REVIEW: Doctor Strange: Mystic Apprentice #1

With November 4th quickly approaching, it seems only logical Marvel would release Doctor Strange: Â Mystic Apprentice. Â The story shows StephenÂ Strange beginningÂ his mystical journey. Â Doctor Strange has trained and shown great skill but is struggle to project his astral form.

The addition of Strange Tales #110 and #115 are a bonus to this book and seeing creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko’s work was a major geek out for me as a Doctor Strange fan.

The retelling of Stephen Strange’s origin and introduction to the mystic arts is a perfect primer for the upcoming cinematic release. Â This is a book my daughter will love and will greatly impact her movie-going experience.

Mr. Pilgrim delivers a respectable script and the art of Di Vito and colors of Villari are a great “all ages” introduction to Doctor Strange, although I found some of the character’s legs to be wonky but not off-putting.Â I think most hard-core fans will feel this is “Dr. Strange Vanilla” and that is perfectly ok for what the title is designedÂ to do.

I think those who want a better experience in the theatre should pick up this issue and watch the film. Â If you happen to see a large bald tattooed freak geeking out in the theatre stop by and say, “Hi.” Â AFTER THE FILM!

[yasr_overall_rating]