Doctor Strange of Asgard

by Derek Landy, Carlos Magno (Illustrator), Espen Grundtjern (Colorist)

Sorcerer Supreme no more! In the epic climax of BLOOD HUNT, Doctor Doom tricked Doctor Strange into surrendering the title of Sorcerer Supreme. Now Doom is ruling the world, and Stephen Strange is…experiencing a bit of an identity crisis. Searching for purpose - and maybe revenge - he travels to Asgard to see whether Thor's kingdom might be looking for a Sorcerer Supreme of its own. Loki's willing to help - but that help comes with a wicked catch, and Strange quickly realizes that becoming Asgard's top magical authority is going to be more complicated than he thought! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE OF ASGARD #1-5.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Marvel, Superheroes

120 pages, Paperback

Published November 4, 2025

About the author

Derek Landy is an Irish writer and screenwriter. In addition to the bestselling children's/YA series of Skulduggery Pleasant books, a supernatural mystery series starring Skulduggery Pleasant, a skeleton detective, and Valkyrie Cain, a young female magician, he has written two screenplays that have been made into films: the IFTA award winning "Dead Bodies" and the IFTA nominated "Boy Eats Girl". Landy himself was nominated for an IFTA for Best Script.

He doesn’t like to brag about all the awards he’s won, such as the Irish Book of the Decade, or the Red House in the UK, or all the other awards that he humbly displays on his mantelpiece. He is also far too modest to mention things like the first book being a Publisher’s Weekly Best Book of the Year, but would like to extend an invitation to Oprah to pop around one day for tea, in thanks for selecting his book for the Oprah’s Book Club Kids Reading List.

Derek plays too many video games, reads too many comics, and watches too many movies. He lives in Ireland with too many cats. Occasionally he talks to real people, but only when he absolutely has to.

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.9 stars

WARNING: This book contains a HUGE spoiler for Immortal Thor.

[Dakota Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

After giving his Sorcerer Supreme-ness to Doom, Doctor Strange has jaunted off to Asgard to...find another realm in which he can be Sorcerer Supreme? A bit presumptuous of the guy, but it serves as a decent impetus for this fish-out-of-water mini-series.

Surprisingly, Doctor Strange of Asgard is mainly a murder mystery. One of Asgard's key magical leaders is apparently killed by Loki, though Loki denies it. Strange can't achieve Supremity until he solves the mystery. It's a fun twist, though occasionally confusing as red herrings pile up. The plot also sometimes feels like a series of fetch quests for the hero. The big reveal was underwhelming, though the secondary twist that the whole thing was a test by Ygdrasil to determine whether Strange could be Asgard's Sorcerer Supreme satisfied.

Would follow more Strange adventures across the nine realms, though I'm sure he'll be back to the usual soon enough.

[Khurram · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I admit my bias as Doctor Strange is one of my favourite characters, but more than that I really enjoyed the more martial/warrior side to Doctor Strange.

Doctor Strange has lost the title of Sorcerer Supreme to Doctor Doom during the Bloodhunt. Now he is "interviewing" for the position of Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard. However there is a murderer on the loose and everyone Strange comes into contact with seems to be a target. Can Doctor Strange survive long enough, to solve the mystery and get the title/job he is after?

I do like the mystery style of the story. I did guess the killer quite early on, but i can cut the characters some slack as there are dealing with shapeshifters, illusionists, and deities, where you cannot trust your own sight or memories I guess you will second guess things. I can't wait to see what is next for Doctor Strange. The book finishes with a variant cover gallery.

[Tyler Jenkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun story. It was nice meeting a lot of new Asgardians and seeing a mortal interact more with that world. Strange’s new outfit is super cool… a good one for Marvel Rivals someday. I’m very excited to see where we take Strange next.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25
A solid book. Surprisingly so for a tie-in.

A somewhat predictable murder mystery with some surprises and fun story twists along the way.

Fun interconnections to other Marvel books and running story lines.

Great art, too.

[Shivesh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Derek Landy’s Doctor Strange of Asgard doesn’t just navigate the fallout of Marvel's 2024 Blood Hunt event—it redefines the Sorcerer Supreme in a way that feels unexpectedly earnest and mythic. With Strange stripped of his defining powers, the story asks: who is Stephen Strange without the cloak and the Eye of Agamotto? Landy answers that with a quest—Strange must earn his title anew, this time in the realm of Asgard, where the rules of magic are steeped in divine tradition and brutal tests. It's a bold, almost existential turn for a character usually dancing between cosmic planes and eldritch wisdom.

Reading this arc floppy issue by floppy issue was an experience in patience and anticipation. My son—who’s inexplicably loyal to Doctor Strange—was glued to each cliffhanger. Landy played with serialization expertly, dropping hints in early chapters that seemed tangential at best, but bloomed into significant threads in the finale. There’s a thrill in realizing that what felt peripheral was, in fact, central, and it made each reread feel like decoding magic itself. Even the agony of the monthly wait added a kind of reverence to the journey.

What I’ve always loved about Strange is that blend of psychedelic introspection and rational mysticism. The 70s-era mind-bending art and metaphysical musings felt right at home in this arc, even as it ventured into the mythical rigidity of Asgard. Landis pulls off a clever balancing act: Strange is humbled, but not diminished; he’s still clever, enigmatic, and deeply human in his self-doubt. And amid the mystery-within-a-mystery structure, Landis embeds a subtle philosophical arc about power, responsibility, and legacy—Marvel themes at their best.

Issue 5 ties the entire arc together with satisfying precision. The final twist doesn’t just resolve the central question—it launches readers into another mystery connected to The Immortal Thor, threading a parallel narrative that Marvel fans will no doubt follow with fervor. This kind of tie-in, when done right, doesn’t feel like a corporate ploy—it feels like world-building that rewards attention and investment. And seeing it unfold through my son’s eyes, eager with each new release, reminded me why comics can be so magical in the first place.

In a year where Marvel’s publishing has felt uneven, Doctor Strange of Asgard stands out as a genuine win. Whether you’re a longtime Strange devotee or someone drawn to stories of reinvention, this arc brings heart, mysticism, and enough mystery to make the journey worth every cliffhanger. If you can find it in floppy or collected form, it’s more than worth the read and seems to be a good lead in to the remainder of the Doom story in the main continuity.

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Derek Landy and Carlos Magno chart the next evolution of the Sorcerer Supreme with Doctor Strange of Asgard. Having lost his status and title during the Blood Hunt event, Stephen Strange is in search of purpose. He opts to traverse to Asgard, home of Thor, in an attempt to regain his abilities as that realm’s most powerful sorcerer. Initially successful ata gaining room, board, work, and an apprenticeship, everything is thrown into chaos when his mentor Hulda is murdered. Everything points to Loki as the killer - except that the trickster claims to have no knowledge of the attack. Strange chooses to believe Loki, and starts down a pathway that quickly fills with lies and death. As the good Doctor peels back the layers, he will be forced to re-examine his motivations and determine if his mystic quest is truly worth the price. Derek Landy adds an air of mystery to this new status quo, shunting Doctor Strange into a familiar yet alien landscape fraught with peril. This bold direction allows Strange to showcase his knack for medicine and his keen ability for absorbing knowledge, all while acknowledging his underlying prideful nature. The character interactions are entertaining, and the murder plot helps drive the pace. The final revelation does wrap things up quite nicely, but that is to be expected with a soft relaunch of a popular character. Carlos Magno’s art has a moody quality to it, filled with shadows and expression that fit the colder setting of the tale. Though some of the cleaner character close-ups may feel distorted under brighter lighting conditions, the overall style fits the frozen Asgard landscape and bulky figure designs. Doctor Strange of Asgard casts an enjoyable spell of intrigue that lingers well past the final page turn.

[Subham · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is probably one of my favorite books I have read this year!
Loved everything about it!

I like how it takes Stephen into Asgard and introduces a whole new cast in just 5 issues and you see so much happening like the first issue he is to meet a person named Hulda whose like incharge of magic to become Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard! Its so wild she gets murdered and Loki killed her infront of him and yet he says he didn't and you follow this murder mystery with the person who did it right there or did he? And it becomes so interesting with illusions and you can't trust what you see with magic and its truly awesome!

I love the cast members and how they are so fun from Aslak to Roskva and her 3 buddies and this other guy whose been meeting with Stephen in the bar and everything.. and the way the clues are being shown and one thing leads to the other and you see him running from Thor and Sif and those panels where she is just following him because she can see everywhere is so awesome and truly one of the best parts of the book!

Then with the mysterious attacker attacking and him working on getting the spell of Akhyrron and when he does what an insane twist with who the one attacked him and truly magnificient and ties so many things together and its just 5 issues you get one of the best Dr strange stories truly this is Landy at his best!!

I highly recommend this! Great story and a totally new take on Stephen, its wild and has so many fun character and truly the art is phenomenal!!

[Chris Lemmerman · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decently intriguing murder mystery unfolds as Doctor Strange attempts to become Asgard's Sorcerer Supreme, given that he just sacrificed the title to Doctor Doom at the end of Blood Hunt.

There's a fun cast of characters here, even the new ones that likely only exist for this book. The conclusion's enjoyable and keeps you guessing, and the sparse use of the Thor characters helps tie things to the larger Marvel Universe. My only problem comes from that same fact however, as this feels like it's derailed at the end. Given all that's happening with Thor at the moment, Strange is left adrift, and I'm not sure where he's meant to be popping up next, so even I, Mr Reads Every Comic That Comes Out, am not sure where to go after this one ends.

[Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

Without his title as Sorcerer Supreme, what GOOD is Doctor Strange?

It's a low time for the good Doctor. He was ambushed at the start of Blood Hunt. He ended up giving his title to Doctor Doom to protect the Earth. Now, he's directionless. No longer the top magic user of Earth, he needs to find a new 'normal'. Asgard, a land of magic and...mead, could be the answer.

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This reminds me of the issues of Thor when Asgard was floating above the Midwest and we got to see Asgardians interact with farmers and familes. It gives a depth to Asgardians, that usually is passed over. Plus? We have a murder mystery thrown into the mix.
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Bonus: Holt is my new favorite Asgardian

[Dean · Rating 3 out of 5]

magno's art is very good here.
the story itself isn't thay interesting. it's the characters and setting which make it above average and slightly compelling.

Strange moves to asgard to learn their magical ways post losing sorcerer supreme title to doom during blood hunt.

Loki visits to endorse Strange as sorcerer supreme of asgard but is framed for the killing of a doctor - Hulga.

Strange goes on an adventure with a few asardians to gain magical abilities in asgard and find the true killer. Thor, Sif and co are chasing Strange as it seems he is the killer.

[ranch · Rating 2 out of 5]

The ending was cheesy, i think, but the plot was solid. The set up for a continuation being in the end credits basically though is like 😭 show dont tell please this is a comic medium…
Rated two stars for loki. MUAH 💋

p.s. the non-spoiler for immortal thor hasnt even got me pressed because… fair enough. that twist being revealed though is making me definitely reread and read the new immortal thor that ive missed! (Its been a year)

[Fiyinfoluwa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun little Doctor Strange side adventure.

After Doctor Doom outwits Doctor Strange and takes the Sorcerer Supreme position, he goes to Asgard seeking another job but instead gets involved in a murder case and then he tries to solve the murder.

That's pretty much the gist.

[Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was pretty darn good. Basically a murder mystery as Doctor Strange must discover who killed the sorceress Hulda, even though it appears that Loki was the culprit. Good artwork throughout and a nice twisty mystery. I'd read more of this.

[C.J. Edmunds · Rating 5 out of 5]

A magical murder-mystery on the heels of the Vampire Marvel event called "Bloodhunt".

It has magic (of course), our favorite Doctor and Asgardians! What's not to like?

But go read "Blood Hunt" first. Oh, that one has Vampires! (lots of them)

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, that was so good. Very fun, nicely drawn, good vibes all around and super engaging.
Can't wait for the second part!

[Rick Davis · Rating 2 out of 5]

*Sigh* Jed MacKay was doing great things with Doctor Strange. Oh well.

[Emmett Spain · Rating 5 out of 5]

A terrific book with lovely art and more plot twists than you can poke a sliver of Yggdrasil at. Just beware of the massive Immortal Thor spoiler in the final pages.