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Doctor Doom is at the height of his baron in the Marvel Universe the right way now , having usurpedthe rubric of Sorcerer SupremefromDoctor Strange – and now it has become clear that the hero ’s journey to reclaim his situation will include an unexpected team - up withLoki , who isfamiliar with being Sorcerer Supremein their own right wing .
Doctor Strange of Asgard – written by Derek Landy , with artwork by Carlos Magno – is set to feature Doctor Strange locomote to Asgard , desire they could utilize a Sorcerer Supreme . Instead of dealing with a fellow fighter , like Thor , Strange finds help fromLoki , who is more powerfulthan some realize .
The ironic thing is that , like Doctor Doom , Loki previously pull a fast one on Strange into handing over the position of Sorcerer Supreme , during one of their more overtly nefarious periods , setting up a fascinating dynamic for the duet moving forward .
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Doctor Strange of Asgard#1 – Written By Derek Landy; Art By Carlos Magno; Available March 5, 2025 From Marvel Comics
While the 2023Doctor Strangeseries saw the Sorcerer Supreme return afterThe Death of Doctor Strangeevent from 2021 to 2022 , he would not hold his title of respect for much longer , and his aliveness would be at risk again . InBlood Hunt , Marvel ’s radical - fierce vampire issue , the first upshot featured the surprising drawing card of the vampire forces stab Doctor Strange through the affectionateness . This led to Strange surrender his corporeal contour and explore for help from another magic substance abuser – Doctor Doom .
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While Doom gibe to serve Strange , it come at the price of Strange quit the title of Sorcerer Supreme to Doom . This was supposed to be until the existence was saved . While they were successful in stopping the vampire threat , Doom did not give back the situation , determined to " save the world " his manner . Now , Strange reverse to Asgard in hopes of being their Sorcerer Supreme , which could help him get revenge on Doom . However , to attain this , Doctor Strange must bank onLoki , who is suitable of lifting Thor ’s Mjolnir .
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The caustic remark of Doctor Strange turning to Loki become beyond the fact that Loki was both a baddie and the God of Mischief for decades . In the 2017Doctor Strangeseries , Loki did what Doom did , but in a unlike way . Loki took over the theatrical role of Sorcerer Supreme after the Tournament of Sorcerers , even though they were not invited . While the tourney itself was an illusion conjured up by Loki so they could steal the position from Strange , it still worked . For a brief here and now , Loki was the Sorcerer Supreme , and they took this locating for selfish reasons .
Throughout Loki ’s time as the Sorcerer Supreme , they realized the responsibilities that come with it were not his cup of tea . However , Loki power through , because they wanted to have access to the Exile of Singhsoon , which would give Loki access to all the cosmos ’s thaumaturgy , something Doctor Strange reverence greatly . On top of not take it well that helost the Sorcerer Supreme title , Strange cash in one’s chips to extreme measures to stop Loki from accessing this power , and it backfired . So much so that Loki did get at the Exile of Singhsoon , and they used this power to fix Strange ’s mistakes .
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However , Loki did not keep this power for themself , nor did they remain Sorcerer Supreme . Upon the revelation that Loki lie about the tournament , they come clean about why he did all this in the first home . Allegedly , it was not about the Exile of Singhsoon . It was also about bringing Doctor Strange down to his lowest degree so he could be prepared for several massive events – the War of the Realms , Hell on Earth , the assemblage of the Infinity Stones , and the Final Host .
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As one of Marvel ’s most ill-famed liars , Doctor Strange does not corrupt Loki ’s claim , and Loki admits this was n’t their best Trygve Lie , relinquishing the title back to Strange . However , there is some truth to what Loki says . For case , the War of the Realms did come in 2019 , order many heroes to the test , includingLoki – who make unnecessary several heroes by killing Laufeyand reclaiming the Casket of Ancient Winters and Heimdall ’s sword . Along with that , for several yr , Loki pulled aside from being a villain , record more of an anti - hero or deceiver role .
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Loki : Agent of Asgard – write by Al Ewing , with artistic creation by Lee Garbett – redefinedLoki as The God of Stories . As such , Loki no longer wanted to be the baddie everyone expected them to be . rather , they would chart out their own write up . A few yr later , post War of the Realms , they would take up the curtain of King of Jotunheim , film on more responsibilities than ever before . Since then , Lokihas grown immensely as a character , and while many of their mischievous traits remain , they are now ready for a heroic squad - up withDoctor Strange .
Doctor Strange of Asgard#1will be available March 5 , 2025 from Marvel Comics .
