"THE LAST DAYS OF MAGIC" STARTS NOW!
The Emperikul have arrived, leaving universes purged of magic in their wake. Their next target? The Marvel Universe. And with Doctor Strange weakened beyond measure? We don't have a chance!
Rated T+
The stakes couldn't be higher for Doctor Strange. In an all out action issue Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo set up what could be the wildest and most imaginative Marvel story ever. Read Full Review
It's a great "new take" on Doctor Strange's adventures, and I can't wait to see where it goes from here. Read Full Review
This epilogue gives the story an added sense of context and emotional weight that should prove invaluable going forward. Read Full Review
Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo have combined their talents to give us a definitive look at the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange. Just go read it! Read Full Review
Stephen is in for some dark days, and Im frankly glad that such a story is being explored through him and magic. Ive spoken on this before, but I hope that this story has major ramifications on the rest of the Marvel U. To be honest, theres no way it CANT, considering the cameos throughout the story and the intimate connection many characters have to a world of mysticism in this publishers comic pages. To fully capitalize on the gravity of Doctor Strange #6, Marvel has to fall in line and create the impact in a variety of series, which will make for a wonderful though bleak story. Theres so much potential for this All-New All-Different Doctor Strange, and this creative team is surely the one to bring it to light. Read Full Review
The world has grown colder in the wake of Doctor Strange #6, and the embers of magic are quickly dying. While Jason Aaron started this new solo title with a comedic edge, it seems that he is turning a corner with its first major story arc. Aaron has brought Strange as low as he can go in the opening issue and even though we know there has to be a triumph at the end, things look very dire right out of the gate. Armed with an art team that refuses to give anything but their best Doctor Strange #6 is exactly the kind of start you want for your first big major story; one that digs its hooks into readers deep and refuses to let them go. Read Full Review
The end of this issue presents us with a Marvel Universe that is changed, albeit in a way that few in that Universe will recognize. But it's a great ending, one that serves a springboard for this book to embark upon another captivatingly weird and fun and thrilling arc. Doctor Streange continues to be among the most enjoyable books Marvel's putting out. Read Full Review
Doctor Strange #6 is where the stakes feel real. It is one thing when all the other universes are falling, yet anther thing when its the universe you connect with. Read Full Review
Aaron is clearly having fun with Doctor Strange, in a way I haven't seen since the MightyGodKing blog. He weaves all these fantastical tales and elements in and out of the story, from floating statues near New Zealand to a short list of random magic-users in the MU who suddenly lose their power in crazy, anecdotal ways. Doctor Strange a fun ride, and the end of this issue promises that we're only at the beginning. Read Full Review
Doctor Strange continues to break boundaries and deliver twists most becoming of the Sorcerer Supreme. This creative team perfectly suits the character and is adept at bringing fresh nuances to his established persona and mythology. This may be the start of the last days of magic, but its clear this is only the beginning of the return of Doctor Strange. Read Full Review
Overall, Doctor Strange #6 failed to excite me outside of the art. While the story is passable, it's turning into a predictable, unoriginal action plot. Bachalo is really doing great work here, but the story has lost it's direction since the great first issue. Read Full Review
With the fighting seemingly at an end for now, hopefully the next issue will pick back up with something a bit more inviting. For now, I'm just glad we had the backup feature in "Doctor Strange" #6, because it's the big winner for the readers. Read Full Review
Just when I think Mr. Aaron can't get any better, he ups it one. I am jealous. This guy is the best writer in comics today. I love the Doctor as a character, but he never really worked as much more than a fill-in. But man, does Aaron make him shine. And the beautiful art by Mr. Bachalo only improves the story.
If you love comics, you need to read Doctor Strange right now
Very excited for what's coming up. Fun read
Damn, Aaron sure knows how to make matters as hopeless as possible. How is the Doc going to bounce back from this? The backup stories are very funny too.