Doctor Strange

FromDragon BalltoHarry Potterand many franchises in between , a classicDoctor Strangestory – and the unforgettable magical duel contained within – has had more influence on pop music culture than Stan Lee , Steve Ditko , or Jack Kirby could have ever dream .

At the height of the Silver Age of comics , Marvel Comics was producing many of its most influential characters , stories , and moments . leave by diligence legends likeStan Lee , Steve Ditko,‘Marvel God ' Jack Kirby , and countless other writers and artists , the groundwork was being lay for future storytellers in comic books and beyond . One of the most unlikely example being what might very well be one of the first appearances of a classic figure of speech in anime , science fable , and fantasy : the’Beam - O - War . '

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For the unfamiliar , the ' Beam - group O - War ' sees one opponent send out a beam of light of destructive or focused free energy , forcing the other to do the same , sending out a beam of their own . The two shaft meet in the middle , until one overpowers the other and move on to defeat the foe .   The first coming into court of the ' ray - atomic number 8 - War '   can be found in “ Beyond The Purple Veil ” from 1964’sStrange Tales#119 . In this Silver Age story , Doctor Strange discover himself traveling to another dimension to save the life of two petty criminals who took a potent and dangerous precious stone from the Master of the Mystical Arts . When Strange ventures into the other dimension , he conform to with the sinister Aggamon who fires what he calls a “ massive demolisher beam ” at the Marvel Hero . Strange riposte by firing his own beam of DOE from the talisman on his bureau . The two beams come across in the center of the control panel , causing a large destructive center to emerge . As clip passes the Strange and Aggamon both begin to fade , with their energy beams reflect their weakening condition . Aggamon tells Strange they will meet sure dying if they do not stop … and Strange announces he does not reverence death , inviting Aggamon to meet their destiny .

The imagery in these panels can draw comparison to climatical moments from several television display and movies . A prime model being one of thegreat bit from theHarry Potterfranchisewhich envision Harry Potter battling against the malign Lord Voldemort in more than one heroic showdown ( drawing the ghosts of Voldemort ’s dupe out in phantasmal anatomy ) . Similarly , many of the battles inDragon Ball Zfeature several “ Beam - type O - War '’ instant with Gohan ’s episode - longsighted battle against Cell being a particularDragon Ball Zfan favorite .

Whether it ’s a ' shaft of light - O - warfare ' in a climactic battle ,   orspoofing traditional funny lineament archetypes , comics have become an inspiration for many artist , writers , and filmmakers around the globe . This influence not only speaks volumes of the power of quality storytelling , but how comic books have continuously tug the envelope forward and created exciting minute for lover to hold on to . If imitation is the most solemn conformation of flattery , then the world of comics ( andDoctor Strangein particular )   should be honour by the overwhelming amount of it .

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