![]() The first arc, Doctor Strange: Way of the Weird, sets the stage with an outside force looking to eliminate the "abomination of magic" universe by universe, slowly winding its way towards the core Marvel U. The supernatural side is sometimes a hard fit inside the superheroic confines of the Marvel Universe - especially in today's landscape - but Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo have navigated those straits while keeping true to the Sorcerer Supreme in their run so far on the new Doctor Strange title. Of course, it all wrapped up with Strange regaining his mantle as Sorcerer Supreme, leaving him arguably stronger than ever before thrusting him into some really deep cosmic weirdness as part of Marvel's Illuminati. It also established new connections between Iron Fist's power, K’un Lun, and the Ancient One. ![]() With his classic role given over to Doctor Voodoo, Strange must find a new path in the Marvel Universe.īendis's story explored the themes of Strange’s arrogance and humility, and his willingness to sacrifice for his power. 2, which followed the end of 'Dark Reign,' Strange finds himself part of an unlikely Avengers team closer in make-up to the Defenders, and stripped of his title as Sorcerer Supreme. ![]() ![]() Still, in the latter half of Brian Bendis's long Avengers run (collected as New Avengers By Brian Michael Bendis Collection Volume 7), Strange became a key player in New Avengers. It's hard to find modern stories that really capture something unique about Doctor Strange for most of the last decade, he's primarily been a supporting character for the Marvel Universe. ![]()
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