‘Doctor Strange’ Forges A New Destiny In December
by Tony Thornley
Recently, Midgard was cut off from the rest of the ten realms, transforming Thor into a mere myth in the Marvel Universe. But Thor is not the only Marvel hero affected by this massive status quo change, as December’s all new volume of Doctor Strange reveals.
In the wake of losing his mantle of the Sorcerer Supreme of Earth to Doctor Doom, Stephen Strange retreated to Asgard. But with the connection between Earth and Asgard severed, Strange will find himself embarking on a totally new adventure, as he continues to build his newfound proficiency with Asgardian magic. He’ll also face new foes as well as joining forces with familiar allies- including Lady Sif and Thor’s sister Angela.
This new volume will continue novelist Derek Landy’s adventures with Strange. He’ll be joined by rising star artist Ivan Fiorelli with covers by acclaimed painter Alex Horley. Marvel has revealed a glimpse at some of the new faces Doctor Strange will encounter on his quest, from the royal family of Heven to a dark elvish sorcerer, in never-before-seen design sheets.
After becoming Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard, Strange lost his chance at redemption—and revenge against Doom—when Loki murdered Thor, cutting Midgard off from the other nine realms. With no way home and few allies remaining in Asgard, Strange travels to Alfheim to investigate an emerging crisis. But in an unfamiliar land, can Strange prevent elves and angels from going to war over a mysterious coffin? Maybe, with some help from Heven’s own Angela!
“You might think that Stephen Strange is on firmer ground now that he’s become Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard, but he’s about to be shoved face first into dangerous new territory, and his only guide is the baddest Angel of them all — Angela!” Landy shared. “I’m beyond thrilled to be working with Ivan and Dono [Sánchez-Almara] on continuing Strange’s adventures away from Midgard, and the fact that we also get to delve a little deeper into Angelic society on Heven, and how it interacts with the rest of the Ten (now Nine!) Realms, is a huge and unexpected bonus. In a determined effort to stay true to the origins of the character, the story we’re telling is only going to get bigger, crazier, and more mind-bending — and we’re inviting all of you along for the ride.”
“Jumping into Doctor Strange’s world has been pure artistic joy,” Fiorelli said. “It’s so different from anything I’ve worked on before, and it lets me go wild with the weird, magical elements that make his stories so unique. On top of that, getting to design new characters from scratch is an incredible honor, knowing they’ll join the Marvel Universe forever. Paired with Derek’s thrilling story and Dono’s jaw-dropping colors, this is an adventure fans won’t want to miss!”
Check out the newly revealed covers from Horley, Fanyang and Luciano Vecchio as well as Fiorelli’s design sheets. Watch for Doctor Strange in December from Marvel Comics.
