Doctor Strangehas a new role in the Marvel Universe, and with that has come an amazing new costume. Without the title of Sorcerer Supreme, Strange is seeking out a new avenue of power, allying himself with Asgard. That means he gets not only a whole new theory of magic to explore, but an aesthetic to adopt as his own.
Marvel has offered a first lookat the variant covers forDoctor Strange of Asgard#1 — written by Derek Landy with art by Carlos Magno — showing off a new designfor the former Sorcerer Supremenow that he’s embracing Asgardian magic after losing his original title of Sorcerer Supreme.
Marvel has revealed three new covers for the initial #1 withart by David Marquez, Stephanie Hans, and Clayton Crainrespectively, a veritable who’s-who of Marvel talent. Strange’s new fur-lined cape and armored limbs are the most obviously Asgardian elements of this costume, though it also differs from Strange’s normal look in its color scheme.
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Main Cover by Geoff Shaw
Strange is currently looking for a new lease on life after ceding control ofthe title of Sorcerer Supreme to Doctor Doom. Stephen believed that Doom would honor their deal to return the title after “saving the world,” but Doom took a broader view of what “saving the world” really means. He never intended to give back the title - at least until he brought the whole Marvel Universe under his heel. Now,Strange is officially without his Sorcerer Supreme titleand has decided to turn to Asgard to see if he can be the Sorcerer Supreme of a new realm.
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Since readers don’t know the full extent ofwhat magic Strange has lost to Doom, it’sworth asking whether his new costume itself might be magical. If Strange has less inherent magic, then it would make sense for him to lean on what physical resources he does have. Crain’s variant cover imagines the yellow accents on Strange’s new jacket as similar to his hand-sigils. Maybe there’s a practical reason why he’s got a new outfit - besides just feeling the Asgardian cold a little more than the realm’s permanent residents.
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What’s interesting to theorize is how Strange’s Asgardian Magic will differ from his traditional practice. As established by decades of Thor tales, the magic of the gods is the magic of storytelling. Loki, also appearing in this series, is literally the God of Stories. If Strange truly wants to embrace Asgardian Magic, then looking the part might literally improve his prowess - because in any good story, the hero needs to look the part.Doctor Strange’snew garb might be more than simply a great aesthetic choice and instead a key part of his new power.
Doctor Strange of Asgard#1is available March 5th, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
