Plot
Stephen Strange is approached by Thor and Lady Sif, who demand an explanation about Hulda's death. Sif witnessed Strange bury her in Yggdrasil. Strange doesn't want to explain the situation because it's still murky and will further compromise Loki and create a war between brothers that will likely be catastrophic, so he runs away.

Meeting with Aslak in a bar, Strange manages to avoid Sif's powerful gaze and discovers that the axe that decapitated the Dark Troll belonged to a blacksmith named Hafgrim Haraldson, whose workshop was bewitched with Hulda's protection, and that Loki stole and gave it...to Aslak. This axe is called the AX OF EXQUISITE DECAPITATIONS. Apparently, everything that's happening is some kind of cover-up to make Doctor Strange guilty of a crime, but this trap is magical.

Stephen goes to Midgard to speak with Loki and Clea, who are busy, but Loki confirms by showing his memories that Hulda's death is affected by a deception spell.

Doctor Strange is convinced he must urgently perform the AHKRYNON spell in order to gain a deeper understanding of magic and Asgard. As he begins to do so, Hulda arrives behind him, wielding the decapitation axe...that's how spectacular this installment ends.

This exciting installment separates itself from the One World Under Doom event and delves into Doctor Strange's murder investigation, which he must solve all without his magic, with great suspense and mystery.

Art
Charles the Great offers incredibly detailed art with a gloomy texture that is evident in all the magnificent action sequences. His play with shadows creates a mesmerizing fantasy atmosphere.

Summary
Doctor Strange begins to discover that all the clues to Hulda's death involve powerful deception magic. Spectacular installment more