Strange #4

Issues one and four have been the best in the series thus far. What MacKay had been tapping into in the first issue finally slams into the page in the fourth installment with an impressive impact. Once again, Clea feels much more impressive than Stephen ever was...which was something that MacKay had managed to level at the reader in the first issue but hadnt really gotten around to delivering again until the fourth. If MacKay and company can hold onto this energy, Stephen can remain resting in the afterlife for quite some time. His job is covered quite well here. Read Full Review

Marcelo Ferreira delivers some stunning art in the issue. From the wonderful and expressive character moment between Clea and Umar to the stylized and beautifully detailed action, the art wonderfully complements the mood and tone of the story. Read Full Review

‘Strange' continues to really explore not only more of the magical threats and realms of the Marvel Universe but gives Clea a space to really expand and grow in the universe in ways that we haven't seen in quite some time. It's a magical, dark, but also whimsical series full of great spectacle but also deep emotional heartfelt human moments that resonate beyond the pages. Read Full Review

Strange has some fun with the arrival of Umar though the reality is that it doesn't accomplish much at the moment in terms of larger storytelling. Yet. It's good to see how Umar is viewing her daughter and the realization that it's not all some big power play is something she just can't process. But it's also good to see Clea react to hearing her mother express pride in her daughter for the first time, even if it's not warranted in the reason why. The two definitely have a delightful meeting and this is exactly the kind of issue I enjoy, though it would have been better without the seemingly obligatory fight. That could have held off for another issue and just given us more time between these two in talking things out and reacting as crazily as they do. It's a lot of good fun and the artwork really delivers when it comes to the reaction shots. Read Full Review

Strange continues to be an interesting series, but sadly one with a ticking clock on how long it can continue. Read Full Review

dmpalamar1

Jul 30, 2022

Fantastic series! Strange #4 is another triumph for Jed MacKay! Love Black Cat and love Moonknight but Strange, Doctor Strange and Strange Academy always come first. As I was reviewing the latest Marvel comics catalog, I saw a cover for Strange #7 which means the run is NOT finishing with the next issue #5. I hope Clea crushes and destroys the blasphemy cartel and using the Eye of Aggamoto on Wong will reveal whatever memory was blocked in his head. The artwork is splendid and I have no idea why other reviewers here are complaining about all the artwork. Umar is always fun and I loved her comment about "that fool Mordo," when they actually hooked up for awhile ruling the Dark Dimension however short that was. I give it a 10 and certainly Cl ea and Umar are drawn as 10s! :) more

justonemore

Jul 28, 2022

this comic is still epic after four issues, the characters are getting better and better, same with the art. So excited for this.

fzanca

Jul 28, 2022

I know a lot of people don't like this series, but I'm enjoying it. I like that she doesn't get along with her warlord mother and that her mother believes she had more nefarious motives. I like the battle scenes. I have no idea how they are going to wrap this up in a single issue.

Gizmo

Aug 03, 2022

Clea's relationship with her mother is reminiscent of certain Asgardian parental dynamics. I love it when modern technology is augmented with magic, a rocket-propelled genie is going to be hard to top.

KittyNone

Jul 28, 2022

It's so easy to see greatness from here — McKay's understanding of Umar & Clea's relationship is sharp, and the obligatory reminders that Clea's a badass continue to be satisfying — but it's just not clicking for me the way I want it to. In part, it's the art; Ferreira's storytelling isn't holding up. But also, McKay's ideas, while good, feel a little undercooked by comparison to the tight work he's doing with Moon Knight and Black Cat.

CrazyforRAMU

Jan 12, 2023

There's nothing wrong with this script, but not very much good about it, either. My expectations of Jed MacKay are perhaps unreasonably high. This is a fun issue to look at! Marcelo Ferreira is trying some bold experiments with facial expressions and some of them get a little goofy, but the artist is clearly having fun with it. He's no slouch at the magic combat scenes, either.

Briton

Jul 31, 2022

Another poor issue, comprising of yet another massive battle.