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Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Alone Against Eternity
Review by Paul Bowler.
Marvel Comics Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Alone Against Eternity collects a magical mix of Bronze Age talent. In this trippy, spellbinding mid-’70’s voyage through the mystic arts, some of Doctor Strange’s most iconic adventures are brought to life by the wondrous talents of Steve Englehart, Marv Wolfman, Jim Starlin, Gene Colan and P.Craig Russell.
Steve Englehart and Gene Colan arguably crafted some of the most breathtaking and classic Doctor Strange storylines of all time. For when Dormammu and Umar and Eternity sweepingly declares that the very end of time itself is imminent. In order to save the world and reality as we know it Stephen Strange will have to confront the most uncanny threat of all – himself! This enchanting and mind-bending saga remains one of my favourite Doctor Strange, and its a delight to revisit it here in this collection.
Also here is the conclusion to Englehart’s run, the spine-chilling Dracula crossover, a trip to hell, and the Time Travelling Occult History of America. Then the brilliant Marv Wolfman and Jim Starlin enchants us with an outstanding confrontation between Doctor Strange and Xander the Merciless and Clea gone mad! With a reality twisting descent into the uncanny Quadriverse, we then reach an unparalleled reckoning as Stephen Strange confronts his status as the Sorcerer Supreme! As if all that wasn’t enough, there’s a gorgeously illustrated annual by co-writer / artist P.Craig Russell to enjoy as well!
With its mesmerising storylines and impressive artwork the Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Alone Against Eternity is a sumptuous mix of arcane wonder and bewitching spectacle on every level. Collecting Doctor Strange (1974) 6-28, Annual (1974) 1 and Tomb of Dracula (1975) 44, this Epic Doctor Strange volume of classic stories is sure to cast a spell over fans old and new alike.
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Hi, I’m Paul Bowler, blogger and reviewer of films, TV shows, and comic books. I’m a Sci-Fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek, movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic Books, and all things PS4.You can follow me on Twitter @paul_bowler,or at my website, Sci-Fi Jubilee, and on YouTube and Facebook
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I’m a Doc Strange fan, although I sadly haven’t made time to really know the stories. Would you say this would be a good entry point?
I got a older Doc Strange comic from the 70s lying around somewhere . . .
For sure, if you are looking to check out some stories from the classic Doctor Strange series, these stories are superb. They are some of my favourite stories and I’d certainly recommend them.
I have various Doctor Strange collections from across different ages but definitely need to get this one (think it only got released this week? A mighty effort for you to get that read and reviewed so quickly Paul, given the hefty page count) being a big fan of both Steve Englehart and the mighty Gene Colan – currently loving his work on Tomb of Dracula.
Do love these Marvel Epic Collections, only problem is I tend to end up duplicating material from other compilations – but nice to have everything in one place!
I really enjoy these Marvel Epic collections as well. Sometime parts do overlap with other compilations, but I think this is a classic collection of Doctor Strange stories that works together really well in the volume. I’m a big fan of Doctor Strange and enjoy the classic comic sierras so much. The stories in this Epic Collection are some of my favourite.I also love Steve Englehart and Gene Colan’s work over on Tomb of Dracula as well – another of my favourite Marvel series. Thanks, glad you enjoyed the review, there was a lot to cover for sure but always a pleasure to read and write about Doctor Strange! 🙂
Yeah, this is a good Doctor Strange run – I wish the film was closer to the tone of this and less jokey. Great stuff!
The classic ere of Doctor Strange comics is still my favourite, the stories and the artwork was so brilliant. I wish the film version had been closer to the comics version as well. Hopefully the 2nd Doctor Strange movie might move back closer to the source material.
I definitely love the Epic run for Marvel. It’s such a great way to get into the comics. These issues for example were before my time so it’s fun to go back. I agree that these are some of the best Strange stories. I really liked this incarnation of him. He’s just got a lot of personality and I also think he is underrated power-wise as in these comics he could really go blow for blow with just about anyone thanks to his abilities.
I think the Epic Collections are a great way to catch up with the classic stories as well. I’ve always been a big fan of Doctor Strange, the stories in this collection are superb, always enjoy revisiting them. Doctor Strange is such a powerful character as well and the artwork is spellbinding good as well.
I have heard that 70s era Dr. Strange comics are the best Dr. Strange comics. Considering that was generally the best decade for brilliantly bizarre fiction, I believe it.
Still haven’t really gotten back into comics yet, but the stories you mentioned in this collection do sound intriguing. And as someone who wrote a 12 novel series about vampires and werewolves that I hope to get published someday, I’m always up for a crossover with Dracula. Maybe some day.
I can highly recommend checking out and of the 70’s Doctor Strange collections, they were some of the all time best IMOP. Amazing stories and brilliant otherworldly artwork. The crossover with Dracula was really good as well. I’m a big fan of the classic Doctor Strange comics, really enjoyed Tomb of Dracula of too!