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Tag: Doctor Strange

  • Terrax the Tamer

    Another Thursday, which means another recommendation! The Fantastic FOOOOOOUUUURR is coming out this week. Last week I recommended the wonderful Son of Doom storyline, and this week we’re going to head right into John Byrne’s very famous and legendary run on the world’s most famous super-hero family.

    This is such a legendary run and it is still being talked about and dissected. So where to start? I like to start with a beautiful three issue trilogy of sorts, that also featured Galactus and a bunch of Marvel characters. These issues are Fantastic Four #242, #243, and #244. The quick synopsis is that Galactus’ new herald, Terrax the Tamer, decides to double cross the big guy, since Galactus is in a weakened state.

    Of course Terrax battles the Fantastic Four, but in these three issues a lot of really cool stuff happens:

    Manhattan goes to outerspace.

    Spider-Man shows up.

    Thor shows up.

    Daredevil shows up.

    Doctor Strange shows up.

    Get the picture? It’s basically three glorious issues with a huge Marvel team-up, featuring the Fantastic Four, Galactus, and Terrax. Also, the resolution is very satisfying and might be something you would not expect. But Byrne laid it out nicely and by the time you get to the end, you believe it.

    These issues are usually sought after so they can be quite pricey. But they are definitely worth it. Seriously, not only is this a great Fantastic Four story, but also for anyone who wants to be introduced to the world of Marvel Comics, these are a great way to start. It’s basically Marvel’s greatest hits in three issues.

    I hope you enjoyed this week’s recommendation and as always…

    bleib kühl,

    -Franka

  • 08 – One Store Under Doom

    08 – One Store Under Doom

    It finally happened. Curt bought something new and to disastrous results. If you could sum up Curt, he is that friend who always thinks he’s right, and everything you are enjoying at the time is stupid and main-stream. But when he decides to enjoy it, then he goes all in, forgetting all the names he called you and not seeing the hypocrite that he is.

    On the one hand it is satisfying to see Curt all dressed up in his Doctor Doom cosplay. On the other, it is doubly satisfying to then dust off my Thing outfit and get to business. Because it definitely was clobberin’ time. Finally.

    But in all seriousness, One World Under Doom is proving to be a worthy event. I did give it my pick of the week previously, so it is fitting that Franka also decided to make a comic about it. Ryan North has a love for this family as is evident from his current run on the Fantastic Four. And he and R.B. Silva are cooking up something special, and from the look of some of the covers, it will be a glorious mesh-up with the world of Doctor Strange. I am quite excited for this. Maybe not as much as Curt but I can consume my habits in a healthy manner.