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With the release of Doctor Strange Across The Universe, the first collection of the first five issues of Doctor Strange 2018 by Mark Waid and Jesús Saiz, we have compiled our individual podcast reviews into one epic movie length discussion about Doctor Strange. This should make it easier to follow along at your own pace as we discuss our Top 5 “incantations” about each of the issues of Doctor Strange 2018 contained in this volume. This is a spoiler filled discussion about each issue but you can listen to them separately as there is no crossover discussion between them.

REVIEW 1 (0:00 – 32.31): Doctor Strange 2018 Issue 1 Review Podcast Spoiler filled Synopsis

This issue was Written by Mark Waid with Artwork and cover by Jesús Saiz

Issue synopsis from Comixology.com

SORCERER SUPREME…OF THE GALAXY! The Eye of Agamotto is closed! Doctor Stephen Strange has lost his connection to Earth’s arcane power, and he can’t wait to recover while nightmares press against the seams of our reality. Tony Stark offers a 21st-century solution: When astral travel fails, try astronautical travel. Enter Doctor Strange: Space-Explorer Supreme! New spells, allies and enemies – new and old – await Strange beyond the stars, along with corners and secrets of the Marvel Universe seen here for the first time! Space is endless, but time is short.

REVIEW 2 (32:32 – 1:06:44) : Doctor Strange 2018 Issue 2 Review Podcast Spoiler filled Synopsis

This series is Written by Mark Waid with Artwork and cover by Jesús Saiz

Issue synopsis from Mark Waid’s intro to this issue.

Though the Dragon Lines were restored and magic on Earth was safe from external threats, Doctor Stephen Strange could only watch in horror as his connection to it vanished. Afraid his condition could be contagious to other sorcerers, Strange sought help from Tony Stark a man of science with experience of rebuilding himself from nothing. Stark’s solution: a one man spacecraft, a universal translator, and a carefully plotted course into the stars. If terrestrial power was unreachable, there must be magic somewhere in the infinite universe Strange could grasp. But before he reached his destination, a comet stranded Strange on a planet with hostile residents who had no native word for “Magic”.

Review 3 (1:06:45 – 1:36:19): Doctor Strange 2018 Issue 3 Review Podcast Spoiler filled Synopsis

This series is Written by Mark Waid with Artwork and cover by Jesús Saiz

Issue synopsis from Mark Waid’s intro to the book.

With the assistance of interplanetary arcanologist Kanna, Doctor Strange broke out of prison on planet Grynda. She was wary of him. To her, spells and arcane artifacts were primarily objects of intellectual inquiry (or fodder for trade), buy Strange proved his worth when he executed the planet-enveloping spell that assured their escape. The successful casting also buoyed Strange’s spirits. This plan to leave earth to revive his connection to magic could really work. The Sorcerer Supreme and the alien arcanologist agreed to go adventuring together…

Other comics referenced in this issue

You can find all of these issues on Comixology.com just follow the images below:

The Super Skrull, Kl’rt, first appeared back in Fantastic Four issue #18

The first appearance of the spell “the flames of Faltine” was in Strange Tales #155 from 1966

The Skrull empire relocated to the planet Tarnak II in the sixth issue of the Marvel “Inifinity” event.

The Super Skrull picked up the Time Stone on the reformed planet of Sakaar in issue #713 of The Incredible Hulk earlier this year.

Review 4 (1:36:20 – 2:13:26): Doctor Strange Issue 4 Review Podcast Spoiler filled Synopsis

This series is Written by Mark Waid with Artwork and cover by Jesús Saiz

Issue synopsis from Mark Waid’s intro to the book.

Stephen and his new friend Kanna, an arcanologist, continued their cosmic jaunt, acquiring and trading mystic artifacts while rebuilding Dr. Strange’s skills and confidence. Though Kanna believed she was doing the doctor a favor by introducing him to a Skrull sorcerer acquaintance, Strange’s mistrust of Skrulls provided well-founded, as the alien magician was handing over the time Infinity Stone to the Super-Skrull! Stephen risked his and Kanna’s lives to intercept it, then cast a spell so she would forget the stone was in their possession. So their adventure goes on, with Kanna unaware that Stephen’s arrogance has already come between them once.

Other comics referenced in this issue

You can find all of these issues on Comixology.com just follow the images below:

Read the story of the Majesdane in Volume 3 Issue 2 of Runaways

Read more about the first Sorcerer Supreme, Agamatto, in Marvel Legacy #1

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REVIEW 5 (2:13:26 – End): Doctor Strange Issue 5 Review Podcast Spoiler filled Synopsis

This series is Written by Mark Waid with Artwork by Jesús Saiz and the cover by Javier Garron and Dean White

The story so far from Mark Waid’s intro to the book.

Stephen and his new friend Kanna, an arcanologist, continued their cosmic jaunt, acquiring and trading mystic artifacts while rebuilding Dr. Strange’s skills, confidence, and unfortunately, his ego. Recently, during a rescue mission to save Eoffren, a skilled craftsman of magical artifacts, Strange’s arrogance caused him to stay and fight, rather than escape. Kanna was able to transport them out of danger – but only Strange and Eoffren made it out.

Now, stranded on an unknown planet, Strange must humble himself and learn from Eoffren if they should ever hope to rescue Kanna, who has been imprisoned by Roxnor and made to take Eoffren’s place in the construction of a massive weapon…

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Thanks so much for listening to our Doctor Strange 2018 Across The Universe Reviews combining our reviews of the first arc of Doctor Strange called Sorcerer Supreme Of The Galaxy. we love to hear from listeners about your thoughts on our Strange Tales discussion podcasts so please send yours to feedback@defenderstvpodcast.com join us on facebook at Facebook.com/groups/defenderstvpodcast or follow us on Twitter @defenderscast and you can now record your thoughts for the podcast directly from our website defenderstvpodcast.com by clicking the “Send Voicemail” button.

We’ll be back to comics again later this month with our review of Doctor Strange 2018 Issue 8 which is released on the 21st of November. In the meantime on our main Defenders TV Podcast feed we’ll be continuing our reviews of the excellent Daredevil Season 3.

Thanks for listening

John, Chris and Derek

Defenders TV Podcast

Date recorded: 08/11/2018 – 19/09/2018
Date published: 05/12/2018
MP3, 2 hours 44 mins, 96kbps, 112.9 MB

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