Marvel’s Doctor Strange #3 variant cover for May is making waves with its Spider-Verse variant of the Sorcerer Supreme. In a stunning mashup, Doctor Strange and Spider-Man come together to create a character that is both visually striking and captivating. The cover is part of a line-wide variant cover initiative that celebrates the release of Across the Spider-Verse in June, and promises to feature many other Spider-Verse variants of Marvel’s popular characters.
The cover, created by artist Mahmud Asrar, depicts Doctor Strange/Spider-Man sitting cross-legged and hanging upside down with his webs. Although this character remains unnamed, the ad copy reveals that this variant is an imagination of what would have happened if Stephen Strange had been bitten by the radioactive spider instead of Peter Parker. In Marvel’s Warp World, where the Infinity Stones create an alternate universe where various heroes merge into one, this mashup of Doctor Strange and Spider-Man is known as Spider Supreme – a fitting name for this new combo.
The mashup character’s outfit is a perfect combination of both heroes’ uniforms, with eight stripes representing a spider’s eight legs, and the Eye of Agamotto sitting at the center. The mashup also sports web-shooters, which are being used to spin mystical strands of web that glow. The character’s spider-like eyes are another tribute to the mashup’s mystical connection, which emanates a green, mystic energy. If Doctor Strange had gained the Spider-Totem’s powers instead of Peter Parker, it is likely that the Sorcerer Supreme would have made the most of the mystical connections that Spider-powers provide.
Marvel’s Spider-Verse is a concept that has been developed over the last decade, featuring different variations of Spider-Man from multiple universes. Alongside the Earth-616 Spider-Man, Marvel has introduced some exciting riffs on the character, such as Spider-Man Noir, Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham, and Spider-Gwen. In 2018, the concept was expanded into the mainstream with the release of Into the Spider-Verse, a critically acclaimed film that was also a box office hit. Now, the sequel, Across the Spider-Verse, is set to expand the Spider-Verse further by introducing new and even cooler variants. The comics are not being left behind, as this Doctor Strange #3 variant cover demonstrates.
The mashup character also pays tribute to Steve Ditko, the co-creator of both Spider-Man and Doctor Strange. Ditko’s work on The Amazing Spider-Man and the Doctor Strange serial in Strange Tales created a wild new visual style that was perfect for high-concept fantasy, horror, and science fiction stories. Asrar’s cover honors the spirit of Ditko’s work by creating a Spider-Verse version of Doctor Strange that is instantly iconic.
In conclusion, the Spider-Verse variant of Doctor Strange is an amazing mashup that pays tribute to both Spider-Man and Doctor Strange’s histories. The perfect blend of their uniforms, the web-shooters, and the spider-like eyes create a character that is both captivating and visually stunning. As the Spider-Verse continues to expand, it is exciting to imagine what other mashups and variations of our favorite Marvel characters are waiting to be discovered.
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