Strange #10 finds Doctor Strange and his wife Clea magically merging into a new being known simply as “Strange”
The final issue of the 2023 Strange comic book series not only concludes the recent story arc but also introduces a brand new version of the legendary Sorcerer Supreme.
Written by Jed MacKay and illustrated by Marcelo Ferreira, this latest issue finds Stephen Strange and his wife Clea (who had previously assumed the mantle of Doctor Strange after his supposed death) take on the magic-wielding terrorist group known as the Blasphemy Cartel along with an undead version of The Sentry known as Revenant Prime. To defeat the Cartel once and for all, Clea and Stephen combine their magical powers and merge into a single being known simply as “Strange.”
Who (or What) is the New Doctor Strange?
As some brief background on the series, Doctor Strange was recently killed only to be resurrected as the Harvestman, a version of the Sorcerer Supreme who serves Death. At the same time the Blasphemy Cartel had been secretly building an army of dead superheroes known as Revenants, which are possessed by thousands of souls.
Clea, meanwhile, took on the mantle of the new Sorcerer Supreme of Earth (in addition to remaining the Sorcerer Supreme of the Dark Dimension from which she comes).
As such, Clea’s magic embodies the essence of Life, while Stephen’s is now steeped in the magic of Death.
In Strange #10, the two merge the magic of Life and Death together after sharing a final passionate kiss. The resulting new entity is know simply as “Strange,” a new version of the Sorcerer Supreme possessing four arms and eyes, as well as wielding Death’s scythe and wearing the Cloak of Levitation.
What’s next for Doctor Strange?
In the final pages of Strange #10, Stephen and Clea separate back to their own bodies, and Death then returns Stephen to life, setting the stage for a new Doctor Strange series which is expected to launch sometime in early 2023 and which will also be written by Jed MacKay, with art by Spanish illustrator Pasqual Ferry. We’ll be keeping a close eye on that book once it hits shelves.
Strange #10 was released on January 18th, 2023 and marks the final issue of the series which first began in 2022.