DOCTOR STRANGE #13 (LGY #403)
Recap
After finding Galactus trapped in the mystic realm Strange attempts to rescue the Cosmic Being but like any person lost and, dare I say, confused and a little scared, he reacts in a way that necessitates his being restrained. Temporary bindings will not hold forever though and despite the assistance of a very well known acquaintance Strange resorts to making a pact with the Devourer of Worlds to ensure the safety of all reality. And to make matters worse he receives dire warnings from the most unlikely of advisors.
Review
Writing: Okay, so maybe last issue’s set up left me a little cold. And it’s possible I may have been overly harsh. After the previous waste of space that was Zoloz this entry is epic in scale, as it deals with the issue of a Cosmic Being of science invading the dimension of magic and also the battle of cosmic abstract combatants. And Zoloz actually proved of some use as Strange manages to mimic the very spell used against him to try to combat Galactus. Even if it is only to stall for time and actually save the World Eater. Also making mention of Misan-Ha-Gorath locking horns with the likes of the Living Tribunal gives credence to the impact of the story line here. The ease with which Galactus disposed of the demon just goes to prove how right Strange was to be fearful about his exile to the Nether Realm, as well as being dangerous to all life and balance. And the doubts people had of Galactus being thrown into the contradictory state is nothing new as the past face off with Hiro-Kala will tell us. But here it actually makes for intriguing reading rather than creating confusing paradoxes. It also sets up a bigger threat, as Galactus becomes once again transformed by the experience.
Come on, it’s only fair.
Final Thoughts
A fitting return to classic style with a narrative that suits the traditional Doctor we all know and love.
Doctor Strange #13: Galactic Guardian Supreme
- Writing - 7.5/107.5/10
- Storyline - 8/108/10
- Art - 8/108/10
- Color - 8/108/10
- Cover Art - 9/109/10