2.5 stars. This collection of issues from 1985 doesn’t hold a candle to the graphic art of today. It does, however represent the stylistic differences between then and now.

I picked this up after seeing the movie, and reading it many months later just makes me want to see the movie again.

Here are my issues: sexism and racism. The kick-butt heroine wins her battle and is suddenly less clothed. She just wants Strange to hang out and be her consort, because she’s not confident she can rule now that she’s won. Blech. Couldn’t the men creating this comic just giver her the victory without making her so dependent on a man.

I was also offended by the racist portrayal of Strange’s employees/servants. Wong is so stereotypical it is just wrong. Although these issues don’t address it, I think Sara is meant to be Native American. She wears feathers and has red skin. Ya think? Again, it’s just wrong. Even In the 1980s when these were originally published, that was inappropriate.

Aside from all that, the stories of Doctor Strange battling evil throughput the dimension were fun. Not Earth shattering, but okay.

Now where’s that movie? ( )

Vintage Dr. Strange - this is a good collection of Strange tales. A good read with good artwork. ( )