Doctor Strange #9

9.2

Critic Rating

5 Reviews
8.4

User Rating

15 Reviews
Writer Jed MacKay
Artist Pasqual Ferry
Cover Price $3.99

With General Strange's endgame in sight, Doctor Strange must confront the man he could have been. But everyone has their own agenda... Can the Vishanti be trusted? Is W.A.N.D. capable of changing for the better, or will they return to their black-ops roots? Which Strange will Clea side with? It all comes to a head as the battle for the soul of Stephen Strange begins!
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  • 10

    ComicBook.com - Adam Barnhardt

    Nov 01, 2023

    Largely set at a single location, MacKay's script is a beautifully woven tale that puts a battle of the wits at center stage, a tussle elevated by the psychedelically beautiful artwork of Ferry and Moore. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    AIPT - Michael Guerrero

    Nov 01, 2023

    In the penultimate issue of the second arc, Doctor Strange #9 is a very impressive issue showing how well suited Jed MacKay, Pasqual Ferry, and Heather Moore are for the series. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez

    Nov 01, 2023

    Doctor Strange #9 continues Jed MacKay's most entertaining run in any comic to date, with a hero pushed past his limits and a villain who exceeds him. The magical action is exciting, and the art looks great, plus the cliffhanger has loads of anticipation built in. Read Full Review

  • 8.9

    Comic Watch - Anthony Bergamini

    Nov 01, 2023

    Doctor Strange #9 justifies all of the build up thus far, delivering on all of the action and spectacle that should come from a Doctor Strange series. Read Full Review

  • 8.9

    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally

    Nov 01, 2023

    I continue to love the otherworldly visual style of Ferry. The art brilliantly utilizes the magic of the characters to create visually stunning moments throughout the issue. Read Full Review

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  • 9.0

    Screaming Enigma

    Nov 10, 2023

    Two absolute banger issues from Jed MacKay in this week and I'm here for it. While this wasn't quite as strong as Avengers #7, this was still really well-written and I'm super into this story right now. The strongest part of this, for me, was the ongoing conversation between Doctor Strange and General Strange throughout their fight, which was also really cool in its own right. Plus, Ferry is putting out some of his best work on this series to date, in my opinion. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this current story concludes with the next issue.

  • 9.0

    CrazyforRAMU

    Aug 27, 2025

    The style of the art and the tone of the words are both precisely suited to the material at hand. Talented storytelling and enthralling content combine to create a great comic.

  • 8.5

    Chaos Engine

    Nov 03, 2023

    The artwork continues to impress. Pasqual Ferry produces great visuals to portray the magical elements of Doctor Strange. The figures are distinct and the colors vivid. The panels burn across the pages to give a sense of the combat between Doctor Strange and General Strange. As an issue, it is a set piece and feels like it's setting up for the finale rather than moving the story. In many ways, the dialogue between Doctor and General is the most engaging element. Clea runs a good subplot and WAND are working in the background. Visually a great issue. There are powerful forces in play and a great deal to happen in the final issue.

  • 6.0

    fzanca

    Nov 03, 2023

    I'm not liking this entire run. I had such hope since Jed McKay is writing Moon Knight and Avengers, though I'm about to drop Avengers too. The whole idea of a General Strange is just not good and doesn't make for a good story much less an entire issue filled with one big fight scene. I wasn't a fan of the art either. Definitely a pass for me. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/zxpWTXTAdBs

  • 10

    Lock

    Nov 02, 2023

  • 10

    Hailey

    Nov 10, 2023

  • 9.0

    Texas VII

    Nov 02, 2023

  • 9.0

    Psycamorean

    May 08, 2024

  • 9.0

    Jason The Dude

    Oct 22, 2024

  • 8.5

    wesshamu

    Nov 05, 2023

  • 8.5

    retcon_D

    Nov 05, 2023

  • 8.5

    ComicFan0703

    Nov 08, 2023

  • 7.5

    jmprados

    Nov 22, 2023

  • 7.5

    iPodwithnomusic

    Mar 07, 2025

  • 6.0

    TheFallenKing13

    Nov 01, 2023

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