#master order

[lazymonth]

The rules of universe

Some world ( or universe? ) settings for my spider-sona universe or probably my own marvel universe at this point.

[splooosh]

Ignorance

George Perez

[vertigoartgore]

1991's The Infinity Gauntlet Vol.1 #5 cover by Ron Lim & George Pérez. Source

[comicwaren]

From Phoenix #015

Art by Roi Mercado and Java Tartaglia

Written by Stephanie Phillips

[justdealingwithsomeissues]

Every few years, a writer tries to pull these characters these guys are talking about out of the mothballs so they can "clear up" their powers and history, and every time they try, things just get more confusing and murky...

[nerds-yearbook]

The Thanos Quest began with the first issue having a cover date of September 1990. The issue marked the first time the soul gems were called the Infinity gems. Thanos sought them out so he could kill half the universe. In the issue, he appeared to kill Champion of the Universe (Tryco Slatterus) and Gardner (Ord Zyonz). Thanos took possession of his first three gems (power, soul, and time). The issue also introduced the Nexus of Reality and saw the destruction of the planet Tamarata. ("Part One: Schemes and Dreams" The Thanos Quest Book One, Marvel Comic Event)

[doctorstrangereview]

0202: Doctor Strange (vol. 2) #28

Cover Date: April 1978 On-Sale Date: January 10, 1978

And we're finally at the conclusion of the Creator's Saga, called the Creator's Chronicles on the cover. As a little bonus the cover is drawn by former Doc artist, Frank Brunner. This mostly terrible story comes to a close with a small cast of characters and a dubious end. But Tom Sutton does get to draw some batcrap crazy stuff!

Back on Earth, still screwed up by the Creators' inept machinations, the Ancient One, Clea and Wong look in on Doc who's just challenged one of the most powerful beings in existence. The Ancient One explains to Clea what the In-Betweener is (sort of) and Wong sounds like an ignoramus. The Ancient One explains all they can do for the moment is watch. A look outside shows that while Tom is drawing the Sanctum Sanctorum differently, it's still wrong.

Looking back into the In-Betweener's realm, Doc throws the first blow by wrapping his foe in the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak. This does no good as he walks through them like they aren't there. He then lectures Doc about the cosmic balance again.

Doc continues throwing trick after trick at the In-Between to no avail until something heads toward the wheel, freaking the hell out of Doc.

The next round of spells have bizarre things happen to them.

Stern and Sutton then show us more crazy stuff.

Doc nearly goes insane and is restrained by the In-Betweener. Back at the Sanctum, Clea and the Ancient One send thoughts and prayers, along with a bit of strength. Doc calms down, has a revelation, and breaks free. Tom gives us a two page spread for this.

I assume that Doc doesn't know who Adam Warlock was and is insulted by thinking he's been confused with some little witch. The In-Betweener says it still won't do him any good, but Doc has a cunning plan. Doc's plan is to call the In-Betweener's managers! Yup, he calls on Master Order and Lord Chaos to restrain their unruly child.

Doc pummels the In-Betweener with a plethora of spells and finally prevails.

Doc now has the opportunity to change the spin of the wheel, after lots of warnings to be careful. Tom draws lots more bizarre stuff and an exhausted Doc returns to a restored Earth.

The Ancient becomes one with the universe again and Doc is reunited with Clea.

Yup, the Doc is Sorcerer Supreme again. Although he's a bit cagey about it.

We finally wrap up this turkey. I get the sense that Mr. Stern didn't really know what to do here. There's lots of action and Mr. Sutton executes this beautifully. There's not a lot of substance and the large panels, multiple page spread and actions that take multiple panels to accomplish allow the story to spread.

Doc calling on his foe's boss feels like a cop-out. He can't figure what to do so he calls the managers. Doc is the original Karen! But the reset back to normal is quite elegant. Doc's return to Earth, the Ancient One's return to the universe, Clea's inquisitiveness are all delightful.

It's not much, but probably the best we could expect. At least it's over. Now on to Roger Stern originality instead of cleaning up after the previous team.

[gillymugs]

I did a 6 min doodle