Just noticed that “Doctor Strange Season One,” the original graphic novel about Strange’s and Wong’s early days, is 80 percent off in digital form at Comixology today! Pick it up this $19.99 book for just $3.99 right here!
I won’t lie — I kind of love this book. I had a huge amount of fun writing it and Emma Rios (whom you might know from “Pretty Deadly”) drew the heck out of it, with colors by the great Jordie Bellaire. It’s completely accessible to brand new readers, so if you’re curious about who this Dr. Strange guy is anyway, this is your book. At the same time, we do some fun things with Strange’s origin story that long-time readers should get a kick out of — including giving Wong a lot more agency and sexiness.
Here’s the official blurb:
A window-crashing, high-flying, globe-traveling, ghost-battling adventure from the earliest days of Doctor Strange’s training in the mystic arts! Part Indiana Jones, part Lord of the Rings, thrill to this new tale of how a selfish, arrogant surgeon collided with a hot-headed martial artist to become the greatest team the mystic arts have ever seen!
Word on the street is that “Doctor Strange Season One, written by yours truly with art by Emma Rios, has won the coveted “Most Wanted” nod at the House to Astonish’s first annual “Homies” comics awards ceremony. Check out the podcast. (The “Doctor Strange Season One” talk starts around the 25 minute mark.)
And click here to buy the book at Amazon.
“Doctor Strange Season One,” an original graphic novel written by Greg Pak with art by Emma Rios and colors by Jordie Bellaire, hits comic book stores today! And Greg Pak will sign copies of the book in person TONIGHT at Midtown Comics Downtown in New York City, from 6:30-7:30 pm, 64 Fulton Street, NYC 10038. Click here for all the details.
Here’s Marvel’s official blurb about the book:
Written by Greg Pak with art by Emma Rios. A window-crashing, high-flying, globe-traveling, ghost-battling adventure from the earliest days of Doctor Strange’s training in the mystic arts! Part Indiana Jones, part Lord of the Rings, thrill to this new tale of how a selfish, arrogant surgeon collided with a hot-headed martial artist to become the greatest team the mystic arts have ever seen! If only they can stop hitting each other and figure out how all this magic stuff works anyway. Also featuring DEFENDERS (2012) #1, by Matt Fraction and Terry Dodson.
And check out these awesome links for more about the book:
“Doctor Strange Season One” writer Greg Pak talks with “Doctor Strange Season One” artist Emma Rios — about crushes, magic, and stuff in the air.
The “Doctor Strange Season One” original graphic novel goes on sale September 12. Ask your local retailer to order a copy for you today!
Get a sneak peek at “Doctor Strange Season One,” an original graphic novel about Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts, written by Greg Pak with art by Emma Rios, colors by Jordie Bellaire, letters by Clayton Cowles, and edited by Ellie Pyle.
“Doctor Strange Season One” hits comic book stores on September 12.
To pre-order “Doctor Strange Season One,” call your local comics shop and ask them to reserve you a copy today! To find your local shop, visit http://comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-COMIC-BOOK.
All art courtesy of Marvel Comics.
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