'Strange Academy' #1 to introduce a new crop of mystical heroes to Marvel Comics universe
They say the children are the future and Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Strange is finally listening. Marvel Comics is all set to introduce audiences to their own take on magical schooling with 'Strange Academy' #1.
The new series by writer Skottie Young and artist Humberto Ramos will introduce a whole new set of young mystics in a story that looks to combine 'Harry Potter' with 'Avengers Academy'. There's a whole lot of exciting new characters who will be introduced in the series and we can't wait to meet them all.
Right now, it looks like the main character to watch out for in the series is going to be Emily Bright, a young girl whom Marvel has described as being gifted with immense magical power since she was a baby, including the power to hold death itself at bay. She does seem to be someone who might end up becoming a force to be reckoned with in Marveldom but she's hardly the only interesting character who will debut in 'Strange Academy'.
The series will also be introducing two new Asgardians, twin brothers named Iric and Alvi, as well as a half-fairy, half-human girl named Shaylee Moonpeddle and Doyle Dormammu, the illegitimate son of Doctor Strange's greatest enemy. Asgard isn't the only one among the Ten Realms that will be represented in the series as there's also a young Frost Giant named Guslaug who was specifically chosen to attend the school by Loki, the new king of Jotunheim.
There's also a character named Germán (who appears to be of Latin heritage). Not much is known about this young mystic except that he has a special connection to animals. Other youngsters joining the academy include Zoe Laveau, the great-great-granddaughter of Doctor Strange villain Marie Laveau, a demon from Limbo called Despair (though she prefers to be called Dessy), a nerdy kid with an enchanted leather jacket named Calvin Morse, and Toth, a crystal warrior / Man-Thing hybrid from Weirdworld who appears to be the resident strong silent type.
It's no secret that there is an abundance of magicians, witches and mystics active in Marveldom and there are just as many schools for heroes in the comics world. But these young heroes could still help 'Strange Academy' become a break-out series and inject the Marvel Universe with some fresh blood in the process.
'Strange Academy' #1 goes on sale on March 4.
