Doctor Strange is a really cool guy. That is a fact that is hard to dispute. Look at the evidence: He is the Sorcerer Supreme. He has a SanctumSanctorum. He has a martial-arts proficient butler. He has a sweet cape ANDhe has a very suave moustache. The only thing he doesn't have is aCharlie's Angels-like trio of tough gals to help him face the forces ofdarkness. Until now!
Marvel's limited series Witches finally fills this void in Doc's life, andprovides a very entertaining read along the way. Facing an evil, powerful(and ugly!) critter that is out to destroy and devour all mystics in theMarvel Universe, Strange has to get help from three extremely different (andpretty!) young ladies. He recruits his acolyte Topaz, the mystic JenniferKale, and the daughter of Satan, Satana. Of course, these three don't getalong very well and mystic hijinks and wisecracks ensue. (Can anyone beexpected to get along well with the daughter of Satan?)
If you are a fan of the mystic side of the Marvel U, it is great to see someof these often neglected characters dusted off and used again. If you havenever read Doc's strange adventures before, author Brian Walsh tells youeverything you need to know to enjoy the ride. No prior knowledge ofcontinuity needed! Plus, the series just started, so you can still get inon the ground floor.
The art by Mike Deodato Jr. looks great, and evokes Steve Ditko's DoctorStrange by way of Todd McFarlane. He does a nice job with all themystical/magical stuff, the monster is super-creepy, and Strange's cape hasa Spawn-like mind of its own.
To sum up: attractive witches, scary monster, cool cape, suave moustache.What more could anyone ask for? For all of these reasons Witches #2 is the guaranteed Book of the Week!
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