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Wong and the Midnight Sons make their final stand against the hordes of Hell and the demonically-possessed Avengers. Before long, Mephisto himself arrives to gloat over having killed Johnny Blaze. However, Mephisto does not know that the Ghost Rider has become the king of Hell, and the tides may soon turn in favor of Wong. Doctor Strange: Damnation ends better than it began. While some of the deliberate lack of repentance on the part of Stephen Strange and the lack of focus on the members of the Midnight Sons that aren’t Wong and Strange does bother me, this final installment didn’t really get on my nerves as much as the first. Don’t get me wrong, this issue still has a myriad of problems that keep it from being required reading. This story was stretched to breaking point, and a good portion of what matters happened in the Ghost Rider issue. This book is a protracted third act. As far as plot-relevance goes, Blade, Doctor Voodoo, Bloodstone, Man-Thing, Scarlet Spider, Moon Knight, and Iron Fist may as well not be here. Even in their own tie-ins, Iron Fist and Scarlet Spider don’t really do anything important to the story. The follow-up story promises more with the Midnight Sons though, and that will hopefully come to something. Rod Reis’ artwork is a welcome presence in this book. His style lends itself to the ethereal and surreal nature of this setting and plot. The color gradience adds a unique atmosphere and generally looks quite good. Szymon Kudranski and Dan Brown handle the epilogue with the Midnight Sons and Doc Strange. The more realistic aesthetic does contrast Reis’ work in an odd manner, but it looks good too. Doctor Strange: Damnation #4 is a decent enough read. If you liked the rest of the story, you’ll like this one too. The fact that the story at least acknowledges that Strange’s idea was terrible from the start and ties it to personal problems helps a lot. Reis, Kudranksi, and Brown provide good visuals. Feel free to check it out.

Doctor Strange Damnation #4 Review: Finishes Better than it Started

As far as plot-relevance goes, Blade, Doctor Voodoo, Bloodstone, Man-Thing, Scarlet Spider, Moon Knight, and Iron Fist may as well not be here Even in their own tie-ins, Iron Fist and Scarlet Spider don't really do anything important to the story. The follow-up story promises more with the Midnight Sons though, and that will hopefully come[...]
Doctor Strange #387 cover by Mike del Mundo

Doctor Strange #387 Review: Getting Back on Track

Doctor Strange has been beaten, broken, and left to die by Mephisto after the Sorcerer Supreme attempted to cheat his way into saving Las Vegas. Fortunately, some old friends have come to Stephen's aid. Does it make for a good read?
Doctor Strange: Damnation #2 cover by Rod Reis

Doctor Strange Damnation #2 Review: More Good Stuff to Balance Out the Problems

This team consists of Iron Fist, Blade, Elsa Bloodstone, Doctor Voodoo, Ghost Rider, Moon Knight, and the Man-Thing With this motley crew, Wong lays out his plan, and the group heads to Las Vegas. Doctor Strange: Damnation #2 cover by Rod Reis Doctor Strange: Damnation #2 continues to highlight many of the problems that made Damnation #1[...]
Falcon #5 cover by Jay Anacleto and Romulo Fajardo Jr.

Falcon #5 Review: An Uplifting Finale to a Strange Story

Meanwhile, Doctor Voodoo and Daimon Hellstrom will be taking the fight to Dray and Blackheart respectively. Falcon #5 cover by Jay Anacleto and Romulo Fajardo Jr. This finale to "Take Flight" prioritizes contextualizing where the Falcon is right now on his personal journey as well as making sure that he lets his friends know what they mean[...]
The Falcon #4 Review: Good Character Study Wrapped in a Plot Tangent

The Falcon #4 Review: Good Character Study Wrapped in a Plot Tangent

The Patriot must look after Chicago in his absence, and Doctor Voodoo reaches out to a mystical contact in the hopes of rescuing Sam Wilson. The Falcon himself is trapped in the underworld due to Blackheart's machinations and runs into the last Avenger you'd ever expect to pop up in a Falcon comic: The Two-Gun Kid. Falcon[...]
Uncanny Avengers #30 cover by Terry and Rachel Dodson

Uncanny Avengers #30 Review: A Sweet if Unexciting Finale

Wanda also has a similar if opposite conversation with Doctor Voodoo Rogue and the Human Torch continue their romantic pursuits as Johnny lets her know that Avengers Mansion will be fixed up and given back to the Avengers Rogue also goes to court to testify on behalf of the Shocker Synapse awakens to a letter[...]
Falcon #3 cover by Daniel Acuna

Falcon #3 Review: Flawed but Still Very Compelling

Doctor Voodoo returns to save our heroes, and the three are ready for round two with Blackheart and his followers. Falcon #3 cover by Daniel Acuna This issue of the Falcon runs into some of the issues that concerned me in the first issue Blackheart is such an existential villain, and this comic wants to balance him[...]
Uncanny Avengers #27 Review: The Avengers Battle Nihilism

Uncanny Avengers #27 Review: The Avengers Battle Nihilism

Thankfully, Synapse, Rogue, and Doctor Voodoo may have some solutions. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure is on his way to visit one of the Uncanny Avengers. Writer Jim Zub and artist Sean Izaakse continue to rock Uncanny Avengers in this continuation and conclusion to the first post-Secret Empire story arc of the title Bringing back a classic villain[...]
Uncanny Avengers #26 Review- Return of Scarlet Witch

Uncanny Avengers #26 Review- Return of Scarlet Witch

However, Quicksilver and Doctor Voodoo are adamant about the Scarlet Witch staying. Meanwhile, things get turned upside down for the team. This feels like the first real issue of Jim Zub's Uncanny Avengers It's no longer under the dominion of Secret Empire and is now able to tell its own story. And hey, it works[...]
Uncanny Avengers #25 Review: Great Art And Humor Make Up For Inconsequential Story

Uncanny Avengers #25 Review: Great Art And Humor Make Up For Inconsequential Story

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] *Ties into the Secret Empire crossover With Doctor Voodoo possessed by demons from the Darkforce Dimension and Rogue pinned down with Shocker and Scorpia, the Uncanny Avengers find themselves in a lot of trouble. Human Torch and the Wasp attempt to cover Synapse in the hopes that she can tap into Jericho Drumm's mind and free[...]
Uncanny Avengers #24 Review: A Promising New Creative Team

Uncanny Avengers #24 Review: A Promising New Creative Team

Zub has shown to be a fantastic writer and well versed in comic storytelling. Also, the presence of Doctor Voodoo, Human Torch, and the Wasp really helps. Uncanny Avengers #24 takes place under the Darkforce Dome in New York, which Hydra erected in the beginning of Secret Empire Rogue, Wasp, Doctor Voodoo, Synapse, and the Human Torch[...]
Scott Derrickson On Who He'd Like To See In A Doctor Strange Sequel And More

Scott Derrickson On Who He'd Like To See In A Doctor Strange Sequel And More

https://t.co/YBRaNmwBF3 — Scott Derrickson (@scottderrickson) March 2, 2017 And if we'll get to see Doctor Voodoo in the future: His brother Daniel was killed by Kaecilius, so what do you think? https://t.co/xu5CHUmFPw — Scott Derrickson (@scottderrickson) March 2, 2017 And finally, when asked what he would do with the cloak of levitation, he got a bit political: I'd send it to[...]