This piece argues that a 2021 episode of Marvel's animated anthology is a richer, darker Doctor Strange story than any live-action film in the franchise.
01Summary
- 01Screen Rant argues the 'What If...?' episode 'Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands' is a better Doctor Strange story than the live-action films.
- 02The 2021 episode reimagines Stephen Strange losing his partner Christine Palmer instead of his hands.
- 03Strange Supreme's dark arc in the episode was partly used as inspiration for 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' (2022).
- 04The episode aired on 1 September 2021 and runs for 35 minutes.
- 05The author claims the 'What If...?' show overall was a 'wasted opportunity' despite some strong individual stories.
02Why it matters
It highlights a fan-favourite alternate take on a major Marvel character that some critics believe outshines the official films, influencing subsequent live-action storytelling.
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