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Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #1-5
Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural
Launching from the pages of New Avengers, Jericho Drumm assumes the role of Marvel's new Sorcerer Supreme as DOCTOR VOODOO! Having foreseen an unimaginable evil that will soon envelop the Marvel Universe, the Eye of Agamotto has passed the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme on to the one man who has the unique gifts to stave off the coming darkness - but is Doctor Voodoo ready for the momentous duty as avenger of the supernatural? As Jericho begins to grapple with his colossal new position, malevolent beings of vast power see his arrival as an opportunity to strike. Rising star Rick Remender (Punisher) cracks open a new chapter in the Book of Vishanti to tell the ongoing adventures of the new Sorcerer Supreme in the Mighty Marvel fashion! Collects Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #1-5.
208 pages, Paperback
First published May 25, 2010
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Rick Remender
1,244 books1,423 followersRick Remender is an American comic book writer and artist who resides in Los Angeles, California. He is the writer/co-creator of many independent comic books like Black Science, Deadly Class, LOW, Fear Agent and Seven to Eternity. Previously, he wrote The Punisher, Uncanny X-Force, Captain America and Uncanny Avengers for Marvel Comics.
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May 9, 2016
The Vishanti have a warning of a grave danger that will soon overtake the Earth. Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Voodoo is doing all he can to eliminate this danger as soon as possible.
Things get complicated when Doctor Doom comes to take the Eye of Agamotto from Doctor Voodoo by force.
What have these actions unleashed?
I didn't read the Dark Reign storyline, but apparently then Brother Voodoo took over as Sorcerer Supreme for Doctor Strange when the Eye of Agamotto chose him. Doctor Voodoo isn't the type of man to wait for problems to arise he heads out to deal with them before they become problems. Doctor Strange is dismayed by Voodoo's tactics, but relents because he believes the Eye of Agamotto knows what it's doing.
I barely know anything about Doctor Voodoo. I read his origin story last month and I read a few Uncanny Avengers issues he appears in. He seems like a no nonsense guy. He feels extreme guilt about a lot of things, but it doesn't help since the spirit of his brother Daniel is tied to him. Daniel is able to speak to Doctor Voodoo and he can also take over the body of others. Anyway the brothers are preparing for inevitable devastation and all I will say is it's fortunate they have each other.
Avengers of the Supernatural was an alright story. I could imagine even liking it if I was more familiar with any of the main characters outside of Doctor Doom. The threat they face is one I know absolutely nothing about. Doctor Voodoo has potential and Avengers of the Supernatural showcased some of it.
Things get complicated when Doctor Doom comes to take the Eye of Agamotto from Doctor Voodoo by force.
What have these actions unleashed?
I didn't read the Dark Reign storyline, but apparently then Brother Voodoo took over as Sorcerer Supreme for Doctor Strange when the Eye of Agamotto chose him. Doctor Voodoo isn't the type of man to wait for problems to arise he heads out to deal with them before they become problems. Doctor Strange is dismayed by Voodoo's tactics, but relents because he believes the Eye of Agamotto knows what it's doing.
I barely know anything about Doctor Voodoo. I read his origin story last month and I read a few Uncanny Avengers issues he appears in. He seems like a no nonsense guy. He feels extreme guilt about a lot of things, but it doesn't help since the spirit of his brother Daniel is tied to him. Daniel is able to speak to Doctor Voodoo and he can also take over the body of others. Anyway the brothers are preparing for inevitable devastation and all I will say is it's fortunate they have each other.
Avengers of the Supernatural was an alright story. I could imagine even liking it if I was more familiar with any of the main characters outside of Doctor Doom. The threat they face is one I know absolutely nothing about. Doctor Voodoo has potential and Avengers of the Supernatural showcased some of it.
December 16, 2012
Fun read. A pleasantly surprising lack of racism, too. Which is always nice....
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August 5, 2011Ugh. Brian Michael Bendis... I blame you. Doctor Strange was an interesting character who few writers could actually get a handle on in order to write well. Rather than even try, Bendis decided to take away Strange's powers and pass them to C-Lister Brother Voodoo. The problem with this is that most Marvel writers still do not have a handle on how to write magic. Rememder is no exception. The book really drags after the first couple of scenes and doesn't pick up again till the end, when suddenly not only has the world been saved... but no one remembers a thing except the title character. What a way to waste a story by giving it absolutely no impact. While Doctor Voodoo has some potential as a character, the simple fact that he is so steeped in a tradition most readers (and writers) find alien makes it that much harder to connect with Voodoo. Alas, this was a slightly noble, but failed attempt to make magic in Marvel work. Word to the wise.... it's the system that's broken... not the characters.
November 15, 2011
This was awesome!
Strong, consistent writing and superb illustration.
I think writing magic stories has to be one of the hardest kinds of story there be.
How to bring the reader into that world, how to make it feel scary ... like the threats are real,
and most importantly,
how to resolve it all with out the reader feeling cheated.
(I can't answer these questions though as a "Hellblazer" reader these questions come up often!)
Well,
however it is done Remender and Jefte Palo did a hellova good job!
I did not bother to read the B.S. filler at the end.
Strong, consistent writing and superb illustration.
I think writing magic stories has to be one of the hardest kinds of story there be.
How to bring the reader into that world, how to make it feel scary ... like the threats are real,
and most importantly,
how to resolve it all with out the reader feeling cheated.
(I can't answer these questions though as a "Hellblazer" reader these questions come up often!)
Well,
however it is done Remender and Jefte Palo did a hellova good job!
I did not bother to read the B.S. filler at the end.
August 30, 2020
Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural is a weird series that feels like it was building up more towards something that, to my knowledge, never really came. Doctor Strange has handed over his role as the Sorcerer Supreme and we've got a new guy in town ready to take the reins. And by new I mean he's been around since the 70's but he's kind of been a C list guy or something
Anyway, this follows Jericho Drumm aka Brother Voodoo aka Doctor Voodoo while he's the sorcerer supreme as he goes about doing things that a sorcerer supreme would be expected to do. Unlike Strange he opts to remain a medical doctor while he goes about his magic business but before any of that could really get going there's a big huge portal opening up and out comes Doctor Doom who's ready to relieve Jericho of his duties as he feels he's the only one who's fit to be Sorcerer Supreme if Stephen Strange isn't going to be in the role. This proceeds into a storyline involving Nightmare, and having to fight a big supernatural battle. It's alright. Nothing super special.
But honestly this just makes me sad about the potential that this had. In the very first issue there are 2 big things that happen that gave me a lot of hope early on. The first is that Jericho refuses to compromise on his work as a regular medical doctor while the title is his and he goes to work at a free clinic that is set up for the less fortunate. That's a fantastic humanizing angle for the character, and could have provided some interesting dual identity things as he goes back and forth between supernatural magic battles and help those in need of a good doctor. Sadly, after this first issue, that never comes up again.
The other big thing is the acknowledgment that Jericho was trained in a completely different manner and style than Stephen. He was trained in voodoo in Haiti and that's definitely a completely different branch of work that's made obvious when he shocks Strange by showing some of what he's done since he took over. There's more dark forces at play with the magic he employs, the staff he uses has two shrunken heads on it, and instead of the variety of colors Strange fires off when he's using magic Jericho's work is almost entirely in otherworldly green or violet. Sadly this never really gets expanded upon after the first issue either as no real attention is given to the kinds of magic he's using after the opening.
It's all just a mish mash of ideas that had a lot of great potential but all of it feels really half-baked. I mean there is a whole plot I haven't gone into but aside from feeling like the threat is too "out there" for a starting story there's not a whole lot to mention. It's a fun enough read, but not really one I feel is essential unless you're really a big fan of the character or something. Jericho Drumm deserves better.
Anyway, this follows Jericho Drumm aka Brother Voodoo aka Doctor Voodoo while he's the sorcerer supreme as he goes about doing things that a sorcerer supreme would be expected to do. Unlike Strange he opts to remain a medical doctor while he goes about his magic business but before any of that could really get going there's a big huge portal opening up and out comes Doctor Doom who's ready to relieve Jericho of his duties as he feels he's the only one who's fit to be Sorcerer Supreme if Stephen Strange isn't going to be in the role. This proceeds into a storyline involving Nightmare, and having to fight a big supernatural battle. It's alright. Nothing super special.
But honestly this just makes me sad about the potential that this had. In the very first issue there are 2 big things that happen that gave me a lot of hope early on. The first is that Jericho refuses to compromise on his work as a regular medical doctor while the title is his and he goes to work at a free clinic that is set up for the less fortunate. That's a fantastic humanizing angle for the character, and could have provided some interesting dual identity things as he goes back and forth between supernatural magic battles and help those in need of a good doctor. Sadly, after this first issue, that never comes up again.
The other big thing is the acknowledgment that Jericho was trained in a completely different manner and style than Stephen. He was trained in voodoo in Haiti and that's definitely a completely different branch of work that's made obvious when he shocks Strange by showing some of what he's done since he took over. There's more dark forces at play with the magic he employs, the staff he uses has two shrunken heads on it, and instead of the variety of colors Strange fires off when he's using magic Jericho's work is almost entirely in otherworldly green or violet. Sadly this never really gets expanded upon after the first issue either as no real attention is given to the kinds of magic he's using after the opening.
It's all just a mish mash of ideas that had a lot of great potential but all of it feels really half-baked. I mean there is a whole plot I haven't gone into but aside from feeling like the threat is too "out there" for a starting story there's not a whole lot to mention. It's a fun enough read, but not really one I feel is essential unless you're really a big fan of the character or something. Jericho Drumm deserves better.
June 21, 2025
I didn't particularly like this.
art and colours are fine. story is okay. I liked that Dr. strange's big bads come out for this particularly Nightmare.
I dont understand all the praise for this. maybe when it was coming out it was unexpected the quality being mediocre.
art and colours are fine. story is okay. I liked that Dr. strange's big bads come out for this particularly Nightmare.
I dont understand all the praise for this. maybe when it was coming out it was unexpected the quality being mediocre.
February 10, 2019
I really enjoyed this mini series with a really not well known character.
The art is good and the story is really fun to go on.
The art is good and the story is really fun to go on.
July 30, 2019
this is the content im looking for. i want a mystical avengers ongoing series so much.
August 25, 2017
I loved both the
Dr. Strange and the Brother Voodoo
comics of my youth.
They are combined here as
Jericho Drumm
becomes the
Sorceror Supreme
protector of Earth
from
mystical attacks.
Drumm must rise to the
threat as the foes
Dr. Strange kept in
check sense weakness,
And Earth may not
survive if it's new guardian
is not up to the task.
Dr. Strange and the Brother Voodoo
comics of my youth.
They are combined here as
Jericho Drumm
becomes the
Sorceror Supreme
protector of Earth
from
mystical attacks.
Drumm must rise to the
threat as the foes
Dr. Strange kept in
check sense weakness,
And Earth may not
survive if it's new guardian
is not up to the task.
May 24, 2010
I was a little put off when I first heard that Doctor Strange had given up the title of Sorcerer Supreme, but reading reviews of Brother Voodoo taking up the mantle were inriguing.
The book is a little too fast paced and tries to pack in a little too much. I would have liked a little more room to breathe (and I'm sure the good doctor would have, too :))
Probably like most people I'd heard of Brother Voodoo, but didn't really know much about him. The back of this book has a lot of background on the character, which really fills in the details, but it wasn't necessary. I think they did a good job of mixing in the necessary details into the story.
Doctor Voodoo, apparently the original idea for his name, takes on his new role with gusto. He feels like he belongs there, even though the character feels unworthy and is constantly overcompensating. And I like the hand off from Doctor Strange and the conflicting views on magic and methods. Also its great to see a different dynamic, since Doctor Voodoo is not a student, but a very experienced mage.
I'll continue with this story (if it does continue) and look forward to more. I don't think Doctor Strange will ever be replaced and it feels more like a hiatus, but I think this process will create another great character in Doctor Voodoo. I guess time will tell.
The book is a little too fast paced and tries to pack in a little too much. I would have liked a little more room to breathe (and I'm sure the good doctor would have, too :))
Probably like most people I'd heard of Brother Voodoo, but didn't really know much about him. The back of this book has a lot of background on the character, which really fills in the details, but it wasn't necessary. I think they did a good job of mixing in the necessary details into the story.
Doctor Voodoo, apparently the original idea for his name, takes on his new role with gusto. He feels like he belongs there, even though the character feels unworthy and is constantly overcompensating. And I like the hand off from Doctor Strange and the conflicting views on magic and methods. Also its great to see a different dynamic, since Doctor Voodoo is not a student, but a very experienced mage.
I'll continue with this story (if it does continue) and look forward to more. I don't think Doctor Strange will ever be replaced and it feels more like a hiatus, but I think this process will create another great character in Doctor Voodoo. I guess time will tell.
May 27, 2013
I never really understood Brother Voodoo - is he for real, taken at face value? Or is he meant as a farcical character, held up as a mirror to cheap American racism?
Thankfully, Remender & Palo take him and his cultural tropes pretty seriously, and give us a story immersed in New Orleans, voodoo and weird spiritual iconography. It's the kind of story I wish I'd known was available when Brother Voodoo first took the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme.
It doesn't answer all the questions of "what's life like in the spiritual world when a madder, greener sorcerer is put in charge of protecting our universe?" In fact it's more like a taste - a teaser for what could've been a long and storied history. If I was a regular floppies reader I might've considered this as an ongoing.
However it was a little less accessible than most Marvel - very heavy on voodoo references and history (I'm guessing) - or else it was just stuffed with all sorts of stuff dredged directly from Remender's head (in which case I'm afraid for those around him).
It was cool to see Doom brought into the mix, but it's disappointing how much of a punching bag he's become. That dude gets outsmarted by almost everyone he encounters, and I'm *sure* his trademark arrogance would not withstand that level of shaming.
Thankfully, Remender & Palo take him and his cultural tropes pretty seriously, and give us a story immersed in New Orleans, voodoo and weird spiritual iconography. It's the kind of story I wish I'd known was available when Brother Voodoo first took the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme.
It doesn't answer all the questions of "what's life like in the spiritual world when a madder, greener sorcerer is put in charge of protecting our universe?" In fact it's more like a taste - a teaser for what could've been a long and storied history. If I was a regular floppies reader I might've considered this as an ongoing.
However it was a little less accessible than most Marvel - very heavy on voodoo references and history (I'm guessing) - or else it was just stuffed with all sorts of stuff dredged directly from Remender's head (in which case I'm afraid for those around him).
It was cool to see Doom brought into the mix, but it's disappointing how much of a punching bag he's become. That dude gets outsmarted by almost everyone he encounters, and I'm *sure* his trademark arrogance would not withstand that level of shaming.
January 14, 2016
Me perdí, me encontré, y me volví a perder, pero el viaje estuvo entretenido (y bien dibujado). Puntos extra por incluir el resumen setentoso con la historia del personaje al final del tomo y por las frases premonitorias que tiran Dr. Doom y Nightmare cuando se hacen los filósofos transmutados.
December 7, 2012
Not bad. Remender's writing isn't up to its usual par, but Palo's art is gorgeous.
December 26, 2016
At least now I feel like I have a better understanding of who the character is. Some of the older stories just didn't do it for me.
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