WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Strange Academy #9 by Skottie Young, Humberto Ramos, Edgar Delgado, and VC’s Clayton Cowles, on sale now.
Doctor Strange’s school in New Orleans has been an exciting place to explore since its doors opened. And now that Doctor Strange and the rest of the school’s mages have put to rest the malevolent forces stalking their student body, they finally have a chance to enjoy their campus for the magical place that it is. To celebrate all that they are, the school has opened its door to the parents of its young masters of the mystic arts, including, somehow, Loki.
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Not everyone’s parents have made it out for the celebration, including those of Calvin and Doyle Dormammu, who decide to sneak off for the afternoon. Alvi and Iric, the school’s resident Asgardians, are also parentless for the day, but that doesn’t mean they’re alone. Their uncle Loki has stepped up to fill in for the day in a surprising appearance.
As incredible as the Trickster God himself is, he isn’t the fiercest guest to the school grounds. That title seems to rest firmly with the mother of Emily Bright. Mrs. Bright has no problem screaming in the face of an ancient Asgardian, nor does she show any hesitation when calling him out when he tries to cheat. Emily and her father are both understandably concerned with her outbursts, or rather who they are directed towards, but their gentle pleas do nothing to calm her down.
The games for the day, painstakingly plotted by Doctor Voodoo, move from scavenger hunt to footrace with little room in between for any sort of break. It doesn’t seem as though anyone needs one, at least not among the more competitive participants. The not-quite-friendly rivalry between Mrs. Bright and Loki continues on in the latter event, the two taunting and threatening one another with ease. As powerful as Loki is, he still isn’t any match for a mere mortal fueled by sheer spite. Just before the end of the footrace, Loki is knocked to the ground by Emily’s mother, who gloats far more than is necessary after taking the trophy for her team.
The entire sight is more than a little ludicrous to Doyle and Calvin, who catch up with the others at the finish line. The two have had their own adventure that day, but their absence didn’t go unnoticed by Doctor Voodoo. Voodoo has one more trick up his sleeve for Parents Day in the form of a final race, this one for the students alone.
The parents have certainly gotten a chance to take in the sights of Strange Academy, though only now are they going to get to see the perils that come along with it when their children fall into the flaming chasm that opens up beneath them. As much fun as the games Voodoo has arranged are, they might not be the best way to bring parents on board with the school’s curriculum.
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