Marvel Doctor Strange The Beginning

by Parragon Books

Doctor Strange is a brilliant neurosurgeon who cures people with his incredible skills. But when a tragic accident injures his hands, he can no longer operate. This is the start of Strange's desperate journey to find a cure for his own injuries. Can he discover a new way to help people and maybe even save the world? Based on the film starring Benedict Cumberbatch, this mystical origin story welcomes you to the supernatural world of Doctor Strange. This paperback book has 137 pages and measures: 19.2 x 13 x 1cm.

144 pages, Paperback

Published October 11, 2016

About the author

The Parragon name means quality, entertainment, and value and has been at the forefront of publishing for nearly 40 years. Going forward as an imprint of Cottage Door Press, the Parragon brand includes books that are interesting, entertaining, and affordable. The Parragon tradition continues...

Reviews

[Andrew Sammut]

Much like the Iron Man book I read earlier this year, this felt as though I was watching the movie in my head to a certain extent however the chapters were alternating between Strange's surgery and his fight with the zealots. This ruined the pattern for me and I would have enjoyed more detail since the movie is not even covered entirely in this book. Stephen's accident which destroyed the nerves in his hands is a tragedy which makes him the wonderful sorcerer we know him to be today through further movies and supposedly the comics. I really love how the environment he visits is a peaceful and modern one where one can find technology and simultaneously read books and learn about magic and the multiverse. To be honest, I enjoyed Iron Man depiction of the movies in book form much better than this one however I still sped through this since it is a relatively easy read and a very easy one to follow with the same picture taking many pages and the story unfortunately for me adapted for children. I hated how it ended so abruptly with an anticlimactic end one wouldn't and shouldn't expect from any book. I am unaware as to whether this is split into 2 novels however in either case, I needed more the second I finished reading the final word. I was also anticipating more since I watched the movie before reading the book, obviously. Strange certainly isn't my favourite Avenger however I do love the cape and feel as though it's more useful than the Doctor himself. Deep down, we all know that this book is a representation of when one believes in himself he'll achieve whatever goal comes to mind. The classic Disney bullshit I suppose hahaha. I hated how the time stone isn't mentioned and only hinted at however appreciated that it's at least mention that Doctor Strange has a photographic memory since that is the main reason as to why he was such a great surgeon before and as to why he's such a brilliant wizard now. This is not some Harry Potter fan fiction though so that's it for this review.

[Rachel]

Very quick to read. Artwork is very nice.

[E.J. Jackson]

I found this a little unsatisfying in that it seemed to be aimed at the (very) YA market, but it was sound enough.

[Lucia Morandini]

Great short read. It is in line with the first part of the movie, but you get as an extra bonus an insight into Stephen's thoughts and feelings. So, if you loked the movie, you'll love this one.

[S.]

Overall, a fun and brief read. It doesn't cover all of the Doctor Strange movie, but I liked how it adapted the bits that it did.

[14zkr86]

3.5