. Instead the excellent art is pointy and sinister. Seems appropriate.
raul3893's review against another edition
2.0
Everything happened very quickly and I didn’t feel attached to the characters
hades9stages's review
5.0
great comic- refreshing. i recommend especially if you’re new to doctor strange. the art was amazing too.
patiapplepie's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
joshuavrysen's review
2.0
Writing is mostly garbage - but the art is top notch and a joy to view where she started from.
thatonewhoreads's review
2.0
a short book and kinda disappointing to read. honestly, it was a learning curve for me to understand that there will be graphic novels that I don't enjoy. while the story was very forgettable it. lesson learnt doctor strange is not for me!