Newb Island

Last week, one of Tim Hunter's more gentle guides was Zatanna Zatara. No mere guide though is Zatanna, she happens to be DC's strongest magician, and thus this week Professors Z and T strive to impart Zatanna's own story to their newb.

This episode's reading material // Zatanna #1-16 by Paul Dini // Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell by Paul Dini and Joe Quinones

Next episode's reading // JSA (1999) #1-5 by James Robinson, David S. Goyer, Scott Benefiel, Stpehen Sadowski, and Derec Donovan

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Welcome to Newb Island! A place for newcomers to be able to relax and lvl up their basic knowledge on a geeky subject without pressure or sweaty tryhards. A place for nerdy camaraderie and discussion. A place for Newbs. Our second Newbie wants to know more about Magic in DC comic books. Professors Z and T have put together a curriculum just for them and in this episode give a basic overview of how it all is connected, as well as what we'll be covering this season.

This episode's reading material // The Books of Magic by Neil Gaiman

Next episode's reading // Zatanna #1-16 by Paul Dini // Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell by Paul Dini and Joe Quinones

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Last week Professors Z and T talked about King Arthur, Merlin, and how all that lore works into Marvel comics. This week comes lessons on two characters who are inextricably bound up with the Marvel side of Arthur and Britain. Captain Britain and the Black Knight.

This episode's reading material // Captain Britain and MI13 (2008) #1-15 by Paul Cornell and Leonard Kirk

Next episode's reading // The Books of Magic by Neil Gaiman

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One of the all time wizards must be Merlin. Many newcomers might ask what that has to do with the same universe that Tony Stark exists in? The answer is quite a bit. This lesson from the Professors is all about how Arthurian legend fits within the Marvel universe.

This episode's reading material // Avengers (1998) #1-4 by Kurt Busiek and George Perez

Next episode's reading // Captain Britain and MI13 (2008) #1-15 by Paul Cornell and Leonard Kirk

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Much like our Newb is learning now, there's a few other characters that are rather similar to Doctor Strange in how they approach learning and using Magic. This lesson takes a look at a few of them such as Brother Voodoo and Wiccan.

This episode's reading material // Young Avengers (2013) 1-15 by Kieron Gillen

Next episode's reading material // Avengers (1998) 1-4 by Kurt Busiek and George Perez

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As the professors prepare the next segment of lessons, it's movie day on Newb Island! After reading so much Doctor Strange it should be no surprise when this week we watch the 2016 movie adaptation, Doctor Strange.

This episode's watching material // Doctor Strange (2016)

Next episode's reading material // Young Avengers (2013) 1-15 by Kieron Gillen

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Staying in the vague realm of Doctor Strange, but moving more onto his foes, this week's lesson from the Professors is one about the Dark Dimension and some of it's most famous and villainous inhabitants. Dormammu and Clea!

This episode's reading material // Doctor Strange (1974) #68-74 by Roger Stern

Next episode's watching material // Doctor Strange (2016)

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Newbie number one last episode got a general layout of magic in Marvel, as well as an overview of the title of Sorcerer Supreme. But what of the most famous man to hold that title? The lesson and discussion this week will be about Dr. Stephen Strange.

This episodes reading material // Doctor Strange (2018) #1-17 by Mark Waid

Next episodes reading material // Doctor Strange (1974) #68-74 by Roger Stern

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Welcome to Newb Island! A place for newcomers to be able to relax and lvl up their basic knowledge on a geeky subject without pressure or sweaty tryhards. A place for nerdy camaraderie and discussion. A place for Newbs. Our first Newbie wants to know more about Magic in Marvel comic books. Professors Z and T have put together a curriculum just for them and in this episode give a basic overview of how it all is connected, as well as what we'll be covering this very long season.

This episodes reading material // Doctor Strange: The Oath by Brian K. Vaughn.

Next episodes reading material // Doctor Strange (2018) #1-17 by Mark Waid

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