Marcelo Ferreira delivers some stunning art in the issue. From the wonderful and expressive character moment between Clea and Umar to the stylized and beautifully detailed action, the art wonderfully complements the mood and tone of the story. Read Full Review

‘Strange' continues to really explore not only more of the magical threats and realms of the Marvel Universe but gives Clea a space to really expand and grow in the universe in ways that we haven't seen in quite some time. It's a magical, dark, but also whimsical series full of great spectacle but also deep emotional heartfelt human moments that resonate beyond the pages. Read Full Review

Strange has some fun with the arrival of Umar though the reality is that it doesn't accomplish much at the moment in terms of larger storytelling. Yet. It's good to see how Umar is viewing her daughter and the realization that it's not all some big power play is something she just can't process. But it's also good to see Clea react to hearing her mother express pride in her daughter for the first time, even if it's not warranted in the reason why. The two definitely have a delightful meeting and this is exactly the kind of issue I enjoy, though it would have been better without the seemingly obligatory fight. That could have held off for another issue and just given us more time between these two in talking things out and reacting as crazily as they do. It's a lot of good fun and the artwork really delivers when it comes to the reaction shots. Read Full Review

Strange continues to be an interesting series, but sadly one with a ticking clock on how long it can continue. Read Full Review

this comic is still epic after four issues, the characters are getting better and better, same with the art. So excited for this.

I know a lot of people don't like this series, but I'm enjoying it. I like that she doesn't get along with her warlord mother and that her mother believes she had more nefarious motives. I like the battle scenes. I have no idea how they are going to wrap this up in a single issue.

Clea's relationship with her mother is reminiscent of certain Asgardian parental dynamics.
I love it when modern technology is augmented with magic, a rocket-propelled genie is going to be hard to top.

There's nothing wrong with this script, but not very much good about it, either. My expectations of Jed MacKay are perhaps unreasonably high.

This is a fun issue to look at! Marcelo Ferreira is trying some bold experiments with facial expressions and some of them get a little goofy, but the artist is clearly having fun with it. He's no slouch at the magic combat scenes, either.

It's so easy to see greatness from here — McKay's understanding of Umar & Clea's relationship is sharp, and the obligatory reminders that Clea's a badass continue to be satisfying — but it's just not clicking for me the way I want it to. In part, it's the art; Ferreira's storytelling isn't holding up. But also, McKay's ideas, while good, feel a little undercooked by comparison to the tight work he's doing with Moon Knight and Black Cat.

Another poor issue, comprising of yet another massive battle.