Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural

He's the new Master of the Mystic Arts. Do you care?


Love how it is a nod to the first issue ever of Strange's.

I'm going to give it a try. The magic side of Marvel really needs to be touched on again. Not really since the early/mid 90s have the Marvel "magics" been touched upon in a big way. I hope this starts things up again for that part of the universe.
Although, people thought that about the Annihilation and Planet Hulk stuff with Marvel space/alien books. I'm hoping it is good.

What do you guys think?[b]

I'll check it out...I love Marvel's occult characters. Where does this leave Dr. Strange, I wonder?

Debaser77 wrote:I'll check it out...I love Marvel's occult characters. Where does this leave Dr. Strange, I wonder?

Mark Waid is writing a Strange mini-series:

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Ben Akers wrote:

Debaser77 wrote:I'll check it out...I love Marvel's occult characters. Where does this leave Dr. Strange, I wonder?

Mark Waid is writing a Strange mini-series:

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I'll definitely check that one out.

It would be great if Strange will still deal with sorcery and the occult without being the highest being on Earth to deal with the subject. Like a depowered superhero still fighting for justice.

^ I'd be up for that. It's Spider-Man compared to Thor.

I really wish Brian K. Vaughan would do another Dr. Strange story. The Oath was awesome!

Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #2

I think anyone who fights Dr. Doom ends up like this: a perhaps whimpering, contemplative man, despite renewed success, catches himself in so much mental anguish and physical distress, he turns to family to get himself out. And with that, an origin story is told, without being too "originy." In other words, this second issue pushes Jericho to the brink despite being named Sorcerer Supreme. It's how the old saying goes: be careful what you wish for. And with more success, comes more failure.

This issue doesn't come down so easily as to cliches, however. There's various amounts of voodoo practices (despite how fictional), horror from impending villains (jealous freaks), and flashback sequences that give the majority of us new to Jericho Drumm a better understanding in what drives this magician forward. Palo's art remains perfect for the script. Even without the features of big-shots like Dr. Doom & Stephen Strange, this ish proves Dr. Voodoo can hold it down on his own.

3.5/5 Bags&Boards - Worth Buying

LOOSECANNON wrote:Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #2

I think anyone who fights Dr. Doom ends up like this: a perhaps whimpering, contemplative man, despite renewed success, catches himself in so much mental anguish and physical distress, he turns to family to get himself out. And with that, an origin story is told, without being too "originy." In other words, this second issue pushes Jericho to the brink despite being named Sorcerer Supreme. It's not the old saying goes: be careful what you wish for. And with more success, comes more failure.

This issue doesn't come down so easily as to cliches, however. There's various amounts of voodoo practices (despite how fictional), horror from impending villains (jealous freaks), and flashback sequences that give the majority of us new to Jericho Drumm a better understanding what drives this magician forward. Palo's art remains perfect for the script. Even without the features of big-shots like Dr. Doom & Stephen Strange, this ish proves Dr. Voodoo can hold it down on his own.

3.5/5 Bags&Boards - Worth Buying

Agreed. Marvel has had a great track record of reinvigorating obscure or tired characters recently, and looks like they've done it again with Voodoo.

I agree with above at Marvel's skill in bring back the oldies. It's working thus far and I hope they keep it going.

As for a Strange ongoing, I think one of the things missing is that they tend to use Dr. Strange for "Earthly" problems, when he worked better fighting creatures like Shuma Gortah, Dormmamu, Mephisto, and so forth. Him being of great power means little when he is going against beings of similar power levels and even more so, doing it in their realm. Every once in a while have him deal with higher level cosmics as well. In the end, alot of his actions can be kept to his book, explained away by magic. Dr. Strange should only get involved in Earth issues if some magical big bad shows up on Earth. Him not being involved in events can easily be explained as him being in some other dimension fighting some big bad no one's heard of for continuity purposes. As for Voodoo, something similar can be done, except due to the nature of his magic and his personality, he can be more grounded on Earth and deal with more Earth-based issues. Furthermore, they can use his title as a means to interact with other people on the magic scene (since he seems to be more willing to work with other people). Idk, I think there's alot of promise in both characters, especially Strange, who never seems to be written right. They always try and ground him when his realm is one that has essentially no bounds and no rules. Why limit themselves? The realm of magic is one that is so far free from all the rules, even continuity can be tossed out the window or explained away in a simple manner. I like this series and hope Marvel gives Strange his own.

Dr. Wade Fucking McNasty wrote:I agree with above at Marvel's skill in bring back the oldies. It's working thus far and I hope they keep it going.

As for a Strange ongoing, I think one of the things missing is that they tend to use Dr. Strange for "Earthly" problems, when he worked better fighting creatures like Shuma Gortah, Dormmamu, Mephisto, and so forth. Him being of great power means little when he is going against beings of similar power levels and even more so, doing it in their realm. Every once in a while have him deal with higher level cosmics as well. In the end, alot of his actions can be kept to his book, explained away by magic. Dr. Strange should only get involved in Earth issues if some magical big bad shows up on Earth. Him not being involved in events can easily be explained as him being in some other dimension fighting some big bad no one's heard of for continuity purposes. As for Voodoo, something similar can be done, except due to the nature of his magic and his personality, he can be more grounded on Earth and deal with more Earth-based issues. Furthermore, they can use his title as a means to interact with other people on the magic scene (since he seems to be more willing to work with other people). Idk, I think there's alot of promise in both characters, especially Strange, who never seems to be written right. They always try and ground him when his realm is one that has essentially no bounds and no rules. Why limit themselves? The realm of magic is one that is so far free from all the rules, even continuity can be tossed out the window or explained away in a simple manner. I like this series and hope Marvel gives Strange his own.

You're in luck my friend!

Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #3

I just love this book. This time it seems like everybody and their mama from the magical side of the Marvel Universe had an appearance. I've been wanting a book showcasing the Magical MU like this so its great to finally get it. It seems like Nightmare and Doom have some sort of agreement, it'll be interesting to see where that goes. So far very good stuff from Doctor Voodoo as Sorcerer Supreme.

While I am high on Marvel hate as of late, I don't hate this book (then again, I am a sucker for books closed off from the rest of the Marvel U it seems lol). This is how a Dr. Strange book would have and should have been. In any case, I loved Doom's appearance, and think it's interesting if other candidates show up.

DV: AOTS #3

Another enjoyable issue of Doc Voo from Remender that otherwise gets overlooked in such a hefty week. That can sometimes be the problem with these b-and-c list books. While intriguing and a nice breather from all that is "status quo" are they always entirely memorable? Sometimes great characters overlook great writing. Sorry, but I bet most of you remember very poor issues of Spidey over very excellent issues of Doc Voodoo.

With that said, if you have any interest in seeing magicians outwitting and screwing each other "for the cowl" per se, then check this out. It's also downright dark and supernatural ala Aaron's Ghost Rider. And since that's wrapping up--and GR's make an appearance here--more surprises are sure to be on the horizon. And while issue #1 came out blowing out the box with Dr. Doom, that isn't the last we're going to see him.

3.5/5

This book is cancelled with issue #5!


http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.10785.doctor_voodoo~colon~_facing_his_nightmares

"While the series is concluding with issue #5, Jericho is very much a part of the Avengers universe and will continue to be a presence in upcoming events," promises Remender.

"Issue #5 is going to be a blast," vows the writer. "Everything that happened in the first four issues pays off big. Many of the things readers thought were just happenstance or smaller, insignificant moments turn out to be major plot points. It'll be a lot of fun to hear reactions to the final issue."


I knew sales were low but I thought we would at least get two arcs out of it.

^ I knew it'd get cancelled. Honestly thought it'd reach 12 issues, being that that is roughly the life-expentancy of a praised mainstream title that no one reads.

Another solid issue, Voodoo finds a way to fight Nightmare finally, unfortunately, like he always says, "All Hope Lies With DOOM!"

The story thus far has been outstanding, it's such a shame there's only one issue left of this book, but Remender has promised us a wild finale and at the end of this one that's certainly what it looks like it's about to be.

I found myself digging the art in this issue more than I did the others, the gritty/trippy look really fit the tone of what was going down.

Anyway, another good series cut short by bad sales, such is life, I'll just enjoy what's left and recommend the trade to those that didn't bother to pick this up, it's totally worth it.

Fresh03, well put.

For that, I'll give it issue #4 as stellar 4/5...saving my words for the grand finale.

I suppose one can just pick up the eventual trade of this series eventually.

I suppose one can just pick up the eventual trade of this series eventually.

I think that's what allot of people intended to do from the start, hence the low sales, also allot of people just dont't buy Dr. Voodoo as Sorcerer Supreme, which is a shame because this series showed just how much potential there is in the character and what he's up against as a very inexperienced SS and how the mystical side of the MU reacts to take advantage of him.

The fact that this book is going down doesn't hurt like Increidble Herc does, I'm going to be a sad Fresh for months when it ends, but it's a shame to see a title with so much going for it get the axe.

#4 was amazing. Loving this series (sucks it has to end). The idea of Doom and Voodoo working together is just awesome. And I'm really liking the use of Nightmare here, and his army of mind controlled magic users: Illyana Rasputin, Wiccan, Blade, The Hood, and of course the Ghost Riders. Plus it was damn cool to see some of the various nightmares of random heroes like Bucky, Bruce Banner, Punisher, and Cyke. That nightmare realm is creepy...

lol bigtymin why is it that i can imagine you crying and shivering often through your comic reading sessions?

LOOSECANNON wrote:lol bigtymin why is it that i can imagine you crying and shivering often through your comic reading sessions?

I've seen Nightmare's realm in my dreams...and it ain't nice.

Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #5

Rick Remender is a monster. The only reason Avenger of the Supernatural got the axe was due to the unpopularity of the character Doctor Voodoo, and the fact the Sorcerer Supreme arc during New Avengers did little to push the character forward. I commend Marvel for taking a chance on Remender's portrayal of Jericho Drumm regardless.

As the only critic on the Web as of yet to take a stab at reviewing this title’s climax, call me flabbergasted. There was a reason why I put this title off last among my huge pile of books. Don't get me wrong, I've enjoyed every bit of this now-made-mini as much as the next. However, since receiving notice of Doctor Voodoo’s cancelation, it left me with little to no interest in caring how this concludes. Thankfully, the finale goes out with a bang.

The issue’s surprisingly by-the-numbers, although to much effect. Dr. Voodoo and Dr. Doom go on to destroy many of Nightmare's undead creations, ironically many of them being canceled characters in Marvel's lore (i.e. Blade, Ghost Rider). In fact, Johnny Blaze plays an essential role in the outcome of this story. My perception only leads to thinking that Remender will jump on Ghost Rider once it gets the reboot--and you know it will. And why not, in this issue his action is frantic; his dialogue even better.

For a primarily street level comic author (Punisher, Thunderbolts), Rick Remender has a long vocabulary and isn’t afraid to put it to use. His characterizations of Jericho and ghastly brother Daniel are confident, well-traveled scholars, clearly not lacking in chemistry or sense of humor. Of course, Doom's perverse, megalomaniacal tendencies strike a match between the two.

In all, I was on my way in giving this issue a “rare” 4.5-5-bullet score (a hot topic among current com-bulleteers at the moment), and then the issue never stopped. I swear if the Sorcerer Supreme was wrapped up more punctually, it could’ve been something else. In a way, it’s unfair to the author that this book got canceled and the final few pages got stranded. Or did they? With news of a Heroic Age anthology title featuring some of the canceled cult favorites, among them Paul Cornell’s MI13 and Remender’s Doctor Voodoo, maybe fans of Jericho will get the finish they deserve, after all.

4/5 Bags&Boards - Not sad to see this go, considering I save the loot, but definitely something I will return to sometime in the future.

^ Maybe I'll get the trade. It sounds cool.