In Secret Empire, Marvel Comic’s massive and controversial event of 2017, Hydra destroys the city of Las Vegas. Now in 2018, Doctor Strange has taken it upon himself to amend the catastrophe by raising the City Of Sin from the ground. The only problem is that he has now inadvertently released Mephisto, Marvel’s version of the devil, on the city. Whoops! Now the Doctor Strange will need the help of as many heroes that he can get his hands on in order to fix this mess.
This is the premise of Doctor Strange: Damnation, the next big Doctor Strange comic event, which also brings in Iron Fist and Scarlet Spider into the fold.
Comic book events can be really confusing. Luckily, the Doctor Strange: Damnation Reading Order Checklist is here to help. Not only does it have the recommended reading order, but also other helpful tidbits such as release dates and creative team listings too.
Soon you’ll be ready to dive into this magical event with no issues at all.
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Do I Need To Read All The Tie-Ins?
The short answer: No.
The longer answer: The tie-ins are supplements to the main story. As a result, the tie-ins are optional if you just want the main story. If you want more than just the main story then check out the tie-in issues. As to which ones you choose are totally up to you and best decided based on what plot threads you’re enjoying or the characters you like.
Before Doctor Strange: Damnation
Secret Empire
Based on the solicitation for Doctor Strange: Damnation #1, this mini-event will deal with fixing Las Vegas after it was destroyed in Secret Empire. If you you want to know how it was destroyed then checkout Secret Empire.
You can find out more about this recent event in the Secret Empire Reading Order.
It’s worth noting that Doctor Strange: Damnation #1 should get you up to speed with what you need to know if you do not want to read Secret Empire.
Doctor Strange: Damnation Reading Order
Doctor Strange: Damnation #1 (of 4)
Written by Donny Cates and Nick Spencer. Art by Rod Reis.
Available from February 21st.
Doctor Strange #386 (tie-in)
Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nico Henrichon.
Available from February 28th.
Doctor Strange: Damnation #2 (of 4)
Written by Donny Cates and Nick Spencer. Art by Rod Reis.
Available from March 7th.
Doctor Strange #387 (tie-in)
Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nico Henrichon.
Available from March 14th.
Scarlet Spider #15 (tie-in)
Written by Peter David. Art by Will Sliney.
Available from March 14th.
Doctor Strange: Damnation #3 (of 4)
Written by Donny Cates and Nick Spencer. Art by Rod Reis.
Available from March 21st.
Iron Fist #78 (tie-in)
Written by Ed Brisson. Art by Damian Couceiro.
Available from March 21st.
Scarlet Spider #16 (tie-in)
Written by Peter David. Art by Will Sliney.
Available from March 28th.
Johnny Blaze: Ghost Rider #1 (tie-in)
Written by Christopher Sebela. Art by Phil Noto.
Available from March 28th.
Doctor Strange #388 (tie-in)
Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nico Henrichon.
Available from April.
Iron Fist #79 (tie-in)
Written by Ed Brisson. Art by Damian Couceiro.
Available from April .
Iron Fist #80 (tie-in)
Written by Ed Brisson. Art by Damian Couceiro.
Available from April .
Scarlet Spider #17 (tie-in)
Written by Peter David. Art by Will Sliney.
Available from April .
Doctor Strange: Damnation #4 (of 4)
Written by Donny Cates and Nick Spencer. Art by Rod Reis.
Available from April.
Doctor Strange #389 (tie-in)
Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nico Henrichon.
Available from April.
Collected Editions
Check out the following trade paperbacks if you prefer to read your comics in a collected edition.
Doctor Strange: Damnation – The Complete Collection
Collects: Doctor Strange: Damnation #1-4, Johnny Blaze: Ghost Rider #1, Doctor Strange #386-389, Iron Fist #78-80, and Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider #15-17
Doctor Strange: Damnation
Collects: Doctor Strange: Damnation #1-4
Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider Vol. 4: Damnation
Collects: Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider #15-20
Doctor Strange by Donny Cates
Collects: Doctor Strange: Damnation #1-4 and Doctor Strange #381-390
Will You Be Reading Doctor Strange: Damnation?
Will you be reading this Doctor Strange event? Let me know in the comments below or via Facebook or Twitter.
Thank you! I had been looking forward to this event and have both Scarlet Spider and Dr. Strange in my pulls. I was super confused when I got all my pulls as where to start.
Awesome to hear that it has been helpful! I hope you enjoy the event!
Just wanted to say “Thank You” for keeping up with all of the reading orders. You are appreciated.
Thanks, John! It’s great to hear that you’re finding value in them.