tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992648596835959526.post3852372442867606406..comments2024-03-22T21:30:12.908-04:00Comments on Slay, Monstrobot of the Deep!!: This Is Why Doctor Strange Needs An Axe!snellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181997862745538999noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992648596835959526.post-31011111390969284982015-08-25T16:18:00.098-04:002015-08-25T16:18:00.098-04:00"But the point is, there's always someone..."But the point is, there's always someone after you when you're the Sorcerer Supreme. Always."<br /><br />That is <b>a</b> point, certainly. I thought the main point was explaining to Ian McNee that the Sorcerer Supreme is chosen by the Vishanti (as it turns out later, through the agency of bestowing the Amulet of Agamotto). If it was a title that could be achieved by conquest, then the post would be what Strange showed McNee -- little more than a constant stream of challenges and pointless death. I suppose a Sorcerer Supreme could defend her or his realm by serving as a mystic bull's eye/punching bag, but it doesn't seem like a very pleasant nor efficient way to go about it.<br /><br />Even Urthona, later, was deluded on that point. He could assault Strange and wound or kill him, but that path would never lead to Urthona becoming Sorcerer Supreme. Agamotto was the first Sorcerer Supreme, and it has been within the scope of the Vishanti's authority to determine that line of succession ever since.<br /><br />Fortunately, young Ian gains quite a bit of subtlety and wisdom by the time the Mystic Arcana miniseries occurs.Woodrobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842905272342651362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992648596835959526.post-85677908299537134802015-07-19T23:30:33.949-04:002015-07-19T23:30:33.949-04:00Always been a fan of dr. strange. Ever since I rea...Always been a fan of dr. strange. Ever since I read his entire run a few years ago. Reading this now, I remember this story and remember thinking what good storytelling it was. Cool post. Thanks.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232988950490016244noreply@blogger.com