Bachalo's art is an insane as always, but I'm finding I don't particularly mind. He does a fine job drawing all of this insanity. And with Aaron channeling the wackiest ideas he possibly can, while maintaining a very strong core in Doctor Strange himself, you've got one heck of a fun comic. Read Full Review

Doctor Strange #3 delivers again with another fun adventure while revealing the true plot behind all the things Doctor Strange was finding wrong with what was crossing over into his dimension. Read Full Review

This issue of Doctor Strange maintains the lively tone that number one introduced. With his feature film debut on the horizon, nows a good time to jump on the mystical Marvel bandwagon. The two interpretations of the titular character will more than likely differ, but its always nice to have a primer or context. Aaron and Bachalo make the comic very accessible for newcomers and dont bog the plot down with continuity constraints. If wild and crazy is what you want, wild and crazy is what youll get! Read Full Review

DOCTOR STRANGE #3 doesn't do much to advance the plot of the book, nor does it add any wrinkles to the Dr. Strange character. It's far from a bad comic, though. The writing is still strong, and while Bachalo's art might not be for everyone, there's no denying the mans skillset or talent, which is perfectly suited to a book like this. Here's hoping that Aaron gets things moving next time around. Read Full Review

This run is proving to be a highly entertaining take on a character who is tough for most creators to grasp, but this particular issue just proved to be a bit too repetitive. Read Full Review

Bachalo's exaggerated and weird style seems like it would be a good fit for this property, and to an extent, it is. I do find it incredibly cluttered and busy, though, making it difficult to discern what the reader is seeing. Aaron's exposition-heavy script is vital when it comes to translating the visuals into part of the story. The notion of distinguishing between the magical, invisible elements of the world by presenting them in color while the mundane world is in black-and-white is an interesting one, but it never look quite right to the eye. Read Full Review

It is good to see Aaron having fun with the characters in something of a monster-of-the-week format, while still presenting a coming threat. We see a bit of Strange's limitations in this installment. Bachalo's art is still a perfect fit for the series. This still seems to be one of Marvel's stronger titles.

The art and coloring is on point! I just don't like how they make Strange the dumbest guy in the whole dimensions not figuring out something is way wrong.

Aaron's take on Strange is lighter, snappier and has more of a youthful energy than previous takes on the character. Unfortunately, instead of feeling like a breath of fresh air, it's hard to reconcile this Stephen Strange with how the character has been shown in the past. That said, Aaron's grip on pacing and character provide a story which is internally consistent, even if it doesn't relate to existing canon as well. In particular, the relationship between Strange and Fong feels more interesting than is typically depicted, even if this run has yet to really explore it.

For all my misgivings, it's Bachalo's art that keeps me coming back, and in that regard, this issue is the strongest yet. The bold, psycholedelic early pages are sharp contrast from the severe, desaturated final act, but other are handled masterfully. Few artists have captured the mystic aspects of Strange's world with the energy and aplomb Bachalo displays.

Despite my revervations, I'm interested to see which direction the character is being taken in, and even if I weren't, I'd consider buying it for the artwork alone. more

Who knew Doctor Strange could be this engaging.

This series just ain't as dark as I hoped for.

It's good, but I want a more "above it all" kind of demeanor.

I'm coming to terms with this reboot. I wasn't expecting this series to be so light or humor driven. It has the snappy flow of Marvel's current house style which seems to make all their characters feel sort of the same and don't carry much weight. All threats seem to only be momentary distractions for breezy quips. But I guess it's fairly entertaining even if it lacks a sense of depth.