DOCTOR STRANGE OF ASGARD #1 – New Guy on the Block

Creative Team – Derek Landy(writer). Carlos Magno(artist). Espen Grundetjern(color artist). Vc’s Cory Petit(letterer). Geoff Shaw & Arthur Hesli(cover artists).

Published by Marvel Entertainment

Catch up on the One World Under Doom event here!

The Story

After Doctor Doom acquired the title of Sorcerer Supreme in the Blood Hunt, Doctor Stephen Strange is without the title he held so near and dear. Now that he is without his title, he’s going through the motions of trying to reclaim the title of Sorcerer Supreme, which brings Stephen to Asgard. Asgard is without a Sorcerer Supreme, as they’ve never needed one since it’s always been protected by skalds. But the last skald was banished by Thor, which isn’t surprising given it was his brother, Loki.

Thor is supportive of Stephen taking over as Asgard’s first Sorcerer Supreme, so Stephen takes off to begin. All Stephen needs to do is get the blessing of Asgard’s Magical Authority, Hulda, and he is in the clear to start his new journey. Stephen meets a few Asgardians but one that finds their way to him is a wizard named Aslak. Aslak says Hulda is requesting Stephen’s presence, so off they go to meet her.

After meetings a few Asgardians that Aslak knows, they finally arrive to Hulda’s residence. As she’s expecting him, she is more than happy to have a civil conversation rather than hear a long speech prepared by Stephen as to why he should be the Sorcerer Supreme. In that, Stephen realizes that he will need to find a way to compensate for the different in Midgard’s magic and Asgard’s magic. While brainstorming, who is to unexpectedly show up but the banished brother himself, Loki. While Loki is more than happy to endorse Stephen to be the Sorcerer Supreme, it seems Loki has far more up his sleeve than just supporting Stephen.

The Writing

I like that we’re seeing this more vulnerable state from Stephen Strange as he goes through this identity crisis. It’s interesting to see him migrate to Asgard during the One World Under Doom event, as I’m interested to see how Thor and Strange tie into the event itself. The story itself has a lot of depth, like getting to know the Asgardians way of life, and how they live their day to day on Asgard. Derek Landy brought a lot of exciting factors to this story, such as Loki, and I’m excited to see where it goes.

The Art

The artwork of Doctor Strange of Asgard #1 was absolutely stunning. Carlos Magno gave so much detail in each and every panel, your eyes can’t get enough. Match that with the beautiful use of colors by Espen Grundetjern, and you have something special.

The parts that I think showcase the artists talents the most are the pages with Stephen Strange using his magical powers, especially towards the end involving Loki. It was gorgeous and had an otherworldly look to it.

Overall Grade – 8.9/10

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This review was written by Megan from the Vigilante Vibes Podcast. If you liked my review, be sure to check out my other reviews! Let me know what you think of Doctor Strange of Asgard #1, or tell me what comics you’d recommend me trying out! Find me on my socials, and check out my Marvel podcast, Vigilante Vibes, by clicking here!